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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org
MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010
Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend
Present were Commissioners Dennis R. Luke, Alan Unger and Tammy Baney.
Also present were Dave Kanner, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy
County Administrator; Laurie Craghead, County Counsel; Anthony Raguine,
Community Development; Joe Studer, County Forester; Ken Hales, Corrections;
Sara Johnson, Commission on Children & Families; and nine other citizens.
Chair Luke opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
1. Before the Board was Citizen Input.
Citizen Burt Neighbor is retired and lives in Boonesborough. He asked about
recent layoffs at the County. He said that it does not appear that any
management has been let go. In the private sector, this happens all the time.
He asked about the ratio of management to employees at the County.
Dave Kanner said that management positions were reduced in proportion to
staff. Many have been eliminated through not being filled after retirement or
through attrition. The difference is the method by which they have been
reduced.
Erik Kropp said that there are vacant positions in other departments, and
employees that were laid off in one department may be able to be hired into
another department.
Commissioner Unger stated that it is about providing a service and not a
product. When the economy is not good, the need for services goes up.
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Commissioner Baney stated that the Sheriff's Office did not keep an
Undersheriff or an administrative Captain as they had previously. Two
departments combined for Community Justice, eliminating a department head.
2. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of Notice of Intent to
Award Contract Letters for Fuels Treatment Qualified Pool Retainer
Agreements.
Joe Stutter gave an overview of the item. The Commissioners were
comfortable with the process.
BANEY: Move approval.
UNGER: Second.
VOTE: BANEY: Yes.
UNGER: Yes.
LUKE: Chair votes yes.
3. Before the Board was Consideration of Board Approval and Chair
Signature of a Commission on Children & Families Application for a
Federal Grant regarding Community-Defined Solutions to Address
Violence Against Women.
Sarah Johnson gave an overview of the item. Commissioner Luke observed
that this is a worthy grant. Commissioner Baney asked how the partnering
would work. Ms. Johnson said government has to apply. There will be an
intergovernmental agreement with Corrections and a contract with Saving
Grace.
Ken Hales stated that the proposal includes enlarging those misdemeanor
offenses to include strangulation cases, plus financing for one FTE. They would
take the highest group of domestic violence cases and intensively supervise
those. There is some concern about continuing to fund this position. They will
not know whether they get the grant until fall, and a lot of things could change
before then.
Dave Kanner indicated this would take a new designation, to be called limited
duration.
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Commissioner Unger asked about deliverables. Ms. Johnson replied that there
are reporting requirements and danger assessment training. Saving Grace will
be asking for.5 FTE to handle the additional cases as well.
BANEY: Move approval.
UNGER: Second.
VOTE: BANEY: Yes.
UNGER: Yes.
LUKE: Chair votes yes.
4. Before the Board was Continuation of a Public Hearing on Files No. PA-
083 and ZC-083, on an Appeal of the Hearings Officer's Decision
regarding a Plan Amendment/Zone Change on Agricultural/EFU to
Airport Development (Aviation Support District - Bend).
This hearing was continued from February 23 and August 3, 2009.
Anthony Raguine said the applicant has asked for another continuance, to the
spring of 2011. Gary Judd, the Airport Manager, said that both City and
County planning staff have provided comments to him and to their engineering
firm. In April they will begin work again on the issue.
Commissioner Baney stated that she feels a lot of things may change before that
time. She wants to grant continuances but the playing field may be very
different. Perhaps it is time to not continue it and start fresh with a new
application. Mr. Raguine said that it depends on the update. The current master
plan said there is sufficient land for their uses at this time. If the study changes
and more land is felt to be appropriate, this is advantageous to the applicant. It
is his guess that the plan will identify additional lands needs. The other issue
from the Hearings Officer is that there was not a change in circumstances, but if
more land is needed, that changes things as well.
The hearing was not de novo, so more information could be brought it.
