2017-165-Minutes for Meeting March 22,2017 Recorded 3/22/2017Recorded in Deschutes County
Nancy Blankenship, County Clerk CJ2017-165
Commissioners'Journal 04/17/2017 9:26:26 AM
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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
Allen Conference Room
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Present were Commissioners Tammy Baney, Anthony DeBone and Phil Henderson. Also present
were Tom Anderson, County Administrator, Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator; David
Doyle, County Counsel; and Sharon Ross, Board Executive Secretary. Attending for a portion of
the meeting were Whitney Hale, Public Information Officer, James Lewis, Property Management
Specialist, and Connie Scorza, Paralegal. No representatives of the media were in attendance.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Baney opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Economic Development Loan Request:
Judith Ure, Management Analyst, and members of Economic Development of Central
Oregon (EDCO) Bruce Barrett, Bill Kuhn, and Tom Rowley were present. Ms. Ure reported
the Economic Development loan fund currently has a balance of $168,168. The request of
Sudara, Inc. for consideration is for $34,000. They plan to create 17 new jobs with an
average pay of $50,000. Sudara, Inc. was selected as entrepreneur of the year. The cash
flow help will continue their growth. The business is involved in community outreach and
educational opportunities. Through the consultative advice from EDCO they have
implemented suggestions prior to moving forward with the application. The EDCO
committee expressed their support of this application.
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Ms. Ure explained the source of dollars for the economic development loan funds are
replenished through a portion of the transient room tax. Money is set aside in lottery funds
if necessary to replenish this fund. Commissioner Henderson commented he is not a big fan
of taking taxpayer money to give to businesses but doesn't mind if tourists pay for this. The
EDCO representatives explained they do screening and an in-depth analysis of the
companies applying for economic development loans and do not bring all applications
before the Board for consideration. EDCO believes this company truly makes a difference in
the community. Discussion was held on the loan amount and where the dollars will be
used. Commissioner Henderson questioned why such a small amount couldn't be taken out
as a loan at a bank. This is a forgivable loan where if the terms of the loan are met, the loan
may be converted to a grant that does not require repayment.
Bruce Barrett commented that long ago the decision was made by the County to have a
helping hand in the community and to provide support of growth and our local economy.
Commissioner Baney noted opportunities of discussions on the economic development loan
funds and the County contributions to EDCO during the budget hearings. EDCO members
have spent many hours working with the company and explained that Sudara has benefited
from their suggestions. Commissioner Henderson commented he was glad they were able
to get advice from EDCO and noted other resources of business advice. Commissioner
DeBone reflected on all of the opportunities he has witnessed in our County that are able to
spin off revenue to other business and appreciates EDCO for their process in that.
Commissioner DeBone expressed his support for Sudara in creating jobs. Bruce Barrett
noted Sudara stands on the format as a business that wants to make a statement of who
they are and what they believe in. Commissioner Baney stated consumers like that belief as
well. Commissioner DeBone noted as part of the recruiting package it makes the work
environment nice as the business grows. If approved, the loan request is within the signing
authority of County Administrator Anderson.
DEBONE: Move approval to support the Economic Development Loan request of Sudara,
Inc. in the amount of $34,000.
HENDERSON: Second.
VOTE: DEBONE: Yes
HENDERSON: No
BAN EY: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
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OTHER ITEMS:
• Correspondence: Whitney Hale, Public Information Officer presented a letter in
support of 9-1-1 radio technologies project manager Tim Beuschlein being
nominated for Radio Frequency Technologies of the year. Commissioner Anderson
commented on Mr. Beuschlein's history on public safety communications and
recommends support. Discussion held on some revisions to the letter supporting
Mr. Beuschlein as a member of the team.
HENDERSON: Move approval of Board signature.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: HENDERSON: Yes
DEBONE: Yes
BANEY: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
• Correspondence: Commissioner DeBone presented a letter of congratulations
recognizing Bill Johnson as Ham Radio Operator of the year.
DEBONE: Move approval of Board signature.
HENDERSON: Second.
