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2007-1181-Minutes for Meeting January 12,1982 Recorded 6/20/2007NANCYDESCHUTESBLANKENSHIPCOUNTY CLERKS Q 200101181 COMMISSIONERS' JOURNAL 06/20/2007 11;39;43 AM IIIIIIII II1)1111111111111111111 2007-11 1 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 R DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JANUARY 12, 1982 - REGULAR MEETING Chairman Shepard called the meeting to order at 10:00 A.M. Commissioner Young and Commissioner Paulson were also in attendance. Amendments to There were four amendments listed on a sheet attached the Agenda to the agenda. There was a fifth item in regard to a letter to the Board from Robin Goodwin, State of Oregon Department of Revenue, regarding a hardship petition for payment of taxes. The amendments were approved. First Hearing Chairman Shepard said that he had a list of persons on Proposed who wished to speak regarding this issue.. He asked Formation of that those in favor speak first, those in opposition the Deschutes speak next. He asked that comments be brief and that County Exten- there be no repetition. sion and 4-H district Chairman Shepard opened the public hearing. Diana Barker, President of the Deschutes County Extension Advisory Board, came forward. She said that this is the Board that will be the governing body under the County Commissioners to this district. She briefly outlined her history of involvement with the Extension Service and 4-H clubs, eventually leading her to this position of Chairmanship on this Board. She urged the Board to support this district formation. Charles Trachsel, commercial farmer within Deschutes County for about 35 years, came forward. He said that philosophically he is opposed to the formation of a county Extension District. He said that he is, however, an active supporter of this district even though opposed because this is the only way they can receive funding. He said that he felt that agriculture is on of the essen- tial functions of this country, and that agriculture and timber were what helped to form this part of the country. He noted that both of these industries are now somewhat depressed and need all the support they can receive. He said that much of Marvin Young, County Extension agent, time was spent with the small farmer, who is in particular need of these services. He noted that Americans spend less money proportionately for food than any other country in the world, in proportion to what we make. Jesse Butler submitted to the Board a statement of his comments as an exhibit (attached to the minutes). He read this aloud. Judy Smith, 4-H Club Leader and member of Deschutes County Extension Advisory Board, came forward. She discussed the functions and advantages of 4-H club involve- ment. She said that 4-H is not like other clubs that kids can belong to because its a hands-on experience for them to learn a skill. She said that this skill can lead to a profession. She said that this keeps them busy and out of trouble, gives them a chance to compete, and teaches them discipline. She noted that more kids living in the city are getting involved in 1 of Deschutes County Board of Commissioners January 12, 1982 - Regular Meeting 4-H club membership. Bob Ciphers, owner of BC Feed and Garden, came forward. He said that he uses the extension services heavily and refers them to others. He said that we need this service in order to grow things in this climate. Ethyl Squires came forward. She said that as a homemaker she has been using the Extension Service for 20 to 25 years. She said that this has given her many valuable home skills. She talked about things she had learned, including home repair, cooking, sewing, making storm windows, upholstering, repairing and making furniture. She said that the Extension Service is valuable to those people who do not have much money, in that it teaches them to use their money to the fullest advantage possible. Terry Mills, Rancher at Lower Bridge, came forward. He said that he has lived in Deschutes County for 14 years and has been involved politically and with this committee for some time. He said that a few years ago he was asked to serve on the advisory committee. He looked forward to this as a chance to cut budgets and taxes. He said that he found instead that the extension service was running very efficiently. Sid Magill, operator of Deschutes Memorial Gardens, came forward. He said that he grows grass for a living and was helped to a great extent by the Extension Service. Betty J. Marquadt carne 'forward. She said that she is very much in favor of this, and noted that she has lived all her life in an urban area. She said that she really needs it at this time because they have a lot that is very low, and have relied on the advice