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2007-1197-Minutes for Meeting March 16,1982 Recorded 6/20/2007} NANCYUBLANKENSHIP, COUNTY CLERKS yd 2007-1197 COMMISSIONERS' JOURNAL 06/20/2007 1141:33 AM II Jill[3I 2 187 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 f _ - i DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March 16 and 17, 1982 - Courtday Meeting Chairman Shepard called to order the meeting of March 16 and 17, 1982 at 10:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16. Commissioner Paulson and Commissioner Young were also in attendance. Chairman Shepard noted the amendments to be included in the agenda will be: Discussion regarding removal of county-owned bridge on COI Canal, Approval of bid specs for rock crushing contract, and three items for Board signature. Public Rick Isham, County Counsel, informed the board that Hearing: Terrance O'Sullivan, attorney for the developers, is Wild Horse attempting to consolidate the plats and is requesting Meadows that the hearings for these special road districts not Special Road be held today. District MOTION: PAULSON moved that the Board cancel the Formation hearings under the recommendation of the and developer's counsel. YOUNG: SECOND Wild Horse VOTE: SHEPARD: AYE Plains Special PAULSON: AYE Road District YOUNG: AYE Formation Discussion: Betsy Shay, Project Manager, Central Oregon Project Resolution on Energy, came before the board to discuss this. Ms. Shay the Federal noted this was brought to her attention in a letter to Falling the Board of Commissioners from Bud Bailey, Soil and Water Charge Water Conservation, forwarded to her by Commissioner Paulson. Ms. Shay stated the problem is that the Bureau of Reclamation is imposing a fall:in-g water charge on federally funded dam projects for locally sponsored small scale hydro projects that amount to 50% of the net revenues of that project. She noted that this is especially a concern to the irrigation districts who take all the risk of development, fund the project and face possibility of 50% charge that goes to the Federal government. Ms. Shay stated that the North Unit Irrigation District is the main project in Deschutes County affected by this falling water charge. Jan Boettcher of the Tumalo Irrigation District remarked that the States of Washington and Oregon and other counties have adopted resolutions similar to the one before the Board. MOTION: PAULSON moved that the Board approve Resolution #82-011, Recommending Exemptions from the Federal Falling Water Charge for Certain Electrical Generating Facilities.' YOUNG: SECOND VOTE: SHEPARD: AYE PAULSON: AYE YOUNG: AYE Page 1 of 7 DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March 16 and 17, 1982 - Courtday Meeting Request: Mike Maier, Director of Administrative Services, came Waiver of before the Board with this request for a fee waiver Fees, LaPine for the LaPine substation by the county. Fees included Sheriff's are for a major partition - $180, feasibility study - Substation $135, septic permit - $45, and building fee - $430 for a total of $840. MOTION: PAULSON moved that the Board approve the waiver of fees for the LaPine substation, Building, Planning and Sanitation. YOUNG: SECOND Commissioner Paulson explained that Building, Planning and Sanitation will have an office adjacent to the substation which they will be using for a LaPine office. He noted that if the fees are not waived they would be paid out of the General Fund, and if fees are waived and departments operate in the red, the Board has agreed to subsidize out of the General Fund. Chairman Shepard noted he would be hesitant to agree to waiver until all of the department heads had been notified. VOTE: SHEPARD: ABSTAIN PAULSON: AYE YOUNG: AYE Appointment of Jordan Maley, County Coordinator, explained to the Board Member to the that in January Don Hinman, member from Redmond, resigned Deschutes which left a vacancy on the Commission. The Commission County His- recommended three individuals for the Board to select toric Land- from - Marilyn Russell of LaPine, Esther Kemry of Redmond, marks and Ginger Shive of Sisters. Mr. Maley noted that the Commission Commission had no representative from the south end of the county. MOTION: PAULSON moved that the Board appoint Marilyn Russell from LaPine. YOUNG: SECOND Chairman Shepard stated that the three individuals were highly qualified and their names should be kept on file for future reference. VOTE: SHEPARD: AYE PAULSON: AYE YOUNG: AYE Mr. Maley stated that he would write a letter of appreciation for the Board's signature. Page 