VOTE: DEBONE: Yes
HENDERSON: Yes
BANEY: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
• Found Property: Whitney Hale, Public Information Officer followed up on valuables
that were found at the Sisters' transfer station in October by the Heart of Oregon
crew. A sum of cash and a ladies ring along with a jeweler's appraisal were found. A
public notice was advertised and published regarding the found property and no one
claimed the property within the statutory timeline. Lost & stolen valuables were
reported but nothing matching the description of the items found. The Sheriff's
Office has held the items in its safe. County Administrator Anderson reported the
Heart of Oregon had filed paperwork for claiming found property and feels it should
go to them. The Board supported awarding the items to the Heart of Oregon
organization.
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• NACO WIR Conference: Deschutes County is hosting the National Association of
Oregon Counties Western Interstate Region Conference in May and Ms. Hale stated
calendar invites have gone out for several events that are scheduled that week.
Three mobile workshops are being offered on May 23rd. The field trips will be
capped at 50 participants each and Ms. Hale asked Board for their interest. The
topics of the planned mobile workshops are: marijuana and land use — presentation
by Community Development Department and land tour departing from Sunriver,
Trans -Canada is offering a tour of the pipeline that runs through the national forest
through Sunriver, and there is also a BNSF freight rail tour. NACo has offered an
opportunity for Monday evening for a dinner. Each member of the Board expressed
interest in participating on the pipeline tour. Ms. Hale will pre -register the Board for
the conference and points out opportunity for guest registration. NACo has not
finalized the workshop blocks as of today. Commissioner Baney commented the
topics of the conference will be relevant to the work done by the County.
• County College: Ms. Hale reviewed this year's County College schedule and noted
the classes will start one week earlier and an additional day has been set for
Emergency Management, the County Forester and Project Wildfire. Revisions to the
agendas have been made to shorten the presentations during each class per
information received on prior year's evaluations. Commissioner DeBone suggested
adding a tour of the building in the first night. Suggestion also made for an evening
for tours at the District Attorney's Office as well and separating the evening where
the District Attorney Office was combined with the Community Justice department.
Ms. Hale will be creating a draft presentation for review.
• Branding: Ms. Hale is working on a strategic communications plan with templates
for marketing for departments. She asked for the Board's opinion on the current
logo which has been used since 1983 wondering if they would be interested in
updating the design. Discussion held and the logo will remain in its current format.
• 2017 Legislative Session: Commissioner DeBone reported on a citizen request
regarding senate bill 1026, creates a crime of endangering a minor by allowing
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access to a firearm. Discussion held on the County Commissioner responses to
proposed state legislation.
At the time of 2:36 p.m. a recess was taken. At 2:41 p.m., the Board went into Executive
Session under ORS 192.660 (2) (e) Real Property Negotiations. At 4:50 p.m. the Board
took a recess. At 4:55 p.m., the Board went into Executive Session under ORS 192.660
(2) (e) Real Property Negotiations and ORS 192.660 (2) (d) Labor Negotiations. The
Board came out of Executive Session at 5:05 p.m.
OTHER ITEMS:
• Draft Policy: David Doyle, Legal Counsel, presented a policy concept that would address the
attorney licensure reimbursement matter brought forward by John Hummel. The Board
directed continued work in preparing a draft policy for further consideration.
ADJOURN: Being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 5:23 p.m.
DATED this
Board of Commissioners.
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
Day of _ 2017 for the Deschutes County
Tammy Baney, Chair;
Anthony DeBone, Vice Chair
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Philip G. He derson, Commissioner
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WORK SESSION AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1:30 PM, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017
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
Economic Development Loan Request - Judith Ure, Management Analyst
OTHER ITEMS
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION under ORS 192.660 (2) (d) Labor Negotiations
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.
ADJOURN
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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/
AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
For Board of Commissioners Work Session of March 22, 2017
DATE: March 15, 2017
FROM: Judith Ure, Administrative Services, 541-330-4627
TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
Economic Development Loan Request
PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS DATE?: No
ATTENDANCE: Tom Rowley, Economic Development for Central Oregon; Judith Ure
SUMMARY: Deschutes County, in partnership with Economic Development for Central
Oregon (EDCO) operates an Economic Development Loan program for the purpose of
providing funds to businesses which are seeking to create new, family -wage jobs within the
community. Since the program's inception, the County has made approximately $845,000
available in loans and has recorded 664 new jobs. Loans are conditioned upon the business
creating the new jobs within 24 months, then maintaining them for a consecutive 12 -month
period. If these terms are met, the loan may be converted to a grant that does not require
repayment. If not, all or a portion of the funds must be repaid with 8% interest per annum.
