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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-05 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, MARCH 5, 2008 Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend Present were Commissioners Dennis R. Luke and Michael M. Daly; Commissioner Tammy Melton was out of the office. Also present were Dave Kanner, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator; Laurie Craghead, Legal Counsel; Teresa Rozic, Property Management; Sue Brewster, Sheriff's Office; Kathleen Christensen, Health Department; Sherri Pinner, Mental Health Department; a media representative of KOHD TV and five other citizens. Chair Luke opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. 1. Before the Board was Citizen Input. Tony Aceti, who lives at 21235 Tumalo Road, testified that he submitted a letter to the Commissioners on March 3, and wants to meet personally with the Board regarding a land use issue. Commissioners Daly and Luke said that they had received the letter. Mr. Aceti went on to read his letter at this time. In response to Mr. Aceti's statement that neighbors have not made any complaints, Commissioner Luke said that the statement was not correct. Mr. Aceti clarified that perhaps someone had complained at some point in the past. He said he had a two -hour meeting with Tim Grunderman, a Code Enforcement Officer, and feels that the court may not drop this issue until it is cleared up. He feels that it is one sided when presented by staff. He does not want to spend any more money to submit another application and wants to work it out with the Board. Commissioner Daly said that he is willing to meet but is not sure if it is proper at this point. He did try to call this up to try to address an appeal, but the other Commissioners were not supportive. Now this is in Code enforcement. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Page 1 of 8 Pages Mr. Aceti said that Code does not allow him to rectify this for another six months, but he would like a stay for six months to take out another application at that time. He does not want to have to go to court in the meantime. Laurie Craghead said that Mr. Aceti is represented by counsel and she cannot talk directly with him. She said that the Board should discuss this issue with her at another time. A public records request has been made by the attorney, and there is potential litigation. Commissioner Daly stated that he would like to forestall another Code enforcement action for some time. This was discussed by the Board earlier. Ms. Craghead said that this was discussed under executive session and cannot be brought up at this time. Mr. Aceti said that he would like to hear from the Board directly. His attorney is working on another part of the issue. Commissioner Luke said that as long as he is represented by counsel, without Mr. Aceti obtaining permission from his attorney, he cannot be contacted directly. 2. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of Document No. 2008- 110, an Intergovernmental Agreement between Benton, Jackson and Deschutes Counties for the Male Advocates for Responsible Sexuality (MARS) Program Expansion. Kathleen Christensen gave a brief overview of the item and the program. It is more likely to be grant funded if the program includes multiple locations. This will allow the group to go forward to apply for funding. DALY: Move approval. LUKE: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. LUKE: Chair vote yes. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Page 2 of 8 Pages 3. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of Document No. 2008- 111, an Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Oregon Department of Human Services regarding Mental Health Services. Sherri Pinner presented the item, which increases the capacity to offer services to people with mental illness. DALY: Move approval. LUKE: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. LUKE: Chair vote yes. 4. Before the Board was Consideration of Chair Signature of Document No. 2008 -114, an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Oregon Department of Human Services regarding Alcohol and Drug Screenings for Parents Involved in the Child Welfare System. Ms. Pinner stated that this program provides on -site services at the State offices in Bend. If an alcohol or drug problem is suspected, the person is referred to the County for evaluation and assistance. DALY: Move approval. LUKE: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. LUKE: Chair vote yes. 5. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of Document No. 2008- 104, a Lease Amendment with Munchkin Manor Preschool at the County. Teresa Rozic explained the lease amendment, which would extend the lease for three years. She then gave an overview of the services provided. DALY: Move approval. LUKE: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. LUKE: Chair vote yes. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Page 3 of 8 Pages 6. