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2006-149-Minutes for Meeting January 30,2006 Recorded 2/23/2006COUNTY NANCYUBLANKENSHIP,FOOUNTY CLERKDS CJ Z006'~49 COMMISSIONERS' JOURNAL 02/23/2006 04;39;10 PM II I III 1111111111111111111111 29- i DESCHUTES COUNTY CLERK CERTIFICATE PAGE 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.org MINUTES OF ADMINISTRATIVE LIAISON DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2006 Commissioners' Conference Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St..., Bend Present were Commissioners Michael M. Daly, Bev Clarno and Dennis R. Luke. Also present were Mike Maier, County Administrator; Anna Johnson, Teresa Rozic, Judith Ure and Susan Ross, Commissioners' Office; Angie Curtis, Commission on Children & Families; Mark Pilliod, Legal Counsel; Bob Haas and Dave Peterson, Information Technology; Joe Studer, County Forester; and media representative Chris Barker of The Bulletin. No other citizens were present. The meeting began at 1:30 p.m. 1. Communications Update. Anna Johnson advised that the employee newsletter is almost completed and will be out in early February. To save money, it will primarily be release on line, instead of having printed versions distributed. The Home Rule Charter committee letter is being submitted to the Bulletin in the display ads. The group discussed the "report card" system for Health, Mental Health, the Commission on Children & Families, and Parole & Probation. The first report card will be for Parole & Probation. Minutes of Administrative Liaison Monday, January 30, 2006 Page 1 of 5 Pages 2. Discussion of the "On Line Savvy" Awards Program. Bob Haas gave a brief overview of the idea being developed to recognize the efforts of various departmental staff to keep their web pages current and complete, making it easy for citizens to contact the County on line, and keeping the content visual and readable. The suggestion is for a plaque to be awarded to the department or person who does the best work in this regard; there would be two awards given a year. 3. Update regarding County-owned Property. Teresa Rozic advised that a full-price offer has been receive on three lots in the La Pine Industrial Park, in the amount of $110,000. The property would be used for a trucking staging area. LUKE: Move acceptance. CLARNO: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. CLARNO: Aye. LUKE: Chair votes yes. Ms. Rozic asked for direction regarding the lease with the Redmond Rod & Gun Club. Commissioner Daly said the Redmond mayor does not want the County to renew it, as it is likely to be developed in the near future. Commissioner Luke observed that it is located very near the site the Sheriff's Office uses. Mike Maier suggested that the lease be renewed for a short period of time so the details worked out in the meantime. CLARNO: Move that the lease be extended until July 1, 2006. DALY: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. CLARNO: Aye. LUKE: Chair votes yes. The group discussed the 1,800 acres owned by the County located near Redmond. Catherine Morrow and Tom Anderson are knowledgeable regarding the proposed master plan of the area, and were asked to work up an RFQ - request for quotes - as to how to handle the development of the area. Minutes of Administrative Liaison Monday, January 30, 2006 Page 2 of 5 Pages The group briefly discussed the urban renewal district in Redmond, the parameters of the master plan and the fact that developers will want input from the various agencies. 4. Project Update. Susan Ross did not have an update to submit at this time. 5. Economic Development Grant Requests: Susan Ross submitted grant requests from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon - Bowl for Kids' Sake; the Deschutes County Prevention Office - Central Oregon Youth Conference; and the La Pine Community Action Team. The Commissioners indicated that the Youth Conference is an ongoing event and should be planned for in the annual budget. It is to be phased down over the next couple of years. LUKE: Move that each Commissioner grant 1/3 of the amount requested ($4,100 total). DALY: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. CLARNO: Aye. LUKE: Chair votes yes. CLARNO: Move that Commissions Daly and Clarno split the amount requested ($2,500 total). DALY: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. CLARNO: Aye. LUKE: Chair votes yes. The request from the La Pine Community Action Team will be discussed at a future meeting. Minutes of Administrative Liaison Page 3 of 5 Pages Monday, January 30, 2006 6. Discussion of Commission on Children & Families' Biennial Plan Update. Angie Curtis provided a brief overview of the Update. She advised that there has been a 68% increase in the number of children in foster care, mostly due to substance abuse issues involving meth use. The population overall has grown 7%. There are probably between 200 and 300 children in the local area affected. LUKE: Move approval of the Plan Update. CLARNO: Second. VOTE: DALY: CLARNO LUKE: Yes. Aye. Chair votes yes. 7. General Discussion of the Home Rule Committee Appointment Process. Mike Maier advised that applications are being submitted to Personnel, and Legal Counsel has offered to handle the support work. The area's State Senators and Representatives will also have to select committee members. 8. Discussion regarding Federal Lobbyist Contract Renewal. The Ferguson Group has asked for an increase from $80,000 to $88,000 this year. Commissioner Clarno observed that she wants to see a return on the investment. Commissioner Daly said that he feels they helped secure funding from the Rural Schools Act in the amount of $4 million. Commissioner Luke advised that he had the same concerns previously, but feels the lobbyists have good contacts with the legislative staff that have benefited the County. After a lengthy discussion, the Board directed that feedback be obtained from various department heads as to whether they feel the services provided are cost effective. The department heads are to be asked to e-mail their comments to the Commissioners and County Administrator. Minutes of Administrative Liaison Page 4 of 5 Pages Monday, January 30, 2006 9. Other Items. A. Oregon State Police Issue. Commissioner Daly stated the Oregon State Police is looking for county support regarding State troopers remaining with the Oregon State Police instead of being absorbed into the counties' Sheriff's Departments. After a brief discussion, it was decided that the Board should wait until the study being conducted on this issue is complete before taking any action. B. FEMA Disaster Funding. Joe Studer and Judith Ure gave an overview of the "all hazards" plan and the FEMA grant application for funding to be used to address wildfire issues. After a brief discussion, the Board took action on the item. LUKE: Move approval of the submission of the FEMA grant application for wildfire hazards funding. DALY: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. CLARNO: Aye. LUKE: Chair votes yes. The meeting adjourned at 3: 05 p.m., at which time the Board went into executive session that was called under ORS 192.660(1)(h), to discuss pending or threatened litigation. DATED this 30th Day of January 2006 for of Commissioners. County Board s R. Luke, Chair i 201 ) - Bev larno, Vice Chair„ ATTEST: Mi 4-& tA..__ Recording Secretary issioner Minutes of Administrative Liaison Monday, January 30, 2006 Page 5,of 5 Pages ES e G too o { Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.orc ADMINISTRATIVE LIAISON AGENDA DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1:30 P.M., MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2005 1:30-1:45 1. Communications Update - Anna Johnson 2. Deschutes County "Online Savvy" Awards Program - Anna Johnson, Bob Haas 1:45-2:00 3. Update regarding Public Auction of County-owned Property - Teresa Rozic 4. Project Update - Susan Ross 5. Economic Development Grant Request: Central Oregon Youth Conference Big Brothers, Big Sisters - Bowl for Kids' Sake 2:00 -2:20 6. Discussion of Commission on Children & Families' Biennial Plan Update - Angie Curtis 2:20- 3:00 7. General Discussion of Home Rule Committee Appointment Process 8. Discussion regarding Federal Lobbyist Contract Renewal 9. Other Items