Laurie Craghead said it could be continued and at that time a determination can
be made as to whether it has changed enough to require them to start over. It
could be a modification of application, which does not start from nothing.
Commissioner Unger added that there could be issues with reconsideration of a
previous application and more costs involved.
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Commissioner Baney said she is concerned that there is only a cost for the
initial application fee. Commissioner Luke said that there was a fee for having
it come before the Board, but the Board has never heard it yet.
Mr. Raguine said the Board would have to hear at this time and deny it, at
which time the applicant would get a refund of part of the fee. A modification
of application is the logical way to proceed.
Commissioner Unger stated that he feels as the new master plan moves forward,
this application might fit in nicely with the changes in the future. He favors
continuing it to the first Wednesday in May.
Will VanVactor, an attorney representing Gibson Airpark LLC, said that it
appears that if the plan is amended to increase the amount of land included for
future development, it may include the subject property. The main issue is
whether it will be included in the master plan, but it appears straightforward.
LUKE: Move the hearing be continued until Wednesday, July 13, 2011.
UNGER: Second.
VOTE: BANEY: Yes.
UNGER: Yes.
LUKE: Chair votes yes.
BANEY: Move approval of the Consent Agenda.
UNGER: Second.
VOTE: BANEY: Yes.
UNGER: Yes.
LUKE: Chair votes yes.
Consent Agenda Items
5. Signature of Document No. 2010-114, a Renewal of the Employee Participation
Agreement with Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council regarding
Employee Health Benefits
6. Signature of a Letter Reappointing David Engeman to the Bend Cascade View
Estates Special Road District Board, through December 31, 2012
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7. Signature of a Letter Reappointing John Morter to the Panoramic Access
Special Road District Board, through December 31, 2012
8. Approval of Economic Development Grants:
• Bend-La Pine Education Foundation. Commissioner Luke granted $500.
• Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Commissioners Baney and Unger granted $500 each.
• Boys & Girls Club of Central Oregon. The Commissioners granted $500 each.
• Family Access Network Foundation. Commissioner Baney granted $1,000 and
Commissioner Unger granted $500.
• La Pine Rodeo Association. The Commissioners granted $200 each.
• MountainStar Family Relief Nursery. None was granted at this time.
• Neighborlmpact (Food Bank). Commissioner Luke granted $1,000;
Commissioners Unger and Baney granted $500 each.
• Partnership to End Poverty (Homeless Count). The Commissioners granted
$500 each.
• Redmond-Sisters Hospice. They will be asked to resubmit in July.
• Volunteers in Medicine. Commissioner Baney granted $1,000; Commissioner
Unger granted $1,500.
• Network of Volunteer Administrators. Commissioner Baney granted $500;
Commissioner Luke granted $1,000
• Oregon Commission on Children & Families (Week of the Young Child).
Commissioner Baney granted $500.
9. Approval of Minutes:
• Business Meetings: January 20 & 25; February 3 & 8
• Work Sessions: January 6, 20, 25 & 27; February 3 & 8
• Special Meeting: January 22
• January 21 Joint Meeting with the City of Bend, Bend Metro Park &
Recreation District and the Bend-La Pine School District
Brief Meeting of February 4
January 29 Annual Retreat
CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE 911 COUNTY
SERVICE DISTRICT
10. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Weekly Accounts
Payable Vouchers for the 911 County Service District in the Amount of
$6,047.80.
BANEY: Move approval, subject to review.
UNGER: Second.
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VOTE: BANEY: Yes.
UNGER: Yes.
LUKE: Chair votes yes.
CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE EXTENSION AND 4-H
COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT
11. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Weekly Accounts
Payable Vouchers for the Extension/4-11 County Service District in the
Amount of $1,318.44.
BANEY: Move approval, subject to review.
UNGER: Second.
VOTE: BANEY: Yes.
UNGER: Yes.
LUKE: Chair votes yes.
RECONVENED AS THE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
12. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Weekly Accounts
Payable Vouchers for Deschutes County in the Amount of $702,845.25.