Loans are made from the Economic Development Loan Fund (105) which currently has an
unencumbered cash balance of $168,168.
EDCO is recommending to the Board of Commissioners that a loan be made to Sudara, Inc.,
which designs, manufactures, and sells clothing products for the U.S. consumer market.
Management, design, warehouse, order fulfillment, strategy, sales, and marketing operations
are conducted at the company's headquarters in Bend. As described in the attached briefing
paper, Sudara, Inc. will agree to create 17 new jobs with an average pay of $50,000 in return
for a loan of $34,000.
RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve request for an economic development loan in the amount of $34,000 to Sudara, Inc.
BRIEFING PAPER
Sudara Inc.
Request for Deschutes County Economic Development Loan Fund
Company Request: $34,000
EDCO Recommendation: $34,000
Application Date: February 26, 2016
Proposed Job Creation Within 24 Months of Application Date: 17
Average Pay for New Employees: $50,000 + benefits
Industry: Clothing
Website: http:llsudara.org/
Company Background
Sudara Inc. is an online retail apparel business, formed as a C-Corp/Benefit Corporation in Oregon,
after relocating from California in 2016. Founder and CEO Shannon Keith initially formed Sudara as
a not-for-profit after witnessing firsthand the sex trafficking of women in India and resolved to
address it through job training and creation.
Sudara Inc designs, manufactures and sells clothing products (primarily sleep and lounge wear) for
the U.S. consumer market. Management, design, warehouse, order fulfillment, strategy, sales and
marketing operations are at the company's headquarters in Bend.
Sudara currently works with five supplier sewing centers, all in India, which together employ
approximately 200 women. Each of these suppliers has been vetted and selected based on:
- fit with Sudara's mission of offering economic and physical freedom from the sex trade;
- sewing and training capabilities; and
- capacity for and interest in scaling up with Sudara.
These suppliers hire and train women, provide childcare, education, children's education, and
healing in a community setting. In most cases, Sudara's suppliers also provide mental health
counseling, housing, and meals. Sudara pays roughly twice the customary piece -rate for its
products; this ensures that the women are paid justly for their work; that their sewing center
employers have resources to provide wraparound services; and that sewing center suppliers have
resources with which to scale up.
The combination of low-cost manufacturing, simple product design, lean inventory, low-cost e-
commerce distribution channel, and high consumer value (price point) has enabled Sudara to be
profitable from the outset. Revenue in 2016 was up 74 percent over 2015, and 2017 revenue is
projected to be up at least 40 percent. As a result, Sudara has already created 15 new full and part-
time jobs in its Bend office and warehouse.
Customer Base
Sudara's target customer demographic is women aged 30-70, who are "conscious -consumers" with
expendable income. These are women who choose to spend money on quality products that also
have a socially beneficial outcome from their purchase. This demographic is not interested in
throw -away clothing or the least expensive product. Sudara's consumer reach continues to expand
geographically, primarily in the U.S. It has plans to expand its product line to include household
linens and bedding, among other products, to continually put new products in front of loyal
customers and to build and diversify Sudara's brand across multiple product segments.
Sales and Marketing
Sudara actively markets to this demographic via Facebook advertising and email. Nearly all (98
percent) of Sudara's sales are directly to consumers through its website. Sudara's significant
advertising spending is in lieu of bricks -and -mortar expenses and is in line with other e-commerce
businesses.
Community Commitment and Collaboration
Core values of Sudara include community -building and collaboration. It understands that it has a
role as a thought -leader and innovator both in the "freedom" industry and in its own backyard. In
less than one year in Bend, Sudara has:
- established an internship program with OSU fashion design department;
- mentored high-school students in fundraisers and fashion shows;
- partnered with the Deschutes Public Library on an author speaking engagement;
- provided meaningful work for differently-abled students in the Bend-LaPine Educational
District; and
- conducted many tours for school-age children who are interested in learning more about Sudara.
