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MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011
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Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend
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Present were Commissioners Tammy Baney, Alan Unger and Tony DeBone. Also
present were Dave Kanner, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County
Administrator; David Givans, Internal Auditor; Nancy England, Health Services;
and two other citizens. No representatives of the media were in attendance.
Chair Baney opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
1. Before the Board was Citizen Input.
The Board recognized Finance Director Marty Wynne’s fifteen years of service
to the County, and thanked him for his ongoing advice and expertise.
None other was offered.
2. Before the Board was Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of
Ordinance No. 2011-004, Amending Code regarding the Internal Auditor
and Audit Committee.
David Givans gave a brief overview of the item.
UNGER: Move second reading, by title only.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
Chair Baney conducted the second reading of the Ordinance.
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UNGER: Move adoption.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
3. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of Document No. 2011-
012, an Agreement with St. Charles Healthcare Community regarding
Health Services.
Nancy England gave a brief explanation of the item.
DEBONE: Move approval.
UNGER: Second.
VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
4. Before the Board was Consideration of Chair Signature of Document No.
2011-011, an Agreement with St. Charles Healthcare Community
regarding Psychiatric Emergency Services.
Nancy England gave a brief explanation of the item.
UNGER: Move approval.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of the Consent Agenda.
Chair Baney asked that the minutes be removed from the Consent Agenda, since
she has not had an opportunity to review them.
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Consent Agenda Items
5. Signature of Letters regarding Appointments to the Public Health Advisory
Board:
Accepting the Resignation of, and Thanking for their Service: William
Dahling, Keri Podell and Nancy Ruel
Reappointing through August 31, 2013: Cynthia Barnes, Mike Bonetto and
Kim Curley-Reynolds
6. Signature of Letters regarding Appointments to the Deschutes County Fair
Board:
Reappointing Mike Schiel through December 31, 2012
Reappointing Jim Morrell and Bev Clarno through December 31, 2013
7. Signature of Letters regarding Appointments to Sun Mountain Ranches Special
Road District:
Accepting the Resignation of, and Thanking Flora Bates for her Service
Appointing Jo Kilmer through December 31, 2013
8. Signature of Letters Reappointing Debra Mafera (USFS), Paul Stell (Bend
Metro Park & Rec), and Robert Marheine to the Weed Advisory Board, through
December 31, 2013
9. Approval of Economic Development Grant Requests:
La Pine Rodeo Association – $1,000 request (event promotion) -
Commissioners Baney and Unger granted $500 each.
Network of Volunteer Administrators - $1,000 (Volunteer of the Year event)
- Commissioner DeBone granted $1,000.
Bend-La Pine School Education Foundation - $500 (Trivia Bee) -
Commissioner DeBone granted $500.
California Lutheran University - $3,000 (Economic Forecast event) -
Chair Baney granted $500 and Commissioner Unger granted $100 towards
the purchase of tickets. This amount would cover the cost of eight tickets.
10. Approval of Minutes:
Work Session of January 5, 12 and 19
Business Meeting of January 12
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CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SUNRIVER
SERVICE DISTRICT
11. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of a Letter Accepting the
Resignation of Doris Brannan from the Sunriver Service District Budget
Committee, and Thanking her for her Service.
UNGER: Move signature.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
12. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of a Letter Appointing
Jim Wilson to the Sunriver Service District Budget Committee, through
June 30, 2012.
UNGER: Move signature.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
13. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of a Letter Reappointing
Bob Wrightson to the Sunriver Service District Budget Committee,
through June 30, 2012.
UNGER: Move signature.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
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CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE 911 COUNTY
SERVICE DISTRICT
14. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Weekly Accounts
Payable Vouchers for the 911 County Service District (two weeks) in the
Amount of $10,969.41.
UNGER: Move approval, subject to review.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE EXTENSION AND 4-H
COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT
15. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Weekly Accounts
Payable Vouchers for the Extension/4-H County Service District (two
weeks) in the Amount of $1,779.58.
UNGER: Move approval, subject to review.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
RECONVENED AS THE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
16. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Weekly Accounts
Payable Vouchers for Deschutes County (two weeks) in the Amount of
$2,161,363.54.
UNGER: Move approval, subject to review.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
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17. Before the Board were Additions to the Agenda.
Commissioner Unger said that the Board met yesterday with the Judges at a
regular meeting. They discussed the new District Attorney, and indicated they
want him and his department to be successful, and hope that he complies with
the policies, procedures and financial requirements of the County.
Chair Baney stated they talked about developing a facilities plan for the long-
term, since the Courts and District Attorney are in need of more space. She
would like to have the Board visit their offices and introduce themselves to staff
and others.
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Commissioner Unger said that he and others were confused by the Deschutes
Soil and Water Board showing up at a work session, expecting to be a part of
the meeting. There evidently was some confusion due to the involvement of
one member of their District. Commissioner Unger would like to sit down with
the various entities such as this one and find out what they are doing, what their
needs are, and so on.
Mr. Kanner said there are 96 taxing districts in the County, but a list could be
reviewed to determine if a meeting might be beneficial. Commissioner Unger
feels some opportunities might be being missed otherwise.
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Chair Baney said that a meeting with economist Bill Watkins should include a
conversation about budgeting and forecasting. He is a speaker at the Economic
Forecast event this week, and has offered services and guidance if the Board
wants it for the budgeting process. She said that the County has gotten some
criticism for not doing more towards economic development in the area, and
perhaps can get some ideas from him. The County is already doing some
components.
Commissioner DeBone stated that the world has changed over the past few
years. The times are very dynamic and the County needs to be more flexible
and proactive.
Chair Baney said that the focus has been Deschutes County, but ideas on
partnering within the County and in the region should be investigated. She
wondered how to link more with the cities since that is where the infrastructure
for economic development should be directed.