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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.org
MINUTES OF WORK SESSION
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Present were Commissioners Alan Unger and Anthony DeBone; Commissioner
Tammy Baney was out of the office. Also present were Tom Anderson, County
Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator; and Dave Doyle, County
Counsel. Attending for a portion of the meeting were George Conway, Hillary
Saraceno, Tom Kuhn, DeAnn Carr and David Inbody, Health Services; Nick Lelack
and Peter Russell, Community Development; James Lewis, Property & Facilities;
and four other citizens.
CALL TO ORDER.
Chair Unger opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS.
1. Discussion of a Request Regarding Health Department Positions.
Dave Inbody reviewed the requests, and noted that they would not require
additional FTE funding; they would rearrange existing positions and dollars. As
they go through handling vacancies, then evaluate what the position covers
and if this should change.
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The environmental health position was originally half-time, but needs to be
full-time. Hillary Saraceno said it is a self -funding position and the Board
approved it being full-time earlier this year. It has been difficult to recruit for a
half -position, so it makes sense to increase this position to full-time rather
than have two half-time positions. There is no request for additional funding
to support this position. They are meeting regulatory requirements, but do
not have time to do more education, outreach and prevention. Tom Kuhn
added that the federal standard is 320 annual inspections per FTE, but
Deschutes County inspectors are doing 898 each. He would like to see these
numbers closer.
Tom Anderson said the Board had authorized him to allow departments to
shift positions as long as it is budget neutral. Two of these requests would
result in an upgrade to positions.
The Behavior Health Specialist I in south County should be upgraded to
Specialist II. This upgrade allows the ability to do greater therapeutic work,
better billing and better services overall. George Conway said they have quite
a few patients in that area.
Mr. Inbody stated that the Administrative Specialist II request is for a front -
desk position. There is a need in Behavioral Health for additional operational
support.
He believes the request for the Administrative Supervisor I position for the
billing team has been resolved as of this morning.
The Peer Support position is the lowest paid in the County. These people are
usually those who went through difficulties and can relate to others at a basic
level. This has become a career path, and the State certified the position so
that the County can bill for services.
The classification and compensation study will probably show that this should
be paid at a higher level. It is hard to keep people in this position. One is
actually on food stamps since it is hard to live on this pay. As an interim step,
they would like to increase the salary for this positon by two steps. Deschutes
County pays less than the other four comparable counties.
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Erik Kropp stated he would like to discuss this further with Human Resource in
regard to the class & comp study. George Conway said that they cover a heavy
load and he would like to see this more developed as a career path, to avoid
attrition. DeAnn Carr said it is very valuable to have people with real life
experience to interact with clients. A big challenge is finding people who are
very committed to this but can't stay because they need higher pay. They are
very busy and it is challenging work. The show rate for appointments went
from 17% up to about 90% because of this help with Health patients. It is
intensive work and most of these people enjoy what they do.
Chair Unger said other counties are paying a higher rate. Ms. Carr would like
someone working for the County to not have to rely on food stamps or live in
their parents' basement because the person can't pay rent. They bring a lot of
value to the system. They have not gone to college but their value is very
impactful. The State looks at this in a positive way, and wants to see the peer
specialists supported. They don't want to lose any more of these people while
the compensation study is finalized.
Chair Unger appreciates learning more about what the department does. He
likes the idea of adapting positons as appropriate. This is the way it should be
done to provide services in the right way. Commissioner DeBone questioned
the link between behavioral health, and family and faith -based groups, and the
population served. He wants to learn more and to be sure that they aren't
providing services to someone who is just having a bad day.
OTHER ITEMS.
Nick Lelack and Peter Russell asked the Board about messages from Mr. Mapes
regarding the Sisters Eagle Airport, so he drafted a response for the Board to
review. The County has no control over decisions of the Oregon Department
of Aviation or the City of Sisters. Chair Unger asked about access to the
airport; Mr. Russell indicated this is under dispute. The ORS rules are different
from those of the Department of Justice. He is not sure if they have a map
boundary developed for this airport. There even used to be two runways
there decades ago.
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There will probably be a public hearing before the public entities at some
point, but no one is ready for this yet. He does not know if there is an
application at the ODA. The DOJ has been asked to give an opinion on various
parts of the issue. Chair Unger would like to see more public understanding of
the issues. He is confused where the County comes into this
Mr. Russell said there three issues. First, the skydiving landings will cease
operations soon; or there will be a conditional use permit application, which
would involve citizens. Second, the run -out was built at the north end onto
privately owned property and there are negotiations occurring. There is a
code enforcement case pending on this issue. The last is the airport boundary
action. It may be part of land use once some decisions or recommendations
are made. Mr. Lelack said that the County is not involved in these
negotiations.
