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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
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MINUTES OF WORK SESSION
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9,2014
Present were Commissioners Tammy Baney, Anthony DeBone and Alan Unger.
Also present for a portion ofthe meeting were Dave Doyle, County Counsel; Jane
Smilie, Health Services; Judith Ure, Administration; Ed Keith, Forester; and
Richard Coe ofThe Bulletin.
Chair Baney opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
1. Forester Update.
Ed Keith said that projects related to Title III fund allocations need Board
action. He would like to continue with the same three projects that are now in
place: support of Search & Rescue; Project Wildfire; and CWPP development.
UNGER: Move support of these recommendations.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
There will be public notice, with a 45-day comment period.
Regarding the FEMA grant, FEMA has drafted their process, which includes
NEP A and public notice. This involves Klamath and Crook counties as welL
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The last two processes showed no significant impact. Chair Baney asked about
changes in the categorical exclusions and how this relates to neighborhoods.
Mr. Keith will draft comments for the County with the input of Joe Stutler, but
he believes the exclusion only goes up to 100 acres. Grant funds up to $3
million can be pursued, so they need to think big.
Chair Baney asked if there is a way to combine the smaller projects, or perhaps
see if the 100-acre policy can be changed. It seems like a lot of work for a
small piece of land. She thinks the federal delegation may want to work on this,
so it can make sense for this area. The Board was supportive of this effort.
Commissioner Unger noted that there are a lot more challenges when you are
looking at this kind of national project. Regionalizing makes more sense.
Regarding ongoing grants, in particular the Bend Fuels Community Assistance
Grant, most efforts are in areas west or south of Bend. The South County Fuels
Grant was awarded and an agreement is expected soon.
Mr. Keith spoke about the issue of prescribed bums and smoke and air quality
issues. Collaborative meetings have been held with representatives of various
agencies to determine what is supportable. Chair Baney said that Oregon
standards are more stringent than federal standards. Jane Smilie stated the risk
comes with a high level of smoke, but there is also the length of time to
consider.
Commissioner Unger attended a regional solutions meeting and someone there
complained about the notification process during the recent Two Bulls wildfire.
She was probably someone who lived in the area. Mr. Keith said the ODF,
USFS, Sheriff s Office and others met with individuals in that area and
generally feedback was good on how it was handled.
Commissioner Unger noted that there are different agencies involved that go
about notifying the public in different ways. Commissioner DeBone stated that
it would never be an exact science, given the various groups involved, the
weather impacts, how much equipment is on the road, and many other factors.
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2. Grant Application Requests.
Jane Smilie spoke about two grant applications. The first is the Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation grant for three years. This would mean adding an
epidemiologist and a project manager. This is a health systems research
initiative, to pinpoint how the new structure is affecting health care. The plan is
to investigate cross-jurisdictional work, using metrics and the CCO's quality
incentive methods. The discussion is now national in nature.
They already have a lot ofthe expected process in place, and the Foundation is
interested in this. Sharing some of the capacity of these positions could lead to
success; smaller rural communities do not generally have this capacity. For
instance, concerning tobacco cessation, this region is behind other areas, with
17,000 smokers and far too many of those pregnant women. They also wish to
focus on prenatal care and immunizations.
She does not presume to know what the partners want to work towards, but they
will find out and focus efforts as it makes sense. Public Health can bring a lot
to the table in this new health structure.
Chair Baney confirmed it would involve the three local counties. If the grant
funds were no longer available, the positions would end. She worked with Ms.
Smilie to determine how to structure and implement this. This needs to work
across jurisdictional boundaries, and this grant aligns with this.
Commissioner Unger stated this county is rural but is large enough to manage
this kind of program. It is done often in various ways.-Commissioner DeBone
asked if there is an epidemiologist in the area. Ms. Smilie said Pacific Source
has a trainee, but she is not sure if there is one affiliated with St. Charles. This
person is necessary if the program is going to be credible.
UNGER: Move support of the application.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: UNGER: Yes.
DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Chair votes yes.
Regarding Senate Bill 1531, changing medical marijuana dispensary law, the
Board reviewed a memo from the Deschutes County Public Health Advisory
Board. Commissioner Unger supports the letter, but would also like the Board
to engage on a stronger level.
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The letter would go to the SB 1531 Rules Advisory Committee.
The Board is supportive of the group's statement. It was felt that the Board
could recognize the expertise of the group and add their own letter of support.