of Mr. Young. She said that she has paid school taxes all her life, and would now like the opportunity to pay a tax for education she will benefit from. Tom Bunch, Prineville, came forward. He said that Crook County was the first county in the state to form an extension district. He said that this was five years ago and has worked extremely well. He suggested that the Board contact Judge Hoppes in Crook County if they had any questions. Mike McKeever, Director of Central Oregon Renewable Resources, came forward. He said that he was in favor of this formation, because of the Energy Extension Agent that works through the Extension Service. He noted that although this is separately funded, chances are that funding for this important program would no longer continue without the umbrella agency, the Extension Service. He briefly outlined the services that the Energy Extension Agent, Dave McCowan, provides to the community. Page 2 of 5 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners January 12, 1982 - Regular Meeting There were no other comments in favor. Chairman Shepard called for comments in opposition. There were none. Chairman Shepard closed the hearing. Before the Board was an order setting the final hearing for February 2, 1982. MOTION: YOUNG moved that the order (Order #827001) be adopted. PAULSON: Second. VOTE: SHEPARD: AYE. PAULSON: AYE. YOUNG: AYE. Other Staff/ Chairman Shepard read aloud a memo. that he had prepared Public Con- to be sent to the road department personnel regarding terns-- snow removal. The memo was to thank them for a job Memo to the well done during the recent snowfall. Road Depart- ment Discussion re- Chairman Shepard explained that he had circulated an garding Meet-. outline of proposed meeting procedures that he had drafted. ing Procedures This proposal called for a work session on Tuesdays instead of a meeting. This work session would begin at 9:00 A.M. The purpose of the work session would be to give the Board an opportunity to review the items for the weekly agenda prior to the meeting, so that when it was time for them to consider these items in the meeting they would be familiar with the topic. On Wednesday during their meeting they would take action on the week's agenda items. It was also noted that the agenda could be amended by majority vote of the Board. The deadline for scheduling an item for the agenda is the Thursday prior. This also provides for their current policy of emergency meetings, which calls for a 24-hour notice to the media. Commissioner Paulson suggested that under item D on the proposed draft, that it refer to the Board "as provided in.the open meetings law". That was agreed on by the Board. MOTION: PAULSON moved that they do this on a one month trial basis starting next week. January 19 will be the first work session and January 20 will be the first formal meeting. They will do this with the exception of the hearings that are already on schedule. Tuesday the ` 19th will be the first work session go for a period of one month and see how that will work. YOUNG: Second. VOTE: SHEPARD: AYE. PAULSON: AYE. YOUNG: AYE. Page 3 of 5 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners January 12, 1982 - Regular Meeting Discussion re- Commissioner Paulson explained that he was a member garding Rey- of the recreation committee. He showed the location nolds Pond of the pond on a map. He gave a brief history of this, Project in re- saying that it had been a wastewater site for Central lation to the Oregon Irrigation District. If they have a problem Recreation with downstream flooding, they can open the gates to Committee this pond and let the water flow into there. He said that there had been problems in the past five years with vandalism. He explained that there had been a cooperative agreement between COLD, BLM and Fish & Wildlife. BLM provided water rights to maintain the pond's water level at a certain point and F&W stocked the pond with fish. However, there were three times that the water inlet gate to the pond was destroyed by vandalism. He said that he has heard through the grapevine that the vandalism was done by high school kids, and it is hoped that they have outgrown this. He said that this gate had been destroyed three times, the third time it was dynamited out. After the third time, BLM and COID said that they could no longer afford the expense, so they did not continue to make repairs. At this time, the Recreation Committee is planning to reinstate this gate and again utilize the pond for recreation purposes, although this will continue to be a wastewater site. He said that it will be developed under primitive con- ditions. There will be no trash disposal and no restroom facilities. They will not put up any structures on the site. The