2025-284-Minutes for Meeting July 23,2025 Recorded 8/29/2025\yt E S COG2{
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, Oregon
(541 ) 388-6570
9:00 AM
Recorded in Deschutes County C J2025_284
Steve Dennison, County Clerk
Commissioners' Journal 08/29/202 a 8:45:41 AM
2025-284
BOCC MEETING MINUTES
WEDNESDAY July 23, 2025
Barnes Sawyer Rooms
Live Streamed Video
Present were Commissioners Anthony DeBone, Patti Adair and Phil Chang.
Also present were County Administrator Nick Lelack; Senior Assistant Legal Counsel Kim Riley;
and BOCC Executive Assistant Brenda Fritsvold.
This meeting was audio and video recorded and can be accessed at the Deschutes County
Meeting Portal website www.deschutes.org/meetings.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair DeBone called the meeting to order at 9:00 am.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITIZEN INPUT:
• Ron Boozell encouraged people to donate blood, saying that blood donations save
lives and the need for donations is tremendous.
• Dorinne Tye asked that the Board address the abusive behavior of the flight schools
at Bend Municipal Airport. Saying that some pilots divebomb her house in a
criminally harassing manner, she added that lead pollution from airplanes causes
cancer as well as other physical ailments, and negatively impacts people's cognitive
abilities.
Commissioner DeBone acknowledged that pilots operating out of the airport utilize
a U-turn in the area of Tye's home.
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CONSENT AGENDA: Before the Board was Consideration of the Consent Agenda.
Approval of an amendment to an agreement with the Oregon Criminal Justice
Commission for an IMPACTS Grant for Stabilization Center services
2. Approval of an intergovernmental agreement accepting funding from the Oregon
Health Authority for Public Health services #185808
3. Approval of a Notice of Intent to Award a contract for Yard Debris and Wood
Waste Management Services
4. Approval of an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of
La Pine for law enforcement services
5. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-033 to extend a 0.20 limited duration FTE for
three months to allow the District Attorneys Office to continue the Organized
Retail Theft prevention program
6. Approval of an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Health Authority
for the funding of Problem Gambling Services
7. Approval of an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Health Authority
for the funding of PATH services #PO-44300-00043924
8. Authorization to apply for an Oregon Cold Case Investigation Association Grant
9. Approval of a Notice of Intent to Award a contract to LRS Architects for design of
the Deschutes County Downtown Campus Plan Project
10. Approval of agreement extending the Emerging Adult Program Contract with
Thrive Central Oregon
11. Approval of a Notice of Intent to Award a contract for Hazardous Waste
Transportation and Management Services to Clean Earth Environmental
Solutions
12. Consideration of Board Signature on letter thanking Tim Whitehall, for service on
the Forest View Special Road District
13. Consideration of Board Signature on letter appointing Lindsey Hardy, for service
on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee as an alternate member
14. Consideration of Board Signature on letters thanking Bill Hepburn and
appointing Kent Zook, Jill Stephens, John Shoemaker, and Jim Fister for service on
the Sunriver Service District Managing Board
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15. Approval of the Budget Committee meeting minutes for May 12 and May 14,
2025
16. Approval of the minutes of the May 21 and 28 and June 4, 11, and 16, 2025 BOCC
meetings
17. Approval of the minutes of the June 27, 2025 Legislative Update meeting
Commissioner DeBone commented on the acceptance of funding from the Oregon
Health Authority for Public Health programs and services. Commissioner Adair
noted that the amount of funding received this year is just $60,000 more than the
amount received in prior years.
Commissioner Adair said the agreement with the Oregon Criminal Justice
Commission for an IMPACTS Grant concerns funding for the County's Stabilization
Center. She reviewed current and past funding amounts and said the Center has
served more than 4,800 people and been incredibly beneficial for law enforcement
officers in Crook and Jefferson Counties as well as those in Deschutes County.
Commissioner Chang requested a follow-up on items #1 and #2 to discuss final
decisions of the 2025 Oregon Legislature with regard to IMPACTS grant funding and
Public Health funding. Commissioner DeBone noted that Northwest Policy
Advocates, which serves as the County's lobbyist, will soon come to the Board with a
2025 legislative session debrief.
ADAIR: Move Board approval of the Consent Agenda as presented
CHANG: Second
VOTE: ADAIR: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 3 - 0
Referring to the presentation at the Board's June 4th meeting during which Dick
Tobias announced that the Medal of Honor highway system which originated in
Deschutes County had been established across the entire country by Congress,
Commissioner DeBone shared that on his recent summer road trip, he drove past
Medal of Honor highway signs in other states.
ACTION ITEMS:
18. 30-year service award—Kelli Candella, Administrative Supervisor for the
Road Department
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Chris Doty, Road Director, introduced Kelii Candella, Administrative Supervisor for
the Road Department. Doty praised Candella for her professionalism and people
skills which are invaluable to the department.
The Commissioners expressed their appreciation of Candella's service to the
County.
19. Confirm appointments to the District Mapping Advisory Committee
Jen Patterson, Strategic Initiatives Manager, reviewed the discussion from Monday's
meeting where the Commissioners shared names of who each might appoint to the
District Mapping Advisory Committee.
Commissioner Chang appointed Carol Loesche, Andrew Kaza and Melanie Kebler.
Commissioner DeBone appointed Bernie Brader and Ned Dempsey. Commissioner
Adair appointed Matt Cyrus and Phil Henderson.
Commissioner Adair asked if alternates should also be appointed. Commissioner
DeBone did not see a reason to name alternates at this point.
20. Review draft guidelines for the District Mapping Advisory Committee
Strategic Initiatives Manager Jen Patterson introduced the discussion of the draft
guidelines for the District Mapping Advisory Committee (DMAC).
Steve Dennison, County Clerk, strongly advised that the DMAC draw the draft map
using existing precinct boundaries.