BANEY: Move approval, subject to review.
UNGER: Second.
VOTE: BANEY: Yes.
UNGER: Yes.
LUKE: Chair votes yes.
13. Before the Board were Additions to the Agenda.
A. Before the Board was Consideration of Chair Signature of Document
No. 2010-125, Fiscal Year 2011 Federal Appropriations Project Request
Form for the Family Access Network.
Ms. Johnson explained the item. Commissioner Baney said that the
documents would not be available for signature until later today but are due
on Friday.
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Page 6 of 8 Pages
BANEY: Move approval.
UNGER: Second.
VOTE: BANEY: Yes.
UNGER: Yes.
LUKE: Chair votes yes.
B. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of a Letter of Support
for Applied Research Center's Business Network Proposal.
Jim Clinton of the Bend City Council explained the proposal, which would
serve to help bring high technology businesses to the area. Many of these
businesses work quietly, but employ over 400 people in the area at this time.
These kinds of jobs pay well and generate other ancillary employment. (He
provided a handout listing local businesses of this type)
He wants to see the area grow its own businesses rather than relying on large
corporations who might come and go.
Other parts of the State have research universities that bring in a lot of grants
and serve businesses of this type. Those institutions are not yet available in
this area. A research center would help the area qualify for some of this
funding and activities.
He said he has asked those in the field and they are supportive of this
endeavor. The Commissioners encouraged this and similar efforts to
generate business in the area to go forward.
BANEY: Move approval.
UNGER: Second.
VOTE: BANEY: Yes.
UNGER: Yes.
LUKE: Chair votes yes.
Being no further items addressed, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.
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DATED this 10th Day of February 2010 for the Deschutes County Board
of Commissioners.
Dennis R. Luke, Chair
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Recording Secretary
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Alan Unger, Vice Chair
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Tammy Baney, Comm Toner
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org
BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010
Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend
1. CITIZEN INPUT
This is the time provided for individuals wishing to address the Board, at the Board's
discretion, regarding issues that are not already on the agenda. Citizens who wish to speak
should sign up prior to the beginning of the meeting on the sign-up cards provided. Please
use the microphone and also state your name and address at the time the Board calls on you
to speak. PLEASE NOTE: Citizen input regarding matters that are or have been the subject
of a public hearing will NOT be included in the record of that hearing.
2. CONSIDERATION of Signature of Notice of Intent to Award Contract
Letters for Fuels Treatment Qualified Pool Retainer Agreements - Joe Studer,
County Forester
3. CONSIDERATION of Board Approval and Chair Signature of a
Commission on Children & Families Application for a Federal Grant regarding
Community-Defined Solutions to Address Violence Against Women - Sarah
Johnson, Commission on Children & Families; Ken Hales, Corrections; Janet
Huerta, Saving Grace
4. CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING on Files No. PA-083 and ZC-
083, on an Appeal of the Hearings Officer's Decision regarding a Plan
Amendment/Zone Change on Agricultural/EFU to Airport Development
(Aviation Support District - Bend) - Anthony Raguine, Community
Development continued from February 23 & August 3, 2009
CONSENT AGENDA
5. Signature of Document No. 2010-114, a Renewal of the Employee
Participation Agreement with Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
regarding Employee Health Benefits
Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Page 1 of 5 Pages
6. Signature of a Letter Reappointing David Engeman to the Bend Cascade View
Estates Special Road District Board, through December 31, 2012
7. Signature of a Letter Reappointing John Morter to the Panoramic Access
Special Road District Board, through December 31, 2012
8. Approval of Minutes:
• Business Meeting: January 20 & 25; February 3
• Work Session: January 20, 25 & 27; February 3
• Special Meeting: January 22
CONVENE AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE 911 COUNTY SERVICE
DISTRICT
9. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Weekly Accounts Payable Vouchers for
the 911 County Service District
CONVENE AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE EXTENSION AND 4-H
COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT
10. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Weekly Accounts Payable Vouchers for
the Extension/4-H County Service District
RECONVENE AS THE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
11. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Weekly Accounts Payable Vouchers for
Deschutes County
12. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
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.
Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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FUTURE MEETINGS:
(Please note: Meeting dates and times are subject to change. All meetings take place in the Board of
Commissioners' meeting rooms at 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, unless otherwise indicated ffyou have questions
regarding a meeting, please call 388-6572)
Wednesday, February 10
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Monday, February 15
Most County Offices will be closed to observe Presidents' Day
Wednesday, February 17
11:30 a.m. Annual Meeting with the Black Butte Ranch County Service District Board, at Black
Butte Ranch
2:00 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Monday, February 22
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
12:00 noon Regular Meeting with Department Directors
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, February 24
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Monday, March 1
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
3:30 p.m. Regular Meeting of LPSCC (Local Public Safety Coordinating Council)
Wednesday, March 3
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
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Thursday, March 4
10:00 a.m. Quarterly Update with the District Attorney
11:00 a.m. Quarterly Update with Community Development
1:30 p.m. Quarterly Update with the Road Department
2:30 p.m. Quarterly Update with Solid Waste
Wednesday, March 10
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Thursday, March 11
7:00 a.m. Regular Meeting with the City of Redmond Council, Council Chambers, Redmond
11:00 a.m. Quarterly Update with Health and Human Services
Monday, March 15
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, March 17
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Thursday, March 18
9:00 a.m. Semi-annual Meeting with the Clerk
10:00 a.m. Quarterly Meeting with Community Justice
Monday, March 22
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, March 24
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
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Thursday, March 25
9:00 a.m. Quarterly Meeting with the Fair & Expo
10:00 a.m. Semi-annual Meeting with the Assessor
11:00 a.m. Quarterly Meeting with the Commission on Children & Families
2:00 p.m. Quarterly Meeting with the Sheriff
Monday, March 29
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
Wednesday, March 31
10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting
1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session - could include executive session(s)
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.
Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org
ADDITION TO BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010
Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend
A. CONSIDERATION of Chair Signature of Document No. 2010-125,
Fiscal Year 2011 Federal Appropriations Project Request Form for the
Family Access Network - Hillary Saraceno or Sarah Johnson, Commission
on Children & Families
B. CONSIDERATION of Signature of a Letter of Support for Applied
Research Center's Business Network Proposal - Bend City Councilor Jim
Clinton
C. APPROVAL of Economic Development Grant Requests.
• Bend-La Pine Education Foundation. Commissioner Luke granted $500.
• Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Commissioners Baney and Unger granted $500
each.
• Boys & Girls Club of Central Oregon. The Commissioners granted $500
each.
• Family Access Network Foundation. Commissioner Baney granted $1,000
and Commissioner Unger granted $500.
• La Pine Rodeo Association. The Commissioners granted $200 each.
• MountainStar Family Relief Nursery. None was granted at this time.
• Neighborlmpact (Food Bank). Commissioner Luke granted $1,000;
Commissioners Unger and Baney granted $500 each.
• Partnership to End Poverty (Homeless Count). The Commissioners
granted $500 each.
• Redmond-Sisters Hospice. They will be asked to resubmit in July.
• Volunteers in Medicine. Commissioner Baney granted $1,000; Commissioner
Unger granted $1,500.
• Network of Volunteer Administrators. Commissioner Baney granted $500;
Commissioner Luke granted $1,000.
• Oregon Commission on Children & Families (Week of the Young Child).
Commissioner Baney granted $500.
D. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Minutes:
• January 21 Joint Meeting with the City of Bend, Bend Metro Park &
Recreation District and the Bend-La Pine School District
• Work Sessions of January 6 and 25; February 8
• Business Meeting of February 8
• Brief Meeting of February 4
• January 29 Annual Retreat
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January 27, 2010
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REGULAR MAIL
Anthony Raguine, Senior Planner
Deschutes County Planning Division
117 NW Lafayette Ave
Bend OR 97701-1925
Subject: Gibson Airpark Zone Change; File Nos. PA-o8-3/ZC-o8-3
Dear Anthony:
446 N.W. Third Street
Prineville, Oregon 97754-1757
orricE 541.447.5777
rAx 541.447.5755
This letter follows up a letter I sent you on January 21, 2oio, as well as a
couple emails we exchanged recently regarding the above-referenced file numbers. The
purpose of this letter is to further explain my client's position regarding his request that
the hearing be continued. We appreciate your understanding as well as the
understanding of the Board of Commissioners in considering our request for a
continuance.
We seek a continuance because the Airport Master Plan for the Bend
Municipal Airport is currently undergoing a significant revision. At the hearing held
this time of the year in 2009, the major issue that concerned the Board of
Commissioners was whether or not my client's request for a zone change and plan
amendment was consistent with the Airport Master Plan. It was known at that time that
the City was considering revising the Master Plan so the Board of Commissioners agreed
to continue the hearing to a later date. Unfortunately, the Master Plan has not been
completed to date. The good news is that the City of Bend plans to move forward with
the new Master Plan and have it complete by the Spring of 2oli.
Thus, we ask that the hearing scheduled for February 10, 201o be
continued until Spring Of 2011. Even if the Master Plan is not complete at that point, we
should have a good idea regarding whether or not the Master Plan will provide for
expansion towards the Gibson Airpark property.
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Anthony Raguine
January 27, 2010
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Unfortunately, neither myself nor Jeff Wilson from my office are available
to attend the hearing on February loth. Last month we were informed that Jeff Wilson
must be in Salem, Oregon for an oral argument before the Court of Appeals on that day,
and as a consequence I have to cover a settlement conference in Crook County.
Consequently, if the Board of Commissioners decides to proceed on the application and
not grant our request for a continuance, I ask that the February loth hearing be
rescheduled for a time as soon as practically possible after February loth so that my
client can have counsel present to answer any questions the Board may have regarding
the pending application. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but
unfortunately we cannot control the Court of Appeals.
We understand the County's desire to conclude this matter, but in light of
the application fee paid by my client and the reasonably limited number of issues that
appear to be holding this matter up at this point, I believe a continuance until Spring of
2011 is an appropriate request.
Please feel free to call me with any questions or concerns. Thank you
again for your understanding.
Best regards,
Will A. Van Vactor I
cc: Patrick Gisler
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Will A. Van Vactor
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PORTLAND, OREGON
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
CENTRAL OREGON
WWW.MILLERNASH.COM
January 21, 2010
Anthony Raguine, Senior Planner
Deschutes County Planning Division
117 NW Lafayette Ave
Bend OR 97701-1925
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Subject: Gibson Airpark Zone Change; File Nos. PA-o8-3/ZC-08-3
Dear Anthony:
446 N.W. Third Street
Prineville, Oregon 97754-1757
OFFICE 541.447.5777
FAx 541.447.5755
The purpose of this letter is to request a continuance for the upcoming
hearing in the above-referenced matter. As I understand, and as can be expected, the
map is slowly being developed. Certainly my client wishes that this process would move
quicker so that he can move forward with the zone change, however as we know, the
preparation of a new master plan is a time-consuming process.
Thus, my client wishes to continue the upcoming hearing scheduled for
February 10, 2010 on the above-referenced matter. This letter is my client's formal
request for a continuance.
Please let me know if you anticipate any problems with this request. I
appreciate your courtesies in this matter and hope that we are in a better position to
move forward with the zone change and plan amendment in the near future.
Best regardsAVa \NN ~ V.