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of Documents No. 2008- 106 and 2008 -107, Amendments to Agreements with the Humane Society of Central Oregon and the Humane Society of Redmond regarding Animal Shelter Services. Ms. Craghead explained that this is not a renewal; just an amendments to provide for payment for larger animal impounds and some additional reporting requirements from the agencies. It has taken about a year of negotiations to reach agreement. Pat Roden of the Humane Society of Central Oregon, and Jamie Kanski of the Redmond Humane Society then came before the Board. Commissioner Luke said that he has received e -mails about requiring cats to be altered before they are adopted out. There was also discussion about requiring chips for animals before leaving the shelter. Ms. Craghead said that this information was not discussed with them as the agreements are up for renewal next year. However, the County does provide funding beyond the building and impounds. Commissioner Luke asked if they require cats to be altered before they go out, and would this mean fewer would be adopted. Commissioner Daly said one of the e -mails they received said the shelters get $1 a pound for cremations and this is a cash cow, causing them to euthanize more than they should. Jamie Kanski replied that altering is included in the adoption fee and is a requirement of the adoption. They always alter before adopting out, with a few exceptions if the cat is too small or isn't healthy enough for surgery, and staff follows up to make sure it is done. In regard to cremations, gasoline needed to pick up animals from vet clinics is expensive and natural gas prices are higher, so there is very little money made on cremations. Pat Roden said that they alter all of the animals that they can before the animals leave the shelter. A vet is on staff about 35 hours a week. Regarding cremations, they are not making money due to the cost of gasoline and natural gas. They spent $70,000 on natural gas alone last year. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Page 4 of 8 Pages Commissioner Daly asked how the Redmond shelter collects when they take in animals from other counties. Ms. Kanski replied that they try to concentrate on the local area, but in regard to the Christmas Valley puppy mill seizure they got some funding from that county, volunteer labor and donations. They are working on another case in Deschutes County. The biggest problem is having to hold the animals until the court case is resolved. The first group of dogs was held for two months. The court imposed a $125,000 bond on the owners, who did not comply, so the dogs can now be relinquished to the shelter for adoption. Ms. Roden read from their annual report to the public. In 2007 they held 77 fundraising events and had 124 events for education and adoptions. They did 38 school visits, reaching over 1,700 students. There have been 49 community services projects with students. They also do a lot of media outreach. Dave Kanner asked if the crematorium upgrade funded by the County has been completed. Ms. Roden stated that the crematorium is out of operation this week, but they should be able to do the first big burn by Saturday. DALY: Move approval. LUKE: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. LUKE: Chair vote yes. 7. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of Document No. 2008- 053, a Noise Permit regarding Construction at the Bend Municipal Airport. Kristen Maze presented the final version of the permit. Commissioner Luke said that he was surprised that citizens weren't present regarding this issue, as he heard a woman complaining on the radio today about not receiving a notice. He asked where the notices were sent. Ms. Maze replied that they were sent within 1/4 mile of the airport, and were sent out earlier than required, about fifteen days ago. Notification is not a perfect system, but they also noticed this in the Bulletin and mailed it to people who had previously testified — approximately 36 people, some of which who live in the general area. The Airport Manager, Sue Palmeri, also had a neighborhood meeting but attendance was very low. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Page 5 of 8 Pages Ms. Craghead said the permit is almost identical to the previous permit. Commissioner Daly stated that if lots of manpower and equipment are there, this is the fastest way to get it done. The contractor has to at least be able to work an eight -hour day to make it cost effective. Ms. Maze said that the application contained a task mission, but they could not give exact times when they would have to do rock hammering due to the nature of the job. DALY: Move approval. LUKE: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. LUKE: Chair vote yes. DALY: Move approval of the Consent Agenda. LUKE: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. LUKE: Chair vote yes. CONSENT AGENDA 8. Signature of Resolution No. 2008 -026, Donating Equipment to the School Based Health Center, Redmond School District 9. Signature of Resolution No. 2008 -027, Donating Equipment to the School Based Health Center, Bend -La Pine School District 10. Signature