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26-377-Minutes for Meeting December 21,1977 Recorded 12/21/1977December 21, 1977 Courtday Minutes Courthouse Annex Attendance: Bob Montgomery Abe Young Don Grubb Clay & Ruth Edwards Robert & Theo Herwick Clifford D. Rose Robert W. Rose A. M. Hemmingson Doug Muck Owen Panner Nora Bell Joan Hale Loreley L. Delane, Secretary VOL 26 FAut 37 Kathie Muck Barbara Muck Eugene C. Venn Ross Brown Marla Rae Charles Plummer John Glover Dave Hoerning Bob Lovlien Jack Thornton Gary Debernardi Jim Curl Lucia Venator, Secretary Chairman Montgomery called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Scheduled first was the Commission's decision on the Clifford Rose Conditional Use Appeal. Commissioner Grubb read from a prepared sheet the Commission's proposed findings of fact. He said the burden of proof is upon the proponent to prove the conditional use should be granted. The applicant must show the use meets the criteria of the county zoning ordinance, namely: 1. The location, size, design and operating characteristics of the proposed use are such that it will have minimal adverse impact on the surrounding area. 2. That the site planning of the proposed use will, as far as reasonably possible provide an aesthetically pleasing and functional environment. 3. If the use is permitted outright in another zone, that there is substantial reason for locating the use in an area where it is only conditionally allowed, as opposed to the zone area where it is permitted outright. 4. That the proposed use will be consistent with the purposes of the Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan, statewide goals, and any other statutes, ordinance or policies that may be applicable. Commissioner Grubb continued: 1. Testimony at the hearing clearly revealed the proposed use would have a major adverse impact on the proposed value, liveability, and permissible development of the surrounding area. The area is zoned A-1, and consists of residential homes. Testimony indicated that excessive dust, noise and pollution would result from the proposed use. VOL 26 PAGE J ( 8 December 21, 1977 Courtday Minutes Page 2 2. The proposed use would not provide aesthetically pleasing and functional environment to the highest degree consistent with nature of the use in the given setting in that the proposed quarry or strip mine operation would create. The proposed use would create a barren unsightly pit in an area of existing single family homes. 3. The proposed use is not permitted outright in any zone. Some pits and quarrys exist in Deschutes County which should be filled before another strip mining project is commenced. Commissioner Grubb moved the County Commission adopt the findings of fact and deny the conditional use permit of Clifford Rose. Commissioner Young seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Scheduled for hearing next was the proposed land exchange'with Brooks Resources. Dave Hoerning explained this land exchange was at Awbrey Butte and was being done to keep properties owned by the County and Brooks on the same side of the road. This is an equal trade both in size and dollar amount. Bill Smith, Brooks Resources favors this trade. Chairman Montgomery read the order. Commissioner Young moved they approve the land exchange. Commissioner Grubb Seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Commissioner Grubb said we would be getting an improved road to Awbrey Butte. Next hearings were on the establishement of Woodhaven and Pinehaven Avenues as county roads. These roads are in Reed Market East, Second Addition, Subdivision. Chairman Montgomery called for testimony for or against said road establishments. There was none. Dave Hoerning outlined these roads on a map. Commissioner Grubb moved these roads be established as county roads. Commissioner Young seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. There was no discussion on Road Department or General Fund bills. Chairman Montgomery opened discussion on the Planning Commission by telling the audience the Commission is made up of nine members from throughout the county. These people receive nothing for their efforts. They are very dedicated. However, some are very busy people and cannot attend all the meetings. It is important they do attend all meetings. John Thom and John Partin from Redmond have resigned because they cannot attend faithfully. Mr. Montgomery wants to start looking for replacements. They must live in the Redmond area. Commissioner Grubb feels the article in the Bulletin critizing the whole Planning Commission was unjust. He continued that these people put in a great deal of time sitting on the Planning Commission. If a member misses two unexcused meetings in a row, they are out. Commissioner Young feels if these people volunteer to serve on committees they should plan on attending all meetings. A letter will be sent to John Thom and John Partin thanking them for the work they have done on the Planning Commission. VOL 26 PAuf 379 December 21, 1977 Courtday Minutes Page 3 Chairman Montgomery opened discussion on a zoning or code coordinator. He turned the meeting over to Eugene Venn who gave his report. Mr. Venn said at the present time land use violations are approached as criminal procedure. The county would like to try to treat violations as an in house problem not a criminal matter. District Attorney Louis Selken favors the Code Coordinator approach. Chairman