With regard to the possible criteria to be used for drawing the map, Commissioner
DeBone said Portland State University distributes population estimate updates on a
regular basis. Dennison said the available population data does not drill down to
each Census block. Adding that the most recent Census figures are from 2020, he
expected that the finalized District lines would be re-evaluated at the time of the
next Census.
Commissioner DeBone said while voter registration records are very up-to-date,
Census figures represent all who live here.
Commissioner Chang asked if past and present voter registration numbers could be
used to project how Census data has changed from 2020 to 2025. He supported
providing three data sets-2020 voter registrations, 2025 voter registrations, and
2020 Census figures —and allowing the committee to decide which basis to use for
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drafting the district map. Commissioner DeBone was in agreement with this
approach.
Commissioner Adair noted that persons who live in unincorporated areas do not
have governmental representatives outside of the BOCC, while those who live in
cities have other elected representatives.
Former County Clerk Nancy Blankenship spoke to how precinct boundaries are
designed, saying that the City of La Pine is one precinct unto itself while Redmond
has four, Sunriver has one, Black Butte Ranch has one, and Bend has more than 20.
The Board was in consensus to have the committee determine, by lot, each district
number. A majority of the Board was in consensus to direct the committee to draft
one map based on five separate districts.
Neil Bryant, DMAC facilitator, said although the State requires that districts be within
10% of each other's population numbers, the goal is to get within 5%.
In response to discussion, Patterson said the terms "minority" and "ethnic" are
standard terms used in the State of Oregon's regulations pertaining to redistricting.
Noting that the BOCC positions are now non -partisan, Dennison hoped that the
DMAC would also be non -partisan and that partisan perspectives will not be taken
into consideration. The Board was in agreement to add this as a goal or vision
language to further guide the DMAC.
21. Consideration of request to amend the ARPA grant agreement with Sisters
Habitat for Humanity to revise the project's AMI threshold
Laura Skundrick, Management Analyst, reviewed the background of the ARPA
funding granted to Sisters Habitat for Humanity and the request to increase the
Area Median Income (AMI) threshold requirement from 60% to 80% for affordable
housing constructed using these ARPA funds. Skundrick described the difficulty
which Habitat is having in securing qualified buyers for the homes.
Peter Hoover, executive director of Sisters Habitat for Humanity, said conditions
have changed and people cannot secure pre -qualification letters at the 60% AMI
rate. He shared how the FLEX program requirements consider FICO scores as well
as minimum debt to income ratios.
ADAIR: Move approval of Document No. 2025-778 amending the grant agreement
with Sisters Habitat for Humanity (Document No. 2022-154) to increase the
AMI threshold to 80%
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CHANG: Second
VOTE: ADAI R: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 3 - 0
22. Final Decision: Remand of a Thornburgh Destination Resort Modification
Jacob Ripper, Principal Planner, reminded that the Board conducted deliberations
on this matter on June 18th, and a final decision is due August 5th.
Commissioner Chang said the revised Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Plan remains
inadequate to address the no net loss rule and ensure the protection of fish habitat
in accordance with the Treaty entered into with the Confederated Tribes of Warm
Springs.
ADAI R: Move approval of f Document No. 2025-764, an approval on remand for a
Thornburgh Destination Resort Modification File No. 247-25-000229-A
DEBONE: Second
VOTE: ADAI R: Yes
CHANG: No
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 2 - 1
23. License Agreement - Redmond School District (Tumalo Community School) for
use of right-of-way on Wharton Avenue
Chris Doty, Road Director, explained that the Redmond School District seeks the use
of right-of-way for a movable storage shed and portable restroom. The shed would
be used to store equipment for outdoor learning activities. Doty said no substantial
investment is being made on the part of the school district for these structures, and
the license would be revokable.
In response to Commissioner DeBone, Doty said the restroom would be locked and
not available for general public use. Signage would explain what the structure is and
that it is not accessible to others.
Saying this land receives a large amount of recreational use, Commissioner Chang
noted possible liability issues associated with the public use of this property.
CHANG: Move approval of Document No. 2025-530, a License Agreement with the
Redmond School District for use of Wharton Avenue right-of-way to locate a
storage shed and portable restroom
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ADAIR: Second
VOTE: ADAIR: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 3 - 0
24. Solid Waste Disposal Fee Waivers for Fiscal Year 2026
Tim Brownell, Director of the Solid Waste Department, said every year, Solid Waste
recommends Board approval of disposal fee waivers to non-profit organizations
such as thrift stores which reuse or resell used goods. In addition, he recommended
the issuance of fee credits for clean-ups on public land or those related to code
enforcement cases, and for free yard waste debris disposal conducted in association
with the FireWise and Firefree programs.
ADAIR: Move approval of Resolution No. 2025-026 approving solid waste disposal
fee waivers for Fiscal Year 2026
CHANG: Second
VOTE: ADAIR: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 3 - 0*
'see minutes of August 6, 2025 for Board adoption of replacement resolution
25. Consideration of Resolution 2025-031 adding 1.00 limited duration FTE within
the Information Technology department
Tania Mahood, IT Director, explained the proposal to add a limited duration
developer for a two-year period to aid in transitioning to off -the -shelf software
solutions whenever feasible for the purpose of enhancing the reliability of the
County's IT systems and minimizing future operational risks associated with
outdated platforms.
In response to Commissioner Adair, Mahood said an estimated start date for the
new position is September or October.
CHANG: Move approval of Resolution 2025-031 adding 1.00 limited duration
Application Systems Analyst III FTE within the fiscal year 2026 Deschutes
County Budget
ADAIR: Second
VOTE:
ADAI R: Yes
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CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 3 - 0
26. Central Oregon Health Council's Community Health Project grant application
Shannon Brister-Rogas sought authorization to apply for COHC's Community
Health Projects grant to ensure shelter beds are available for clients aged 18-29 who
are enrolled in Intensive Youth Services. Brister-Rogas relayed a success story of
someone who was referred to intensive youth services and subsequently offered
support through the drop -in center and provided with food and a place to stay until
additional resources could be found. Brister-Rogas said this person could have
easily ended up in the hospital or arrested without these critical intervention
services.