of Order No. 2008 -020, Accepting Petition and Setting a Date for a Public Hearing for an Annexation into Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2 (Chelsea Trees, Inc.) 11. Signature of a Letter Accepting the Resignation of Tom Hickman from the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, and Thanking Him for His Service 12. Signature of Letters Appointing Tom Davis, Jim Clinton and Michael Fisher to the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, through January 31, 2011 Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Page 6 of 8 Pages 13. Signature of a Letter Accepting the Resignation of Dave Wilkins from the Board of Spring River Special Road District, and Thanking Him for His Service 14. Signature of a Letter Appointing Larry Malcom to the Board of Spring River Special Road District, through June 30, 2008 15. Signature of a Letter Accepting the Resignation of James McGrath from the Board of Special Road District #1, and Thanking Him for His Service 16. Signature of a Letter Appointing Kim Jones to the Board of Special Road District #1, through December 31, 2010 17. Approval of Minutes: • Business Meetings: November 26, 2007 • Work Sessions: February 25 and 27, 2008 18. Economic Development Grant Requests (none were on the agenda this week) CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE 9 -1 -1 COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT 19. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers for the 9 -1 -1 County Service District in the Amount of $60,687.05. DALY: Move approval. LUKE: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. LUKE: Chair vote yes. CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE EXTENSION /4 -H COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT 20. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers for the Extension /4 -H County Service District in the Amount of $3,264.33. DALY: Move approval. LUKE: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. LUKE: Chair vote yes. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Page 7 of 8 Pages RECONVENED AS THE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 21. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers for Deschutes County in the Amount of $255,424.89. DALY: Move approval. LUKE: Second. VOTE: DALY: Yes. LUKE: Chair vote yes. 22. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA None were offered. Being no further items to come before the Board, Chair Luke adjourned the meeting at 10:45 a.m. DATED this 5th Day of March 2008 for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. ATTEST: 15euktA Recording Secretary <c De nis R. Luke, Chair Tammy Baney, Vice Chair is :114/Daly, Co missioner Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Page 8 of 8 Pages lU p Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701 -1960 (541) 388 -6570 - Fax (541) 385 -3202 - www.deschutes.org BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 10:00 A.M., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008 Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend 1. CITIZEN INPUT This is the time provided for individuals wishing to address the Board, at the Board's discretion, regarding issues that are not already on the agenda. Citizens who wish to speak should sign up prior to the beginning of the meeting on the sign -up cards provided. Please use the microphone and also state your name and address at the time the Board calls on you to speak. PLEASE NOTE: Citizen input regarding matters that are or have been the subject of a public hearing will NOT be included in the record of that hearing. 2. CONSIDERATION of Signature of Document No. 2008 -110, an Intergovernmental Agreement between Benton, Jackson and Deschutes Counties for the Male Advocates for Responsible Sexuality (MARS) Program Expansion — Dan Peddycord, Health Department 3. CONSIDERATION of Signature of Document No. 2008 -111, an Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Oregon Department of Human Services regarding Mental Health Services — Sherri Pinner, Mental Health Department 4. CONSIDERATION of Chair Signature of Document No. 2008 -114, an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Oregon Department of Human Services regarding Alcohol and Drug Screenings for Parents Involved in the Child Welfare System — Sherri Pinner, Mental Health Department 5. CONSIDERATION of Signature of Document No. 2008 -104, a Lease Amendment with Munchkin Manor Preschool at the County — Teresa Rozic, Property Management Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Page 1 of 7 Pages 6. CONSIDERATION of Signature of Documents No. 2008 -106 and 2008 -107, Amendments to Agreements with the Humane Society of Central Oregon and the Humane Society of Redmond regarding Animal Shelter Services — Laurie Craghead, Legal Counsel 7. CONSIDERATION of Signature of Document No. 2008 -053, a Noise Permit regarding Construction at the Bend Municipal Airport — Kristen Maze, Community Development Department CONSENT AGENDA 8. Signature of Resolution No. 2008 -026, Donating Equipment to the School Based Health