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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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