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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-16 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 MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008 Commissioners' Hearing Room - Administration Building - 1300 NW Wall St., Bend Present were Commissioners Dennis R. Luke, Michael M Daly and Tammy Melton. Also present were Dave Kanner, County Administrator; Laurie Craghead, Legal Counsel; Anthony Raguine and Kevin Harrison, Community Development Department; Shannon Dames, Health Department; a media representative of KOHD TV; and two other citizens. Chair Luke opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. 1. Before the Board was Citizen Input. None was offered. 2. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of Document No. 2008- 089, an Intergovernmental Agreement between Deschutes, Crook, Douglas, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Lane and Wheeler Counties to Provide Mutual Aid in the Case of a Public Health Emergency. Shannon Dames gave a brief overview of the item. The original document was drafted in 2006, but the new version clarifies response time, arbitration and other issues. The idea is to minimize complications if and when a disaster occurs. MELTON: Move approval. DALY: Second. VOTE: MELTON: Yes. DALY: Yes. LUKE: Chair votes yes. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Monday, June 16, 2008 Page 1 of 5 Pages 3. Before the Board was a Public Hearing and Consideration of Signature of Order No. 2008 -044, Approving the Thornburgh Resort Annexation into Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #1. Laurie Craghead said the Board asked for a letter from the Fire Protection District. She said Chief Moore prepared a letter to the Board, explaining that financial issues are not a problem, and part of the area is already within the District, along with BLM through a mutual aid agreement. Paul Dewey submitted a letter this morning, expressing concern over the annexation in regard to findings, as he feels this is more of an urban use and not a rural use and the comprehensive plan does not provide for this. He also said that the revenue figures were not specific enough. Ms. Craghead said that destination resorts are placed in rural areas and are allowed on EFU land, so Mr. Dewey's argument does not apply. The District has also reviewed the finances and does not feel that there will be financial problems tied to this annexation. Commissioner Melton stated that Chief Moore contacted her to let her know that the letter was forthcoming. She also said that the requirements have been met. No other testimony was offered, so Chair Luke closed the hearing. MELTON: Move approval, with the amendment map as discussed on June 2. DALY: Second. VOTE: MELTON: Yes. DALY: Yes. LUKE: Chair votes yes. 4. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of the Release of the Tetherow Phase II Performance Bond and Acceptance of the Maintenance Bond. Anthony Raguine gave an overview of the item. The road department has inspected the work that has been done and signed off. MELTON: Move approval. DALY: Second. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Monday, June 16, 2008 Page 2 of 5 Pages VOTE: MELTON: Yes. DALY: Yes. LUKE: Chair votes yes. 5. Before the Board was Consideration of Whether to Hear an Appeal ( #A- 08-6) of the Hearings Officer's Decision Denying a Variance ( #V -08 -1; Applicant: Kulin). Kevin Harrison said that staff briefed the Board at an executive session last week. The Hearings Officer denied the variance in part. Staff recommends that the applicant not hear this appeal and that the applicant got a full and fair hearing before the hearings Officer. Commissioner Daly said that he did the septic improvements at the subject property in the past for a former owner, but did not do septic system improvements on the new building in question. MELTON: Move that the Board not hear the appeal. The received a fair hearing and have other courts that they can appeal to if they desire. DALY: Second. VOTE: MELTON: Yes. DALY: Yes. LUKE: Chair votes yes. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of the Consent Agenda. MELTON: Move approval, with the exception of the minutes of April 21 and May 14, which have not yet been reviewed, and changes to the economic development grant fund amounts. DALY: Second. VOTE: MELTON: Yes. DALY: Yes. LUKE: Chair votes yes. Consent Agenda Items 6. Signature of Order No. 2008 -065, Assigning the Name of "Diamond T Road" to an Unnamed Access Road Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Monday, June 16, 2008 Page 3 of 5 Pages 7. Signature of Document No. 2008 -346, a Services Agreement regarding Assessment and Taxation Software 8. Signature of a Letter Accepting the Resignation of Conrad Ruel from the South County Financial Assistance Citizen Advisory Committee, and Thanking Him for His Service 9. Signature of Letters Accepting the Resignation of Brian Harrington and Chuck Arnold from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and Thanking Them