Ms. Smilie will have the appropriate letter drafted for Board signature.
3. Discretionary Grant Application Review.
Judith Ure said that they would be looking at the first quarter of this fiscal year,
using funds left over from last fiscal year. The amount for fiscal year 2014-15
is $13,000.
· Boys & Girls Club of Central Oregon (Fundraiser) -$1,200
Commissioner Unger asked how the split between Redmond and Bend
affects this request. Granted.
· Central Oregon Council on Aging (Fundraiser) -$500
Granted.
· Bend Spay & Neuter Project (Rabies Free Clinic) -$1,000
Commissioner Unger feels this helps to meet the goals of the County.
Granted.
· Central Oregon Veterans' Outreach (Software Program) -$970
Commissioner DeBone hopes they are not setting themselves up for a bigger
expense. Ms. Ure said they have nothing in place now, so anything would
be an improvement. Granted.
· Serendipity West Foundation (Youth Challenge Day) -$1,000
Commissioner Unger likes this program. They are now handling two
schools. It is helpful to a relatively small number of students but can make a
big impact with them. Granted.
· La Pine Park & Recreation Foundation (Restroom Facility) -$2,500
Chair Baney said that she does not want to support this project at this level.
She understands they received in-kind materials and a Ford Foundation
grant. The Foundation and the La Pine Park & Recreation District are
working together on this. Commissioner Unger feels it is important to have
environmentally friendly facilities available. Commissioner DeBone said
Park & Recreation will handle ongoing maintenance. Granted.
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· Cloverdale Volunteer Fire Fighters Association (Rescue Tools) -$2,500
Chair Baney asked why this is being requested from the County. There are a
lot of grant opportunities for fire groups. She feels this should be a joint
effort of like agencies. The Board agreed to $1,500 total.
· Neighborlmpact (Transitional Housing Program) -$2,500
Chair Baney said that hiring personnel is an operations expense.
Commissioner Unger stated they need a local match for a grant. Chair
Baney is concerned about how this will be handled when the grant expires.
They already receive a community grant. She supports transitional housing
funding but not for operations.
Ms. Ure said they cannot get the grant without having a case manager, and
need a $30,000 total match to do so, most of which is being covered by other
agencies. Chair Baney wants it clarified that the County does not support
ongoing operations, but will support this effort. Granted.
· La Pine Community Kitchen (Building Repairs) -$1,000
Commissioner DeB one stated that they have new leadership at the Kitchen.
The produce area needs to be rebuilt. Granted.
· COIC -Cascades East Transit Public Survey -$2,091
Commissioner Unger stated this is for a survey to improve services to the
public. This would cover specific services not covered by a grant. Crook
and Jefferson counties may grant $1,000 each, with the remainder being
requested from Deschutes County. He stated that everyone wants to see
public transit but then don't want to pay for it. More outreach is needed.
They cannot create reserves to carry over until the new year. Granted.
The Commissioners each granted one-third towards these amounts.
4. Economic Development Loan Request (Humm Kombucha Beverages).
This item was removed from the agenda.
5. Other Items.
Being no further items discussed, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
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DATED this iP __ Dayof ~ 2014 for the
Deschutes County Board of Commissio'nero
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Anthony DeBone, Vice Chair
ATTEST:
Alan Unger, Commissioner @~~
Recording Secretary
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WORK SESSION AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014
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1. Forester Update – Ed Keith
2. Grant Application Request – Jane Smilie
3. Discretionary Grant Application Review – Judith Ure
Boys & Girls Club of Central Oregon (Fundraiser) – $1,200
Central Oregon Council on Aging (Fundraiser) - $500
Bend Spay & Neuter Project (Rabies Free Clinic) - $1,000
Central Oregon Veterans’ Outreach (Software Program) - $970
Serendipity West Foundation (Youth Challenge Day) - $1,000
La Pine Park & Recreation Foundation (Restroom Facility) - $2,500
Cloverdale Volunteer Fire Fighters Association (Rescue Tools) - $2,500
NeighborImpact (Transitional Housing Program) - $2,500
La Pine Community Kitchen (Building Repairs) - $1,000
COIC – Cascades East Transit Public Survey - $2,091
4. Economic Development Loan Request (Humm Kombucha Beverages) – Judith
Ure; EDCO
5. Other Items
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 3, 2014
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Ed Keith, Deschutes County Forester
RE: Forester update, July 9 work session
Title III funds
Action is required from the BOCC for the recently reauthorized 2014 Title III funds. The deadline for a county to
“initiate” Title III projects is September 30, 2014. The Forest Service recommends that the county document its initiation
of Title III projects in the meeting minutes of its county governing body which reflect the county’s agreement to use the
funds for the authorized uses in Title III.
