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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.ora
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016
Present were Commissioners Alan Unger, Tammy Baney and Anthony DeBone.
Also present were Tom Anderson, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy
County Administrator; and Dave Doyle and Cole Sahleen, County Counsel.
Attending for a portion of the meeting were Whitney Hale, Communications;
Judith Ure, Administration; and James Lewis, Properties.
Chair Unger opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
1. Recommendation of Spay/Neuter Grant Awards.
Judith Ure gave an overview of the program. Last year there were only three
applicants; this year there are five. The applications went to the Dog Control
Board of Supervisors, who assigned points and determine the amounts. The
Central Oregon Cat Alliance consists of groups that also applied individually.
HSCO provides vouchers for spay/neuter but are turning people away because
they say they do not have enough funds set aside for this purpose.
Chair Unger supports the grants as shown, and wants to support any group that
does this kind of work. Commissioner DeBone wants Cascade Canine Rescue
East & West to receive nothing since they are new.
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BANEY: Move approval of the recommendations with the Cascade Canine
Rescue receiving $500, with the balance distributed equally
between the others.
UNGER: Second.
VOTE: DEBONE: Abstain.
BANEY: Yes.
UNGER: Chair votes yes.
2. Discussion of County Lobbyist Selection.
Ms. Ure said that two Commissioners would eliminate Kancler Consulting, and
there is a split opinion between Northwest Grassroots and Pac/West. They
already eliminated State Street Solutions. The rating panel came up with
Northwest Grassroots (Doug Riggs) first, and PacWest (Paul Phillips) second.
She explained the fee schedule for the various groups.
Commissioner Baney stated that she prefers Erik Kancler. She feels the other
two are a mixed bag. Chair Unger pointed out that they are lobbyists, and that
is what you get. Commissioner Baney said she prefers not to work with Doug
Riggs (Northwest Grassroots). She does not want the County to be a part of a
bigger mix, either. Commissioner DeBone agreed.
Commissioner Baney stated she would go with Pac/West if that is what the
others are thinking. Chair Unger noted that he likes Mr. Kancler but is not sure
he can bring all that is needed into this. He thought Mr. Riggs might have some
influence and access to the legislature. He added that you have to work with
someone to find out. He likes the bigger picture idea. Commissioner Baney
stated that she does not want him to be the voice for Deschutes County. Chair
Unger said that there are different issues here, from those of the cities.
Commissioner DeBone said there would be a two-year horizon for which ever
they select. Ms. Ure stated that Pac/West wants three years with a renewal
clause.
Commissioner DeBone indicated that it appears the conclusion is for Pac/West.
All four showed different strengths, and any of them would be okay with him.
There are multiple people at Pac/West, so they should be able to get up to date
on a big issue quickly.
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Chair Unger said he is biased on both. He would like them to get through the
long session, then the short session and review. The cost of any of them is
acceptable.
Commissioner Baney explained that she met with the health policy manager for
the CCO's, and ran into some issues with Paul. All of this is going to hit in the
next session. He works for his clients, but could run up against a conflict or not
protecting what the County has going on in this area. Since the CCO
framework started here, this is something to be addressed in the next session.
The County is not a part of CCO Oregon. The County is already doing some of
those things here, but worked harder to get it.
Chair Unger agreed to Pac/West. He thinks they will get value with any of
them; they just have to work at it.
Discussion occurred on the length of the contract. Commissioner Baney wants
a two-year agreement. Commissioner DeBone said that there are two biennium
periods and this would be squeezed. They could review the agreement after a
year. Ms. Ure explained that they are going into the second year of the
biennium, and then will deal with 2017-19. Chair Unger said that they would
develop the second biennium budget this session for the next one. You cannot
know everything now and can't figure things out in one session. He would like
to regroup in a year, or sooner if there are concerns.
Tom Anderson said that the decision should come from two of the
Commissioners to create separation, since Commissioner Unger has a relative
working for Pac/West. Commissioner Baney said that the County's needs are
strategic. There is value in a big group, but the needs here are specific. She
thinks Mr. Kancler knows the connection. The Commissioners have a lot of the
relationships in Salem built already, and this would be complementary.