for Their Service 10. Signature of Letters Reappointing Matt Martin, Elaine Knobbs, and Chuck Humphreys to the Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, through June 30, 2011 11. Approval of Minutes: • Work Session: May 28 • Business Meeting: April 21; May 14 and 28 12. Economic Development Grant Request: • Deschutes County Historical Society — Computer Network Upgrades — Commissioners Luke and Melton granted $500 each; Commissioner Daly granted $1,614.95. • Central Oregon Senior Pro Rodeo Association — Promotion — Commissioner Luke granted $500 and Commissioners Daly and Melton granted $1,000 each • La Pine Park & Recreation District, Summer Kids' Program — Commissioners Daly and Luke granted $500 each, and Commissioner Melton granted $1,500. CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE 9 -1 -1 COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT 13. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers for the 9 -1 -1 County Service District. This will be addressed at the Wednesday, June 18 work session. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Monday, June 16, 2008 Page 4 of 5 Pages CONVENED AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE EXTENSION /4 -H COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT 14. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers for the Extension /4 -H County Service District. This will be addressed at the Wednesday, June 18 work session. RECONVENED AS THE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 15. Before the Board was Consideration of Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers for Deschutes County. This will be addressed at the Wednesday, June 18 work session. 16. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA None were offered. Being no further items to come before the Board, Chair Luke adjourned the meeting at 10:20 a.m. DATED this 16th Day of June 2008 for the Desc»tes County Board of Commissioners. ATTEST: qyykkikte_ Recording Secretary Dennis R. Luke, Chair Tammy Baney, Vice it id/7 c ael M. Daly, Comfissioner Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Monday, June 16, 2008 Page 5 of 5 Pages DESCHUTES COUNTY RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #1 June 10, 2008 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall Street, Ste. 200 Bend, OR 97701 Subject: Review of the Thornburgh Destination Resort Annexation Dear Commissioners: As requested, the Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #1, DCRFPD #1, Board of Directors has reviewed the annexation request which the Board unanimously approved on May 5, 2007. The annexation meets DCRFPD #1's annexation policy and requirements. The Thornburgh Resort staff has addressed the Board's concern regarding response times. In addition, Redmond Fire and Rescue's requirements to meet emergency evacuation requirements have been met. DCRFPD #1 was concerned regarding the time it would take to respond to the proposed resort area. Thornburgh staff has reassured Board members (in writing) that they were aware of the distance from the closest station, stating they would evaluate this situation as the project proceeds in order to encourage and facilitate a safety- minded development. It should also be noted that this area is currently covered by Redmond Fire & Rescue through wildland fire agreements with local, state, and federal agencies. Please feel free to contact me if you have additional questions or concerns. Sincerely, Tim Moor Fire Chief L J BOARD OF COM!SSIONERS ADP;iiNlST101 -10N Main Office, 341 NW Dogwood Ave, Redmond, OR 97756 (541) 504 -5000, Cline Falls Station, 100 SW 67th, Redmond, OR 97756 (541) 504 -5050, Terrebonne Station, 1390 C Ave., Terrebonne, OR 97760 (541) 504 -506 Paul D. Dewey Attorney at Law 1539 NW Vicksburg Bend, Oregon 97701 Tel. (541) 317 -1993 fax (541) 383 -3470 pdewey(cdbendcab1e.com June 16, 2008 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall Street Bend, OR 97701 Re: Thornburgh Resort Property Annexation Petition Dear Commissioners: I am writing on behalf of my client, Nunzie Gould, to comment further on the County's consideration of the proposed Thornburgh Resort annexation into RFPD #1. At the hearing on June 2, Staff presented a draft Order to the Board which required application of the criteria of ORS 199.462 and 198.805. Accordingly, on behalf of my client, I argued that the criteria of those statutes are not met here. Subsequent to that hearing, County Counsel advised the Board that the only criteria which should be applied to this application is the County Comprehensive Plan. There has been no identification, however, of what criteria from the Plan is applicable here. A Staff Memorandum of May 13, 2008, on this issue only cites Section 23.68.020(1)(e) and that policy merely states that the County "shall encourage the formation of special service districts to serve rural needs." (Emphasis added.) The proposed Thornburgh Destination Resort will have 1,375 single family and residential overnight units plus a 50 -unit hotel and is by no definition a "rural" need. It will