Recommended action: The County Forester recommends the following three projects be initiated by approval of the
BOCC. This is consistent with past years Title III projects and is in compliance with Title III spending restrictions.
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue operations on Forest Service Lands
Project Wildfire: CWPP development and revision; Firewise Community Program
County Forester: CWPP development and revision; Firewise Community Program
Next steps: Once the BOCC initiates the above listed projects, the County Forester will post the notice in the newspaper
and take public comment, as required by the SRS Act.
FEMA PDM’10 Grant
Two meetings have been held between the three Counties (Crook, Klamath, Deschutes), OEM and FEMA to start the
Environmental and Historic Preservation process. FEMA is now drafting the public notices that will begin the scoping
process and associated public comment period.
Bend & South County Community Assistance Grants
Work on the Bend Fuels Community Assistance Grant that began last fall is continuing. To date we have completed
approximately 600 acres of fuel reduction including sweat equity, brush mowing, tree thinning and chipping. The
recently awarded South County Fuels grant is going through the award process and we should have a grant agreement in
the next 60 days.
Forestry
61150 SE 27th Street ● Bend, Oregon 97702
541-322-7117 ● Fax 541-388-2719
Public Health Advisory Board
2577 NE Courtney Dr.
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 322-7410
July 1, 2014
RE: SB 1531 Public Comment
Dear Deschutes County Board of Commissioners:
The Deschutes County Public Health Advisory Board (PHAB) would like to make public
comment on Senate Bill 1531. This law makes changes to Oregon's medical marijuana
dispensary law, including changes that:
Give local governments the ability to regulate and restrict the operations of dispensaries
in their jurisdictions
Restrict the sale of edible medical marijuana products
Require dispensaries to use child-resistant packaging and prohibit packaging that is
attractive to minors
On May 12, the Oregon Health Authority convened a rules advisory committee Monday,
May 12th, to discuss the proposed rules to implement SB 1531. The SB 1531 Rules
Advisory Committee public comment period is open until August 22, 2014.
During the June 25th PHAB monthly meeting, the board decided to make a statement to
reinforce the importance of protecting children from the harmful effects of marijuana. The
following statement was approved by the membership:
“We, as a Public Health Advisory Board, share a general consensus that strict
regulations be in place in order to prevent marijuana-based products from being
sold by medical marijuana dispensaries that are packaged or marketed in a manner
that is attractive to youth.”
The PHAB asks your permission to submit this statement as public comment to the SB 1531
Rules Advisory Committee. Thank you for your consideration and guidance.
Sincerely,
Jock T. Pribnow, MD, MPH Susan G. Keys, Ph.D.
PHAB Chair PHAB Co-Chair
jockpribnow@gmail.com skeys08@gmail.com
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Public Health Services and Systems Research Initiative
Central Oregon Grant Proposal Concept
Project purpose:
The purpose of this project is to enhance the ability of rural public health agencies to work with new organizational
structures in the healthcare and public health system to:
• implement and evaluate high-value population health improvement strategies, and
• impact shared metrics that are aimed at improving the health status of residents.
Background:
In Oregon, key structures that have emerged through healthcare reform efforts include accountable care organizations
and patient centered medical homes (called coordinated care organizations (CCOs) and patient centered primary care
homes (PCPCHs) in Oregon). PacificSource is the CCO serving the tri-county area of Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook
counties and is charged with managing the global budget for and the care provided to Oregon Health Plan members.
The CCO does this on an at-risk basis that includes financial incentives that are shared with providers for meeting
specific quality incentive metrics (QIM). The QIMs are designed to improve the care provided to and the health status of
plan members. PCPCHs are primary care practices that have received recognition by the Oregon Health Authority for t
meeting standards that ensure they provide patient-centered, coordinated care. The CCO is responsible for impacting a
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rQIM to increase the proportion of OHP members who access care through a PCPCH.