!n response to Commissioner Adair, Brister-Rogas confirmed that Bethlehem Inn
has accepted more than three County -referred clients at one time.
ADAIR: Move to authorize Health Services to apply for a Central Oregon Health
Council's Community Health Projects grant
CHANG: Second
VOTE: ADAIR: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 3 - 0
27. Notice of Intent to Award a contract for the Behavioral Health Deflection
Program
Jeff Price, Business Manager for the Sheriffs Office (DCSO), said the department
looks forward to continuing the momentum generated from this program during its
inaugural year.
Responding to Commissioner DeBone, Corrections Deputy Neil Marchington said
because deflection ideally happens in the field before someone is taken into
custody on suspicion of committing a crime, DCSO works with the homeless
outreach community and different medical providers. DCSO additionally reviews the
jail roster for candidates eligible for deflection. So far, the program has returned 29
successful completions, 19 failures, and 22 active clients, resulting in a 72%
combined rate of active engagement and successful completion.
Continuing, Marchington explained that the jail's deflection program is modeled
after the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program in Seattle. Peer
support and follow-up is provided without end.
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In response to Commissioner Chang, Marchington said the program started on
September 1, 2024, and the first deflection was on September 4, 2024. Marchington
added that District Attorney Steve Gunnels advised that this program be a
medically -indicated program in the interest of determining and providing the best
medical course of treatment for each participant.
Discussion ensued of the funding available to the program and ways in which that
might be expanded.
DCSO Management Analyst Jessica Vanderpool said more than 91 % of the adult jail
population has mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
CHANG: Move approval of Document No. 2025-606, a Notice of Intent to Award a
contract for the Behavioral Health Deflection Program
ADAIR: Second
VOTE: ADAIR: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 3 - 0
28. Notice of Intent to Award a Contract for the County's Purchasing Card
Program via Participating Addendum
Heather Herauf, Purchasing Manager, presented a proposal to change the vendor
for the County's purchasing card program from First Interstate to US Bank,
explaining that she had reached out to five different vendors for information. The
proposal is to utilize the City of Portland's consortium agreement via a participating
addendum.
In response to Commissioner DeBone, Herauf said the switch from one bank to
another would return a higher rebate amount for purchasing card services and
result in the County receiving about $18,000 per year more than it does now.
ADAIR: Move approval of Document No. 2025-780, a Notice of Intent to Award a
contract for the County's purchasing card program via participating
addendum
CHANG: Second
VOTE: ADAIR: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried 3 - 0
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A break was announced at 11:00 am. f he meeting resumed at 11:05 am.
29. Planning Division Work Plan Update & Direction
Will Groves, Planning Manager, reminded that every year, the Community
Development Department (CDD) prepares an annual work plan describing projects
for the coming fiscal year. The work plan outlines long range planning projects
which vary in complexity for the Board's prioritization. Groves reviewed tables
showing initiated long range planning projects (Table 1), emerging projects for
consideration (Table 2), and non -initiated long range planning projects (Table 3).
Groves then referred to a previous Board decision to prioritize the Newberry
Country Community Plan over the Terrebonne Community Plan and relayed
reasons why the Board might now choose to defer work on the Newberry plan at
this time.
Discussion ensued of the planned sanitary sewer system for Terrebonne and how
that community stands to benefit from such a system.
Commissioner Chang spoke to SB 1154, groundwater concerns in South Deschutes
County, and possible future opportunities for automatic Goal 11 exceptions. Groves
responded that staff has reached out to the Oregon Department of Environmental
Quality and will closely track inter -agency coordination with regard to these issues.
The Commissioners discussed the possibility of elevating work on wildfire
mitigation, mapping, and fire hardening. Commissioner Chang said the insurance
industry needs to recognize and account for work done to create defensible space
and reduce fuels on any specific property. Commissioner DeBone added that most
areas of Deschutes County are highly susceptible to wildfire.
Commissioner Adair supported as a secondary priority the needed work on the
Terrebonne Community Plan, saying that this would aid in approaching the
Legislature for more funding for the sanitary sewer system.
Kyle Collins, Senior Planner, suggested that work undertaken to create local wildfire
hazard mapping, reassess construction standards for new development, and draft
amendments to Deschutes County's Comprehensive Plan and County Code could be
done in a manner which steers away from a focus on geographic areas and instead
towards what can be done to reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading.
Commissioner DeBone agreed that people want to be resilient to fires and said that
goal is helped by education, Project Wildfire best practices, and building techniques.
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The Commissioners were in consensus to prioritize this work and put the
Terrebonne Community Plan next in line while keeping a close watch on SB 1154
which streamlines Ground Water Concern Area declarations once contaminants
such as nitrates are found in groundwater and enables counties to bypass Goal 11
exceptions to facilitate the provision of water and/or wastewater services for
residential dwellings by a district.
Commissioner Chang asked that the item relating to urbanization coordination for
land divisions near UGBs be added to the agenda of the next joint meeting with the
City of Bend.
30. Summer Audit Update
Elizabeth Pape, Internal Auditor, presented an update on the work of the Internal
Audit section, saying that seven reports were issued in FY 2025, including on the
preconstruction work of the Courthouse expansion project and alcohol sales at the
Fair & Expo. Pape said the audits brought to light various risks involving cash
handling procedures and documentation of departmental procedures as well as
risks related to information technology systems, in particular risks associated with
third -party vendors and systems.
After reviewing various recommendations which were issued on governance and
operations, performance measures and other best practices, Pape said three audits
are in process and listed the planned audits for the upcoming year.
OTHER ITEMS:
• County Administrator Nick Lelack spoke to the Board's recent action to re -open the
record for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update. Planning Manager Will Groves said
persons who want to submit written testimony must have participated in the
process previously to submit testimony during the limited reopening of the record.
• Commissioner DeBone announced a meeting of the Eastern Oregon Counties
Association at 2:00 this afternoon.