Will A. Van or
cc: Patrick Gisler
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Central Oregon Tech Companies
Bioscience
Sector
2-8-10 ]RC
City Estab. Employ
Bend Research, Inc.*
Pharmaceutical
Bend
1975
170
Suterra LLC*
Biotech pest control
Bend
1984
80
MediSISS*
Medical devices
Redmond
1991
47
Metabolic Maintenance*
Nutraceuticals
Sisters
1994
30
Grace Bio-Labs, Inc.*
Bio-research products
Bend
1986
22
Philips /Respironics(MiniMitter)*
Medical devices
Bend
1971
20
Columbia Medical, Inc.
Medical devices
Redmond
1984
12
Validation Resources*
Analytical lab
Bend
2001
11
Green Ridge Consulting*
Pharma consulting
Bend
2007
10
Powers of Automation
Control systems
Bend
1997
10
Agere Pharmaceuticals*
Pharmaceutical
Bend
2007
7
Blue Reference
Software
Bend
2005
7
Clear Catheter Systems
Medical devices
Bend
2006
Medsoftccs
Software
Bend
2008
Azteria
Recruiting/Career Mngt.
Bend
*Member of Central Oregon Bioscience Industry Consortium
Total employment -430
Revenue from outside area >95%
Clean Energy
Idatech
Fuel cells
Bend
1996
87
PV Powered
Solar inverters
Bend
2003
65
Dent Instruments
Power meters
Bend
1988
16
InEnTec
Waste processing
Bend
5
AC Technologies
PV systems
Bend
2008
4
PV Trackers
Solar trackers
Bend
2003
Semiconductor Related
Microsemi (fmr APT)
Power devices
Bend
1984 147
Tri-Quint (fmr TFR)
RF components
Bend
1990 22
RBD Instruments
Surface science equip
Bend
1990 15
Quarter Research
Probing stations
Bend
1978
Software
GL Suite
G5 Search Marketing
Specialty Manufacturing
PCC Schlosser
Outback Manufacturing
Entre Prises
Jarno International
Aviation
Lancair International
Electronics International
Precise Flight
Leading Edge Aviation
Mountain High Oxygen Systems
Kawak Aviation
Griffin Interiors
Direct to Avionics
Winward Performance
Gov licensing
Bend
40
Internet search
Bend
28
Titanium casting
Redmond 1989
200
Machining
Bend
15
Climbing walls
Bend 1999
Machining
Redmond
Kit planes
Redmond
60
Instruments
Bend
35
Guidance equip
Bend
23
Helicopters
Bend
10
Oxygen deliv equip
Redmond
8
Aircraft accessories
Bend
5
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Jim Clinton, Ph.D.
Bend City Councilor
City of Bend
Bend, OR 97701
Re: Letter of support for Applied Research Center
February 2, 2010
Dear Jim,
The proposed Applied Research Center is an exciting concept for the Central Oregon technology
community. As a small technology company, Agere Pharmaceuticals would benefit greatly from ARC in
several ways. First, the concentrated expertise and laboratory facilities will augment those at Agere and
hence would delay and/or offset significant capital investments while still allowing Agere to acquire critical
data necessary to expand our technologies and business. In addition, ARC will play an important role in
stimulating new entrepreneurs to start new technology companies in Central Oregon. Currently, there is
a large barrier for would-be technology start-ups due to the lack of infrastructure available in the Bend
area. Long-term, companies spawned and supported by ARC could grow to the point that Bend becomes
known as a desirable region for technology and potentially attract larger companies to relocate and/or
expand in Central Oregon thus providing a larger pool of resources and attracting potential employees to
the area. Finally, given that no research or four-year university exists in Central Oregon, relationships
between ARC and Oregon universities can potentially provide a tailor-made work force for our company
as well as existing and new companies. These collaborations also have the potential to spawn new
technology companies as students and research professors collaborate on research projects at ARC.
Agere would benefit significantly from all of the above through direct cost savings and indirectly through
establishing a strong technology community that provides a network of human capital and supporting
companies (customers and vendors).
Sincerely,
Marshall Crew, Ph.D., President
Agere Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Agere Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 20354 Empire Avenue,
Suite D4, Bend, Oregon 97701