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Two additional regional structures are unique to Central Oregon that also support population health
improvement efforts. The Central Oregon Health Council (COHC) was officially created by statute to be the
governance entity over the tri-county CCO. Composition of the Council is outlined in statute and includes policymakers,
healthcare providers and systems, and consumers from the region, in order to ensure appropriate representation in key
decisions about how healthcare is provided in the area. The mission of the Council is to promote the health ofthe
region's residents. The Wellness and Education Board of Central Oregon (WEBCO) was created by the county
governments of Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson and is comprised of a County Commissioner from each county
and a representative from the K-12 education system. This organization serves as a quasi "regional public
health board" and has as its mission to coordinate regional efforts in the areas of public health, behavioral
health and education. The foresight of county government officials in Central Oregon in developing these two
unique structures highlights their support for public health, healthcare systems, and improving the health of
residents.
In addition to the significant healthcare transformation underway in Oregon, the state is exploring potential
changes in its public health system. The Task Force on the Future of Public Health Services was created by
statute to study consolidation and regionalization of public health services. The group is necessarily faced
with defining foundational capabilities required to provide basic public health functions. Currently in draft
form, these include assessment and epidemiology; emergency preparedness and response; communications;
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planning and policy development; leadership and organizational competencies; health equity and cultural
competency; and community partnership development. These are cross-walked with four foundational
programmatic areas: communicable disease control; environmental health; prevention and health promotion;
and access to clinical services. [
In addition to the QIMs that provide financial incentives for system partners to work collaboratively to impact
population health status, a regional community health assessment and a regional community health plan are
in place. All of this creates an environment with great incentive and energy for collaboration and innovation.
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Deschutes County Health Services (DCHS) is accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and by virtue
of being the largest health department in the region in terms of budget and staffing, is uniquely positioned to
lead cross-jurisdictional efforts in partnership with the new healthcare and public health structures described I r
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above. Further, the tri-county region has a track record of cross-jurisdictional sharing and has recently
implemented a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant related to emergency preparedness. However, the
effectiveness of public health agencies in the region could be enhanced with relation to the foundational
capabilities of assessment and epidemiology, and planning and policy development. We are proposing to test
the effectiveness of strengthening these capabilities by adding technical expertise with a project manager and
epidemiologist that would be shared cross-jurisdictionally. These positions would be dedicated to working
within the system and new structures described above, specifically to impact the shared QIMs and regional
health improvement priorities.
Research question:
• Can small rural health departments partner successfully with organizational structures such as CCOs and PCPCHs
to implement high-value public health strategies that impact shared health improvement metrics.
Hypothesis:
• With cross-jurisdictional sharing of foundational capabilities in the areas of assessment and epidemiology and
planning and policy development, small rural health departments can partner successfully with CCOs and
PCPCHs to implement high-value public health strategies that impact shared health improvement metrics.
Project deliverables:
• Evaluation reports from projects designed to impact specific QIMs in partnership with CCOs, PCPCHs and other
system partners (i.e., tobacco cessation counseling, referrals and medications; timeliness of prenatal care;
childhood immunization rates; chlamydia sx, etc.) These projects would be selected and designed working with
system partners.
• Pre-and post-evaluation results related to attitudes, perceptions, willingness of partners to work with public
health to impact QIMs and other health improvement metrics.
• Poster and oral presentations summarizing findings.
• Publications.
Partnerships to implement the proposed research project:
• Public health: Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook County Health Services
• Emerging healthcare structures: PacificSource, PCPCHs, Central Oregon Health Council, Wellness and Education
Board of Central Oregon
• Policymakers: County Commissioners in each county and WEBCO
• Researcher/Academia: Oregon Health Authority and University of Washington staff/faculty
Target population, policy and practice relevance:
Target population: A tri-county rural population that includes an American Indian reservation and substantial Hispanic
population. Demographics and health status indicators for the area will be described in detail.
Policy relevance: Is public health agency effectiveness enhanced by sharing foundational public health capabilities
cross-jurisdictionally and by collaborating with emerging healthcare structures such as CCOs and PCPCHs? Should public
health continue to move away from direct service provision and toward population-based practices that can be
implemented in coordination with CCOs and PCPCHs? These are relevant policy questions/decisions.
Practice relevance: Public health practitioners must learn to work effectively with new healthcare structures to deliver
population health programs, services and interventions or will miss substantial opportunities to improve population
health, and risk diminishing their potential impact. As more of the population has healthcare coverage, working with
the healthcare system will increasingly provide opportunities to impact population health. In Central Oregon with the
Medicaid population being managed by CCOs and PCPCHs, public health agencies can impact a population that has
significant disparities by working with these structures.
