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TDC Advisory Committee
October 16, 2014
Meeting Recap
ATTENDANCE: Michael Bentz, Chad Bettesworth, Bill Adams, Vic Russell, Dennis Pahlisch,
Ted Scholer, Rick Allen, Kate Fitzpatrick, Bob Baggett, and Judy Forsythe. NeighborImpact
staff: Michael Hinton and Lynne McConnell. County Staff: Nick Lelack, Todd Cleveland and
Peter Gutowsky,
1. INTRODUCTION
Peter and Nick welcomed everyone and recapped the agenda.
2. SEPTEMBER 11 MEETING RECAP
Peter acknowledged the meeting recap from September 11. Committee members recognized
that Wild River was misidentified as Wild Meadows.
3. NEIGHBORIMPACT PRESENTATION
Michael Hinton and Lynne McConnell, representing NeighborImpact gave a short presentation.
NeighborImpact represents Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties. They serve 1 out of 4
residents in Deschutes County through food banks, emerging family and child care programs,
energy conservation, home buying education, budget/credit counselling, and head start, to
name a few. Their motto for housing lending is: “plan, purchase, preserve.”
Regarding the South County septic program, it started in 2010. To date, NeighborImpact has
received three infusions of capital, totaling $180,000. Approximately one-half (1/2) has been
distributed as a loan. Other Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are also
available if one qualifies. These funds have an emphasis on public health and safety.
The South County septic program is seen as lifesaver for the elderly and those on fixed
incomes. These individuals often have a cash flow challenge. For many, it allows residents to
upgrade an onsite system and stay in their homes.
The loans are set at 1%. Payments are deferred until the property transfers and there is change
in the title. The loan goes back into the revolving loan program. The lending position can
fluctuate. It doesn’t have to be in first position.
Michael Bentz, Vic Russell, Ted Scholer and Judy Forsythe suggested providing information
about this program to onsite installers, pumpers, and the La Pine Chamber of Commerce.
4. REVISITING POLLUTION REDUCTION CREDIT APPROACH
Chad Bettesworth and Dennis Pahlisch recapped Pahlisch Homes’ position. Pahlisch is
interested in fixing the groundwater problem and believe the current program will create value to
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taking nitrates out of the groundwater. Pahlisch has the credits needed (PRCs) for the quadrant
it owns, 2b. The cost burden is approximately $25,000 per acre.
Vic Russell acknowledged that his TDC/PRC burden exceeds the value of his property. At the
November 16 meeting, Vic agreed to bring materials to discuss options applicable to his
circumstance.