• Commissioner DeBone said the Board will meet on Monday and Tuesday next week.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At 12:23 pm, the Board entered Executive Session under ORS 192.660 (2) (e) Real Property
Negotiations.
The Executive Session concluded at 12:37 pm, and the public was invited to return to the
room.
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ADJOURN:
Being no further items to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 12:37 pm.
DATED this A"" -Day of Am\) S 2025 for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.
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AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 23, 202S
SUBJECT: Authorization to apply for an Oregon Cold Case Investigation Association Grant
RECOMMENDED MOTIONS:
Move to authorize the submittal of an application for an Oregon Cold Case Investigation
Association Grant.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
The District Attorney's Office seeks Board authorization to apply for an Oregon Cold Case
Investigation Association Cold Case grant to secure funding that will allow for additional
testing of evidence on a Remond Police Department cold case.
In partnership with the Redmond Police Department, the District Attorneys Office will send
existing evidence on a cold case to companies outside of Oregon to help solve the case.
Two of these companies are private labs, each of which uses a proprietary technique that
enables them to extract DNA from evidence which most state labs are unable to extract.
The third company has the ability to conduct additional analysis on DNA samples, which
would help us increase the likelihood of identifying the correct suspect and solving the
case.
If granted, the funds would be used to cover the expenses related to having the evidence
tested by the labs which specialize in these DNA extraction and analysis techniques.
The grant cycle would be approximately one year - starting August 1, 2025, and ending
June 30, 2026.
BUDGET IMPACTS:
If approved, the application may result in a grant award between $8,000 and $20,000.
There is no requirement for matching funds.
ATTENDANCE:
Kathleen Meehan Coop, Management Analyst
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MEETING DATE: July 23, 2025
SUBJECT: 30-year service award—Kelli Candella, Administrative Supervisor for the Road
Department
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Chris Doty, Road Director, will present a 30-year service award to Kelli Candella,
Administrative Supervisor for the Road Department.
BUDGET IMPACTS:
None
ATTENDANCE:
Chris Doty, Road Director
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2025
SUBJECT: Confirm appointments to serve on the District Mapping Advisory Committee
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Ballot Measure #9-173 passed in November 2024 which expands the County
Commissioners to a five -seat Board. On March 31, 2025, the BOCC voted in favor of
forming a District Mapping Advisory Committee (DMAC) to draw district maps. The BOCC
discussed committee formation options in several follow up meetings and, on May 5th, a
majority of the Commissioners voted to establish a committee by BOCC nominations.
The committee will be made up of seven community members appointed individually by
Commissioners. The appointments will be as follows:
Commissioner
Number of Nominations
Commissioner DeBone
2
Commissioner Adair
2
Commissioner Chang
3
The purpose of this agenda item is to confirm Commissioner's appointments to the DMAC.
BUDGET IMPACTS:
None
ATTENDANCE:
Nick Lelack, County Administrator
Steve Dennison, County Clerk
Jen Patterson, Strategic Initiatives Manager
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SUBJECT: Review draft guidelines for the District Mapping Advisory Committee
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Ballot Measure #9-173, approved by voters in November 2024, expands the County
Commissioners to a five -seat Board. On March 31, 2025, the BOCC voted in favor of
forming a District Mapping Advisory Committee (DMAC) to draw district maps.
An orientation meeting for the DMAC will be scheduled at the end of August. Weekly
meetings will begin in September and go through November 18 (as needed).
Proposed guidelines for the DMAC have been drafted. The purpose of this meeting is for
the BOCC to review and finalize the draft guidelines.
BUDGET IMPACTS:
N/A
ATTENDANCE:
Nick Lelack, County Administrator
Steve Dennison, County Clerk
Jen Patterson, Strategic Initiatives Manager
Neil Bryant, DMAC Facilitator
Nancy Blakenship, Former Deschutes County Clerk
DISTRICT MAPPING ADVISORY COMMITTEE GUIDELINES
July 2025
Background
Ballot Measure #9-173, approved by voters in November 2024, expands the County
Commissioners to a five -seat Board. The two new positions will be elected at -large in 2026
for an initial two-year term which will begin in January 2027. The Deschutes Board of
County Commissioners (BOCC) met several times between November 2024 and May 2025
to discuss BOCC interest in creating Commissioner Districts in place of having five at -large
Commissioner Positions.
On March 31, 2025, the BOCC voted to move forward to develop a process to draft
Commissioner Districts for voter consideration as a ballot measure in 2026. On May 5, the
majority of the BOCC voted to establish a committee by BOCC nominations.
The committee will be made up of seven community members appointed individually by
Commissioners. The appointments will be as follows:
Commissioner
Number of Nominations
Commissioner DeBone
2
Commissioner Adair
2
Commissioner Chang
3
Mission and Purpose
The District Mapping Advisory Committee (DMAC) is tasked with drawing a draft
commissioner district map consisting of proportional districts for the BOCC consideration.
If a draft map is approved by the BOCC, it will then be put before the voters as a ballot
measure during the 2026 election cycle.
Structure and Membership
The DMAC consists of seven voting members selected via BOCC appointment.
Facilitator Neil Bryant will chair and guide the committee meetings, and a project
management team consisting of county staff will support the committee in the following
areas:
• Meeting logistics, facilitation, and communications
• Meeting minutes
• GIS Mapping Support
• Update the BOCC of committee activities and actions
• Provide an overview of public meeting laws and ethics, education (i.e., applicable
laws and rules), technical information and memorandums, and options for decision
making
• Maintain a project website
• Other necessary actions not identified above
Record Keeping and Transparency
As an official public body, Oregon's open meeting laws apply to the DMAC. All meetings will
be publicly noticed, livestreamed, and will provide an opportunity for public input. Meeting
minutes will be taken and posted on a designated website. Meeting minutes will be shared
via email with all members prior to the meeting for review and will be approved as drafted
or modified by the committee at a subsequent meeting. All opinions, perspectives, and
views will be captured in meeting minutes. This guideline will be posted to the project
website and remain a publicly available document.