Leadership
Founder Shannon Keith has recruited some of Central Oregon's best to Sudara's management team
and Board of Advisors:
- Jim Schell. Entrepreneur, author, and chairman of Board of Advisors for Sudara, Humm,
Boys & Girls Clubs, Opportunity Knocks, Looking Forward, and numerous other organizations.
- Scott Allen. General Manager, Hydro Flask. Seasoned CEO in multiple fast -growth companies.
Strategy, disruptive product innovation, and marketing are particular strengths.
- Michael LaLonde. President and COO, Deschutes Brewery. Highly experienced and successful
senior executive in multiple industries, bringing particular acumen in the areas of finance and
management. Bend community volunteer and advocate.
- Tony Abena. Executive Chairman, Insite Software. 25 -year track record of successfully building
and scaling information/data/analytics and software companies across a number of industries,
stages, business models, and countries.
- Shannon Mara. Sudara's CFO. Successful career in strategy consulting, brand -building,
organization development, and operational effectiveness.
Use of Funds Requested
Requested funds would be used to help defray the costs of relocation from California to Bend and
the purchase of needed software, shelving, equipment and furnishing.
Due Diligence
DCEDF Due Diligence Committee (Bruce Barrett, SCORE Central Oregon Chapter & Windermere
Central Oregon Real Estate; Bill Kuhn, Bank of the Cascades and Eric Strobel, Barrett Business
Services, Inc.) and EDCO's Roger Lee and Tom Rowley met with Sudara's management team January
4, 2017. The committee asked questions, toured the facilities and reviewed the company's current
and historical financial statements documents. The Committee met again February 8 with EDCO to
discuss findings and make its recommendation.
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Findings Summary
The Committee had previously met with Sudara March 30, 2016, at which time it made several
recommendations to Sudara's leadership, which were adopted and are reflected in its current
operations and plans. These improvements coupled with fact that Sudara has another year of
operations under its belt, strong financial position, strong projections for growth and a very strong
leadership team and Board of Advisors, impressed the Committee and led it to endorse Sudara's
application.
Recommendation
EDCO and the Committee recommend an award of $2,000 per job for a total of $34,000 with the
following conditions:
• Company hires 17 full-time employees by March 31, 2018, at an average salary of at least
$40,714 per year inclusive of non -mandatory benefits, for a total employment of 18, and
maintains that employment through March 31, 2019, or four consecutive quarters, per the
standard Deschutes County contract for this fund.
• Company provides quarterly employment updates and the ability to inspect complete
financial statements from award date through termination of the yet -to -be executed
agreement with Deschutes County.
Failure to meet the above provisions would result in partial or full repayment of the loan, with
interest.
BRIEFING PAPER
Sudara Inc.
Request for Deschutes County Economic Development Loan Fund
Company Request: $34,000
EDCO Recommendation: $34,000
Application Date: February 26, 2016
Proposed Job Creation Within 24 Months of Application Date: 17
Average Pay for New Employees: $50,000 + benefits
Industry: Clothing
Website: http://sudara.org/
Company Background
Sudara Inc. is an online retail apparel business, formed as a C-Corp/Benefit Corporation in Oregon,
after relocating from California in 2016. Founder and CEO Shannon Keith initially formed Sudara as
a not-for-profit after witnessing firsthand the sex trafficking of women in India and resolved to
address it through job training and creation.
Sudara Inc designs, manufactures and sells clothing products (primarily sleep and lounge wear) for
the U.S. consumer market. Management, design, warehouse, order fulfillment, strategy, sales and
marketing operations are at the company's headquarters in Bend.
Sudara currently works with five supplier sewing centers, all in India, which together employ
approximately 200 women. Each of these suppliers has been vetted and selected based on:
- fit with Sudara's mission of offering economic and physical freedom from the sex trade;
- sewing and training capabilities; and
- capacity for and interest in scaling up with Sudara.
These suppliers hire and train women, provide childcare, education, children's education, and
healing in a community setting. In most cases, Sudara's suppliers also provide mental health
counseling, housing, and meals. Sudara pays roughly twice the customary piece -rate for its
products; this ensures that the women are paid justly for their work; that their sewing center
employers have resources to provide wraparound services; and that sewing center suppliers have
resources with which to scale up.