Chair Unger wants the public to understand, and address their concerns.
Much of this cannot be decided by the County, so people need to know who to
contact about which issue. Mr. Russell replied that people are being made
aware but just don't like the answers. Mr. Lelack indicated that the County
has done all it can at this point, and any further action depends on what others
do. There have been in-person meetings as well. Mr. Russell added that there
is not complete agreement even within the homeowners' association or other
Sisters citizens.
Mr. Russell indicated there is a new application process for airports through
COACT and Connect Oregon. They look at grants on their merits, but there are
some statutory requirements for airports. They will examine all applications
and prioritize them. He is involved as a transportation planner, but perhaps
should not comment because of potential County code enforcement actions.
Chair Unger chairs COACT, but they look at the merits of a project and not
specific concerns.
The company that had applied to put a retail marijuana store in Sunriver has
withdrawn its application, per Mr. Anderson. This was going to go before a
Hearings Officer.
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ADJOURN.
Being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
APPROVED this e Day of
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
Alan Unger, Chair
2016 for the
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Tammy Baney, Vice Chair
Anthony DeBone, Commissioner
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703
(541) 388-6570 — Fax (541) 385-3202 — https://www.deschutes.org/
WORK SESSION AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1:30 PM, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Allen Conference Room - Deschutes Services Building, 2ND Floor -1300 NW Wall Street - Bend
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.
CALL TO ORDER
ACTION ITEMS
1. Discussion of a Request Regarding Health Department Positions - George Conway,
Health Services Director
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.
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.
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Health Services Request to Increase New Environmental Health Specialist II
position from 0.50 FTE to 1.00 FTE
Request September 30, 2016
Request: Increase the new Environmental Health Specialist II position from 0.50 FTE to 1.00 FTE.
Background
• The Environmental Health program consists of a supervisor, two Environmental Health Specialist
III's, three Environmental Health Specialist II's, two support staff, and an on-call Environmental
Health Specialist II. This has not been changed for more than five years.
• The recommended volume of annual food service inspections recommended by the National
Retail Food Regulatory Program is 320 per FTE. Currently, the Environmental Health program
conducts 898 per FTE per year.
• Effective January 2016, the fees for all Environmental Health inspections were raised by 6%. At
that time, it was estimated this would increase revenue to the program by $50,000 per year.
• A part time Environmental Health Specialist II (0.50 FTE) was included in the Health Services FY
2017 budget request.
• As part of the needs assessment conducted for Public Health Modernization in Oregon,
Environmental Health was one of three areas identified as priorities for expanded services.
Justification for hiring a full time Environmental Health Specialist II instead of a
part time Environmental Health Specialist II
1. Financial Expertise Required —
2. Broader Position Responsibility —
3. New Financial System Requires Different Skills —
4. Greater Emphasis on Compliance and Reporting -
Financial Implications
• At the end of FY 2016, the resources for the Environmental Health program exceeded the
requirements by $92,450.
• In the first three months of FY 2017, the Health Services Department has underspent the
personnel services budget by $303,060. There is no request for additional revenue to support
this position.
Health Services Request to Refill Behavioral Health Specialist I
with a Behavioral Health Specialist II
Request October 17, 2016
Request: Savannah Davis, formerly a Behavioral Health 1 (BHS 1 (position #1665 auth #94)) at the South
County Hub, was hired as a Behavioral Health Specialist 11 (BHS 11) effective July 1, 2016. Instead of
replacing her vacated position with a BHS 1, Health Services would like to reclassify the position to a BHS
II and begin recruitment immediately.
Background
• Although the Health Services Department has always provided some services in South County,
these services were historically provided by staff working primarily in Bend who would spend
one or two days a week in La Pine. In Spring 2014, in response to community's call for greater
access to services across the county, the South County Hub was established. This differed from
the past practice in that the staff, including a supervisor, worked from the South County Building
exclusively, instead of splitting their time with Bend. The initial team was formed from a
combination of current staff, staff from other Bend -based teams, as well as new staff. The
presence of behavioral health services in La Pine full time created greater visibility for the
program leading to an increase in new clients.
• Originally, the South County Hub staff consisted of a Supervisor, four Behavioral Health
Specialist II's, and one Behavioral Health Specialist 1. Since that time, the staff has grown to six
BHS II's.
• In June 2015, Michelle Cox, the supervisor of the South County Hub, resigned. She was replaced
by Ryan Cheney in August 2015. Cheney had worked as a BHS 11 in South County since the
establishment of the South County Hub.