DMAC members will be assigned a Deschutes County email address that must be used for
any and all email communications related to the work of the DMAC.
Meeting Schedule and Logistics
The DMAC will have an orientation meeting in August 2025. The orientation meeting will
provide information on public meeting laws, DMAC guidelines, and structure of DMAC
meetings.
The DMAC will meet every Tuesday from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Sept. 9 - Nov. 18. If the DMAC
completes their work early then meetings may end before Nov. 18. If the DMAC needs
more time to complete their work then additional meetings may be scheduled to meet the
Nov. 18 deadline.
Alternatively, the DMAC meeting schedule can be determined based off the schedule of
DMAC appointees.
Meetings will take place in different locations throughout the County which could include,
but is not limited to, Bend, Redmond, Sisters, La Pine, Sunriver, and Terrebonne.
Membership
The DMAC is comprised of members listed in the table below. If a committee member has
to vacate their appointment for any reason, then an alternate will be appointed by the
Commissioner that assigned the committee member to the vacated seat.
Name
Appointed By
Committee Position
TBD
DeBone
1
TBD
_Commissioner
Commissioner DeBone
2
TBD
Commissioner Adair
3
TBD
Commissioner Adair
4
TBD
Commissioner Chang
5
TBD
Commissioner Chang
6
TBD
Commissioner Chang
7
Ground Rules and Expectations
1. Attendance: The Committee strives for full in -person attendance at every meeting.
2. Inclusivity and Civility: Committee members are expected to create space for diverse
or contradictory opinions, and support collaboration in all meetings.
3. A majority DMAC members (4 or more) constitutes a quorum, and a quorum shall
be required to approve any motions and/or recommendations.
Map Drawing Criteria
1. Each district, as nearly as practicable, shall:
a. Be contiguous
b. Utilize existing precinct lines
c. Not unreasonably divide communities of common interest and geographic
boundaries
d. Consider current growth patterns
i. i.e. building permits and UGB expansions
2. No district shall be drawn for the purpose of favoring any political party, incumbent
elected official or other person.
3. No district shall be drawn for the purpose of diluting the voting strength of any
language or ethnic minority group.
4. Population
a. Census or Voter Registration
i. Census population data is from 2020, and an updated count will not be
available until 2031.
ii. Voter Registration data is updated daily.
b. Maps should be drawn to approximately equal population size, recommended
to be no more than 5% size difference between the largest and smallest
district.
5. District numbering will be determined by lot.
a. After draft district map is created, the DMAC determines, by lot, each district
number.
Alternatively, the Commissioners could assign district numbers by lot after DMAC
created draft district map for BOCC consideration.
6. Draft map will have five districts.
Alternatively, DMAC could be tasked with drafting a draft district map that has
four Districts, which would leave one Commissioner position at large.
Public Input
Each DMAC meeting will schedule 15 minutes, as needed, for public input. There will be a
sign-up sheet available at each meeting for members of the public attending in person who
would like to give public input. Members of the public attending online who would like to
give public comment will use the "raise hand" feature on Zoom.
Each person will be afforded up to three minutes to make their comments. If more than five
people have signed up to give public comments, the facilitator will allocate time limits (not
to exceed 15 total minutes of a public comment period).
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COMMISSIONERS
MEETING DATE: July 23, 2025
SUBJECT: Central Oregon Health Council's Community Health Project grant application
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move to authorize Health Services to apply for the Central Oregon Health Council's
Community Health Projects grant.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
The Central Oregon Health Council's (COHC) Community Advisory Council (CAC) is
accepting applications for its Spring 2025 Community Health Projects grants. Projects must
be community -level interventions focused on improving community health and well-being
and reducing health disparities, with particular consideration given to projects that serve
rural communities, prioritize people from marginalized communities, and support those
experiencing health disparities. The application period is open June 1 through August 1,
2025. Minimum funding is $100,000 per year for up to five years. Notifications will be made
by October 31, 2025.
Deschutes County Health Services (DCHS) seeks approval to apply for COHC's Community
Health Projects grant to ensure shelter beds are available for clients aged 18-29 who are
enrolled in Intensive Youth Services. Integrating shelter care with the professional mental
health services provided through Deschutes County Behavioral Health can have the
following benefits:
Reduced Health Disparities: Shelter care facilities directly contribute to
reducing health disparities by offering equitable access to essential mental
health services, particularly for underserved populations, aligning with the
Regional Health Improvement Plan's (RHIP) focus on closing gaps in healthcare
access.
2. Stability and Safety: Shelter care provides a consistent and safe environment,
which is crucial for individuals with mental health issues. Stability reduces stress
and anxiety, factors that can exacerbate mental health conditions.
3. Enhanced Integrated Care: A formal agreement between DCHS and The
Bethlehem Inn will be established to coordinate mental health services through
holistic and streamline care pathways and improve service delivery.
4. Improved Health Outcomes: By providing a structured environment for
individuals to receive continuous and comprehensive mental health treatment,
shelter care aligns with the RHIP goal to improve long-term health outcomes and
quality of life for residents with mental health conditions.
S. Reducing Societal and Economic Burdens: Facilitating recovery and
stabilization through shelter care contributes to community -wide benefits, such
as reduced strain on emergency services and local jails, further supporting the
RHIP's aim of sustainable healthcare strategies.
If awarded, DCHS intends to contract with the Bethlehem Inn to hold three beds per night
for a maximum of $86,957 per year. $13,043 per year will be available to cover indirect
costs.
BUDGET IMPACTS:
If awarded, $100,000 revenue per year for five years of which $13,043 annually would be
available to cover indirect costs.