The combination of low-cost manufacturing, simple product design, lean inventory, low-cost e-
commerce distribution channel, and high consumer value (price point) has enabled Sudara to be
profitable from the outset. Revenue in 2016 was up 74 percent over 2015, and 2017 revenue is
projected to be up at least 40 percent. As a result, Sudara has already created 15 new full and part-
time jobs in its Bend office and warehouse.
Customer Base
Sudara's target customer demographic is women aged 30-70, who are "conscious -consumers" with
expendable income. These are women who choose to spend money on quality products that also
have a socially beneficial outcome from their purchase. This demographic is not interested in
throw -away clothing or the least expensive product. Sudara's consumer reach continues to expand
geographically, primarily in the U.S. It has plans to expand its product line to include household
linens and bedding, among other products, to continually put new products in front of loyal
customers and to build and diversify Sudara's brand across multiple product segments.
Sales and Marketing
Sudara actively markets to this demographic via Facebook advertising and email. Nearly all (98
percent) of Sudara's sales are directly to consumers through its website. Sudara's significant
advertising spending is in lieu of bricks -and -mortar expenses and is in line with other e-commerce
businesses.
Community Commitment and Collaboration
Core values of Sudara include community -building and collaboration. It understands that it has a
role as a thought -leader and innovator both in the "freedom" industry and in its own backyard. In
less than one year in Bend, Sudara has:
- established an internship program with OSU fashion design department;
- mentored high-school students in fundraisers and fashion shows;
- partnered with the Deschutes Public Library on an author speaking engagement;
- provided meaningful work for differently-abled students in the Bend-LaPine Educational
District; and
- conducted many tours for school-age children who are interested in learning more about Sudara.
Leadership
Founder Shannon Keith has recruited some of Central Oregon's best to Sudara's management team
and Board of Advisors:
- Jim Schell. Entrepreneur, author, and chairman of Board of Advisors for Sudara, Humm,
Boys & Girls Clubs, Opportunity Knocks, Looking Forward, and numerous other organizations.
- Scott Allen. General Manager, Hydro Flask. Seasoned CEO in multiple fast -growth companies.
Strategy, disruptive product innovation, and marketing are particular strengths.
- Michael LaLonde. President and COO, Deschutes Brewery. Highly experienced and successful
senior executive in multiple industries, bringing particular acumen in the areas of finance and
management. Bend community volunteer and advocate.
- Tony Abena. Executive Chairman, Insite Software. 25 -year track record of successfully building
and scaling information/data/analytics and software companies across a number of industries,
stages, business models, and countries.
- Shannon Mara. Sudara's CFO. Successful career in strategy consulting, brand -building,
organization development, and operational effectiveness.
Use of Funds Requested
Requested funds would be used to help defray the costs of relocation from California to Bend and
the purchase of needed software, shelving, equipment and furnishing.
Due Diligence
DCEDF Due Diligence Committee (Bruce Barrett, SCORE Central Oregon Chapter & Windermere
Central Oregon Real Estate; Bill Kuhn, Bank of the Cascades and Eric Strobel, Barrett Business
Services, Inc.) and EDCO's Roger Lee and Tom Rowley met with Sudara's management team January
4, 2017. The committee asked questions, toured the facilities and reviewed the company's current
and historical financial statements documents. The Committee met again February 8 with EDCO to
discuss findings and make its recommendation.
2
Findings Summary
The Committee had previously met with Sudara March 30, 2016, at which time it made several
recommendations to Sudara's leadership, which were adopted and are reflected in its current
operations and plans. These improvements coupled with fact that Sudara has another year of
operations under its belt, strong financial position, strong projections for growth and a very strong
leadership team and Board of Advisors, impressed the Committee and led it to endorse Sudara's
application.
Recommendation
EDCO and the Committee recommend an award of $2,000 per job for a total of $34,000 with the
following conditions:
• Company hires 17 full-time employees by March 31, 2019, at an average salary of at least
$40,714 per year inclusive of non -mandatory benefits, for a total employment of 18, and
maintains that employment through March 31, 2020, or four consecutive quarters, per the
standard Deschutes County contract for this fund.
