2017-26-Minutes for Meeting February 10,1982 Recorded 2/23/2017I
DESCHUTES COUNTY OFFICIAL RECORDS CJ 2017.25
NANCY BLANKENSHIP, COUNTY CLERK lid L 1 L
COMMISSIONERS' JOURNAL 02/23/2017 09:37:47 AM
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
Bend, Oregon
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Audio Cassette Recording Titled: Regular Board Meeting.
February 10, 1982, 10-11:50 AM.
A meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was held on February 10,
1982. Commissioners present were Albert Young, Robert Paulsen, and Clay
Shepard; also present was Mike Maier, County Administrator, Secretary Sue
Stoneman, an unidentified member of the media and at least three other
citizens.
Pulled from the agenda for discussion were:
• Creation of special funds for Solid Waste.
• Discussion of Appointments to the Deschutes County Fair Association.
• Appointment of Acting Building Official.
• Discussion of Noise Ordinance.
• Discussion of Policy regarding Scheduling of Agenda Items.
Commissioner Shepard suggested that they discuss the hiring of a
permanent Building Official in addition to the appointment of an Acting
Building Official.
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As a result of the relocating the planning, building and sanitation
departments this week, there was a discussion that the departments be
closed on February 11 in the afternoon, since for all practical purposes, it
would be very difficult to conduct regular business there for the rest of the
week. Phones are not yet transferred over, which is creating issues. For the
remainder of the week, it will be very challenging to conduct regular
business. They can still do some work at the counter. It was decided that
the office could be closed from 12 to 5 on February 11.
Additional staffing for immunizations.
A memo from the Health Department indicated the program's requirements
and demand. Funding is available for those who are not able to pay.
PAULSEN: Move approval.
YOUNG: Second.
VOTE: PAULSEN: Yes.
YOUNG: Yes.
SHEPARD: Chair votes yes.
The Commissioners agreed that the hiring of a Building Official is an in-
house decision and no further discussion was warranted at this meeting.
John Anascalpo (sp) was allowed to speak, and said he is concerned about
the Commission's actions involving Jim Archibald. He said he was also
representing Michael James, a local architect, who has said that Mr.
Archibald seemed to be a total professional. He worked with him on plans
for a building, and did not know that Mr. Archibald was a planner with the
County. The supervisor must have known that Mr. Archibald was doing
drawings on the side. If so, this must have been an acceptable practice.
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He realizes that there might be some conflict of interest. He said that Mr.
James agreed that Mr. Archibald has been a pleasure to work with and has a
high level of knowledge, was sensible, hard-working and cooperative. He
asked that Mr. Archibald be reinstated to his job of serving the public, and
feels that the community would be supportive of this. Perhaps some
retraining might be in order, with at most a reprimand or demotion.
Ralph (unintelligible) added that he has lived in the County for 17 years and
spent a great deal of that time building a log cabin. Mr. Archibald has been
a great help to him and his wife, and he feels that the taxpayers are being
well -served by Mr. Archibald. Mr. Archibald could have told him to go see
an architect, but instead helped him without charging. He feels that firing
him was premature, especially since there is no State policy regarding
conflict of interest. He asked the Commissioners to give the State a chance
to figure out what, if any, compromises occurred if he was in fact in violation
of some building code. He thinks Mr. Archibald is very competent.
Ray Larsen, a builder here for about three years, said he has licenses in
several states. He ran into Mr. Archibald when doing plans, and found he is
a true public servant. He has watched him for three years and feels he was
doing a great job in the Department by looking out for the public's welfare.
He was very professional and above -board. His drawing plans on the side
was probably simply for survival, since County wages are not what they
should be. He should have been warned that there was a problem and not
just let go. The County will have a hard time replacing him with someone
who will give the same service and devotion to his job, with that kind of
knowledge.
Leon Hansen said he has been a builder here since 1963, and has seen a lot
of building officials come and go. He echoed what has been said about Mr.
Archibald's efficiency. He has known him on a personal level but has never
gotten any special treatment. He had to wait like everyone else. He
doesn't think the County can afford to lose a man of his experience and
know-how. He asked that the County reverse this decision and reinstate
him.
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Commissioner Shepard said that it really boils down to one thing. There is
no question that Mr. Archibald made an error regarding working on the side.
That can be corrected. The main thing is that he has a lot of experience, has
served the public very well and should be given another opportunity and the
benefit of the doubt. He is very well-respected and a hard worker. It will be
expensive for the County to try to replace him.
He made a motion to reconsider. It died for lack of a second.
Discussion of the transfer of water rights for COID.
This was discussed previously and the Commissioners felt no action was
needed.
Resolution No. 82-003, providing for the closure of a Hearings Officer's
position.
Abe Young read the Resolution aloud. The Hearings Officer is no longer
needed due to staffing at Community Development and the work of the
Planning Commission.
YOUNG: Move approval of the Resolution.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Commissioner Paulsen feels that the appropriate time to do this is when
they are working on the next fiscal budget. Commissioner Shepard said
each department speaks to its needs at that time. If activities are cut back,
some money can be saved at that time. Commissioner Paulsen noted that
there are a number of activities in this department that might affect the
workload. It is important to determine their impact first.
Commissioner Young stated that he brought this up at the last budget
meetings and nothing happened. The workload no longer exists and the
Planning Commission has little to do. Time is of the essence since it is
costing a lot every month to keep this position open. They can use this
money somewhere else. They pay $3,000 a month plus whatever goes
along with it, maybe up to $5,000 a month total.