have a population larger than the city of Sisters. Additionally, the policy in Section 23.68.020(1)(b) provides: "While clear distinctions are not always possible between urban and rural services, those facilities (such as sewage treatment plants, water systems, schools and fire stations), which are necessary to serve as concentrations of people shall be known as key facilities and shall be located in urban areas or in rural service centers, if necessary, to meet the needs of existing rural residents." It is not existing rural residents which are to be served with this proposed annexation. In fact, there is no evidence that there are any existing rural residents located in the proposed expansion area. Instead, this proposed annexation is to cover future development in the area. The plan in Section 23.68.010(E) also notes that the Bend Fire Department "has had to put a moratorium on any new annexations because of facility shortages." It is apparently out of concern as to whether or not RFPD #1 can adequately service this area or has the financial June 16, 2008 Page 2 capability to take on this area that the Board has requested a letter from the RFPD Board verifying that it has the capacity to serve the additional proposed territory. In addition, Section 23.24.020(B) calls for the design of rural development "to minimize the public costs of facilities and services, to avoid unnecessary expansion of service boundaries." It is again totally inappropriate for this private large development to increase public costs of facilities and services and expansion of service boundaries when it should be providing fire protection services on its own. Accordingly, the Board should reject this proposed annexation as inconsistent with the County's Comprehensive Plan. It is not in the public interest or in the RFPD #1's interest. There has also been no showing that any additional revenues to the RFPD will offset the additional costs of having to provide services so far away from the city of Redmond where the Fire Department which is to provide services under the RFPD contract is located. Very truly yours, PAUL DEWEY PD:ao cc: Client E w 0 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701 -1966 (541) 388 -6570 - Fax (541) 385 -3202 - www.deschutes.org BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA — FOR THE WEEK DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 10:00 A.M., MONDAY, JUNE 16, 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 -089, an Intergovernmental Agreement between Deschutes, Crook, Douglas, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Lane and Wheeler Counties to Provide Mutual Aid in the Case of a Public Health Emergency — Shannon Dames, Health Department and /or Don Webber, Sheriff's Office 3. A PUBLIC HEARING (continued from June 2 and June 9) and Consideration of Signature of Order No. 2008 -044, Approving the Thornburgh Resort Annexation into Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #1 — Laurie Craghead, Legal Counsel 4. CONSIDERATION of Approval of the Release of the Tetherow Phase II Performance Bond and Acceptance of the Maintenance Bond - Anthony Raguine, Community Development Department 5. CONSIDERATION of Whether to Hear an Appeal ( #A -08 -6) of the Hearings Officer's Decision Denying a Variance ( #V -08 -1; Applicant: Kulin) — Will Groves, Community Development Department Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Monday, June 16, 2008 Page 1 of 8 Pages CONSENT AGENDA 6. Signature of Order No. 2008 -065, Assigning the Name of "Diamond T Road" to an Unnamed Access Road 7. Signature of Document No. 2008 -346, a Services Agreement regarding Assessment and Taxation Software 8. Signature of a Letter Accepting the Resignation of Conrad Ruel from the South County Financial Assistance Citizen Advisory Committee, and Thanking Him for His Service 9. Signature of Letters Accepting the Resignation of Brian Harrington and Chuck Arnold from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and Thanking Them for Their Service 10. Signature of Letters Reappointing Matt Martin, Elaine Knobbs, and Chuck Humphreys to the Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, through June 30, 2011 11. Approval of Minutes: • Work Session: May 28 • Business Meeting: April 21; May 14 and 28 12. Economic Development Grant Request: • Deschutes County Historical Society — Computer Network Upgrades — Commissioners Luke and Melton granted $500 each. • Central Oregon Senior Pro Rodeo Association — Promotion — Commissioner Luke granted $500 and Commissioners Daly and Melton granted $1,000 each CONVENE AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE 9 -1 -1 COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT 13. 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 14. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers for the Extension/4 -H County Service District Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Monday, June 16, 2008 Page 2 of 8 Pages RECONVENE AS THE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 15. CONSIDERATION of Approval of Accounts Payable Vouchers for Deschutes County 16. 