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2007-779-Minutes for Meeting March 20,1979 Recorded 6/19/2007OESCHUTES COUNTY OFFICIAL RECORDS CJ L00~■1~7 NANCY BLANKENSHIP, COUNTY CLERK COMMISSIONERS' JOURNAL 06/19/2007 11:02;02 AM IIIIIIIII I III IIII II 1111111 II Z 7-7 B Do not remove this page from original document. Deschutes County Clerk Certificate Page 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 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March 20, 1979 - DAILY MINUTES Chairman Shepard opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. with all Commissioners present. First on the agenda was Bill Monroe, Planning Director, with a letter from Mr. Harold Baughman, District Manager of Pacific Power and Light Co. He had written explaining that there is fast becoming a critical shortage of power in the northwest area, and he suggested that we may have to curtail hook-ups for heat in some of the fast-growing areas, Bend certainly being one. Bill just wanted the Commissioners to be aware of this problem, as we will have to deal with it from now on. He presented a memo to the Assessor's office asking help in getting new maps for the Planning Department and explained that the ones now are old, wrong, and badly need to be replaced, and he asked for the Commissioners help with petting the new maps. Bill presented another letter he had received from Dennis Douglas, Special Project Coordinator for School District #1, and at the end of the letter he suggests the first floor of Cascade Jr. High could possibly be converted into administrative offices outside the school district. Next on the agenda was the American Legion Post 31 group. Steve Clausen spoke for the Legion explaining that last fall they had renegotiated their lease with the Commissioners and then came back and asked for an additional 5 acres. It was their understanding that the description was to be changed and the face of the lease be changed to reflect this. Mr. Clausen said when they came back in to get the lease, several pages had been changed, and it was a new lease. Among other things, the insurance to be carried by the Legion had been changed, which would mean a large increase in premiums for them. Louis Dvorak, County Counsel, said that he had rewritten this lease to cover the County and had talked with our insurance agent, who had recommended that additional insurance. Commissioner Young said that he felt the original lease had been done correctly, and he was tired of having everything that had been done previously questioned and redone. The lease in question had been done by an attorney and was completely legal and covered all areas that needed to be. Commissioner Young then made a motion to honor the original lease with the corrected description, plus the additonal 5 acres the Legion wanted to lease. Commissioner Paulson seconded it. There was some further discussion, and Commissioner Young called for the question. Commissioner Young voted aye, Commissioner Paulson voted NO and Chairman Shepard voted NO. Motion was not carried. Commissioner Paulson then made a motion to approve the current lease, prepared by County Counsel, with the exception that the insurance required by the leasee be at the original amount stated in the first lease, assuming our agent of record indicates we are covered. Chairman Shepard seconded it. Commissioner Paulson voted aye, Commissioner Young voted NO, and Chairman Shepard voted aye. Motion was carried. Mike Wilson was next. He wanted to know what the County's position was on the appeal to L.C.D.C. by the City of Redmond on Remington Arms. Commissioner Young commented that the City of Redmond does not have an urban area boundary, and Mike's group had complied with all the regulations. Commissioner Young said that he would testify at the L.C.D.C. hearing if Mike wished. Mike made the statement that the cities and counties need to get their ordinances worked out so that there is not this conflict. By having to follow all the different rules and regulations, developers have to put out many more dollars than should be, which raises the cost to the people buying lots. The Commissioners agreed with Mike and said they are working on this problem now and hope to solve it. Mike thanked the Commissioners and said he would probably be back for more comments at a later date. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March 20, 1979 - DAILY MINUTES Page 2 Commissioner Paulson brought up the fact that we have an opportunity to use some more CETA funds for personnel. One is getting an additional person to help with zoning enforcement for the County, and the position is open now. He went on to explain that it would be wise to hire as fast as possible; if we hire before April 1, the salary can go up to $830 per month. After April 1, the salary will be at $530 per month, and the program will run until the first of October now. Commissioner Young said he was disappointed that Phil Paschke was taken off zone violations, as he was doing a very good job. He hoped we could hire a position to do what Phil is doing and let him do zoning violations full time. It was explained that Phil had been promoted and was needed in the office part time now. All the Commissioners agreed that we should hire another person as soon as we can. Denny Newell of C.O.I.C. was next. He explained that they are about to sign a new contract for CETA funds from the State. Their understanding is that they were to work with the State for an agreement which is agreeable to both. The State has said they will accept no contract but the one they are presenting, and Denny said there is a federal law that says the State must cooperate with them to come up with an agreement acceptable to both of them. He was here asking for the support of the Commissioners on this matter. Commissioner Paulson made a motion to authorize Denny Newell to proceed with the contractual agreement with the State based on the law outlined by the Federal Government calling for joint cooperation on the origination of a contract. Chairman Shepard seconded it. Commissioner Young voted aye, Commissioner Paulson voted aye, and Chairman Shepard voted aye. Mel Loy spoke next. He is concerned that the average person living in this County is not going to be able to afford a house. Many of them can't now, and the problem is getting worse. The Assessor's office assess land to increase 20% a year, and people cannot save at that rate. He went on to comment that when a clamp is put on land then it will push prices even higher. He agreed that we do need good, sensible planning, but if prices keep going up as they have in the past, a lot will cost at least $20,000 and your average person will never be able to afford a home. He encouraged the Commissioners to keep these things in mind when zoning. The Commissioners thanked him for coming in and making his presentation. Commissioner Paulson said he would like the Planning Fee Schedule change on the agenda Thursday. He also would like to discuss having a Bend Urban Area Boundary Planning Commission next Thursday, March 28. Commissioner Young made a comment on the answer Kay Nelson had in the paper on his comments concerning LaPine. She came back with a list of the code areas, including Code 1-4, which Commissioner Young checked out with Terry Sears of the Assessor's Office. This area covers from south of Lava Butte going west out to the Millican area. Commissioner Young said he didnot realize that LaPine was that big. 2 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March 20, 1979 - DAILY MINUTES Page 3 Next on the agenda were two final plats. Commissioner Young made a motion to approve Plat #356, Deschutes Woods IV. Commissioner Paulson seconded it. Commissioner Young voted aye, Commissioner Paulson voted aye, and Chairman Shepard voted aye. Next Commissioner Young made a motion to approve Plat #363, Chuckanut East on Ray Road. Chairman Shepard seconded it. Commissioner Young voted aye, Commissioner Paulson voted aye, and Chairman Shepard voted aye. Commissioner Paulson mentioned that Carol Wells, Planning, informed the Commissioners that the Sisters Citizens Advisory Committee has moved to cancel the April 3, 1979 hearing on the Comprehensive Plan. They said it needs some revision, and they have asked for a 120-day extension. We will be notified later. Louis Dvorak, County Counsel, brought up an order for Deschutes County v. Jan Ward. Chairman Shepard read the order setting up a hearing for March 30, 1979. Commissioner Young moved for adoption of the order subject to corrections. Commissioner Paulson seconded it. Commissioner Young voted aye, Commissioner Paulson voted aye, and Chairman Shepard voted aye. There being no further business this day, meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m. BOARD OF COMISSIONERSr. CHAIR COMMISSIONER L, rw!'A~ COMMISSIONER