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2005-27-Minutes for Meeting January 12,2005 Recorded 1/14/2005DESCHUTES COUNTY OFFICIAL RECORDS NANCY BLANKENSHIP, COUNTY CLERK COMMISSIONERS' JOURNAL 01/14/2005 04:36:58 PM DESCHUTES COUNTY CLERK CERTIFICATE PAGE C ZI) n I N 7'F- -S /-, 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 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.ory, MINUTES OF LEGISLATIVE MEETING DESCI-IUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2005 Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St.., Bend Present were Commissioners Dennis R. Luke and Tom DeWo�f Alsopresent were Mike Maier, County Administrator; Tom Blust, Road Department; Julie Lyche, Commission on Children & Families; Scot Johnson, Mental Health Department; Mark Pilliod, Legal Counsel; and citizens Jack Blum and Justin Kimball. Present via conference call was the County's State lobb ist, Bill Linden ofPublic y Affairs Counsel, LLC in Salem. The meeting began at 11:30 a.m. Mr. Linden gave an overview of the various appointments now taking place within the legislature, and how the leadership factors are developing. The group then addressed various items listed on an agenda provided earlier in the day by Mr. Linden. (A copy is attached as Exhibit A.) Due to the numerous items to be considered, the discussion on most items was very brief. In regard to the local option tax concept, Mr. Linden stated that the local Juvenile Community Justice Directors will need to come together and decide as a group what their focus should be. The Oregon Youth Authority's first priority is to reopen the Oak Creek facility in Albany. This may be decided without the input of the directors if they cannot agree. Commissioner DeWolf added that this could depend on which counties decide to participate. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Legislative Meeting Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Page I of 4 Pages Mr. Linden said that he spoke with Jenny Chocole regarding funding for juvenile female offender residential program. He will be meeting soon with key legislators to try to recruit a champion to support the concept, which will be necessary to bring attention to this issue. It helps that it would be a tri -county, regional approach. Mr. Linden said that at the January E -board meeting, funding issues were addressed. It was determined that cases probably won't be deferred for months as happened previously, since the deficit has been canceled. In regard to court funding, Mr. Linden said that it is "a mess" at this time. There could be up to 250 layoffs in the statewide court system. They are discussing putting in place other surcharges or adjustments to existing fees. The Chief Justice is currently working on a plan to identify sources of revenue. Mr. Linden stated that there could be some reduction in 9-1 -1 funding. Efforts are underway to make sure 9-1 -1 funds are not raided for other purposes. Regarding equity issues, Scott Johnson said that indigent funding for acute care is being analyzed, since other parts of the State receive funding but Deschutes County does not. Julie Lyche said that she will provide infonnation to Mr. Linden regarding ESD funding. It was a major issue in the last session, and bears watching. Mr. Linden explained that he would like as much information as possible regarding public health and mental health issues, such as what it costs to do business and any anomalies in this area. He wants to focus on what the County specifically feels needs to be addressed. Mr. Johnson said that Dan Peddycord is presently working hard on the school-based health center in La Pine. The State is attempting to put KIDS Center funding into the general fund. Mr. Linden said that it is important to get funding before the police academy gets it all. Ms. Lyche stated that she has spoken with Bob Smit of the local KIDS Center and he is aware of the situation. In regard to Ballot Measure 30 cuts, Mr. Linden said that everyone needs to be realistic. If there is any opportunity to restore some of these lost funds, the process would be very selective and would likely be a budgetary decision. The key is to try to get into the mix, as it is unlikely any funding would happen within the context of a Measure 30 restoration. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Legislative Meeting Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Page 2 of 4 Pages Ms. Lyche stated that relief nursery funding may be reduced by $250,000 statewide. She will provide the details to Mr. Linden. Mr. Linden said that he has been working with the ODOT lobbyist, and there is bi- partisan interest in funding ODOT modernization projects — something beyond improving bridges. Commissioner Luke observed that ODOT representatives don't appear very optimistic at this time. Regarding noxious weed eradication, Mr. Linden stated that he is in the process of determining legislative allies. Commissioner Luke noted that the Department of Agriculture is behind this type of work. Tom Blust will provide further information to Mr. Linden. Commissioner DeWolf asked that Mr. Linden monitor whether the State intends to go after shared revenue, such as that derived from cigarette and gas taxes and the lottery. Mike Maier asked about the status of PERS reform. Mr. Linden replied that he predicts any changes will occur early in the session, but it is hard to determine when it will be addressed. Commissioner DeWolf asked how,, or if, the Legislature will address Measure 37. Mr. Linden said that it is likely they will give the issue lip service only, since there is no money to help the counties. However, they may tweak the language if all parties agree. Commissioner Luke said that he understood the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on sentencing guidelines, and asked if this could affect local legislation. Mr. Linden replied that the District Attorney's Association will likely be watching this issue. Mr. Linden asked who should receive information on proposed bills. Mr. Maier said that they should go to him and the Board, and to department heads if appropriate. Commissioner DeWolf added that he wants to be sure no one is blindsided, and that the Board is kept informed. Being nofurther items brought before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 12:25p.m. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Legislative Meeting Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Page 3 of 4 Pages DATED this 12 Ih Day of January 2005 for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. ATTEST: I K57U4�e� Recording Secretary Tom\,DeWolf, Chair U� Dennis R. Luke, Commissioner Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Legislative Meeting Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Page 4 of 4 Pages Board of County Commissioners Deschutes County Legislative Meeting January 12,, 2005 Agenda Call to order — Board Chair Mike Daly 2005 legislative committees County priority issues - updates A. Substantive legislation 1. Justice court 2. SB 555 sunset 3. Appointed treasurer 4. Appointed assessor 5. PSU population data for state funding allocations 6. Close "slayer" statute loophole 7. Cap tort claim limits 8. Frivolous claim penalties 9. Attorney fee awards 10. Limit contingency fees in suits with public bodies 11. Mandate mediation in suits with public bodies 12. Attorney billing review process 13. PIT stop legislation 14. Police officer use of deadly force (oppose) 15. Public safety collective bargaining law changes (oppose) 16. Limits on local government insurance activities (oppose) 1 B. Funding issues 1 Adult corrections a. SB 1145 funding b. Mentally ill persons — pilot program concept 2. Juvenile system a. Juvenile sex offender treatment b. Juvenile sex offender residential program funding C. Juvenile outpatient mental health service d. SIB 267 programs e. Local option concept f. Increased OYA bed capacity 9- Funding for juvenile female offender residential program 3. Other public safety issues a. Drug court funding b. 911 fund raids (oppose) 4. Equity issues a. Mental health funding b. ESD funding 5. Public and mental health issues a. La Pine health center b. School-based health centers C. Increase public health per capita funding d. OHP funding for children's dental care e. Early childhood health screening and intervention f. Children's nutritional needs 9- Funding for childhood obesity, asthma and diabetes h. Health services safety net funding i. Fund preventive approaches to chronic diseases j. Fund tobacco prevention programs 2 6. Programs for children and families a. Maintain KIDS center funding b. Sustain expenditure flexibility C. Restore Ballot Measure 30 cuts d. Adequate relief nursery funding 7. Transportation system a. Increase ODOT modernization funding 8. Environmental issues a. Funding for noxious weed eradication 9. Discuss need for precise fiscal impact information on all funding issues C. Other business 3