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 altemative 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, June 16, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting for the Week 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Tuesday, June 17, 2008 8:00 a.m. Discussion of Public Safety Continuum — Ken Hales, Community Justice; Sheriff Larry Blanton; District Attorney Mike Dugan; Board of Commissioners & County Administrator Wednesday, June 18, 2008 10:30 a.m. Oregon Youth Challenge Graduation Ceremony 2 :30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) — please note later time Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:00 a.m. Bend Chamber of Commerce Legislative Policy Council Meeting 10:00 a.m. Quarterly Update — Juvenile Community Justice 11:00 a.m. Quarterly Update — Community Development Department Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Monday, June 16, 2008 Page 3 of 8 Pages Monday, June 23, 2008 10 :00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting — Includes Budget Hearings, and Adoption of Fees and Budget 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Thursday, June 26, 2008 9:00 a.m. Quarterly Update — Fair & Expo Center 11:00 a.m. Quarterly Update — Commission on Children & Families Monday, June 30, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) 5:00 p.m. (Tentative) Joint Meeting with the City of La Pine Council, in La Pine Wednesday, July 2, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Thursday, July 3, 2008 8:00 a.m. Regular Meeting with the City of Sisters Council, in Sisters Friday, July 4, 2008 Most County offices will be closed to observe the July 4th Holiday Monday, July 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) Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Monday, June 16, 2008 Page 4 of 8 Pages Tuesday, July 8, 2008 11:00 a.m. Commission on Children & Families' Interviews Wednesday, July 9, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Thursday, July 10, 2008 7:00 a.m. Regular Meeting with the City of Redmond Council, in Redmond 12:00 noon Audit Committee Meeting Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Monday, July 21, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Wednesday, July 23, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Monday, July 28, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Wednesday, July 30, 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 Monday, June 16, 2008 Page 5 of 8 Pages Monday, August 4, 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, August 6, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Wednesday, August 13, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Monday, August 18, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 12 noon Regular Meeting of Board of Commissioners and Department Directors 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Wednesday, August 20, 2008 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Monday, August 25, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Monday, September 1, 2008 Most County offices will be closed to observe the Labor Day Holiday Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Monday, June 16, 2008 Page 6 of 8 Pages Wednesday, September 3, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Thursday, September 4, 2008 10:00 a.m. Quarterly Meeting with District Attorney 11:00 a.m. Quarterly Meeting with Community Development Department 1:30 p.m. Quarterly Meeting with the Road Department Monday, September 8, 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, September 10, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Thursday, September 11, 2008 7:00 a.m. Regular Meeting with the City of Redmond Council, in Redmond 11:00 a.m. Quarterly Meeting with Mental Health Department 1:00 p.m. Quarterly Meeting with Health Department Wednesday, September 15, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Thursday, September 17, 2008 8:00 a.m. Public Affairs Counsel Conference Call — Legislative Update 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Board of Commissioners' Business Meeting Agenda Monday, June 16, 2008 Page 7 of 8 Pages Thursday, September 18, 2008 9:00 a.m. Semi - annual Meeting with the County Clerk 10:00 a.m. Quarterly Meeting with Community Justice Monday, September 22, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Wednesday, September 24, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Thursday, September 25, 2008 9:00 a.m. Quarterly Meeting with Fair & Expo Center 10:00 a.m. Semi - annual Meeting with Assessor 11:00 a.m. Quarterly Meeting with Commission on Children & Families Monday, September 29, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Wednesday, October 1, 2008 10:00 a.m. Board of Commissioners' Meeting 1:30 p.m. Administrative Work Session — could include executive session(s) Thursday, October 2, 2008 9:00 a.m. Regular Bi- monthly Meeting with Congressional Staff 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 Monday, June 16, 2008 Page 8 of 8 Pages