ATTENDANCE:
Shannon Brister, Interim Deputy Director
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MEETING DATE: July 23, 2025
SUBJECT: Summer Audit Update
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
The Office of Internal Audit completed seven audits in Fiscal Year 2025. Topics included:
alcohol sales at the County Fair, the Sheriff's Office transition, language access, integrated
audits of public health and the recreational vehicle park, health benefits, and the
courthouse pre -construction phase. All programs should be commended for program
successes. Overarching themes included cash handling risks, missing documentation,
information technology risks, governance, performance reporting, role definition, and
equitable services. Audits planned for Fiscal Year 2026 include elections, body cameras,
homelessness, procurement, and the post construction phase of the courthouse. Links to
reports are available on the audit website.
BUDGET IMPACTS:
None
ATTENDANCE:
Elizabeth Pape, Internal Auditor
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MEETING DATE: July 23, 2025
SUBJECT: Planning Division Work Plan Update & Direction
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
N/A
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Each spring, the Community Development Department (CDD) prepares an annual work
plan describing projects for the coming fiscal year. CDD's FY 2025-26 Work Plan contains
several discretionary long range planning projects varying in complexity. CDD requests that
the Board of County Commissioners prioritize long-range projects for the fiscal year.
BUDGET IMPACTS:
None
ATTENDANCE:
Will Groves, Planning Manager
Petter Gutowsky, Community Development Director
Stephanie Marshall, Senior Assistant Legal Counsel
MEMORANDUM
TO: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
FROM: Will Groves, Planning Manager
Peter Gutowsky, AICP, Director
DATE: July 16, 2025
SUBJECT: Planning Division Work Plan Update & Direction / Long Range Planning / FY 2025-2026
1. SUMMARY
The Community Development Department (CDD) requests the Board of County Commissioners (Board)
prioritize long-range projects for the fiscal year. Three have been introduced for consideration. If they
are chosen, the Newberry Country Plan update would be postponed for at least a year.
II. WORK PLAN UPDATE
Each spring, CDD prepares an annual work plan describing projects for the coming fiscal year. CDD's FY
2025-26 Work Plan contains several discretionary long range planning projects varying in complexity.'
Six were recently initiated as shown in Table 1.
Table 1 - Initiated Long Range Planning Projects
Project
Status
Dark Skies Text Amendment
Planning Commission hearing on 7/10
10% Minor Variance Text Amendment
Planning Commission hearing on 7/24
Senate Bill (SB) 75 & SB 83 Wildfire Hazard Map
Repeal / Rural Accessory Dwelling Unit Amendments
Planning Commission work session on 7/24
Board public hearing on 8/13
Farm and Forest Housekeeping Amendments
Board public hearing on 8/20
Comprehensive Plan 2040 / Reconsideration
Board decision due no later than 9/8
III. EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES
Based on recent events, there are three projects worthy of the Board's attention. They are summarized
in Table 2.
1 https://www.deschutes.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/community development/page/18781/2025-
2026 work plan and 2024 annual report.pddf. Pages 32-35.
Table 1— Erneiging Projects for Consideration
Project
Background
Deliverable(s)
Since 2001, Deschutes County has applied a
Develop a scope of work with a public
countywide prohibition on untreated wood
involvement component for the
shake or shingle roofing.
Board's consideration that includes:
In 2019, CDD convened a Wildfire Mitigation
a Creating local wildfire hazard
Advisory Committee (WMAC) to review a locally
mapping in the rural county.
developed wildfire hazard map, consistent with
Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 660, Division
Reassessing the applicability of
44, and fire hardening (R327) and defensible
R327 construction standards
Wildfire Mitigation
space options.
(locations TBD) for new (TBD)
/ Mapping /Fire
This project was paused in 2021 due to the
rural development.
Hardening
Legislature's adoption of SB 762 and the creation
of a statewide wildfire hazard map and fire
Drafting amendments to
hardening and defensible space regulations. The
Deschutes County's
map and subsequent refinements to it in 2023
Comprehensive Plan and County
(SB 80), were ultimately repealed in 2025 (SB 83).
Code for public hearings.
Opportuni
Timeline: If initiated, the project could
SB 83 allows local governments to establish their
start in the fall and span
own fire hardening requirements.'
approximately 6 to 12 months.
The Terrebonne Community Plan (TCP) was last
Develop a scope of work with a
updated in 2010. It is predicated on septic
community engagement plan that
infrastructure and policies supporting modest
includes:
growth.
• Aligning County policy with
The Terrebonne Sanitary District (TSD), formed
forthcoming sewer infrastructure;
in 2023, has advanced significantly. Sewer mains
have been installed along Highway 97, 11 th
a Providing clearer development
Street, and Smith Rock Way, and lateral
expectations for residents and
connections are scheduled for later this
applicants;.
summer. More than 100 properties have been
annexed into the district,. The sanitary district
a Ensuring that community
has an intergovernmental agreement with the
character, stormwater,
City of Redmond for treatment of effluent and
transportation, and public
has secured capacity for up to 800 future units.
improvements are considered in
Terrebonne
Community Plan
Opportunity
tandem with growth.
While some state and federal funds did not
An updated plan could inform future
materialize, the project remains on track for
actions: re-evaluation of land use
operation by 2028, supported by a mix of grants,
designations and zoning standards,
loans, and other investments. Community
updated development standards for
interest in annexation and participation in local
sidewalks, stormwater, and housing
planning discussions has increased. Sewer
types, and coordination with TSD, the
infrastructure is expected to reshape
City of Redmond, and ODOT to align
development potential in Terrebonne. Previously
land use policy with sewer phasing.
septic -limited lots will become viable for
increased residential and commercial
Timeline: If initiated, the project could
development. At the same time, there are
start in the fall and span
unresolved questions about zoning flexibility,
approximately 12 to 18 months.
development standards, and lot area
Amendments to the Terrebonne rural
requirements.
zone could follow.
