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18-661-Minutes for Meeting June 14,1974 Recorded 6/14/19744 , B U D G E T H E A R I N G DESCHUTES COUNTY June 14, 1974 VOL 18 FAUE 661 � I` - � ��, I The Hearing was called to order by Chairman Albert A. Young who turned the meeting over the Budget Committee Chairman Robert Schock at 10:00 a.m. in the Deschutes County Courthouse Annex Conference Room. Budget Committee members present were Robert Schock, Charles Coates, Albert A. Young, Joe W. Peden and W. F. Schinkel. Chairman Schock stated that the approved 1974-75 budget would be reviewed by departments. The total proposed levy for Deschutes County for 1974-75 is $1,512,584.42. Upon the question by the Chairman if there were any changes to be made in the Assessor's Department, Joe Peden moved that Deschutes County Assessor's salary be reinstated to equal the rest of the elected officials. The salary would amountio $12,000. The motion was seconded by Charles Coates. After the call for discussion, Joe Peden stated that according the the Deschutes County Personnel Rules each salary must be on a step in a range. The step and range for the position of County Assessor is Range 26, Step 01. Therefore, it would be necessary to change the salary in the budget. Charles Coates explained that the original motion to cut the County Assessor's salary was not personal, but merely to give backing to the Budget Committee's request that the Assessor put their records on Data Processing Systems in order to save money for the County in the long run. Since Mr. Donat refused to cooperate the cut was to encourage him to think seriously about the matter. There are no ill feelings involved. Robert Schock stated that this change in salary must come out of the Contingency Fund of Deschutes County since the overall total -cannot change after it was adopted by the Budget Committee. Vote was called. for;the motion carried. The Chairman called for a vote to adopt the Assessor's budget. Joe Peden clarified the matter by explaining that the individual budgets have already been approved by the Budget Committee. BUDGET HEARING June 14, 1974 VOL 18 PAGE 662 Page 2 Therefore, they need only to adopt the total budget after reviewing all. Chairman Schock called for corrections or questions o,n the following budgets: Circuit Court, Emergency Services, County Clerk, County Elections. There was no discussion on each of these. U I nder the County Planning budget, Russell Reeck questioned that $13,000 had been deleted from the budget. The funds were to be used to match 701 Grant in which the City of Bend would pay $13,000 and the County would pay $13,000. It was hoped that Deschutes County would participate in order to complete the plans. Joe Peden said that the funds were originally budgeted for under one line item. When Counseling fees were taken out and given to the District Attorney's budget, the other was left out. Russell Reeck stated that Lorin Morgan was not in attendance, but COIC two yearsago put 701 projects in order. The Federal Government approved funds for the program, but felt it would be a two-year project. Joe Peden said that Lorin Morgan was consulted and told that it was eliminated unintentionally,- but since the federal funds have been eliminated, he didn't feel that Deschutes County should carry it. Charles Coates moved to adopt the County Planning budget as written, leaving out the additional $13,000. It was seconded and passed. Chairman Schock called for corrections or questions on the following budgets: Board of Commissioners, Data Processing, Courthouse, District Attorney, District Court, Jail, and J -J Boys' Ranch. There was no discussion on each of these. Concerning the Justice Court budget, Bill Schinkel stated that we received a letter from Don Ellis, the Justice of the Peace, requesting additional help as the case loads are greatly increased beyond what he can.handle himself and the revenues are coming in to cover the additional cost. Robert Schock said that since the money was there, $3600 could be added to the Revenue and also added under Personal Services in the Justice Court Budget. Bill Schinkel moved that the budget for Justice Court be increased by $3600 and the Anticipated Revenue also be increased by $3600. Charles Coates seconded the motion, and it p assed. BUDGET HEARING June 14, 1974 Page 3 VCL 18 PAL -C 663 I Chairman Schock called for corrections or questions on the following budgets: Juvenile Court, Sheriff's Department, Sheriff's Tax Dept., Treasurer, General Health Medical -Nursing, Tri -County Home Health, Family Counseling Clinic, Veterans Service, Watermaster, Homeowners Tax Relief, General Health Sanitation, Family Planning, Surveyor, Community Pad, and Building Inspection. There was no discussion on each of these departments. Concerning the Other County Contributions budget, Don Beech of Pacific Power and Light and also Chairman of the Bend Tourism Committee stated that he had a question on the County Advertising budget. He said, "We are concerned about the budget basically in why the County reduced it to $500. We feel the $3500 in the past budgeted by the County is a fair sum and don't under- stand why It has been cut out. We feel it is extremely necessary. We have talked to people involved in the Committee and not involved in the Tourism Committee. They all feel it is very important. We have a letter from Keith Olds,,a