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2007-1325-Minutes for Meeting June 12,2007 Recorded 6/28/2007COUNTY NANCYUBLANKENSHIP,P000NTY CLERKDS 4J 1441.1315 COMMISSIONERS' JOURNAL 0612812007 04:23:36 PM IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII 2007-1323 Do not remove this page from original document. Deschutes County Clerk Certificate Page -,.Lo If this instrument is being re-recorded, please complete the following statement, in accordance with ORS 205.244: Re-recorded to correct [give reason] previously recorded in Book or as Fee Number and Page ~vT Es C G Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org MINUTES OF WORK SESSION DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, JUNE 129 2007 Present were Commissioners Michael M. Daly, Dennis R. Luke and Tammy Baney. Also present were Dave Kanner, County Administrator; and, for part of the meeting, Anna Johnson, Communications; Mark Pilliod, Legal Counsel; Peter Werner, Legal Department; Hillary Saraceno and Diane Treadway, Commission on Children & Families; Debbie Legg, Personnel; Catherine Morrow, Community Development Department; and Jeff Mullins of KBND Radio and Chris Stollar of The Bulletin. No other citizens were present. The meeting began at 10:00 a. m. 1. Commission on Children & Families' 2007-09 Program Funding Recommendations. Hillary Saraceno provided a handout regarding the grant funding process. She said that some of the grant fund amounts are still being adjusted. Discussion occurred about the merits of several of the programs and how the funding will be applied. Some programs are handled as a pass-through for Juvenile Community Justice; others may not be fully funded due to budgeting constraints. None of the programs are startup. The programs have been prioritized by the Commission, but were split on some of the recommendations. Funding is short, and reserves are being spent down. Up to 50% of funding for some programs has occurred since 2000, and it is difficult to find a way to create sustainability. In particular, alcohol and substance abuse programs are a key focus because they are fairly high within the State. The appeal process ends soon; however, no appeals are expected prior to Board approval of the recommendations. Minutes of Administrative Work Session Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Page 1 of 4 Pages 2. Ready Set Go, Parole and Probation Early Childhood Program Funding. This item was included in the discussion of the first agenda item. 3. Review of Personnel Rules. Dave Kanner said that he had sent a draft to department directors and then worked through their comments. A draft was also sent to labor bargaining units, along with a draft the Board. Most of the changes since then are not substantive. There was one issue regarding employee discipline/discharge, limiting grievances just because they are probationary employees, and whether they should still have the right to grieve. Mr. Kanner stated that it depends on whether the Board wants to grant grievance rights in this situation; in most cases, the determination of a probationary employee is debatable. Commissioner Daly asked if there were major chagnes from the old policy. Mr. Kanner explained this was a complete overhaul. The old rules were written prior to labor agreements and the adoption of other state and federal laws. He tried to mirror the language of the AFSCME agreement, and incorporated laws to be consistent with state and federal requirements. He suggested that this be reviewed at least every five years. The document contains a section on how the rules should be implemented and adjusted as needed in the future. Commissioner Baney asked about prescription drug use, since this is a drug- free workplace. She asked if there is any way to deal with the possibility of a abuse becoming an issue. Mr. Kanner replied that you could run into HIPAA problems. Employees need to work with their supervisors regarding prescription drugs that can limit their activities. If the employee is using drugs and has not informed the supervisor of this and an accident results, the County has some basis for denying a claim. The policy is based on a template from the U.S. Department of Labor. The people who know best when abuse is occurring are typically the person's co-workers, who end up picking up the slack. Minutes of Administrative Work Session Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Page 2 of 4 Pages Mr. Kanner said two more policies are forthcoming within the next few weeks. One is the FMLA policy. The County is required to have a printed policy on how this is to be administered. The other policy concerns leaves of absence in general. Leave without pay should be discouraged. Many employees have been with the County for a long time, yet have virtually no leave on the books. This situation can leave a workforce seriously shorthanded. 