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Mr. Paulsen said that someone has to do the work. The Resolution is too
vague. The Planning Commission won't do its own clerical work.
Commissioner Young stated that the Planning Department is doing it now
for the Hearings Officer. They'd do the same work for the Planning
Commission, which works for free. (There was a lengthy, heated discussion
about this issue.)
Commissioner Shepard asked that this be in written in a more detailed
manner. Commissioner Young said that the others are simply trying to make
him look silly, and doesn't think a lot of explanation is needed.
Progress of Development Services Management Team.
Commissioner Paulsen explained this yesterday and it was acceptable.
Creation of a Special Fund for Solid Waste.
Mr. Maier said this isn't really a special fund, but a reactivation of funding
that used to be in place. Income and expenditures come out of their own
budget.
PAULSEN: Move approval.
YOUNG: Second.
The vote was unanimous.
Discussion of appointments to the Fair Association.
Bill Mayfield was appointed as recommended by the Fair Association
through January 1, 1985, but the Board neglected to reappoint Don
Miltenberger, who was also recommended, through January 1, 1984.
PAULSEN: Move approval.
YOUNG: Second.
The vote was unanimous.
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Appointment of Acting Building Official.
Commissioner Paulsen requested that they go ahead with hiring a
permanent building official rather than an acting official. They can use the
applications they have on file from a previous search, and put out a notice
locally.
Commissioner Shepard said there may not be a need for a full-time building
official. Commissioner Paulsen stated that they need a full-fledged building
department and it would be cheaper to do it by hiring than by contracting
out. Otherwise it will handicap the cross -training opportunities.
Commissioner Young said that with the new rules in effect, if just one
problem arises, apparently that is all it takes for the person to be kicked out.
Commissioner Paulsen noted that this was a stupid thing to say. (Another
lengthy, intense discussion on this topic.)
PAULSEN: Move that they proceed with filling the position.
SHEPARD: Second.
VOTE: PAULSEN: Yes.
YOUNG: No.
SHEPARD: Chair votes yes.
Discussion of Noise Ordinance.
Commissioner Young said he heard that a noise ordinance is either not legal
or is unenforceable, per the DEQ's Jerry Wilson, Noise and Transportation
Specialist. Signs could be posted in certain areas, perhaps along the river.
The D.A. feels it is not enforceable but DEQ will work with him to develop
something that is. The Sheriff should also be involved.
Commissioner Paulsen said that by the time someone gets an officer out,
the person is already gone. It is difficult to enforce for activities involving
vehicles, motorcycles and other things. More research will be done on this
issue.
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Discussion of Policy regarding Scheduling of Agenda Items.
Legal Counsel has submitted a memo asking that agenda items be allowed
to be submitted as late as 5 p.m. on Friday in advance of the regular
Wednesday meetings. This allows additional lead time for review.
Sue Stoneman was asked if this is a problem. She replied that she doesn't
think it will make a difference. However, Court Day meeting agendas for
Tuesdays are sent out to the media on Friday. She suggested that noon on
Friday would be better. Commissioner Young said they could evaluate it for
a month. It was decided that noon on Friday is preferred.
PAULSEN: Move approval.
YOUNG: Second.
VOTE: PAULSEN: Yes.
YOUNG: Yes.
SHEPARD: Chair votes yes.
Order 82-081, Transferring Funds within the General Fund.
PAULSEN: Move approval.
YOUNG: Second.
VOTE: PAULSEN: Yes.
YOUNG: Yes.
SHEPARD: Chair votes yes.
Declaration of Dedication. File Number MP -79-172.
PAULSEN: Move approval.
YOUNG: Second.
VOTE: PAULSEN: Yes.
YOUNG: Yes.
SHEPARD: Chair votes yes.
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Declaration of Dedication, File Number MP -81-81
PAULSEN: Move approval.
YOUNG: Second.
VOTE: PAULSEN: Yes.
YOUNG: Yes.
SHEPARD: Chair votes yes.
Approval of Hansen Butte Radio Site with USFS.
PAULSEN: Move approval, subject to Legal review.
YOUNG: Second.
VOTE: PAULSEN: Yes.
YOUNG: Yes.
SHEPARD: Chair votes yes.
Temporary Service Contract with Redmond Fire Department regarding
Installing Signage.
YOUNG: Move approval.
PAULSEN: Second.
VOTE: YOUNG: Yes.
PAULSEN: Yes.
SHEPARD: Chair votes yes.
Commissioner Shepard said that Dick Bennett (sp), Chair of the Library
Board, has resigned due to conflicting activities. It is probably appropriate
to accept this resignation.
PAULSEN: Move approval.
YOUNG: Second.
VOTE: PAULSEN: Yes.
YOUNG: Yes.
SHEPARD: Chair votes yes.
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There was a resignation from the Budget Board (Jan Ward), and they are
seeking a new member. Mr. Shepard said he talked with Eileen Donaldson,
and she agreed to fill out the term, through November 1985.
PAULSEN: Move approval.
YOUNG: Second.
VOTE: PAULSEN: Yes.
YOUNG: Yes.
SHEPARD: Chair votes yes.
Mr. Maier reminded the Board of a brief executive session, scheduled for 3
p.m. this day.
The meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m., at which time the Board went into an
executive session.
I certify that the above is a true and accurate record of meeting, as reproduced from a
cassette tape identified as Minutes of Business Meeting of the Deschutes County Board of
Commissioners, held on February 10, 1982. This record was completed subsequent to the
presiding Deschutes County Board of Commissioners' tenure.
)1k --
Bonnie Baker
For the Board of County Commissioners
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