candidate for the State Legislature, stating he would like to be recorded as being strongly In favor of County support for our tourist advertising program." (Copy of letter attached.) Mr. Beech read the letter and summarized that Mr. Olds is strongly in favor of tourist advertising, that it is a large industry in Central Oregon and should be considered as such, and that Deschutes County should continue to support County advertising. Bill Schinkel questioned what amounts the cities of Bend, Redmond and Sisters contribute. Mr. Beech stated that both Bend and Redmond contribute $50.00 each. Robert Schock asked why Deschutes County should be expected to contribute to Tourism when we don't cont�ibute to Timber and other industries of Deschutes County. Mr. Allan Crisler, member of the Deschutes County Advertising Committee, stated that this is the third year he has been appointed to �he Deschutes County Advertising Committee, they are having trouble getting funds. He said that personal attitudes have no right in the proportioning of funds. �"Also­there*!s no way 6t measur'ing tour"ism 'in the state. ?r'i nt'i ng and cost of printing are constantly going up. He feels that the BUDGET HEARING June 14, 1974 Page -4 18 FALEJ-64 VOL b County does have an obligation to support the tourism industry and should put $3500 for the Advertising Committee back in the budget for 1974-75. Charles Coates replied that the majority of the people at the Budget Hearing last year were much opposed to giving funds for the Advertising Committee. Allan Crisler said that just one woman was opposed, but Charles Coates replied that she spoke for others. Don Beech stated that tourism in deneral doesn't get public reaction unless it is negative, but the people he encounters are in favor of it. It is a viable industry and does need to be recognized and supported. Mr. John Rhoades, Manager of Bend Riverhouse stated that he recommended that the $3500 for County Advertising be reinstated in the budget. Bend Riverhouse uses the Vacation Land Brochure for their guests. Bend Riverhouse does increase the tax roll for Deschutes County, and his guests use this industry more than timber o� agriculture. Charles Coates made a personal comment that being from California at one time he realized the value of advertising and that i't is worthwhile. He stated that he was not against advertising in Deschutes County, but if the County is hard pressed for money, it must be a decision of the Board. Joe Peden requested to add one item that the funds going to the Advertising Committee in the past have been from the Road Department and it is not certain now whether it is legal to use forest receipts for this purpose. He stated that the County is getting the Attorney General's opinion on this matter. Mr. Beech asked if there were -not another source from which to appropriate the funds. Joe Peden stated that there is, but if the levy fails on June 18, it will have to be cut out. Charles Coates moved to add $3000 to the Deschutes County Advertising Committee. The motion died for lack of a second-. He further stated that it should be understood that the entire.budget wi-11 be determined at the polls on June 18. Allan Cr-isler stated that there is no way to justify the amount requested by the Advertising Committee. At one time the County appropriated $10,500 for advertisin-g. Whatever figure they came up with would be negotiable. Robert Schock said that if they submitted a budget they would be given a part of it. BUDGET HEARING June 14, 1974 Page 5 VOL 18 FAUE665 Allan Crisler replied that they used to submit a budget every year. But the budget has been cut to the Central Oregon Advertising broch.ure which is used mostly by the Chamber of Commerce so there was no need to submit a budget. Charles Coates moved to restore the Deschutes County Advertising Committee budget to $3500 by adding $3000. The motion died for lack of a second. John Rhoades suggested that the Commission disband the Committee. Allan Crisler stated that the Committee would get together with the Board of Commissioners and determine the future of the Deschutes County Advertising Committee. Shirley Goodwin, City Recorder for the City of Sisters, stated that she was authorized by the City of Sisters to recommend that the $10,633 for Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council which was not approved by the Budget Committee be reinstated. The City of Sisters has received much information and received many grants through COIC. The department is to valuable to lose. Russell Reeck requested that COIC be reinstated. He said COIC presents a mechanism by which Central Oregon can have an impact on the state and federal governments. It has done many projects for Central Oregon --Central Oregon Open Space & Recreation Study, Transportation Study, Central Oregon Mental Health Report, and Central Oregon Annual Manpower Study. It performed a study on - aging and helped to establish the Bend bus travel and Referr-al Center for the Senior Citizens. Removing the funds for COIC has implications on all of Central Oregon, not just Deschutes County. Each community needs sewer systems and to insure funding the cities must go through COIC to satisfy federal regulations. $15 million is neded for sewer construction for Bend, $12 million for Redmond and $11 million for,8isters. Without COIC, They are not eligible, and the cities are 'required by