Center, Redmond School District 9. Signature of Resolution No. 2008 -027, Donating Equipment to the School Based Health Center, Bend -La Pine School District 10. Signature of Order No. 2008 -020, Accepting Petition and Setting a Date for a Public Hearing for an Annexation into Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2 (Chelsea Trees, Inc.) 11. Signature of a Letter Accepting the Resignation of Tom Hickman from the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, and Thanking Him for His Service 12. Signature of Letters Appointing Tom Davis, Jim Clinton and Michael Fisher to the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, through January 31, 2011 13. Signature of a Letter Accepting the Resignation of Dave Wilkins from the Board of Spring River Special Road District, and Thanking Him for His Service 14. Signature of a Letter Appointing Larry Malcom to the Board of Spring River Special Road District, through June 30, 2008 15. Signature of a Letter Accepting the Resignation of James McGrath from the Board of Special Road District #1, and Thanking Him for His Service 16. Signature of a Letter Appointing Kim Jones to the Board of Special Road District #1, through December 31, 2010 17. Approval of Minutes: • Business Meetings: November 26, 2007 • Work Sessions: February 25 and 27, 2008 18. Economic Development Grant Requests Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Page 2 of 7 Pages CONVENE AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE 9 -1 -1 COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT 19. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers for the 9 -1 -1 County Service District CONVENE AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE EXTENSION /4 -H COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT 20. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers for the Extension/4 -H County Service District RECONVENE AS THE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 21. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers for Deschutes County 22. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Deschutes County meeting locations are wheelchair accessible. Deschutes County provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. For deaf, hearing impaired or speech disabled. dial 7 -1 -1 to access the state transfer relay service for TTY. Please call (541) 388 -6571 regarding alternative formats or for further information. FUTURE MEETINGS: (Please note: Meeting dates and times are subject to change. All meetings take place in the Board of Commissioners' meeting rooms at 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, unless otherwise indicated. If you have questions regarding a meeting, please call 388- 6572.) Monday, March 3, 2008 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) 3:30 p.m. Regular Meeting of LPSCC (Local Public Safety Coordinating Council) Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Page 3 of 7 Pages Wednesday, March 5, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Thursday, March 6, 2008 9:00 a.m. Regular Department Update — Mental Health 10:00 a.m. Regular Department Update — District Attorney 11:00 a.m. Regular Department Update — Community Development 1:30 p.m. Regular Department Update — Road Department 2:30 p.m. Regular Department Update — Clerk Wednesday, March 12, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Thursday, March 13, 2008 1:00 p.m. Regular Department Update — Health Department Monday, March 17, 2008 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Tuesday, March 18, 2008 7:30 a.m. Bend Chamber of Commerce Forecast Breakfast, at Bend Country Club 10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting of the Employee Benefits Advisory Committee Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:00 a.m. Special Board Meeting — Thornburgh Conceptual Master Plan Remand 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing regarding South County Groundwater Issues, La Pine High School Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Page 4 of 7 Pages Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:00 a.m. Regular Department Update — Assessor 10:00 a.m. Regular Department Update — Community Justice 11:00 a.m. Annual Meeting with Black Butte Ranch Special Service District Board, at Black Butte Ranch Monday, March 24, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Wednesday, March 26, 2008 7:00 a.m. Regular Meeting with the City of Redmond Council, Redmond Council Chambers 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Thursday, March 27, 2008 9:00 a.m. Regular Department Update — Fair & Expo 11:00 a.m. Regular Department Update — Commission on Children & Families Monday, March 31, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) 2:30 p.m. Drug Court Graduation Ceremony, at the Courthouse Wednesday, April 2, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Thursday, April 3, 2008 8:00 a.m. Regular Meeting with the City of Sisters Council, in Sisters 9:30 a.m. Regular Update — Judge Fadeley 11:00 a.m. Regular Meeting with Congressional