4. Discussion regarding Employee Firearms Policy. Commissioner Luke said he would like to see deleted the part about having a firearm in your own personal vehicle while you are on County business. There are not enough County vehicles, and having a concealed weapon with a permit is legal. Mr. Kanner pointed out that as a matter of law under FLSA, the vehicle is your workplace if you are driving on County business. A lengthy discussion occurred about this aspect of the policy. Commissioner Baney stated that she agrees with the policy as written. Commissioner Daly said that he is supportive, as it is not a big problem and not many people carry weapons. BANEY: Move adoption of the policy. DALY: Second. VOTE: BANEY: Yes. LUKE: No. (Split vote) DALY: Chair votes yes. 5. Other Items. None were offered. Being no further items to come before the Board, Commissioner Luke adjourned the meeting at 11:25 a. m. Minutes of Administrative Work Session Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Page 3 of 4 Pages DATED this 12th Day of June 2007 for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. ichael . Daly, C Xr D nnis R. Luke, ice Chair ATTEST: Tammy Baney, Commi s' ner ( bo~A- Recording Secretary Minutes of Administrative Work Session Tuesday, June 12, 2007 Page 4 of 4 Pages v ❑ -c Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org WORK SESSION AGENDA DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, JUNE 129 2007,10:00 A.M. 1. CC&F 2007-09 Program Funding Approval - Hillary Saraceno 2. Ready Set Go, Parole and Probation Early Childhood Program Funding - Hillary Saraceno 3. Review of Personnel Rules 4. Discussion regarding Employee Firearms Policy 5. Other Items PLEASE NOTE: At any time during this meeting, an executive session could be called to address issues relating to: ORS 192.660(2) (e), real property negotiations; ORS 192.660(2) (h), pending or threatened litigation; or ORS 192.660(2) (b), personnel issues Meeting dates, times and discussion items are subject to change. All meetings are conducted in the Board of Commissioners' meeting rooms at 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, unless otherwise indicated. If you have questions regarding a meeting, please call 388-6572. Deschutes County meeting locations are wheelchair accessible. Deschutes County provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. For deaf, hearing impaired or speech disabled, dial 7-1-1 to access the state transfer relay service for TTY. Please call (541) 388-6571 regarding alternative formats or for further information. 2004-2005 through 2008-2009 CCF Grant Comparison 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2 vrtotal CASH $19,120 $20,159 $20,160 $28169 $28,169 $56,338 Mental Health $24,000 $48,650 $48,650 $27,420 $21,170 $48,590 MountainStar Family Relief Nursery- Basic $135,553 $159,237 $159,238 $177,987 $177,987 $355,974 Nei hborIm act - Child Care Resources $0 $13,130 $21,6121 $15,023 $15,023 330,046 Read Set Go- Basic $,-38-9-,-371- $424,031 $332,766 $380,466 $380,466 $760,932 Regional Child Care Project $50,062 541,675 " $41,675 $41,675 $41,675 S83,350 tl 4A It, "t. z s53 -i w` Ott x.212 $0 rl 't50 X46$24 `t`~A4C: 4 593,648 c "3L+atrSs r # fr} `r#~ 40(10 r ,546,824 . $4G;8~'4 593,648 k `1 ~6 f. 7,4-. .3125 39 $:111 ?,51,11;632, $223,264 5 X38 $283 44 X70 31 $~1039 $540,782 Central Oregon Family Resource Center $66,000 $66,000 $72,819 $10,000 $10,000 S20,000 Lifes an $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $15,000 $15,000 S30,000 MountainStar Family Relief Nursery- Expanded Outreach $31,254 $28,685 $28,684 $0 $0 SO Little Ste $0 $0 $0 $17,982 $17,982 S35,964 Ste Ahead $26,380 $26,380 $15,203 $0 $0 SO Tumalo Community School $0 $0 $0 $10,000 $10,000 520,000 Big Brothers Big Sisters $0 $0 $0 $20,000 $20,000 S40,000 Club TAG $0 $0 $0 $13,320 $13,320 S2-6,640 Health Families - TFC $0 $0 $0 $17,850 $17,850 S35,700 Read Set Go- Additional DCCF Funding $43,856 $16,445 $16,447 $0 $0 SO SOAR $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $23,000 $23,000 S46,000 Mary's Place - FRC/COBRA $35,580 $148,672 5196,580 $188,828 S65,206 S254,034 TAPS - La Pine $15,000 529,530 529,5011 $21,750 S15,500 537,250 TAPS - Redmond $15,000 $29,530 529,500 $21,750 515,500 537,250 TAPS - Sisters 515,000 $29,530 $29,500 $21,750 S15,500 S37,250 Bethlehem Inn $5000 55,400 ,$5,800 $5,800 ` $5,800 S11,600 CASA $25,000 S25,000 1 525,000 $25,000 $25,000 550,000 COBRA shelter 35,000 $5,000 55,400 $5,400 $5,400 S10,800 Nei hborIm act - Food Bank 51,500 51,600 . 51,700 S3,500 $3,500 S7,000 Central Oregon Council on Aging $22,500 522,500 522,500 522,500 ` 522,500 $45,000 HDESD - Family Access Network $50,000 533,000 535,600 535,600 $35,600 S71,200 Interfaith Caregivers $5,000 $5400 S5,800 S5,800 55,800 S11,600 KIDS Center $15,000 $1-6,000 517,300 $,17,300 S17,300 534,600 Latino Community Association $30,000 $30,000 532,400 S30,600 S30,600 561,200 Redmond Council of Senior Citizens S10,000 $10,000 S10,000 S10,000 S10 000 S20,000 Together for Children, $7,500 " 58,000 $8,600 $8,397 $8,397 S 16,794 Total $1,592,347 S1,792,296 $1,816,036 51,697,538 S1,548,916 53,246,454 Designated or Restricted Funding= Total 5624,101 5670,740 5664,490 Community Justice-, ITotal 5553,602 5475,671 S475,671 Flexible Funding= Total S183,153 5127,152 5127,152 Federal Grants- Total S285,080 5254,078 5111,706 B(9CC Funding- Total 5170,100 5169,897 5169,897 S1,697,538 S1,548,916 .t I DES(NUi£S COUNTY COMMISSION ON (HILDREN 1, FAMILIES 2007-2009 