• Savannah Davis was hired in September 2013 as a Behavioral Health Specialist 1. After a short
stint in Bend, Davis was assigned to the South County Hub. During this same time, Davis began
pursuing a Master's Degree in Social Work. With a Master's Degree, she would meet the
minimum qualifications to be a BHS 11.
• Beginning in Fall 2014, the Health Services Department established guidelines for an employee
internship program (program guidelines attached). Essentially, it enabled an employee who is
pursuing higher education in a field relevant to Health Services to serve as an intern to the
department part time while doing their regular role the rest of the time. Davis was approved for
this program beginning in the Fall of 2014. At that point, Davis was spending half her time as a
Behavioral Health Specialist 1 and half of her time as an intern working as a BHS 11.
• Davis graduated in Spring 2016. At that time, there was an open position in the South County
Hub for a BHS 11. Davis applied and was selected for the position.
Health Services Reauest to Post Health Services Administrative Specialist II
Request October 14, 2016
Request: Health Services would like to post internally for a Health Services Administrative Specialist !Ito
work at the front desk of the Main Clinic (Courtney Building). This position would be open to any Health
Services Administrative Specialist I or 11.
Background
• In November 2015, a review of four administrative positions in Health Services was completed.
The review examined Secretary, Senior Secretary, Medical Office Assistant and Senior Medical
Office Assistant positions. As a result of that review, most employees in these positions were
reclassified as Health Services Administrative Specialist l's (HSAS I) or Health Services
Administrative Specialist II's (HSAS 11).
• HSAS II's are distinguished from HSAS I's in one of three ways:
o Front Office staff working at a remote location assumes administrative duties, in
addition to front office responsibilities. At all locations, except the Main Clinic, one
member of the front office staff assumes administrative duties such as composing
correspondence, establishing office processes, ordering supplies, working with the
Facilities Department on work orders, and maintaining the facility's assigned vehicles.
o Support staff performs a specialized skill. This stipulation applies to staff in vital records
and communicable disease. For these roles, staff examines, prepares and processes
program -specific records and documents.
o Employee is certified as a Healthcare Interpreter by the State of Oregon. 1n order to be
certified as a Healthcare Interpreter, an individually needs to pass a written and verbal
exam. The Health Services Department can bill for any interpreter services provided by a
certified Healthcare Interpreter.
• A HSAS II was not assigned to the Main Clinic because many of the administrative duties
assumed by the HSAS II's at remote locations were being performed by Katie Pineda, an
Administrative Secretary. Pineda also provided oversight to these administrative functions at a
department level. In February 2016, Pineda applied for and was selected for an open
Administrative Analyst position.
• Pineda's Administrative Secretary position had been a shared position between Operations
(0.50 FTE) and Behavioral Health (0.50 FTE). When she vacated the position, Operations
released 0.50 FTE to Behavioral Health. This enabled Behavioral Health to post for and hire a
1.00 FTE Administrative Assistant (Alisha Engmon).
• During the time Pineda vacated her position, Shirley Overman, Administrative Supervisor I
(Public Health front office supervisor) had indicated medical issues. In an effort to accommodate
Overman's growing challenges in performing some aspects of role, supervisory responsibilities
for her staff were transferred to Johnny Mooney, Administrative Supervisor I (Behavioral Health
Supervisor). Overman maintained responsibilities for her non -supervisory duties, such as Oregon
Health Plan registration. She also assumed many of the Operations -related duties Pineda had
• Monitors and facilitates work orders for building or vehicle maintenance issues.
Additional duties when assigned to a functional area:
• Serves as the County contact for functional area, such as vital records or Communicable Disease
Program.
• Performs administrative tasks within the program area, such as facilitating enrollment,
processing requests, maintaining program supplies, and assisting with service questions.
• Examines complex or technical documents and records for completeness and accuracy; interprets
data for proper input and format; determines necessary changes or additions to data gathered
or entered; and enters complex or technical data into the appropriate system/file. Coordinates
and processes transactions for copies.
• Processes complex or technical materials such as legal forms, formal documents and records
where specific procedural or regulatory requirements may be complicated, and where accuracy
and effectiveness are critical.
• Proof reads reports to verify accuracy; prepares reports; and monitors and prioritizes projects
and assignments.
• Prepares, formats and edits complex, technical, or confidential correspondence, narratives,
reports and other documents from dictation, typed or handwritten material for entry into word
processing or database systems.
• Assists with special projects as assigned, and reports operational concerns to supervisor.
Additional requirement for healthcare interpreters:
• Must be certified as a Healthcare Interpreter with the State of Oregon.
