2007-1041-Minutes for Meeting November 13,1980 Recorded 6/20/2007FICIAL NANCYDESCHUTESBLANKENSHIPCOUNTY CLERKS CJ 1001.1041
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
NOVEMBER 13, 1980 - REGULAR MEETING
Acting Chairman Paulson called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M.
Commissioner Chairman Abe Young was not present at the meeting.
The first item on the agenda was the review and decision for Z-80-2,
Robert Haynes, applicant.
MOTION: COMMISSIONER SHEPARD moved to read Ordinance #80-218 for
Z-80-2 by title only, first and second reading.
ACTING CHAIRMAN PAULSON: Second.
VOTE COMMISSIONER SHEPARD: AYE.
ACTING CHAIRMAN PAULSON: AYE.
Ordinance #80-218 amending PL-11 rezoning certain lands from SR-20 to
CH zone was read by title.
MOTION: COMMISSIONER SHEPARD moved to approve Ordinance #80-218
relating to Z-80-2 for Robert Haynes.
ACTING CHAIRMAN PAULSON: Second.
VOTE COMMISSIONER SHEPARD: AYE.
ACTING CHAIRMAN PAULSON: AYE.
The second item on the agenda was a discussion with John Andersen regarding
the Energy Committee Resolution. John began by stating that a group
of citizens providing ways to plan alternate energy resources entitled
Central Oregon Renewable Resources presented a program to the Planning
Commission a few weeks ago. This group of people indicated an interest
to work with the County in planning alternative energy formats.. The
group has the desire to form an energy committee, but as a County committee.
John stated that they are requesting the County to adopt this committee
as a county committee. Rick Isham stated that as a county committee, they
would be eligible to received funds which they may not be eligible for as
an independant committee. The Planning Commission, after discussion with
this group, felt they could possibly provide something for the County and
might be worth looking into. The Planning Commission did not wish, though,
to make a recommendation and requested that the Board of Commissioners
have an opportunity to make a decision regarding this matter. Commissioner
Shepard stated that at one time the County did have an informal--energy
committee and questioned if it would be possible to try to revive this
committee. Acting Chairman Paulson stated that as he understands it, this
group is requesting the Board to appoint them as an official County committee.
John Andersen commented that there was one thing which bothered him and
that being when new committees are formed especially on energy matters
somehow the Planning Department winds up being the staff for the group.
John stated that at the present time the Department does not have the staff
or the time to provide many services for any new committees. Suggested
that the Department could help in a minimal way but suggested that they
provide their own staff.' Commissioner Shepard suggested meeting with this
group before making any definite decisions and agreed with John Andersen
that the group should be informed that the County does not the staff to
provide much assistance at this time. John will contact the people of this
committee and invite them to come before the Board and fill them in with
further information.
John Andersen also discussed the matter of surface mining site plan fees.
John stated that the existing site plan fees were scheduled mainly for
industrial and commercial sites but it would be possible in some instances
to charge $1000.00 for a surface mining site plan fee. John stated that
it would hardly be likely that there would be enough work done on the
site plan to charge this, but stated that some kind of fee for surface
mining site plan reviews. John stated that after a discussion with
Bruce Knowlton, Associate Planner dealing with site plan,-reviews, felt
that a charge of $300.00 per site plan would be a sufficient average fee.
There was a general discussion with the Commissioners regarding alternative
possibilities for fee-;.-schedules. John commented that the State uses
a fee charge of $299.00 and felt that $300.00 was a good figure for an
average.
MOTION: COMMISSIONER SHEPARD moved to approve the Planning Department's
request for site plan fees of $300. regardless of size of
subject lands.
ACTING CHAIRMAN PAULSON: Second.
VOTE COMMISSIONER SHEPARD: AYE.
ACTING CHAIRMAN PAULSON: AYE.
At this time Paul Arrasmith of the Bureau of Land Management was present
to inform the Board of what is happening with the BLM Wilderness lands.
Paul related that there is 31,000 acres of BLM wilderness land in Deschutes
County. This property has been inventoried by BLM for two years now and
will be issuing a report to congress to gain actual wilderness designation
for these lands. Paul stated that as an agency, BLM cannot officially
designate these lands a wilderness. Paul informed the Commissioners of
a Cooperative Agreement format used by BLM and left a copy.with the
Commissioners for their review. Paul asked the County that if they were
interested or had any questions to please contact him. Acting Chairman
Paulson stated that the County will review this matter and keep in touch
with Paul. At this time Commissioner Shepard also commented on some
County land north of town used for grazing land and questioned Paul if
there might be some interest in BLM purchasing this property. Paul was
not definite of what BLM might want to do, but related to the Commissioners
that he would research the matter and also get back to the Commissioners
in this matter.
The next item on the agenda was a discussion regarding the waiver of fees
for a variance for Mr. and Mrs. Max Mills, applicant. Mr. Mills stated
that when he first decided to partition his property he was not notified
that a variance would be required. After the Comprehensive Plan changes
in 1979 were adopted, the partition would need to be accompanied by a
variance. Mr. Mills wishes to partition his property along the irrigation
canal running through it. In order to do so, a piece of his land will be
7 acres in size. The minimum lot size was changed to 10 acres when the
Comprehensive Plan was adopted in November 1979, so that a variance will
be required in order to partition the parcel. This will be a burden to
Mr. Mills as a fee is required for each a partition and a variance.
Craig Smith, Planner, read a letter dated November 21, 1979, stating that
when the Mills were before the Board wishing to waive the variance
application process, Commissioner Paulson stated he was in favor of waiving
the fee for the variance, but not the variance application itself. The
Mills are now requesting a fee waiver for the variance, but are willing
to the pay the cost of the partition application.
MOTION: COMMISSIONER SHEPARD moved to waive the fee for a variance
application for the Mills on Tax Lot 400, T18, R13, Section 4.
ACTING CHAIRMAN PAULSON: Second.
VOTE COMMISSIONER SHEPARD: AYE.
ACTING CHAIRMAN PAULSON: AYE.
The next discussion was in regards to a secretary for the Hearings Officer.
At the present time, the Hearings Officer has a secretary funded through
CETA. The budget is such that she is funded through the end of this year
and at the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 1981) CETA will be changing
their policies. Myer stated that at the end of December, his secretary
will no longer be funded through CETA. Discussion focused on possible ways
to find funding to keep Myer's secretary through June of 1981. He stated
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that he will need approximately $5400.00 to carry her over through the end
of the fiscal year. Myer also noted that there is an extra $4700.00 budgeted
in the County Counsel's budget which is not being used at the present time.
Rick stated that there is an excess, but is only approximately $4400. Rick
stated that he wouldn't mind a budgeted transfer of these funds but would
like to check it first to verify the amount. There was a discussion on
the possibility of sharing a secretary between the County Counsel and the
Hearings Officer. This suggestion was not accepted as a good possibility
by either Rick Isham or Myer Avedovech. The work load in both offices are
that of a full-time position or sometimes even more. It would be a great
burden for a secretary to carry both offices' work loads as one full-time
position. Rick Isham will investigate the amount of funds available for
transfer and will draft an Order to that affect. Commissioner Shepard
stated that the County should investigate all possible ways to bring in
revenue to help balance the budget. Rick Isham stated that there are
some areas he knows of now that are not charging fees, which under the ORS
could be charging fees. Rick agreed that this matter should be heavily
considered by the Commissioners.
At this time there was no further business. The meeting was adjourned.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
(Absent)
ALBERT A. YOUNG,_CHAIRMAN
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