2 of 7 DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March 16 and 17, 1982 - Courtday Meeting Reappointment Neil Hudson, Director of Public Works, stated that of Members to Ed Fitch was appointed to the Advisory Committee a the Solid. few months ago and John. Joyce was appointed about one Waste Advisory year ago and he is recommending that they both be Committee reappointed. MOTION: PAULSON moved that Ed Fitch and John Joyce be reappointed to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. YOUNG: SECOND Neil Hudson noted that he thought the terms were four years but would find out before making a formal appoint- ment. VOTE: SHEPARD: AYE PAULSON: AYE YOUNG: AYE Neil Hudson stated that he would draft a letter on the reappointments for the Board's signature. Discussion Doug Maul, Facilities and Insurance Coordinator came Regarding before the Board to discuss this. Mike Maier, Director County of Administrative Services, explained that the purpose Insurance of this discussion is to update the Board where the Program county is currently with insurance and what is proposed for next year. Mr. Maul stated that the Oregon Supreme Court ruled on existing limits of liability for govern- mental entities - $100,000 per single occurrence, $300,000 for multiple individuals in an occurence and $50,000 property damage. He noted that the county now carries limits with $300,000 to $500,000 on individual policies and a one million dollar umbrella. He stated that the insurance market is such now that a lot of coverage can be purchased for a small amount of money. Mr. Maul noted that Mike Maier had asked him to look into a plan offered by the Association of Oregon Counties. Mr. Maul stated he contacted people associated with the AOC Plan requesting a copy of their contract and to date had not received anything from them. He received a copy of the contract from another source and felt there was no comparison between the two groups. He said that currently the county is buying the best insurance available at high limits for a very reasonable price. There was discussion about the limits in.~0reg6n as opposed to no limit in other states for liability and the possibility of the law being changed in Oregon. MOTION: YOUNG moved that the county keep the amount of coverage it currently has and purchase where it is least expensive. SHEPARD: SECOND VOTE: SHEPARD: AYE PAULSON: AYE YOUNG: AYE Commissioner Young left the meeting at this point. Page 3 of 7 DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March 16 and 17, 1982 - Courtday Meeting There was discussion on whether or not to go to competitive bidding. Mr. Maul stated that one problem with competitive bidding is the companies don't always follow the specs, don't pay attention to ratings of company classes required because of financial stability of companies, and refer companies that don't have ratings on the markets. Chairman Shepard noted that he interpreted the motion to read that the Board will ask Bill Kallender, agent of record, to proceed to find the most low-cost program rather than put out for bid. Mike Maier stated that he had checked with the department heads pertaining to the waiver of fees for the LaPine substation and they are all in com- plete agreement. Discussion Dave Hoerning, County Surveyor, was present to discuss Regarding this. Mr. Hoerning stated he would like to move ahead on Formation of a portion of the local improvement districts - Knott Road Local Improve- LID, Brightenwood Estates LID and Williams Loop LID. ment Districts Rick Isham, County Counsel, stated that the Williams Loop LID was a default subdivision with several property owners in the subdivision. Mr. Isham noted that he had talked to bond counsel and provided there is sufficient security in the property the Board could not assess some properties provided the other properties could carry the improvement district. The developers failed to provide the road. Neil Hudson noted there about 15 lots to be assessed at about $8,000 per lot. He stated the bonds would be against a lot with a paved road, therefore they should carry the assessment. Mr. Hudson explained the developer sold the lots and people bought the lots on paved roads. MOTION: PAULSON moved that the Board direct Rick Isham, County Counsel, to prepare resolutions beginning action on these improvement districts. VOTE: SHEPARD: AYE PAULSON: AYE Appointment Chairman Shepard stated there are so many highly qualified of Library people being considered for the Library Board that it is Board Member very difficult to make a selection. Those