Montgomery read a sample job description which described a coordinator as an assistant planner who would work under the direction of the Planning Director. Commissioner Grubb favors hiring a code coordinator. He feels this will speed up enforcement of violations. Commissioner Young also favors hiring a code coordinator. Chairman Montgomery questioned where the funds would come from to pay for this position. Bill Monroe, Planning Director said he hopes to cooperate with the public, and let them know the Planning Department wants to work with them solving whatever probelms they may have. Mr. Van Horn asked the Commission what they were going to do with this person after he finishes his job. Will he be another drag on the taxpayer? Mr. Monroe said this position will be part time on an on-going basis. Chairman Montgomery said the employee will be a permanent employee as long as violations exist. Mr. Van Horn asked if the code coordinator will take away the right of a violator to a court hearing? The Commission said absolutely no! Commissioner Grubb told the audience that he has been asked several times lately why they hired an out of state Planning Director. Mr. Monroe is an Oregonian, but he was working in Montana before the County hired him. Commissioner Young said they interviewed only one from Central Oregon and several from various parts of the state, before choosing Mr. Monroe. The Commission set this matter aside until the January 4, 1978 Courtday. Commissioner Grubb opened discussion on the purchase of a new computer for Deschutes County that could handle the Assessor's office. He said a lot of time and effort had been spent looking into just the right computer for the county. The CMSI system has been determined the best system cost wise and otherwise. Ray Bennett, again expressed that he favored the CMSI system. Commissioner Grubb said the Budget Board budgeted $115,000.00 for a computer system. They need an additional $80,000.00 more which would come from Revenue Sharing. He favors a two year purchase. The present equipment could be phased out in two to three years. Commissioner Grubb moved they purchase the CMSI equipment over two years, this fiscal year and next fiscal year. Chairman Montgomery asked Ross Brown if we could phase out in two years? Ross said yes the Library would have need for this present system and the county could sell the equipment to the Library when we are finished with it. He said used computers are not worth much. Chairman Montgomery asked if the new equipment would mean new personnel. Ross Brown answered that $75,000.00 of the purchase price is for programming. Charles Plummer, Roadmaster asked if the Road Department will have use of the new system. Chairman Montgomery said the Road Department will be the No. 1 priority not the Assessor. Chairman Montgomery seconded Commissioner Grubb's motion. Commissioner Young said this was long overdue. Vote on the motion was unanimous. 26 �,3so December 21, 1977 Courtday Minutes Page 4 Chairman Montgomery read an order renaming Blakely Road to Badger Road. Commissioner Grubb noted the State took down the signs we had on Badger Road because our records showed it as Blakely Road. This action is nec- essary to update the records. Commissioner Young moved they change the name of Blakely Road to Badger Road. Chairman Montgomery seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Last item on the agenda was the discussion on the need for an Agricultural Advisory Committee. Chairman Montgomery asked Lorin Morgan if the Committee had met yet? Lorin replied that they had had about five meetings and the 36 names on the candidate list are active members. Chairman Montgomery moved that the Agricultural Advisory Committee report to the County Commissioners in six months and if they are not working, reappoint the committee. Commissioner Young seconded the motion. Vote was unaimous. Chairman Montgomery read an order whereby several county employees were eligible for service pins for years of service to Deschutes County. They were: Donald Sholes, 30 years; Leland Landers, 25 years; Rosemary Patterson, Marjorie Snider and Eugene Carsey, 10 years; Yvonne Katter, 15 years; Joan Rotsolk, Louise Devenport, Buddene E. Painter, Edward Kirbs and Johanna Stephen, 10 years; Ray Bennett, Joyce Genna, Charlie Locke, Abe Young, Dave Hoerning, Walter LeFor, Ed Norgaard, Lynette Meier, Jan Hildreth and Linda Worlein, 5 years. Commissioner Grubb moved that service pins be awarded to the above employees. Chairman Montgomery seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Chairman Montgomery announced that the Commissioners will meet on December 27, 1977 at 10:00 a.m. with local Fish and Wildlife officials. Chairman Montgomery told the audience that the Forest Receipt money is in. An estimated $501,000 will be divided between the three cities in the county. Commissioner Young said the local Fish and Wildlife officials recommended that the Fish and Wildlife Commission drop their suit against Deschutes County. However, 1000 Friends of Oregon recommended to Fish and Wildlife that they pursue the matter. Chairman Montgomery wished the news media, namely KGRL and KBND, the Herwicks and the Edwards and all the people who attend the Board of Commissioners meetings regularly, Merry Christmas. There being no further business or discussion, meeting was recessed at 11:20 a.m. Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS T r r-