GRANT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendations to The Deschutes County Commission on Children & Families (CCF) Prepared by the CCF Program Committee May 2007 (Updated 6-11-07) Includes Restricted and Unrestricted/Flexible funds This Funding Report was prepared by the CCF Program Committee Connie Schwing (Chair) Members include: Renee Windsor (Vice Chair), Linda Cramer, Andrea Shartel, Barbara Belzer, Bob Lacombe, Delia Costley For consideration by the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners Tammy Baney, Mike Daly, and Dennis Luke and Michael Sullivan, Presiding judge, 11th judicial District S:\CCFamilies\Grants\2007-2009\2007-2009 CCF Grant Funding Rec & Addendum.doc - 1 - Overview This Funding Report includes proposed grants between Deschutes County (through its Commission on Children & Families) and a number of community programs and collaborations helping children and families in our local area. The recommendations in this report have been prepared by the Commission's Program Committee based on five considerations: 1) projected funding from the State of Oregon and the Federal Government, 2) grant guidelines related to restricted and designated grants, 3) the CCF Strategic Plan, 4) Board policies and contractual considerations, and 5) board funding policies. This report includes recommendations for Restricted and Unrestricted/ Flex Funds but does not include pending actions by the Deschutes County Budget Committee with respect to any community grants to be managed by the Commission on Children & Families in 2007-2009. In addition, this report does not include pending decisions on fund balances available in the areas of, Juvenile Crime Prevention, Federal Drug Free Communities grant and any remaining dollars the Board may choose to allocate. Upon adoption, all grant awards will be executed by July 1, 2007 or closely thereafter. All contracts associated with the Funding Report will expire no later than June 30, 2009. Although the awards reflect a two year period of time, the providers will be required to submit a new workplan, budget and program narrative for the contract period beginning July 1, 2008. Renewals will be based upon performance, available funds and the mutual interest of the parties. We are very grateful to CCF Board members, Connie Schwing as the Program Committee Chair, the Program Committee volunteers and staff for the time and effort they dedicated to this process. Even more importantly, our sincerest thanks go to volunteers and staff in local agencies for continuing to offer high quality services to children and families in our communities. Gary Smith and Hillary Saracen 2007-2009 COMMISSION PRIORITIES & FOCUS The Deschutes County Commission on Children & Families is committed to the development of healthy children, strong families and supportive communities. One method of achieving this goal is through the strategic investment of public funds. Priority Outcomes- We will advocate for, promote, and invest in efforts in Deschutes County based on the priorities in the 10 Year Deschutes County Community Plan and the CCF Strategic Plan. Priority areas for investment include: Child Abuse Prevention/Family Functioning Positive Youth Development rk S:\CCFamilies\Grants\2007-2009\2007-2009 CCF Grant Funding Rec & Addendum.doc -2- J 2007 PROGRAM COMMITTEE GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS Board Priority: Priorities will be addressed in Child Abuse Prevention/ Family Functioning and Positive Youth Development. Competitive funds are allocated to programs serving children ages 0- 17 and their families. The minimum grant amount is $10,000. Contract performance will be assessed based upon the adopted schedule of reporting. Continued funding of approved programs is contingent upon the availability of funds, quantity and quality of service being provided and contract compliance. A second year of renewal is possible if the need is clear, all contract terms are met and funds are available from the state. Review and Selection Process: All applications were reviewed by a Program Committee consisting of Community Members and CCF Board Members. Grant selection criteria included: alignment with the Board policy and priorities (including a focus on prevention), sustainability through a 25% cash match from other sources other than the Commission, and program use of evidence based practices. Based upon the likelihood that additional revenue may become available, the Committee developed an "Add Bach' plan, including priorities for funding if additional revenue becomes available. Unrestricted/ Flexible Funds Child Abuse/Fan* Functioning 1. Little Step (High Desert ESD~-- Overview: Little Step to Success is an early intervention program designed to address the needs of children ages 3-6 who are identified as being at-risk for developing or having anti-social or aggressive behaviors. Little Step was designed by the University of Oregon's Institute on Violence and Destructive Behavior. The goal of this program is to teach parents the value of substituting praise for privileges by teaching skills in family communication and sharing, cooperation, limits-setting, problem solving skills and confidence. FUNDING REQUEST $35,964; RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING. $35,964 2. Lifespan Respite (Deschutes County Mental Health - Overview: Lifespan Respite program's goal is to increase access to respite care services for families who provide care for individuals who have disabilities, medical care concerns, special needs or who are at risk of abuse and neglect. The target population is young children with disabilities and their primary caregiver. FUNDINGREQUEST.