Financial Implications
The HSAS I is at a grade 10A ($31,563 at step one) and the HSAS II is at a grade 12A ($34,243 at step
one). This change would result in an increase in salary expense of $2,680 per year.
Health Services Request to Post Administrative Supervisor I
Request October 14, 2016
Request: Health Services would like to post internally for an Administrative Supervisor I to supervise the
Billing Team. This position would be open to the Patient Account Specialist II's on the Billing Team. The
Department's intent is to eliminate one of the Patient Account Specialist II positions and replace it with
an Administrative Supervisor 1.
Backeround/Justification
Former Supervisor, Michelle Nichols, vacated the Administrative Supervisor I position in April 2016; the
position was not filled and was reallocated to an Admin Supervisor 11 during the FY17 Budget. The
Department does not have an intention to fill this particular position as it would like to save this FTE
until the staffing implications of CCBHC are fully determined. Also in April 2016, Kacy Burgess was
reassigned from a Patient Account Specialist II on the Billing Team to an Administrative Analyst on the
HER Team to fill the gap left with the departure of Cherstin Callon. This position was not replaced on the
Billing Team.
Supervisory oversight for the billing team was temporarily assigned to Nicole Chunestudy, Clinical
Information Systems Analyst. Arielle Samuel, a Patient Account Specialist II on the Billing Team, was
selected as a lead. This arrangement was for six months, through November 30, 2016 to allow the
department time to fully assess personnel needs on the team. Chunestudy reviewed the team's
processes and job duties in an effort to determine the best structure for the team. During this time,
Samuel provided expertise in billing as the lead. With the changes Chunestudy instituted, it was
determined that additional staff was not needed for the Billing Team. Arielle's effectiveness in the lead
role led to the conclusion that a working supervisor selected from among the existing staff is the best
option for the Billing Team.
Financial Implications
The Patient Account Specialist II is at a grade 14A. There are currently two members of the team in this
job classification. Randy Kost is at step five ($45,211) and Arielle Samuel is at step 4, with 5% lead pay
($43,872). The Administrative Supervisor 1 is at a grade H ($47,131 at step one). Depending on which
team member is selected, the additional personnel expense would be $1,920 or $3,259.
Health Services Request to Hire Peer Support Specialist above Step One
The Health Services Department currently has 11 Peer Support Specialist positions. Two of these
positions are new and were recently filled (October 2016 & November 2016) for the first time. Since
January 2016, four of the remaining nine positions have been vacated due to voluntary separations.
Based on input by the departing employees, although they enjoy the work, they are not able to live off
the low salary.
This concern was expressed to Kathleen Hinman and Erik Kropp. Recognizing the class and
compensation study currently underway, it was not advised that significant changes be made before the
study is completing. A request was made to begin new Peer Support Specialists at a higher step until a
final assessment is made for the position through the class and compensation study. It was agreed that
the current salary for this position would be compared to similar positions at comparable counties.
Based on the results of this comparison, a decision would be made concerning this position.
As part of the class and compensation study, the following were identified as comparable counties:
Clackamas County, Douglas County, Jackson County, Lane County, Linn County, Marion County and
Yamhill County
Below are the salaries for these positions in the comparable counties.
Position County Hourly Annually
Peer Support Specialist Linn County $17.57-$22.41 $36,540-$46,620
Peer Support Specialist Yamhill County $17,21-$23.92 $35,797-$49,754
Peer Support Specialist Marion County $13.93-$21.33 $28,974-$44,366
Peer Support Specialist Lane County $13.35-$18.48 $27,768-$38,438
Peer Support Specialist Deschutes County $12.03-$16.45 $24,926-$34,084
Douglas County no longer provides Behavioral Health services.
Jackson County and Clackamas County did not have a Peer Support Specialist, but here are some
possible comparable positions.
Position County Hourly Annually
Case Manager Aide Clackamas County $19.30-$24.38 $40,149-$50,712
Health Assistant Clackamas County $16.08-$20.24 $33,445-$42,091
Program Aide Clackamas County $15.36-$19.30 $31,954-$40,149
Mental Health Assistant Jackson County $11.26-$14.64 $23,421-$30,451
Peer Support Specialist Deschutes County $12.03-$16.45 $24,926-$34,084
Nick Lelack
From: Tom Anderson
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2016 5:28 PM
To: Nick Lelack
Cc: Peter Russell
Subject: RE: Sisters Eagle Airport Application to be listed on Appendix M and Airport Boundary
Expansion
Nick — Let's add this to the Other items discussion at the Monday work session. My inclination would be that it comes
from staff.