Staff Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Page 5 of 7 Pages Monday, April 7, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) 3:30 p.m. Regular Meeting of LPSCC (Local Public Safety Coordinating Council) Wednesday, April 9, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Thursday, April 10, 2008 12:00 noon Audit Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:00 a.m. Regular Meeting of the Employee Benefits Advisory Committee Wednesday, April 16, 2008 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Monday, April 21, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:00 a.m. Bend Chamber of Commerce Forecast Breakfast, Bend Country Club Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Page 6 of 7 Pages Monday, April 28, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Monday, May 5, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) 3:30 p.m. Regular Meeting of LPSCC (Local Public Safety Coordinating Council) Wednesday, May 7, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Thursday, May 8, 2008 7:00 a.m. Regular Meeting with the City of Redmond Council, Redmond Council Chambers Deschutes County meeting locations are wheelchair accessible. Deschutes County provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. For deaf, hearing impaired or speech disabled, dial 7 -1 -1 to access the state transfer relay service for TTY. Please call (541) 388 -6571 regarding alternative formats or for further information. Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Page 7 of 7 Pages IF YOU WISH TO TESTIFY Please complete this card & turn it in to a County staff person. Name: n y /4c LT i Mailing Address: 2/ z 3 r. Phone #: / r= E -mail Address: Date: „..3/376 Subject: ZaAz.f ze4de March 3`d, 2008 Dear Deschutes County Commissioners: Mike Daly Tami Melton Dennis Luke This morning I had a two hour conversation with code enforcement officer: Tim Grundeman. He told me that an e-mail is before you, discussing whether or not to take me to court on an alleged violation use of my property. As you know, "modified equipment" used for hay was found to be allowed for commercial use. After two attempts to rectify the problems, the limitations were unacceptable and were not logical. However, the findings supported my activity in both decisions. Historically I have tried to operate under my CUP. What I believe is an allowed use, CDD staff believes is a violation. I have the right to generate an income by performing under my CUP. The property was uniquely impacted by the construction of the overpass. This rendered the property unfarmable as compared to the use prior to my purchase. The highest and best use of the property is not growing hay for profit. That is impossible! The overpass, on so many levels, created a change of circumstance. The point at hand today is that I cannot submit another land use application for six months because county code does not allow new applications within this time frame. In an executive meeting, I want the opportunity to discuss and solve this problem before the court system is the judge. Please contact me to schedule a meeting so that we can have a livable solution. Sincerely, Tony Aceti Hay Depot 419 -0858 MAR - 3 2(2 )8 BOARD OF COMMISSIC VERS ADMINISTRATION 3 .ys/ HUMANE SOCIETY OE CENTRAL, OREGON Community Outreach Community Events: The Humane Society of Central Oregon schedules community outreach events throughout the year. Each event day is targeted outreach for a specific purpose which includes; adoption, humane education or raising of funds, food or supplies. Some event days are planned to encompass multiple goals. The following chart depicts the number of event days per month that HSCO reaches out to the community beyond normal shelter functions. This means that HSCO is out in the community at an event location other than the shelter or has specifically marketed to bring community members to the shelter. Some event days HSCO is at multiple locations. EVENT DAYS Month and Year Fundraising for $ or Food /Supplies Humane Education Including SIN January 2006 0 4 February 1 30 March 0 20 April 0 10 May 1 20 June 1 8 July 0 35 August 0 7 September 1 5 October 1 5 November 9 8 December 42 4 January 2007 0 1 February 0 31 March 0 17 April 2 6 May 3 13 June 0 6 July 14 22 August 1 7 September 2 5 October 3 7 November 10 3 December 42 5 Adoptions 4 22 0 3 19 7 35 6 5 4 7 8 0 17 9 4 11 6 22 7 5 6 2 High Participation Community Events 2006 & 2007 Bend Winterfest COBA Home & Garden Show (07) First Friday Gallery Walks Sisters Art in the Park (2) Earth Day Fair Deschutes Co. Fair Best in Show Dog Walk Bend Fall Festival BMPRD Pumpkin Festival HUMANE SOCIETY cOt CENTRAL OREGON HSCO Humane Education Program The Humane Society of Central Oregon reaches all ages of people in our community through our education program. Lynne Ouchida, humane educator for eight years, regularly visits Bend, LaPine and Sisters. The program provides three basic programs; responsible pet care, bite prevention /safety around pets and the link between human and animal abuse. Custom programs are created to meet the requirements