2 SB 83 directs the State Fire Marshall to develop an optional defensible space model code for local governments.
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Project I Background I Deliverables)
Applicant -initiated nonresource land
amendments (zoning out of the Exclusive Farm
(EFU) Use zone) continue to generate
controversy and litigation. Quite often, Board
decisions are appealed to the Land Use Board of
Appeals and the Oregon Court of Appeals
In the 2025 Legislative session, two bills which
were ultimately unsuccessful (SB 73 and SB 79),
attempted to limit a property owner's ability to
rezone out of EFU. Testimony before legislative
subcommittees in support of the bills cited
recent zone changes in Deschutes County.
Opportunity
Develop a scope of work for the
Board's consideration in the fall that
includes:
• Community conversations in
Sisters, Redmond, Bend, and
Alfa Ifa.
• Stakeholder meetings with
agencies, organizations, property
owners, land use attorneys, etc.
• Discussions of the origins of EFU
zoning in Deschutes County in the
70s and 80s.
• Citations of state law and local
code that permit property owners
on a case -by -case basis to zone
out of EFU.
There is an opportunity to draft a scope of work Locations of acknowledged
for a "High Desert Lands" program that could be nonresource land amendments.
brought in the fall for Board consideration.
High Desert Lands If initiated, it could allow planners to facilitate
community conversations. Topics of discussion
could include discussing the concept of a new
High Desert Zone, specific development
standards in Rural Residential Exception Areas,
and/or state enabling legislation that would
apply exclusively to future applicant -initiated
nonresource land amendments.
For further context, a High Desert Zone adopted
first into the Comprehensive Plan and then later
in Zoning Code, would apply to future applicant -
initiated plan and zone change applications.
Applicants that successfully demonstrated their
subject property had a predominance of Class 7
and 8 soils AND were not suitable for other farm
uses, would be required to zone into a High
Desert Zone, subject to specific permitted and
conditional rural uses and customized
development standards.
• Discussions centering around:
o High Desert Land rural uses.
What are they? What should
be permitted or allowed
conditionally?
High Desert development
standards (ex, minimum
lot/parcel sizes, cluster and
open space requirements,
fire hardening, shared wells
requirements, setbacks,
additional standards if
properties are proximate to
UGBs, hours of operation for
non-residential uses, etc.).
A white paper summarizing the
results of the community
conversation with
recommendations for next steps.
Timeline: If the scope of work is
approved, the project would start in
the fall and span approximately 8 to
12 months.
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IV, DEFERRED PROJECT
Newberry Country Plan Update
Last year, the Board expressed a preference for updating the Newberry Country Plan ahead of the
Terrebonne Community Plan. Since then, certain circumstances listed below warrant deferring the
project for at least a year. Timing the Newberry Country Plan update with one or more catalytic events is
important for maximizing community engagement. SB 1154, and the opportunity for an area -wide Goal
11 Exception, and Newberry Neighborhood Land Sales are two examples that can galvanize residents
around prominent issues facing the region: groundwater protection, municipal water, and sewering.3
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Grant Not Awarded
CDD's application for an EPA Community Change Grant, proposed for Southern Deschutes County,
was not selected for funding. Last year, in coordination with Neighborlmpact, Central Oregon
Intergovernmental Council, and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), CDD
requested approximately 20 million for septic system improvements, home weatherization and
rehabilitation, air curtain burners, defensible space, and domestic well repairs.
0 SB 1154, Ground Water Quality Concern Areas
The Legislature adopted SB 1154 on June 27, 2025. The bill awaits the Governor's signature. It
modifies existing state law concerning Ground Water Quality Concern Areas. The new law
streamlines Ground Water Concern Area declarations once contaminants like nitrates are found
in groundwater, allowing the state to provide a quicker response. Once a declaration is made,
likely by DEQ and its Environmental Quality Commission, Goal 11 Exceptions are waived, allowing
a county to enter into an agreement with a city, water, or wastewater district to provide water or
wastewater services for residential dwellings.
Newberry Neighborhood Land Sales
In November 2024, Deschutes County's Property Manager listed Quadrants 2a and 2d with NAI
Cascades for sale. Quadrant 2a's list price for 19.57-acres is $1,467,750 ($75,000/acre). For
Quadrant 2d, which consists of 17.66-acres, the list price is $1,324,500 ($75,000/acre). The County
has received no offers to date.
V. OTHER PROJECTS NOT YET INITIATED
Table 3 lists long range planning projects for consideration that have not been initiated. It recognizes
staffing resource requirements for each project. They range from "minor" (2 to 6 months) to "significant" (6
to 12 months).
3 When Quadrants 2a and/or 2d are eventually sold, proceeds will be reinvested in groundwater protection for the La Pine
subbasin.
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Table 3 - lion Initiated Long Range Planning Projects
Project
Summary
County Resources
Clear&
Amendments to Deschutes County Code related to multi -family
Objective
development, site plan review, conditional use permits, and the airport
Moderate
Housing
safety combining zone.
Standards
Numerous land use applications for plan amendment/zone changes have
resulted in significant areas being rezoned from EFL) to rural residential
(either RR-10 or MUA-10). For properties closer to the Bend UGB, it is
Urbanization
important to anticipate future urbanization to ensure orderly development
Coordination
once those properties are annexed into the City of Bend. This project would
Moderate
for Land
explore code amendments that require land divisions to be completed as
Divisions near
cluster developments within a certain distance -likely two miles -of a UGB.
UGBs
This change could allow some rural development now while retaining the
greater proportion of a site for future urban development. $25,000 in DLCD
grant support is available.
• Allow "self -serve" farm stands in Rural residential Exception Areas
Minor
• Childcare facilities in Industrial Zones
Moderate
• Define family for unrelated persons HB 2538, Non -familial Individuals
Minor
• Forest Zone Code - Review for compliance with OAR
Moderate
• Lot Line Adjustments and Re -platting
Moderate
• Outdoor Mass Gatherings update
Moderate
Zoning Text
0 Section 6409(a) of the Spectrum Act
Minor
Amendments
0 Sign code to become consistent with federal law
Moderate
• Title 19, 20, 21—Language related to Class I, II, and III road projects as
Minor
allowed uses
• Title 22—Procedures Ordinance for consistency with state law and
Minor
planning department interpretations
• Wetland Regulation Clarification for Irrigation or Artificially Created
Significant
Wetlands
VI. DIRECTION
Staff requests the Board prioritize long range planning projects for FY 2025-26. Given the level of
interest in the work plan, the Board may choose to provide direction to CDD at a subsequent meeting in
August.