• $44,000.00; RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING.- $30,000 3. Family Trax Targeted Classes Program (Family Resource Center] - Overview. This parenting program targets parents who are mandated to attend parenting classes. These families are typically ordered by DHS Child Welfare, Adult Parole & Probation and Deschutes County Courts based on the potential risk of harm to children. Make Panting a Pleasure and the Iwedible Yeas are evidence based curriculum used in this program. FUNDING REQUEST- $ 27,424; RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING. $20,000 S:\CCFamilies\Grants\2007-2009\2007-2009 CCF Grant Funding Rec & Addendum.doc -3- 4. The Healthy Families Program (Together for Children) - Overview: This is a collaborative project bringing three early childhood organizations together (Together for Children/Ready-Set "Go/Even Start) to provide group parent/child activities to Hispanic families currently served by these agencies. Parents will spend one hour every other week in a group setting facilitated by a bi-lingual Family Support Worker and Parent Educator. Topics will include positive coping strategies, identifying stress management techniques, effective communication strategies, etc. FUNDING REQUEST $48,950; RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING $35,700 Positive Youth Development 1. Youth Development and Leadership Program SOAR - Overview: This program targets middle school children in sisters and is designed to increase opportunities for teens to lead active and healthy lifestyles. Projects include Life Skills Programs, crating a Teen Advisory Council. By creating opportunities for youth to participate in community planning, youth will develop critical social and leadership skills, equipping them to become more active members and citizens in their community. FUNDING REQUEST.- $46,000; RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING.- $46,000 2. Big Brothers/Big Sisters (T Bar J)- Overview: BBBS is a nationally affiliated mentoring program serving children ages 6-15 aimed at preparing youth for success at school and with relationships with adults. The mentored children are identified as at risk by school counselors, law enforcement and other agencies. Many are considered at risk due to lack of parental supervision, low expectations of success a lack of positive activities, or a lack of involvement in the community. Forty volunteers will be recruited and trained serving 80 children. FUNDING REQUEST $40,000; RECOMMENDED FORFUNDING. • $40,000 3. Cub TAG ( M.A. Lynch Elementary School) - Own ew This program will provide additional in school and after school tutoring for students who are not meeting reading/ literacy proficiencies. At risk students (15th percentile or lower) in grades K-3 will be served. FUNDING REQUEST $26,640; RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING.- $26,640 4. After School Cooperative Tumalo Community School - Ozerz ew Aimed at providing students with positive youth development activities this program will offer nine after school "clubs" that will run throughout the school year. Clubs will form for drama, arts, technology, mathematics, language and physical movement. Community volunteers will serve as leaders. FUNDING REQUEST $20,000; RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING.- $20,000 Restricted Funds Restricted grants are renewal contracts with the following existing Commission contractors... These funds are restricted for targeted priorities and/or programs. An example would be contracting with one program in the community to successfully fulfill a targeted outcome (i.e. child abuse prevention) S:\CCFarnilies\Grants\2007-2009\2007-2009 CCF Grant Funding Rec & Addendum.doc -4- { . d 1. CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates - Ozerziezu The program provides trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in court. FUNDING REQUEST- $ 56,338 Contract mnezad app uwd 2. Crook Deschutes Education Service District -Crook Deschutes Education Service District (ESL)) - Ready Set Go - Overview: This is a home visitation program for at risk first birth families. Funding includes resources from Medicaid and State General Fund Healthy Start dollars. The contract is based on a funding formula provided bythe State. FUNDING REQUEST.- $ 760,932 Contract mrzettl appwwd 3. Mountain Star Relief Nursery - Overview: Funds for the Relief Nursery are pass-through funds from the state. The program focuses on children age 0-3 and their parents. It provides therapeutic preschool, parent skill training, and home visits as well as referrals and outreach for targeted at risk families on the wait list for services. FUNDING REQUEST.