Chair Unger stated that they need someone to work on the bills, and move them
forward, and the bigger companies have people to do this. He is concerned
about a one-person company. There is some friction between cities and
lobbyists, and he doesn't want the County to get in the middle of that.
Commissioner DeBone noted that he understands this, but there is a political
climate to deal with. The same applies to Northwest Grassroots.
Commissioner Baney said that the most neutral with the least ties to this area if
Pac/West.
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David Doyle stated that the notice of intent to award the contract sets the
timing. The others would have a week to appeal the selection. Mr. Anderson
said he would schedule a goal -setting meeting with Pac/West after that.
DEBONE: Move the intent to award contract letter show the selection of
Pac/West as lobbyist representative, with a two-year agreement.
BANEY: Second.
VOTE: DEBONE: Yes
BANEY: Yes.
UNGER: Chair abstains.
3. Other Items.
None was offered.
4. Adjourn.
Being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m., at which time
the Board went into executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(e), real property
negotiations; and (2)(h), pending or threatened litigation.
APPROVED this l0 Day of
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
Alan Unger, Chair
2016 for the
Tammy Baney, V • e Chair
Anthony DeBone, Commissioner
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Judith Ure, Department of Administrative Services
June 22, 2016
Spay and Neuter Grant Recommendations
The Deschutes County Dog Licensing Program offers an opportunity for applicants to make
contributions in support of projects designed to reduce the population of feral, unwanted,
abandoned, or surrendered pets. These funds are distributed in the form of grants to local non-
profit organizations that provide spay and neuter services in Deschutes County. In the past five
years, the Board of Commissioners has supplemented the dog license contributions with other
resources to result in the following amounts available for grant awards:
Fundlt*.$6
Dog License Program Contributions
Supplemental Funds
Total
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$ 2,952
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$12,400
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97703-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.or2
WORK SESSION AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016
Pursuant to ORS 192.640, this agenda includes a list of the principal subjects
anticipated to be addressed at the meeting. This notice does not limit the ability of
the Board to address additional subjects. Meetings are subject to cancellation
without notice. This meeting is open to the public and interested citizens are
invited to attend.
Work Sessions allow the Board to discuss items in a less formal setting. Citizen
comment is not allowed, although it may be permitted at the Board's discretion. If
allowed, citizen comments regarding matters that are or have been the subject of a
public hearing process will NOT be included in the official record of that hearing.
Work Sessions are not normally video or audio recorded, but written minutes are
taken for the record.
1. Discussion of County Lobbyist Selection Judith Ure
2. Recommendation of Spay/Neuter Grant Awards — Judith Ure
3. Other Items
These can be any items not included on the agenda that the Commissioners
wish to discuss as part of the meeting, pursuant to ORS 192.640.
Meeting dates, times and discussion items are subject to change. All meetings are conducted in the Board of Commissioners' meeting
rooms at 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, unless otherwise indicated. If you have questions regarding a meeting, please call 388-6572.
Deschutes County encourages persons with disabilities to participate in all programs and activities. To request
this information in an alternate format, please call (541) 617-4747, or email ken.harms(adeschutes.orq.
Board of Commissioners' Work Session Agenda
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Page 1 of 2
At any time during the meeting, an executive session could be called to address
issues relating to ORS 192.660(2)(e), real property negotiations; ORS
192.660(2)(h), litigation; ORS 192.660(2)(d), labor negotiations; ORS
192.660(2)(b), personnel issues; or other executive session categories.
Executive sessions are closed to the public; however, with few exceptions and
under specific guidelines, are open to the media.
4. Adjourn
Meeting dates, times and discussion items are subject to change. All meetings are conducted in the Board of Commissioners' meeting
rooms at 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, unless otherwise indicated. If you have questions regarding a meeting, please call 388-6572.
Deschutes County encourages persons with disabilities to participate in all programs and activities. To request
this information in an alternate format, please call (541) 617-4747, or email ken.harmsedeschutes.orq.
Board of Commissioners' Work Session Agenda Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Page 2 of 2