pond will again be stocked with fish, and the water will be maintained at a depth substantial enough to prevent winter kill of the fish. Chairman Shepard asked how further vandalism is to be prevented. Commissioner Paulson said that they hope the persons responsible previously had grown up and would no longer cause these problems. He said that at one time putting a mobile home on the site for a caretaker had been discussed, but the idea was dropped. Commissioner Paulson then handed out a list of activities that this site will be available for, as had been the case in the past but will now continue. He said that a motion from the Board is needed to approve this project, inherent is the understanding that this will be a coordin- ated. effort. MOTION: YOUNG moved that the Board approve the Reynold's Pond Project. SHEPARD: Second. Chairman Shepard said that he would like to commend the people who worked on this project, especially Commis- sioner Paulson. Commissioner Paulson said thatethe Recreation Committee started this over a year ago and have several projects coming out of this, including the remote control aircraft park. He said that a small number of people continue to come to the meetings. VOTE: SHEPARD: AYE. PAULSON: AYE YOUNG: AYE. Page 4 of 5 u Deschutes County Board of Commissioners January 12, 1982 - Regular Meeting Letter from Before the Board was a letter from Robin Goodwin, Oregon Robin Goodwin, State Department of Revenue, to Oscar Bratton, County Dept. of Rev- Assessor. The letter was in regard to a hardship under enue, regard- ORS 308.370, paragraph 6. The letter recommends approval. ing Hardship MOTION: YOUNG moved to approve exemption for Everett Limbeck. PAULSON: Second. VOTE: SHEPARD: AYE PAULSON: AYE. YOUNG: AYE. For Signature: MOTION: PAULSON moved to approve the contract modification Contract Agree- subject to review and approval by County Counsel. ment with YOUNG: Second. Mental health VOTE: SHEPARD: AYE. Division PAULSON: AYE. YOUNG: AYE. Mr. Isham said that this adds additional funding for the purpose of transportation for the activity center. He recommended the Board's approval. Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD F COMMISSIONERS C ay C . rd, C ai. an Robert C. au son, r., Commis er ` Alb&rT A. Young, C nissi /ss Page 5 of 5 a, STATEMENT1 1. My name is Jesse Butler. I am a taxpayer, and I live in Redmond, Oregon. I am also a volunteer Economic Development Planner with the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council. I have signed the petition, made a contribution to help support the Extension Service during the past six months, and strongly support the creation of a separate tax district to finance the Extension Service in the future. 2. I believe economic and community development in Deschutes County is essential to create a viable, diversified economy and a pleasant place to live and raise our youngsters. In this respect, Marv Young and his Extension Service staff have made a significant contribution to the entire community, especially the 60 percent of our people who live in rural areas. 3. The third largest source of basic income in the county is agriculture. Direct income runs between $13 and $14 million per year depending on prices of farm products. Yet, this represents $39 to $42 million of total community income when the multiplier effect is considered. In addition, home gardens may pro- duce from $7 to $8 million each year in food for homeowners and their f,riends.2 4. Marv Young and his staff provide valuable advice and counsel to the people of Deschutes County on agriculture and livestock production, 4-H Club work, home economics including home canning, family gardening and many other re- lated subjects, such as, landscaping, wood cutting, use of wood stoves, con- trol of Mountain Pine Beetles, and the techniques for growing plants and trees in this cold, arid county. Visible evidence of this good work are the displays and exhibits at the annual Deschutes County Fair. 5. As a result, the Extension Service may touch the lives of 25,000 people in a normal year of operations. This is important to an area wherein 50 percent of the population are new arrivals within the past ten years. Above all, these people need professional help and advice to survive and succeed. 'For Public Hearing, Deschutes County Board of Commissioners, 10:00 a.m., January 12, 1981. 2Based upon a Gallup Study reported for "Garden For All" in the Wall Street Journal, December 11, 1980. .:il • . Page 2 6. The Extension Service has provided vital services to the people of Deschutes County for more than 50 years. These services must not be discontinued. Therefore, I strongly urge you to create a separate tax district to finance the Deschutes County - OSU Extension Service.