- $355,974 Contract ronezwl approzed Add Back Plan Should additional resources become available; the following is the recommended order in which additional resources would be distributed, with the first program given the highest priority and the fourth the lowest. 1. Lifespan 2. Family Trax 3. Mountain Star 4. FAN It is the intent of the Committee to restore full funding to the Lifespan and Family Trax programs, before funding other program proposals. Addendum An additional recommendation for program funding has been added below with the intent of ensuring an efficient and timely process in which to request approval by the Governing Board. The following funding recommendations were also approved by the CCF Board on March 15, 2007 for a one year renewal, 2007-08. The funding recommendations below included input and support from partner agencies in the areas of juvenile crime and alcohol and other drug prevention. The one year renewal recommendations are founded the CCF Board's charge of seeking a systems look at juvenile crime prevention within Deschutes County. The Youth Investment work group, convened in partnership with JCJ, will begin to look at the current needs of the system and to develop funding and planning recommendations for the Commission and the Governing Board in January 2008. 4. Deschutes County Juvenile Community justice - Maple Star Treatment Foster Care - Overview: This program provides therapeutic foster care to youth unable to return to their homes. The program provides a safe and therapeutic home for youth while they transition to a permanent housing situation (e.g. home, independent living). Youth are referred from the S:\CCFarnilies\Grants\2007-2009\2007-2009 CCF Grant Funding Rec & Addendum.doc -5- Juvenile Community Justice Department. Funds provided for treatment foster care are received from the Juvenile Crime Prevention "basic and diversion services" grant stream. It is understood that the provider for 2007-2008 will be Maple Star. FUNDING REQUEST.- $270,391 RECOMMENDED FUNDING: $283,845 5. Deschutes County Juvenile Community justice - Level 7 System - Overview. Level 7 funds are managed through Deschutes County Juvenile Community Justice. The Level 7 program delivers family mediations, shelter homes, and positive activities to youth and families at high risk for being involved in the justice system. FUNDING REQUEST- $111,632 RECOMMENDED FUNDING $125,839 6. Deschutes County Mental Health - AOD Prevention Services - Overview. These are dedicated funds to implement the evidence-based school curriculum, Project Towards No Drug Abuse, with High School students on a county-wide basis. This is an interactive curriculum designed to help high school youth, aged 14-19, resist substance use. It teaches participants increased coping and self-control skills and is specifically designed to fill a gap in substance abuse prevention programming for high school youth. This funding also provides support for AOD screenings and/or AOD assessments as needed. FUNDINGREQUEST.• $27,420 RECOMMENDEDFUNDING $48,650 Revised 06.11.07 S:\CCFamilies\Grants\2007-2009\2007-2009 CCF Grant Funding Rec & Addendum.doc -6- Deschutes County Administrative Policy No. GA-8 o { Effective Date: EMPLOYEE FIREARMS POLICY STATEMENT OF POLICY It is the policy of Deschutes County to prohibit, except for authorized employees, the possession of firearms by employees in the workplace. APPLICABILITY This policy applies to all County employees except authorized, DPSST-certified, Sheriff's Office personnel, County investigators, and parole and probation officers. POLICY AND PROCEDURE No County employee, except authorized, DPSST-certified, Sheriffs Office personnel, County investigators, or parole and probation officers, may possess on County property or carry, concealed or otherwise, a firearm while working in an official capacity for County. Working in an official capacity is meant to cover all official activities, including, but not limited to, working in the office, in the field and at other locations necessitated by employment with County. Firearms may not be carried or concealed in public vehicles assigned for use by County employees or in private vehicles used for official County business, except by authorized, DPSST- certified, Sheriff's Office personnel, County investigators, or parole and probation officers. This does not prevent employees from transporting firearms in private vehicles while driving to and from work, but, except as stated above, does prohibit those vehicles from then being used during work hours for County business. - Nothing in this Policy is intended to restrict the carrying of firearms or weapons as evidence or as otherwise necessary in cases being investigated or prosecuted by the District Attorney's Office. Authority to carry firearms in the Deschutes County Courthouse and in designated court facilities shall, in accordance with the provisions of ORS 166.360, et seq., be subject to order of the Deschutes County Circuit Court. Violation of this Policy may be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Approved by the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners .2007 Dave Kanner County Administrator Policy No. GA-S, Employee Firearms Policy Page 1