Deschutes County Discretionary Grant Program
Status as of 7/1/2014
Commissioner Baney Commissioner Unger Commissioner DeBone Fundraising Activities
Beginning Balance $21,166.00 Beginning Balance Beginning Balance Beginning Balance $ 20,000.00 20,000.00 $20,000.00
Q1 -4,851.00 -3,850.00 -4,499.00 -4,500.0001 01 01
Q2-3,708.00 -3,708.00 -3,709.00 -4,000.0002 0202
Q3 -2,033.00 -2,033.00 -2,034.00 -6,700.0003 0303
-6,575.00Voluntary Reduction -4,408.00 Voluntary Reduction Voluntary Reduction -4,758.00 Voluntary Reduction 0.00
-2,224.00-2,224.00 -2,222.00 -1,500.0004 04 04 04
-18,390.00Total Spent -17,224.00 Total Spent Total Spent -17,222.00 Total Spent -16,700.00
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Balance Remaining Balance Remaining $ 2,776.00 $2,776.00 Balance Remaining 2,778.00 Balanc~RemainJn~ _ $3,300.001
Notes:
Total Available in FY 2013-14" $81,666
* Allocated for Fundraising Activities : $20,000
* Allocated for Commissioner Awards: $61,666
(Includes $1,166 unspent in FY 2012-13 by Commissioner Baney)
FY 2013-2014 Discretionary Grant ApplicationsT ---r " .-.. ~-
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Leadership Bend Foundation $l ,SOO .OO $SOO.OO $SOO .OO $SOO .OO
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Tota~ Description--------I
$400.00 Fa ir Tickets for DCHS Clients
52,500.00 Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project Support
51,500.00 7th Annual Festival of Cultures
51,500.00 Black & White Fundraising Event
52,000.00 Annual Dues
51,500.00 Leadership Bend Class of 2014
r -ITOfalCommitted-Ye ar to Date ----l 517,224.00 \ 518,390 .0o+-517,222.oho,700.00r-S69,536.00 '
BRIEFING PAPER FOR
Humm Kombucha
Request for Deschutes County Forgivable Loan
June 12, 2014
Number of Employees: 8
Company Request: $ 50,000
EDCO Recommendation: $ 50,000
Proposed Job Creation by end of 2016: 25 full-time family wage jobs
Average Pay for New Employees (all positions, excluding commissions): $ 36,782
Capital Investment: $4,000,000
Industry: Manufacturing, Brewing
Website: www.hummkombucha.com
Company Background:
Humm Kombucha (formerly Kombucha Mama) brews kombucha beverages. Kombucha is a raw, fermented, and
naturally carbonated tea loaded with probiotics and B vitamins.
The family has been brewing kombucha for over 20 years as the recipe was passed down from a mother to a
son, from that son to his wife and from that wife to her best friend.
In February of 2009 Michelle Plantenberg and Jamie Danek started a producing Kombucha in Michelle’s kitchen.
They brewed one gallon at a time to start and in March they sold the first two gallons. Demand quickly grew to
the point where they were no longer able to meet the demand from the kitchen. Total sales that year were
$28,000.
In 2010 they moved into the first commercial production facility. Sales tripled to $82,000 while cost of goods
and expenses decreased. Sales grew to $100,000 in 2011, but lack of capital and production capacity prohibited
substantial growth. In 2012, with 150% growth, additional brewing equipment was purchased from 6-month
advance orders providing the needed capital.
In 2013 the company moved into a new production facility that took them from 500 gallons of output a week to
6,000 gallons per week. Revenue was over $950K with $500K of that coming in Q4 after the new facility opened.
When running at full capacity this facility will be able to produce around $7M in product annually.
In April of 2014 Kombucha Mama rebranded and became Humm Kombucha. The company founders are pushing
into unchartered territory in the kombucha beverage space. This drive has led to the creation of the first
kombucha tasting room in the country, as well as putting kombucha on tap in retail spaces. Further, the
company is raising capital to purchase another facility to grow production to meet growing demand.
Funding from the Deschutes County Forgivable Loan will be used to hire and train 25 new employees with an
average family wage as defined by the Oregon Labor Market Information System (OLMIS) on the date a loan
agreement is executed and to purchase supplies and equipment for expanded production - kegs, bottles, labels,
and caps.
EDCO Recommendation
EDCO is recommending to Deschutes County an award of $2,000 per job for this request for a total forgivable
loan of $50,000.
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