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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-08 Business Meeting MinutesDeschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org MINUTES OF BUSINESS MEETING DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2011 _____________________________ Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend __________________________ Present were Commissioners Anthony DeBone and Alan Unger; Commissioner Tammy Baney was out of the office. Also present were Dave Kanner, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator; Tom Anderson and Nick Lelack, Community Development; George Kolb, Road Department; Lt. Shelton and Capt. Edwards, Sheriff’s Office; and about a dozen other citizens including members of Oregon Youth Authority. Vice Chair DeBone opened the meeting at 10:01 a.m. 1. Before the Board was Citizen Input. Tony Aceti spoke about the proposed Deschutes Junction Community Plan, and asked that the Board could delay the second reading that has been scheduled for next week. He feels it is too vague at this point. Commissioner Unger asked that his comments be submitted in writing so the concerns or challenges can be reviewed. ____________________________ Commissioners Unger and DeBone addressed Oregon Youth Authority cadets, explaining how the meeting works and the decisions the Board makes. The Cadets introduced themselves and talked a bit about where they come from and their plans for the future. The Director of the program gave a brief overview of how the program runs, is funded, how the students get into the program and more. About 89% of the graduates go onto higher education or a military career. It is an 18-month program, and usually 125-130 cadets graduate each year. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Business Meeting Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Page 1 of 5 Pages Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Business Meeting Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Page 2 of 5 Pages 2. Before the Board was a Public Hearing and Consideration of Board Signature of Order No. 2011-009, Vacating a Portion of H. B. Ford Road. Vice Chair DeBone opened the public hearing. George Kolb gave a brief view of the item. He stated that he got a letter from Qwest that indicates they have no problem with the vacation; no other letters or calls have come in. There are no utilities in the area but a letter is routinely sent to any who could be impacted. No testimony was offered, so the hearing was closed. UNGER: Move signature of Order No. 2011-009. DEBONE: Second. VOTE: UNGER: Yes. DEBONE: Chair votes yes. 3. Before the Board was a Public Hearing and Consideration of First and Second Readings, by Title Only, and Adoption by Emergency, of Ordinance No. 2011-016, Extending the Expiration of Land Use Permit Approvals. Nick Lelack read the opening statement to the audience. In regard to conflicts of interest, the Commissioners indicated they had none. No challenges from the public were received. Vice Chair DeBone opened the public hearing at this time. Mr. Lelack stated that this is a minor amendment that would allow more time for applicants to proceed with their projects The Planning Director would be able to add an additional extension to allow flexibility. Cities are going from three years to five or six. The County would allow up to seven years. Bruce White, representing Virtual Realty Enterprises and associated affiliates. They have some interest in the Tetherow Resort property. Since taking ownership, are in the process of getting plans and proposals done to reposition the resort’s situation. They are in support of this change. Tetherow originally got its permits in 2005 during an entirely different marketplace. It is challenging to be in the development arena at this time. They will need additional time to assess the current situation and to get more partners involved. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Business Meeting Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Page 3 of 5 Pages He suggested that the Board consider a longer period of time. The current downturn has lasted a long time and no one knows when it will end. Developers need a certain level of certainty to get financing in place. Andy High of COBA (Central Oregon Builders’ Association) stated that the extensions are very valuable to the construction industry. There is little value in the land now once the infrastructure and STD’s are paid. He said they support this action, and feel it should be brought up for review as long as the market is slow. No other comments were offered, so Vice Chair DeBone closed the hearing. Commissioner Unger noted that this would allow for a balance. The County already allows a longer extension than the cities do. This will allow some flexibility at this time, and the issue can be reviewed again in the future to see if a change needs to be made then. Vice Chair DeBone agreed. UNGER: Move approval of the first and second reading of Ordinance No. 2011-016, by title only. DEBONE: Second. VOTE: UNGER: Yes. DEBONE: Chair votes yes. 4. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of Document No. 2011- 312, an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Sisters regarding Law Enforcement Services Provided by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Tim Edwards gave a brief overview of the item, which includes a slight increase in cost to the City. It is a mutually beneficial agreement for both agencies. It has been approved by the City of Sisters Council. Commissioner DeBone asked whether the City of La Pine operates similarly. Capt. Edwards said there has been no discussion but residents are paying for Sheriff’s services in that area through taxes. UNGER: Move signature of Document No. 2011-312. DEBONE: Second. VOTE: UNGER: Yes. DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Business Meeting Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Page 4 of 5 Pages Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of the Consent Agenda. UNGER: Move approval of the Consent Agenda. DEBONE: Second. VOTE: UNGER: Yes. DEBONE: Chair votes yes. CONSENT AGENDA 5. Board Signature of Document No. 2011-270, a License with Mocha Janes, LLC for Space in the Deschutes Services Building 6. Board Signature of Document No. 2011-233, a Lease with Family Resource Center for Space at 1130 NW Harriman St., Bend 7. Board Signature of Document No. 2011-238, a Lease with Deschutes United Way for Space at 1130 NW Harriman St., Bend 8. Approval of Minutes: ƒ Business Meetings: May 25 and June 1 ƒ Work Sessions: May 25 and June 1 CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE 9-1-1 COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT 9. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Weekly Accounts Payable Vouchers for the 9-1-1 County Service District in the Amount of $6,709.11. UNGER: Move approval, subject to review. DEBONE: Second. VOTE: UNGER: Yes. DEBONE: Chair votes yes. CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE EXTENSION AND 4-H COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT 10. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Weekly Accounts Payable Vouchers for the Extension/4-H County Service District in the Amount of $1,185.57.