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44-564-Minutes for Meeting November 04,1982 Recorded 12/3/1982VOL ~n E5 L DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NOVEMBER 4, 1982 - RECONVENTION OF NOVEMBER 3 REGULAR MEETING DEC 3 12 ROSPA Chairman Shepard called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M.DE i -ifnr_.FA Paulson and Young were also in attendance. `oUVj-~`N C FRK Amendments to Rick Isham, County Counsel, asked the Board about a set- the Agenda tlement of a LUBA case. They had received a stipulation to dismiss the appeal of the Fairway Point subdivision in Sunriver. He stated that the County had a right to file a cost bill for sending the record to Salem. This would be for $150 and billed to Stan Ochs. MOTION: PAULSON moved that they agree to the dis- missal without costs this time. YOUNG: Second. VOTE: SHEPARD: AYE. PAULSON: AYE. YOUNG: AYE. Order #82- This was an order amending Order #82-340 in the matter 349 of appropriation transfers. MOTION: PAULSON moved to approve Order #82-349. YOUNG: Second. VOTE: SHEPARD: AYE. PAULSON: AYE. YOUNG: AYE. Discussion re-Neil Hudson, Director of Public Works, explained that garding Solid he had sent a memo to Rick Isham in regard to Solid Waste Waste Revenue modifications. Based on projections in the Solid Waste Shortfall Quarterly Report, they have a reveneue shortfall of $115,000. He then outlined possible remedies. He noted that they have budgeted $175,000 for a new trash compactor, but did not feel that they could afford to delay this purchase for another year. He suggested making some personnel cuts which would result in approximately $60,000 savings. If they can purchase a trash compactor for less than $175,000 that will also result in some savings. They can also delay purchasing this until the end of the fiscal year. He discussed briefly the current situation regarding; trash compactors, explaining why he felt that it was necessary to proceed with the plans to purchase :another.. He also suggested cutting back on the landfill hours of operation and had prepared a tentative schedule reflecting this reduction for the Board to review. He noted that the franchisers could let themselves in with a`~key'to the gate. With regard to personnel reduction, Mr.,Hud-son is proposing that three equipment operators be laid off. He suggested that they be laid off immed- iately, but given two weeks notice with pay. This would mean they would be paid for two weeks without working. .,,He proposed this because of the increased change of acc-dgnts occuring during this time, due to the increased stress on the worker. He noted that one of these people had already resigned, they just will not fill the position. It was noted that the Southwest and Negus landfills could not take franchisers garbage on closed days because it will not be covered on a daily basis as DEQ requires. Page 1 of 3 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners November-4, 1982 Reconvention of Nov. 3 Regular Meeting VOL 4 4 5 6 t"y Mr. Hudson also asked that the Board approve a license agreement with the City of Sisters for use of the landfill,. Mr. Isham stated that there had been some concern expressed" in regard to the solid waste ordinance. He had drafted a "clean-up" ordinance to amend that ordinance, which would address these concerns. He gave copies of the draft to the Board for review. He noted that this adds a new article to the solid waste disposal and collection ordinance and provides for license agreements such as the one proposed with the City of Sisters.or other quasi-public functions. Mr. Isham stated that he did not feel that this amendment was necessary to provide for licenses at the landfills, but it will provide certainty to anyone who questions it. It was suggested that the term of all licenses begin July 1 and be valid for a period of one year. There was some further general discussion in regard to how the fees for franchisers and licensees are calculated. With regard to rescheduling, it is anticipated that this will become effective November 15. At this time it was requested that the Board approve the proposed change in operation with respect to the schedule. It was noted that the proposed ordinance amendment would be going to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee this evening, and the concensus of the Board was that they were in agreement with the intent of the ordinance. MOTION: PAULSON moved that the Board approve the recommendation of Neil Hudson as outlined in the memo of October 28, 1982 unless substantial concerns arise at the Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting tonight. YOUNG: Second. Peggy Spieger, LaPine, asked if there would be an oppor- tunity to work out problems with the franchisers in regard to the schedule. Mr. Hudson responded that they must comply with DEQ regulations and at this time DEQ requires that trash at the southwest landfill must be covered daily. He stated that if DEQ will modify their requirements to allow trash to be dumped on days that it will not be covered, they could make arrangements for franchisers to have a key to get in on closed days. VOTE: SHEPARD: AYE. PAULSON: AYE. YOUNG: AYE. Page 2 of 3 5~ t Y Deschutes"County Board of Commissioners wL 44 pAU`cP~ November 4, 1982 - Reconvention of Nov. 3 Regular Meeting Being.no further business, the meeting was adjourned. DES CHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CLAY PARD, AL AERT. YOUNG OMMISSI R ROBE T . PA SON, JR~ OMMI SIONER /ss s