• Company provides quarterly employment updates and the ability to inspect complete
financial statements from award date through termination of the yet -to -be executed
agreement with Deschutes County.
Failure to meet the above provisions would result in partial or full repayment of the loan, with
interest.
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COUNTY COLLEGE PRESENTATION, FALL 2017
DATE: August 29, 5:30 — 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Deschutes Services Building
Last Year's Agenda:
• County Overview
• The Commissioners' Roles
• Goals and Objectives
• County Organizational Structure
• Legal
• Internal Audit Program
• Group Exercise
• Q&A
Proposed changes for this year:
• Trim the section on County Organizational Structure (omit individual department slides) —Tom
• Add Facilities and Veterans to the section where Legal and Internal Audit Present.
• Email attendees ahead of time to get them thinking about the issues they'd like to ask you about
and the issues that are most important to them.
• Add a Current Events section to the end of the evening. This will give you time to have more
discussion with attendees and also brief them on current issues. This will likely replace the
group exercise.
• Add a "Best Of' the Top 10 to close out the night.
Date
Topic
Time
Location
MEET THE
Deschutes Services Building
Aug. 29
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
5:30 - 8 p.m.
1300 NW Wall St. Bend
(DeArmond Room, 15` Floor)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT,
Deschutes Services Building
Sept. 5
COUNTY FORESTER &
5:30 - 8 p.m.
1300 NW Wall St. Bend
PROJECT WILDFIRE
DeArmond Room, 15` Floor)
Sept. 12
ROAD DEPARTMENT
5:30 — 8:30 p.m.
Road Dept.
61150 SE 27` St./Bend
Solid Waste
Sept. 19
SOLID WASTE
5:30 - 8 p.m.
61050 SE27t' St., Bend
(Admin Office)
Sept. 26
FAIR & EXPO*
5:30 - 8 p.m.
DC Fair & Expo Center
3800 SE Airport Way, Redmond
Deschutes Services Building
Oct. 3
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
5:30 — 8:30 p.m.
1300 NW Wall St. Bend
(DeArmond Room, 1s` Floor)
Deschutes 9-1-1
Oct. 10
9-1-1 & SHERIFF'S OFFICE
5:30 — 8 p.m.
20355 Poe Sholes Dr Bend
(Conference Room, 2nd Floor)
Oct. 11*
OPTIONAL
Deschutes County Jail
*optional
5:30 — 7 p.m.
63333 US -20
Wednesday Night
TOUR OF ADULT JAIL
Bend, OR 97703
Session
DA'S OFFICE +
Juvenile Justice
Oct. 17
COMMUNITY JUSTICE
5:30 — 8:30 p.m.
63360 Brita St. Bend
(15` Floor, Side Entrance)
VETERANS' SERVICES
Health Services
Oct. 24
HEALTH SERVICES
5:30 — 8:30 p.m.
2577 NE Courtney Dr. in Bend
(Stan Owen Room, ft Floor)
Oct. 30*
Deschutes Services Building
*Monday Night
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE & FINANCE
5:30 - 8 p.m.
1300 NW Wall St. Bend
Session
(DeArmond Room, ft Floor)
CLERK'S OFFICE + ELECTIONS TOUR
Deschutes Services Building
Nov. 7
Graduation
5:30 — 7:30 p.m.
1300 NW Wall St. Bend
(DeArmond Room, 15` Floor)
*Optional Transportation Nights:
• FAIR/EXPO Transportation provided by the Sheriff's Office - meet at the Deschutes Services Building
north parking lot at 4:45 p.m. / depart Bend at 5:00 p.m.
Counties and Cannabis: The Implications of Legal Marijuana for Local Governments
Twenty-six states and the District of Columbia have decriminalized marijuana for either medical or
recreational use, including ten of the 15 states within the western region of NACo. Although the
decision to legalize marijuana may occur at the state level, in many instances counties will be called
upon to develop the regulatory, permitting and land -use framework to implement the state law at the
local level. This mobile workshop will provide county officials with the opportunity to see firsthand how
Deschutes County, Ore., has addressed the challenges and opportunities presented by marijuana
legalization and discuss best practices for addressing marijuana legalization in your home county.