the Department of Environmental Quality to have sewer systems constructed by 1980. The requested budgeted amount was set by the Central Oregon Council of Governments which is made up�of City Admi-nistrators and City Recorders, and representatives of the County Courts. They greatly reduced the original budget and voted to adopt the BUDGET HEARING June 14, 1974 Page 6 ,JOL 18 FAUE 666 revised budget. It is expected that each governmeht contribute his share when it is approved by more than two-thirds of the members. Charles Coates asked if going through COIC was policy or regulation. Russell Reeck stated that it was federal government policy, but that'it had never been taken to Court. Without Deschutes County participating in COIC, there would be no certification as two-thirds of the members must be elected officials.. He said that COIC is an agency of local government and that the Articles of Agreement and voting policy were set up by all the governments of the area. Robert Schock questioned if the Council of Governments couldn't be set up without being funded by all. He stated that there is an overlap of governments causing great budget problems. Can't Council of Governments be formed without so much money involved? Russell Reeck replied that the services provided by COIC could not be provided by individual governing units. COIC makes a study, discovers the problems and then gets federal funds to meet the needs. The Federal government gives the money for COIC to perform the studies and then provides funds to meet the problems. Joe Peden moved to reinstate Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council budget contingent upon the passagb of the levy on June 18 for the amount of 'DIO,633.00. Albert A. Young seconded the motion. There was a raise of hands vote. Albert Young and�'�oe Peden for and Charles Coates and Bill Schinkel against. Chairman of the Budget Committee Robert Schock voted against to break the tie. The motion failed. Under the library fund budget it was clarified that the Library would be included in the Deschutes County b;udget if the levy passes on June 18. If the levy fails, the Library will have a special election on July 9. Chairman Schock called for questions or corrections on the following budgets: County School Fund, Solid Waste Fund, Road Fund, Road Reserve Fund, Dog Control Pickup and Crematorium, Dog Control Fund, Liquor Law Enforcement Fund, Drug Enforcement Fund, Law Library Fund, Ilth Judicial District, Revenue Sharing, Parent Training, J -J Boys' Ranch Fund, Family Planning Fund, Marine Patrol Fund, Civil BUDGET HEARING June 14, 1974 Page,7 VOL 18 FAUEE '667 Defense Non -Tax Fund, Taylor Grazing Fund, Water Hemlock, Museum Fund, Marine Facilities Improvement Fund, Employment Grant and County Fair Fund. There was no discussion or questions on each of these. Charles Coates moved to adopt the budget subject to the addition of $3600 to Justice Court Personal Services and Revenue and the Increase of $5,940 to the Assessor's salary and decrease of $5,940 from the Contingency Fund. Albett A. Young seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. Charles Coates expressed his compliments to Mrs. Jane Poor for her article in the newspaper urging the public to vote In favor of the levy for Deschutes County. He further stated that this was the conclusion of his term on the Budget Committee and ihat he had enjoyed working with all of the members. Robert Schock thanked him for giving his time and being at the meetings. The Hearing was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, A I Z t/'�A (Y:� C�h�air an r Board of Commissione Bond, Oregon Tourist Committee Bend Chamber of Commerce Bend, Oregon 97701 Dear Chamber Members: VOL June 130 1974 18 PAUE 668 I would like to be recorded as being strongly in favor of County support for our tourist advertising program, According to figures compiled by the Oregon State Highway Depart- ment tourism contributes some $47,000,000 annually to the local economy. It is inconceivable to me that we in the County would actually discourage such a large industry by not supporting their needs. I would point out the tremendous investment in properties by these people, properties such as Sunriver, Inn of the Seventh Yountain,B1,Lck Butte Ranch, and the many restaurants, motels, and other tourist oriented businesses. I could imagine the property tax bill that would have to be born by the residential tax payers without the immense revenues presently enjoyed by our County treasury from such groups. As a candidate for the State Legislature, I would assure you that my efforts will be in support of the State's number three industry. Tourism affects almost every economical unit in Oregon. Tourism and recreation are here to stay. It is more than likely that tourism will become our number one industry in the next 20 years. Central Oregon is unique inasmuch as our winter season is becoming as popular as our summers. This gives balance to our tourist income and tends to level out revenues over a 12 months basis. Coastal areas are still experiencing a peak of summer business and a long wait through the winter. Let us keep Central Oregon Prosperous and continue to support the tourist industry. Very truly yours, Y Kei Olds KO: pb 1, \,q r—. Abe: Best personal regards, glad to se'27'�Y&'iark�% Joed: Albert A. Youn& on the job. If I ran be of "any, heL,. at anV:' time please call.