Thanks, Tom
From: Nick Lelack
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2016 12:20 PM
To: Tom Anderson
Cc: Peter Russell
Subject: FW: Sisters Eagle Airport Application to be listed on Appendix M and Airport Boundary Expansion
Tom,
Please find a draft response below. We can send it from staff and cc Board or the Board can reply directly.
Dear Mr. Mapes:
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners understands that the airport boundary will be the subject of an Oregon
Department of Aviation (ODA) public hearing to be held in Deschutes County, likely in Sisters, at a date to be
determined. The hearing is required under Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 738-090-0040(2).
The mapped boundaries of an airport are described at Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 836.608(2) as being "in airport
ownership or subject to long-term lease..." The Board has no knowledge of the lands occupied by Eagle Air Estates or
Hawksflight Airpark subdivisions being owned by Sisters Eagle Airport or having long-term leases with the Sisters Eagle
Airport. Additionally, a residential airpark subdivision is not listed as a customary and usual aviation used at ORS
836.616(2).
After receiving public testimony, ODA staff then makes a recommendation to the State Aviation Board on the
boundaries of the Sisters Eagle Airport. The airport sponsor will then apply to Deschutes County to amend the County's
comprehensive plan to implement the State Aviation Board's decision. ORS 836.610(1) requires the County to adopt the
State Aviation Board's decision; the County has no discretion to amend the boundaries approved by the State Aviation
Boa rd.
Regarding land uses at the Sisters Eagle Airport, the airport is exclusively under the zoning authority of the City of
Sisters. The County does not have planning jurisdiction inside Sisters city limits.
ORS 836.616(2) lists the land uses allowed at an airport and ORS 836.616(3) indicates those identified in (2) are allowed
without local land use approval. Those uses not identified in (2) must comply with local land use regulations.
Thank you for your interest in this matter.
1
Nick Lelack, AICP, Director
Deschutes County Community Development Department
117 NW Lafayette, Ave. 1 P.O. Box 6005 I Bend, Oregon 97708-6005
Tel: (541) 385-1708 1 Mobile: (541) 639-5585
From: John Mapesfmailto:iohn.ieffrev.maDeslaamail.coml
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2016 1:29 PM
To: SWECKER Mitch; Tony DeBone; Tammy Baney; Alan Unger; Amy Burgstahler; crvaraci.sisters.or.us;
ablurraci.sisters.or.us; dasson(aci.sisters.or:us
Cc: Rick Allen; Nick Lelack; Peter Gutowsky; Peter Russell; sen.betsviohnsonstate.or.us;
ieff.caines(aaviation.state.or.us; Sisters Advisory
Subject: Sisters Eagle Airport Application to be listed on Appendix M and Airport Boundary Expansion
Dear M Swecker, Deschutes County Commissioners, and City of Sisters Councilors:
This email is in response to recent comments made by Mr Swecker to several residents of Deschutes County
concerned with aviation noise and the expansion plans of the Sisters Eagle Airport, and the County
Commissioners' letter to the editor of The Nugget (dated November 2, 2016).
Mr Swecker has stated that ODA is not involved in decisions affecting the expansion of the airport boundary.
He has communicated that ODA is only involved in determining the current boundary of the airport as part of
the process to list the airport on state Appendix M. The County Commissioners' letter also states that ODA will
ascertain the current boundary of the airport.
As part of the ODA process to list the airport on state Appendix M, a current airport boundary must be
specified. The owners of the airport have submitted a proposed boundary (attached, outlined in purple). This
proposed boundary includes both city and county land on which the airport has been cited for numerous land
use violations.
The current airport boundary is specified as the "Airport District" in the City of Sisters Development Code (it is the shaded area on the
attached document). It is the land occupied by the airport that the city annexed from the county.
The other land included in the map drawn by the owner of the airport was not annexed. The additional land that is located in the county is
zoned "Rural Residential", not as part of an airport district nor airport boundary. The additional land that is located in the city is zoned
"North Sisters Business Park", not as part of an airport district nor airport boundary.
If ODA were to include land in an airport boundary that is not specified as Hart of the "Airport District" of the City of Sisters Development
Code. nor zoned as part of an airport by the county nor the city. this would constitute an expansion of the current airport boundary.
This is a decision that Mr Swecker states ODA is not involved in making, and it is a decision that should be
subject to the land use development codes, planning, zoning, and public hearing processes of both Deschutes
County and the City of Sisters.
Please inform me of your understanding of the above issue and if the inclusion of the additional land in an
airport boundary will be determined by county and city development code and zoning processes, review, and
approval, and point out if your understanding differs from the above.
John Mapes
Resident
Deschutes County
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