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2004-1105-Minutes for Meeting August 09,2004 Recorded 8/20/2004DESCHUTES COUNTY OFFICIAL RECORDS NANCY BLANKENSHIP, COUNTY CLERK rJ y COMMISSIONERS' JOURNAL 1$110/2004 10:40:22 QM 111111111111111IIII III I IIIIIIII 2004-1108 DESCHUTES COUNTY CLERK CERTIFICATE PAGE G W O This page must be included if document is re-recorded. Do Not remove from original document. Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1947 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org MINUTES OF ADMINISTRATIVE LIAISON DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 2004 Commissioners' Conference Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St.., Bend Present were Commissioners Michael M. Daly, Dennis R. Luke and Tom De Wolf. Also present were Mike Maier, County Administrator; Tammy Credicott, Property Management; Mark Mills and Mike Espinoza of the Sheriffs Office; Anna Johnson and Susan Ross, Commissioners' Office; and Taffy Gleason of the Bend Community Center. No representatives of the media or other citizens were present. - The meeting began at 1: 35 p. m. 1. Lottery Grant Request. The Board indicated three separate requests for lottery funds were sent to them by Bend Community Center, and had asked that Taffy Gleason attend today's meeting to clarify these requests. Ms. Gleason said that she was unsure of the parameters, and thought that submitting requests for different items was appropriate. She went on to explain the nature of the work done at the Center, which includes interaction with social agencies, a thrift store that provides free items to the needy, and a "feed the hungry" program. The Center generates operational funds from leasing out the property to a variety of groups. Many of the groups are social agencies that cannot afford to rent space elsewhere. The Center is self-supporting as a result of income generated from the lease fees. However, a variety of items are needed to enhance the marketability of the space, such as tables, chairs, sound equipment and other items. Minutes of Administrative Liaison Monday, August 9, 2004 Page 1 of 4 Pages After a brief discussion, it was determined that Ms. Gleason would work with Susan Ross to evaluate the Center's needs in the event that the County has excess equipment that might be used by the Center. A revised request for grant funds will then be submitted by Ms. Gleason. Regarding a lottery grant request from RSVP (Retired & Seniors Volunteer Program), the Board authorized a disbursal of $1,000 from each of the three Commissioners' funds for the purchase of equipment. 2. Discussion regarding Posting Signs at the County's Redmond Property. Tammy Credicott explained that the County -owned property located east of Redmond is plagued by the dumping of trash and abandoned and stolen vehicles, and is subject to squatters who use campfires. Drug trade is also occurring on the property. Ms. Credicott suggested that signs be posted to make it clear that this type of activity is not allowed. Mike Espinoza further explained that there are at least twenty abandoned vehicles on the property, along with an undetermined amount of trash. Funds are needed to help with this issue, to remove the trash and abandoned vehicles, and to provide adequate signage so that the Sheriffs Office can take enforcement action. After a lengthy discussion, Ms. Credicott and Mr. Espinoza were asked to work with Legal Counsel, Timm Schimke of Solid Waste and representatives of the Road Department to work out a plan to deal with problems at the property. 3. Discussion of a Request from Central Oregon Irrigation District to Purchase Excess County Land Located Near Deschutes Junction. Tammy Credicott said that the County owns a 1.7 -acre parcel that is not a legal lot of record that COID would like to purchase to add to its adjacent land. Mike Maier suggested that an updated appraisal of the property be completed, with the cost of the appraisal to be split with COID. Commissioner Luke stated that it is the County's policy to sell property that the County can't use. He asked that this potential purchase be negotiated through Mike Maier, with final documents to be presented to the Board for consideration. Minutes of Administrative Liaison Monday, August 9, 2004 Page 2 of 4 Pages 4. Discussion of the Display of Artwork in the Deschutes Services Center. A discussion took place regarding the placement of artwork in the new building. A proposal was made that employee artwork be exhibited if appropriate, along with historical photographs and the rotating art displayed through Mirror Pond Gallery. The general consensus was that this was a good idea. Anna Johnson asked the Board how they would like the building's grand opening to be arranged; i.e. whether there should be a formal ceremony, a program, reception, tours or invitations; and who should be formally invited. It was suggested that invitations be sent to elected officials, previous Commissioners and others as appropriate, with releases to be sent to the media. 5. Building Projects Update. Susan Ross said that the Justice Center project signage is going up, and she is working with the City regarding Bond Street access. The security station is moving to the back of the building later in the week. The project is to take approximately one year. The Commission on Children & Families has now relocated into the old administration building. The Commissioners approved a change order for installing a card access for the west side elevator. DEWOLF: Move approval of a change order needed to install a card access for the west side elevator. LUKE: Second. VOTE: DEWOLF: Yes. LUKE: Yes. DALY: Chair votes yes. Ms. Ross stated that Norton Street is partially paved, and asked the Commissioners to consider whether an overlay should be done to make the paving consistent throughout the project. She added that Arland Keeton would be attending the next Administrative Liaison to discuss various building issues with the Commissioners. Minutes of Administrative Liaison Monday, August 9, 2004 Page 3 of 4 Pages Being no further items brought before the group, the Administrative Liaison adjourned at 2:55 p.m. At 3:05 p.m., at the beginning of the Board's regular department update with Community Development, Legal Counsel requested that Order No. 2004-070 be approved by the Board. This order accepted a petition and set a date for a public hearing for the Cascade Highlands LLC Annexation into Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District No. 2. Approval was necessary so that the appropriate notice could be published in the Bulletin in a timely fashion. LUKE: Move approval of Order No. 2004-070. DALY: Second. VOTE: LUKE: Yes. DALY: Chair votes yes. DATED this 9th Day of August 2004 for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. ATTEST: Recording Secretary chael M. Daly Chair At Dennis R. Luke, Commissioner Tom DeWolf, Commissioner Minutes of Administrative Liaison Monday, August 9, 2004 Page 4 of 4 Pages