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BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
9:00 AM, WED NESDAY, JULY 23, 2025
Barnes Sawyer Rooms, 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend
(541) 388-6570 1 www.deschutes.org
AGENDA
MEETING FORMAT: In accordance with Oregon state law, this meeting is open to the public and
can be accessed and attended in person or remotely, with the exception of any executive session.
Members of the public may view the meeting in real time via YouTube using this link:
http://bit.ly/3mminzy. To attend the meeting virtually via Zoom, see below.
Citizen Input: The public may comment on any topic that is not on the current agenda.
Alternatively, comments may be submitted on any topic at any time by emailing
citizeninput@deschutes.org or leaving a voice message at 541-385-1734.
When in -person comment from the public is allowed at the meeting, public comment will also be
allowed via computer, phone or other virtual means.
Zoom Meeting Information: This meeting may be accessed via Zoom using a phone or computer.
To join the meeting via Zoom from a computer, use this link: http://bit.ly/3h3ogdD.
• To join by phone, call 253-215-8782 and enter webinar ID # 899 4635 9970 followed by the
passcode 013510.
• If joining by a browser, use the raise hand icon to indicate you would like to provide public
comment, if and when allowed. If using a phone, press *9 to indicate you would like to speak and
*6 to unmute yourself when you are called on.
• When it is your turn to provide testimony, you will be promoted from an attendee to a panelist.
You may experience a brief pause as your meeting status changes. Once you have joined as a
panelist, you will be able to turn on your camera, if you would like to.
Deschutes County encourages persons with disabilities to participate in all
programs and activities. This event/location is accessible to people with disabilities.
If you need accommodations to make participation possible, call (541) 388-6572 or
email brenda.fritsvold@deschutes.org.
Time estimates: The times listed on agenda items are estimates only. Generally, items will be heard in
sequential order and items, including public hearings, may be heard before or after their listed times.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITIZEN INPUT
The Board of Commissioners provides time during its public meetings for citizen input. This is an
opportunity for citizens to communicate to the Commissioners on matters that are not otherwise
on the agenda. Time is limited to 3 minutes.
The Citizen Input platform is not available for and may not be utilized to communicate obscene or
defamatory material.
Note: In addition to the option of providing in -person comments at the meeting, citizen input comments
may be emailed to citizeninput@deschutes.org oryou may leave a brief voicemail at 541.385.1734.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of an amendment to an agreement with the Oregon Criminal Justice
Commission for an IMPACTS Grant for Stabilization Center services
2. Approval of an intergovernmental agreement accepting funding from the Oregon Health
Authority for Public Health services #185808
3. Approval of a Notice of Intent to Award a contract for Yard Debris and Wood Waste
Management Services
4. Approval of an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of La Pine
for law enforcement services
5. Approval of Resolution No. 2025-033 to extend a 0.20 limited duration FTE for three
months to allow the District Attorney's Office to continue the Organized Retail Theft
prevention program
6. Approval of an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Health Authority for the
funding of Problem Gambling Services
7. Approval of an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Health Authority for the
funding of PATH services #PO-44300-00043924
8. Authorization to apply for an Oregon Cold Case Investigation Association Grant
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9. Approval of a Notice of Intent to Award a contract to LRS Architects for design of the
Deschutes County Downtown Campus Plan Project
10. Approval of agreement extending the Emerging Adult Program Contract with Thrive
Central Oregon
11. Approval of a Notice of Intent to Award a contract for Hazardous Waste Transportation
and Management Services to Clean Earth Environmental Solutions
12. Consideration of Board Signature on letter thanking Tim Whitehall, for service on the
Forest View Special Road District
13. Consideration of Board Signature on letter appointing Lindsey Hardy, for service on the
Solid Waste Advisory Committee as an alternate member
14. Consideration of Board Signature on letters thanking Bill Hepburn and appointing Kent
Zook, Jill Stephens, John Shoemaker, and Jim Fister for service on the Sunriver Service
District Managing Board
15. Approval of the Budget Committee meeting minutes for May 12 and May 14, 2025
16. Approval of the minutes of the May 21 and 28 and June 4, 11, and 16, 2025 BOCC
meetings
17. Approval of the minutes of the June 27, 2025 Legislative Update meeting
ACTION ITEMS
18. 9:10 AM 30-year service award—Kelli Candella, Administrative Supervisor for the Road
Department
19. 9:20 AM Confirm appointments to the District Mapping Advisory Committee
20. 9:35 AM Review draft guidelines for the District Mapping Advisory Committee
21. 10:20 AM Consideration of request to amend the ARMA grant agreement with Sisters
Habitat for Humanity to revise the project's AMI threshold
22. 10:30 AM Final Decision: Remand of a Thornburgh Destination Resort Modification
23. 10:40 AM License Agreement -Redmond School District (Tumalo Community School) for
use of right-of-way on Wharton Avenue
24. 10:55 AM Solid Waste Disposal Fee Waivers for Fiscal Year 2026
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25. 11:00 AM Consideration of Resolution 2025-031 adding1.00 limited duration FTE within
the Inforrnation Technology department
26. 11:10 AM Central Oregon Health Council's Community Health Project grant application
27. 11:20 AM Notice of Intent to Award a contract for the Behavioral Health Deflection
Program
28. 11:35 AM Notice of Intent to Award a Contract for the County's Purchasing Card
Program via Participating Addendum
LUNCH RECESS
Continued ACTION ITEMS
29. 1:00 PM Planning Division Work Plan Update & Direction
30. 1:30 PM Summer Audit Update
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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.
31. Executive Session under ORS 192.660 (2) (e) Real Property Negotiations
ADJOURN
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