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2017-533-Minutes for Meeting November 22,1993 Recorded 8/22/2017Recorded in Deschutes County Nancy Blankenship, County Clerk Commissioners' Journal I CJ2017-533 08/22/2017 2:55:17 PM Deschutes County Board of Commissioners Bend, Oregon DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Audio Cassette Recording Titled: WORK SESSION November 22, 1993; 10:00-12:30 PM (2 tapes). A meeting of the Board of County Commissioners was held on November 22, 1993. Commissioners present were Nancy Pope Schlangen, Tom Troop and Barry Slaughter. Also in attendance were Rick [sham, County Counsel; County Administrator Mike Maier; the media, several other staff and a large number of citizens. Items discussed at this meeting may be on a future Board business meeting agenda: Discussion of a public hearing on an appeal of the Hearings Officer's denial of a case involving Patrick Gisler for a subdivision in La Pine. This involves a denial of a tentative plat for a 142 -lot subdivision, and a conditional use permit for 76 multi- family units on a 40 -acre undeveloped parcel zoned RS -RM, La Pine service center zoning. It is located on the east side of Huntington Road south of Finley Butte Road. Transcription of Audio Recording of a Work Session, November 22, 1993 Page 1 of 7 This was denied based on insufficient evidence that the subdivision would be served by a community water system and a public sewage system. The applicant has taken issue with this. Discussion of a decision on MP -92-60 and CU -92-204 for the Big Falls Ranch Company. A public hearing has been conducted. Discussion of a presentation on the domestic violence response audit. Bev Jones explained the makeup of the group and what they do. The audit indicated that the work being done locally is exceptional, but a few recommendations were made as well. One problem is that cases take so long to get to court. They are working on ways to improve the program. Discussion of approval of a Triad proposal for communications and public information services for Mental Health. Discussion of programs to deal with substance abuse by women in Central Oregon. A grant has been awarded for an all -expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. for 8 to 12 individuals to attend a conference on this topic. There were 300 applications. Discussion of a travel request for an additional conference related to the Head Start program. The Board was supportive. Discussion of approval of a State Children's Services Division intergovernmental agreement for the Juvenile Department. The County will have oversight of this program, which includes J Bar J and other locations. This will allow for more coordinated case planning and better information on cases all the way through. This should make it easier to provide services for the youth and their families in a more consistent way. Discussion of approval and signature of a community transportation capital grant agreement. Transcription of Audio Recording of a Work Session, November 22, 1993 Page 2 of 7 Discussion of approval of MJP-92-11, creating three parcels in an MUA-10 zone for Linda West. Discussion of signature of a Mylar for Broken Top Phase 1F, for four lots, in the City. Discussion of signature of a Mylar for TP -93-811, to create a fourth non-farm parcel from a 170 -acre parcel in the EFU zone. This is grandfathered in, before the Board changed the rules. There should not be that many of them coming before the Board. Discussion of a request from the OSU Extension Office to be closed the Friday after Thanksgiving. The few employees that are not State employees would take their floating holiday. Discussion of signature of Resolution 93-110, amending the Community Development Department fee schedule to add new fees. Staff explained the reasons for the change. The Board was supportive. Discussion of signature of a subdivision plat for Bill Reed for property located along Highway 20 between Fryrear Road and Innes Market Road. The seven lots would be between 40 and 110 acres each. Discussion of a draft order of a notice of intent not to renew Solid Waste franchises and licenses. Larry Rice, Director, provided a staff report. This means the remaining term of the licenses would be six years from the notice of termination. They have no competition, have an exclusive service area, and are guaranteed a reasonable profit. The reason for considering this order is to allow the County to develop a comprehensive solid waste disposal plan without impediment by existing licensees and sub -licensees. Mr. Rice went into great detail (reading a statement) about the reasons and the effects of this change. Transcription of Audio Recording of a Work Session, November 22, 1993 Page 3 of 7 The County needs to examine how to handle solid waste over the next thirty years. This may be a combined effort in the region, or transferring waste out of the area. It would be prudent for the County, and partner counties, to bid out for this service. This cannot be done under the existing franchise agreements. It is possible that it will be necessary to close Knott Landfill within six years due to capacity and changes in law. At this time, Mr. Rice read the ordinance that requires notice be given, and the reasons why. Mr. Slaughter said that he does not see how failure to notify the franchisees would keep the County from pursuing other options. Mr. Rice stated that they have, under the agreements, the sole right to transfer solid waste in the County. This would prohibit anyone else from doing so. This would prohibit the bid process. Mr. Throop said that there is an opportunity to review who will represent various elements of the solid waste system in the future. It is not a refusal to renew, but a way to