Contact: Whitney Hale, Deschutes County, Whitney.Hale@deschutes.orR
Capacity: 1 bus load (approx. 45 individuals)
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Moving America's Energy: Up -Close with our Nation's Pipeline Infrastructure
Pipelines play an important role in transporting American energy resources from the lands that produce
them to the communities that use them. Land -use planning, emergency response training,
environmental monitoring, and other public health and safety priorities are common interests shared by
counties and America's pipeline operators. This mobile workshop will provide county officials with an
up -close look at a pipeline facility and hear from the operator and county staff how they work together
on issues of mutual interest.
Required Attire: To ensure the safety or our participants, closed toed shoes and cotton clothing are
required to attend this workshop. Individuals without appropriate attire will not be allowed to board the
bus or participate in the workshop.
Contact: Verlyn Bailly, TransCanada, Verlyn Bailly@transcanada.corn; Robert Latimer,
TransCanada, Rob Latimer@transcanada.com, Whitney Hale, Deschutes County,
Whitney. Ha le@deschutes.org
Capacity: 1 bus load (approx. 45 individuals)
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Rails and Refreshments: Understanding the Role of Freight Rail in the Community
Freight rail is crucial to the nation's multimodal freight transportation system. It hosts passenger rail
service, creates billions of dollars in economic activity and thousands of jobs throughout the west and
connects counties to the global marketplace. Join BNSF Railway aboard one if its executive trains for a
rolling reception and the chance to speak with railway representatives and county officials about the
role freight rail plays in communities across the west and how counties and local railways can work
together to advance common interests.
Contact: Andrew K. Johnsen, BNSF Railway, Andrew.Johnson@BNSF.com , Whitney Hale,
Deschutes County, Whitney.Hale@deschutes.org
Capacity: 250 — 350 maximum.
Time: Buses depart Sunriver 4:00 PM, Train Ride: 4:30 to 6:30 PM
March 24, 2017
Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners
P. O. Box 6005, Bend, OR 97708-6005
1300 NW Wall St., Suite 206, Bend, OR 97703-1960
(541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202
www.deschutes.org
boardgdeschutes. or_g
Tammy Baney
Anthony DeBone
Phil Henderson
To Whom it May Concern —
We're writing to express our support for the Deschutes County 9-1-1 Service District's nomination of Tim
Beuschlein for Radio Frequency (RF) Technologist of the Year.
The Deschutes County 9-1-1 Service District is in the process of combining local public safety agencies' radio
systems into a new, updated radio system. The new system will fix gaps in coverage and help keep our county's fire,
police and emergency medical responders safe.
Tim has served as the District's project manager for the entire radio system project — handling everything from
planning to development. He has appeared before us multiple times to help explain contracts with vendors and
suppliers.
Our 9-1-1 Service Director can't say enough about Tim and his efforts to help stand up the District's new system
while working to keep our existing radio system functioning.
There is no doubt that Tim's efforts are resulting in a radio system that will improve coverage, capacity and
reliability of the County's public safety agencies. We hope you'll strongly consider this nomination.
Sincerely,
Tammy Baney, Chair Tony DeBone, Vice Chair Phil Henderson, Commissioner
March 22, 2017
Board of Countv Commissioners
j P.O. Box 6005 • Bend, OR 97708-6005
1300 NW Wall St, Suite 206 • Bend, OR 97703-1960
(541) 388-6570 • Fax (541) 385-3202
www.deschutes.org
board@deschutes.org
Tammy Baney
Anthony DeBone
Phil Henderson
Bill Johnson (N7RGB)
High Desert Amateur Radio Group
P.O. Box 723
Bend, OR 97709
Dear Bill:
We extend our congratulations on your receipt of the Ham Radio Operator of
the Year award for 2016. Thank you for your dedication to ensure backup
emergency communications for Central Oregon.
Sincerely,
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Tammy Baney, Chair
Anthony DeBone, Vice Chair
Philip G. Henderson, Commissioner
Enhancing the Lives of Citizens by Delivering Quality Services in a Cost -Effective Manner