of the teachers. The education program also informs the community on HSCO's role in caring for the people and animals in our community. The goal of the education program is to be a utilized as a first resource for animal welfare and to teach humane treatment and respect for all animals. An increasing number of schools, classes and youth group come to HSCO for presentations and tours. Many of these visits incorporate community service projects of making things for the animals (cat toys, beds, scratching posts, biscuits, etc) or volunteering their time. HSCO's humane education program reaches public and private school, at -risk youth program, private and public pre -K daycare programs, adult service groups, life skills program through public and private schools and Eend Parks and Recreation programs. Humane Education Highlights: Humane Society of the US (HSUS) Animal Fighting Workshop October 29, 2007, co- sponsored by HSCO and other shelters, County DA and ACO's and Bend PD. HSUS, ALDF, Deschutes and Jefferson County District Attorney's presented information on animal fighting to local humane society, County and City Animal Control Officers from Deschutes, Jefferson and Lane Counties. Humane Education School Visits Number Reached ages 2yrs -adult Community Service project for class /school Youth Groups (Campfire, Girl/Boy Scout, etc) Number Reached in Youth Groups Birthday Celebrations with and for the Animals January 2007 5 266 3 2 29 1 February 3 222 22 2 31 1 March 12 424 0 1 18 0 April 5 357 0 0 0 0 May 2 114 4 4 66 0 June 3 65 3 1 36 0 July 0 0 3 9 194 0 August 0 0 0 5 77 0 September 0 0 0 2 30 0 October 2 126 1 0 0 2 November 4 73 St Francis School 6 Pilot Butte School 4 40 4 December 2 35 7 3 57 1 Iy�gr�.� S.R, x 4 +i00 2'•'a ` ; � 'rE,gl � {ii.�iia. � d ��. X H"j i, 'nd 'b�"a'�'+Y �� 'kn 3+RU} �qi�� i `+� f Bj S t Humane Education Highlights: Humane Society of the US (HSUS) Animal Fighting Workshop October 29, 2007, co- sponsored by HSCO and other shelters, County DA and ACO's and Bend PD. HSUS, ALDF, Deschutes and Jefferson County District Attorney's presented information on animal fighting to local humane society, County and City Animal Control Officers from Deschutes, Jefferson and Lane Counties. C H U ANJ E SOO ETY OF CENTRAI. OREGON Media and Outreach Promotions Media Releases for 2007 = 49 www.hsco.orq website support for media release, events and campaigns Humane Education and Adoption Campaigns: • Unleash Your Love adoption promotion • National Prevent a Litter month • Spay Day USA • Nip their Love in the Bud $20 Cat Neuter Campaign • National Prevention of Animal Cruelty month • Every Day is Tag Day • Heat Can Kill • Adopt a Shelter Cat Month • Adopt a Shelter Dog Month • Take Your Dog to Work Day • Adopt a Senior Pet Month • 12 Strays of Christmas • Purebred Dogs in Shelter Pet of the Week, Education or Adoption Media Spots: • KTVZ every Friday 5:00 news • KOHD Critter Connection 20+ times per week, new promo every month • Good Morning Central Oregon every Thursday • Fox Central Oregon • The Bulletin Sunday ad • The Bulletin Central OR Marketplace weekly 12 animal promotion • The Nugget Newspaper - weekly • The Frontier Newspaper - weekly • The Source - weekly • Cascade A & E monthly • Cascade Business News bi- weekly • Magic /MIX 100.7 every Monday • The Peak 104.1 every Friday • The Mt 99.7 • KBND 1110 • The Twins 98.3 • Clear 101.7 • www. Bend Weekly • Blockbuster East Regular Media Spots continued: • Good Morning Central Oregon first Tuesday of month presentation • Senior Times/Young at Heart • MAGIC 100.7 Gallagher's Garage weekly HUMANE SOCIETY COi= CENTRAL, OREGON Humane Society of Central Oregon Newsletter • 9,000 - 10,000 distributed three times per year • Subjects included: o Understanding intake, return to owner and adoption of shelter animals o Humane Education and Outreach Programs available to community o Youth giving birthday gifts to homeless animals o Youth group community service project (Camp Fire, Girl Scout, etc) o Foster Home care program saving nearly 500 lives of orphans, newborns, etc o Fundraising by business and community groups o Hurricane Katrina adoption follow -up stories o Special Veterinary Surgeries to save lives of injured animals o "Dumped" cat rescued from Deschutes Co Landfill by employee o Survey and results of community desires for future animal services o High Profile Adoption updates o Bend Police Department Top Calls and correlating codes o Providing Food and S/N assistance to seniors (Meals on Wheels, Bend & LaPine Sr Centers), homeless (Bend Family Kitchen) and low income (LaPine Community Kitchen). KOHD Critter Connection PSA (30 seconds) Every month the topic changes. Subjects include: • Spaying and neutering pets to help reduce pet overpopulation, improve health & behavior • Adoption promotions • Seasonal Tips: o Heat prevention tips o Cold weather prevention tips o Fireworks and Thunder o Helping animals in our community through volunteerism o Holiday safety tips o ID & Licensing of pets for quick & safe return o How to find a lost pet and what to do when you find one