open options for the County as they get to the termination of Knott Landfill in six years. Mr. Rice said that the County does not want to wait and face this dilemma six years from now, because six years' notice is required. Ms. Schlangen asked that if they find they are able to use the same site for more than six years, why they would want to cancel the agreements. A study was done to determine whether extending the life of the landfill is feasible. Mr. Rice said he spent several months negotiating with the DEQ, and have an agreement where the State says it has gone as far as it is willing to go as to the footprint of the site. They can continue vertical action on that footprint only. Therefore, life expectancy of the landfill has been estimated at five to six years. The height is about topped out now. The consultant will advise about this and also what it might cost to do more at the site. It may be that it won't be cost effective. Transcription of Audio Recording of a Work Session, November 22, 1993 Page 4 of 7 It is possible that Crook County may not be able to continue its operations after April 1994; they will need someplace to haul solid waste to, and the closest location is Knott Landfill. That will affect the life of the landfill as well. The Board would have to decide whether to take that waste. The northern part of Klamath County would like to deposit its waste at Knott as well. They have a limited life expectancy of their landfill of eight to ten years. Jefferson County is probably stable at this point and won't ask for this. Ms. Schlangen is concerned about taking this kind of action before they completely study the situation. Mr. Rice is confident that they have the information they need, and if they do not notify the franchisees within the next couple of weeks, the contracts automatically renew for seven years. So they are basically running out of time. The current haulers will be able to respond to the bid process like anyone else. County Counsel, Rick Isham, then went into great detail about the legalities of the current agreements. It was decided that this would be a public hearing at the next business meeting so they can hear from the haulers and the public. They will place an ad in the paper and hope that the media gives this some attention right away. Discussion of signature of a Mylar to create two twenty -acre parcels in the EFU zone. Discussion of wild and scenic designation policy coordination with the U.S. Forest Service. This would also include coordination with other agencies and the Deschutes Basin Resource Committee. Discussion of the interview schedule for the Commission on Children & Families' director position, in conjunction with the Presiding Judge. Discussion of approval of a liquor license application for the Terrebonne Dinner House. Transcription of Audio Recording of a Work Session, November 22, 1993 Page 5 of 7 Discussion of the approval of Resolution 93-105, supporting Bend's intention of becoming one of America's ten most bicycle and pedestrian friendly cities by the year 2000. A representative of the City spoke about the importance of this designation, and how the County can help. Discussion of approval of an ordinance adopting the provisions of ORS regarding tax exemption provisions for rentals serving low income persons. This is for Healy Heights. Discussion of approval of a personal services agreement with Holmes, Hurley, Lovlien and Lynch, attorneys. They will be helping in some capacity with the solid waste situation. Mr. lsham went into great detail about why he feels this is important. Discussion of signature of Order 93-223, assigning the name of Lance Road to an unnamed road. Discussion of signature of a Mylar for Valhalla Heights subdivision, Phase 5. This is not within the City limits. Discussion of the appointment of Tom Wykes (?) to the Year 2000 Transportation Committee. Discussion of an upcoming liaison meeting, a meeting with Community Development, a regional solid waste meeting, and a meeting regarding 9-1-1 issues. Discussion of an upcoming Jail update, a public safety division meeting, a meeting to discuss the abatement proposal, and a meeting with County Counsel. Discussion of participation of the Commissioners in the upcoming Christmas parade. Discussion of upcoming meetings in Eugene of the Association of Oregon Counties, and which Commissioners wish to or should attend. This will take several days. There are some scheduling conflicts as a result of this. Staff will try to reschedule the more important meetings. Transcription of Audio Recording of a Work Session, November 22, 1993 Page 6 of 7 Discussion of a public policy regarding the Oregon Innovation Center and strategies. There has been difficult accessing State funds for this, but COCC may try to roll this issue into some things they are working on with the business development center. Discussion of difficulties affecting COCOA. They appear to need to have a change in management so they can coordinate between various senior organizations in the area. Discussion of requests for fee waivers: the La Pine Park & Recreation District, and the Oregon Department of Forestry in Sisters. Discussion of the proposed County's drug policy, with input expected from the District Attorney, the Health Department and the Sheriff's Office. I certify that the above is a true and accurate record of a meeting, as reproduced from a cassette tape identified as Minutes of a Meeting of the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners, held on November 22, 1993. This record was completed subsequent to the presiding Deschutes County Board of Commissioners' tenure. r/2-44_ Bonnie Baker For the Board of County Commissioners Transcription of Audio Recording of a Work Session, November 22, 1993 Page 7 of 7