nominated are: Bob Main, Susie Kukar, Ruth Evans, Sue Reimer, Ward Tonsfeldt. Chairman Shepard suggested more time should be taken to examine the credentials of the candidates and the decision delayed. Commissioner Paulson noted individual from Brothers should be considered since other Board members are urban dwellers. MOTION: PAULSON moved that the Board appoint Ruth Evans. Page 4 of 7 DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March 16 and 17, 1982 - Courtday Meeting Chairman Shepard stated that he would rather defer the decision until all Board members had an opportunity to study the credentials of those submitting; applications and until all Board members were in attendance. The motion died for lack of a second. Discussion and Neil Hudson, Director of Public Works, presented this Possible to the Board. He displayed a map of Terrebonne indicating Action the street in question. He noted the street has a steep Vacation of a terrain and is owned on both sides by Randy Knight. Portion of Mr. Hudson stated it is unrealistic to build a road on "E" Avenue the site and all people involved have been notified. Rick Isham noted that the order is not completed so no action can be taken today. Chairman Shepard directed Mr. Isham to proceed with the order. Discussion Chairman Shepard noted the.Board has already taken action regarding on this amendment item. It was mistakenly placed on the Removal of agenda. County-owned Bridge on COI Canal Approval of Rick Isham, County Counsel, indicated a Section 20 has Bid Specs been added to the Bid Specs which the Board should for Rock consider keeping or deleting from the specifications Crushing because it has the ability to change the relationship Contract between potential bidders and the county. He noted the specifications stated a contractor must furnish to the engineer a copy of an approved permit from the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries and a copy of an approved Land Use Permit from Deschutes County for the pit he is currently operating from. Mr. Isham stated that there may be some sites in the county that do not meet these requirements and this would have the effect of disqualifying a bidder from these specifications. He noted that if the contractor would haul from out of the county these provisions would not apply. There was some discussion on wording change to clarify some provisions. Neil Hudson suggested this item be put on next week's agenda to enable all concerned to study it further. Chairman Shepard so moved. Page 5 of 7 DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March 16 and 17, 1982 - Courtday Meeting For Signature: Neil Hudson, Director of Public Works, presented for Bid Security the Board's signature a money market certificate renewal Guarantee for bid security. For Signature: Oscar Bratton, Assessor, presented to the Board an 1982-83 Map- industrial appraisal agreement from the Department of ping Mainten- Revenue for appraisal of the Willamette Industries ance and property. He explained that his office does not have Industrial an industrial appraisor and, therefore, the services Appraisal of the State of Oregon must be used for this purpose. Agreement Mr. Bratton informed the Board that if the appraisal is done this year the State will contribute half of the total cost, but if it is delayed it will become the county's responsibility. He noted the cost to the county will be $3,500 which is not included in his 1:982-83 budget. MOTION: PAULSON moved that the Board approve the agreement. SHEPARD: SECOND Chairman Shepard suggested that $3,500 be added to Mr. Bratton's budget. VOTE: SHEPARD: AYE PAULSON: AYE Discussion Terry Sears of the Mapping Department presented to the of Taxing Board for discussion a problem associated with the District formation of a taxing district. Mr. Sears noted the Boundaries particular situation involved was a boundary problem in the Laidlaw Water District north of Tumalo wherein certain lots will be situated in two different tax districts. He suggested that in the future the proposed district boundaries be looked over by the Mapping Depart- ment before the Board acts on them. Rick Isham, County Counsel suggested a policy be adopted whereby all annex- ation and formation requests be sent to the Mapping Department before being set for hearings. The meeting was recessed until tomorrow, Wednesday, March 17, 1982 at 10:00 a.m. DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IV, Z. 0 o- wl I zzr~ - )a,~_ ~nzfy -C S epard, C irman Robert C. Paulson, Commis her ert A. Young, mmiss' n /by Page 6 of 7