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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-29 Work Session Minutes Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Page 1 of 12 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org MINUTES OF WORK SESSION DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY 29, 2013 ___________________________ Present were Commissioners Alan Unger, Tammy Baney and Anthony DeBone. Also present were Tom Anderson, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator; and, for a part of the meeting, Hillary Saraceno and Debi Harr, Children & Families’ Commission; Ed Keith, Forester; Tom Kuhn, Health Services; Scot Langton and Tana West, Assessor; Jim Ross, Sheriff’s Office; Susan Ross, Property & Facilities; Cyndy Cook and Tom Kemper of Housing Works; and media representatives Ryan Brennecke and Shelby King of the Bulletin. Chair Unger opened the meeting at 1:35 p.m. ___________________________ 1. Housing Works Update. Cyndy Cook said that she is retiring after thirty years, and Tom Kemper is taking over after ten years with the organizations. The organization is mission-driven and services the tri-county area. Members Jan Thackery and Craig Unger are stepping down this year, to be rep laced by other strong leaders. One member is a former client who went through the self- sufficiency program and is a real success story. Ms. Cook then gave a PowerPoint presentation detailing their approach, goals and objectives and more. She said they created their own property management company to do things in a consistent manner. They have 670 units. This has worked out well, and they have the ability to control the how, when, who and why. They might be able to take on more properties to generate additional revenue. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Page 2 of 12 Mr. Kemper stated that one program is to help people with handling job interviews, teaching them responsibility and other things like building a good credit rating. One significant barrier is affordable child daycare, and they are trying to bridge this. Ms. Cook added that they also work with homeless veterans and Central Oregon Veterans Outreach. For example, in order to deal with problems with rent deposits, they created a revolving fund that continues to help veterans. They have a good portfolio of affordable housing, and will soon be taking on Healy Heights and Ariel Glen. The organization works with Habitat for Humanity, and assists with housing for seniors and other vulnerable populations. They continue to acquire and rehabilitate distressed properties and are pooling older Redmond properties for modernization. They obtain certifications for crime-free multi-family communities through the City of Redmond Police Department. With the changes in leadership, they will develop a new strategic plan. They went through some tough times with the bad economy, restructured their work and dealt hard and successfully with State agencies to maintain progress. 2. Discussion of Early Learning Division Intergovernmental Agreements with the State. Hillary Saraceno presented three intergovernmental agreements for discussion. One was essentially a letter stating that the County still wants to receive funds. She has been given no details beyond this. Relief nurseries will be funded direct by the State. The Early Learning hubs need to be up and running soon. Every biennium there will be an intergovernmental agreement to consider, from the Early Learning Division under the Oregon Department of Education. These are now being reviewed by legal counsel. There were some formatting and numbering errors in the document, per legal counsel; however, the State will not make any changes and find these errors acceptable. They have been approved by the Department of Justice. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Page 3 of 12 There is nothing substantive in the Medicaid document. One document deals with mixed funds and there are some issues with the indemnification clause. Other agencies are just putting these through even though some of their counsels have issues with them. The errors have been identified, but the timeline is critical. Debi Harr pointed out that these types of documents are amended quite often, and those corrections will probably happen then. Ms. Saraceno said they have only been budgeted for six months. She is not sure anyone will be ready for the Early Learning hubs before January. Until then, they will operate through Deschutes County. The agreements will be on the Board business meeting agenda of June 5 for formal approval. 3. Forester Update with Agencies. Ed Keith introduced Holly Jewkes, Acting Deputy Forest Supervisor; John Allen of the Deschutes National Forest; Carol Benkosky, District Manager of the Bureau of Land Management; and Tracy Wrolson, Acting Assistant District Forester for the Oregon Department of Forestry. He said they had a successful FireFree event this year, with the total amount being about 26,000 cubic yards, just under the average for the past few years. They are working on the Burgess Road fire site, discussing management options for the future. They are also working on a small salvage program for the affected pine forest. There is not a lot of value in the timber, but they want to get the property cleaned up and on track. ___________________________ Mr. Wrolson stated that George Font of his office was unable to attend. The Central Oregon District covers 2.2 million acres across twelve counties, with five operating centers. In an average fire season there are 156 fires affecting 8,500 acres. Lightning accounts for about half of these; this is the biggest uncontrollable threat. The Burgess Road fire resulted from winds taking down power lines. The local agencies cooperated well. It was early in the season for something like this. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Page 4 of 12 They are expecting a hotter and drier season this year. They are bringing in some seasonal workers early. In this area, most are hired on in June. Landowners cooperate with the agency and are included in conversations and strategies. They are an asset with allowing for points of access and knowledge of the land. They are starting on forest land classification changes this year, in collaboration with Deschutes County. This hasn’t been done since the 1960’s. They want to see landowner assessments fair and equitable. They will be working even more with the County by the end of this year. Everyone needs to understand how this works. Classifications will be based within district boundaries. They lay out the properties on GIS maps and analyze whether the land is suitable for timber or grazing, and whether the information is still current and accurate based on old maps. Some areas have never been classified; and some have never paid into the program. Commissioner Unger reminded the group of a breakfast meeting the following week with emergency personnel. Mr. Keith added that there will be representatives of all agencies plus the Sheriff’s Office, perhaps 30 in all. Commissioner Baney said that they need to manage expectations. People need to know if it is just the forest or structures as well. It may be simply for containment. She asked if this could be sent out as an insert with the tax mailing as a courtesy. Perhaps the agency could work with the Assessor’s Office on this. Mr. Wrolson said that the ODF also sends out a letter to those who have not been assessed in the past. There are public hearings through the ODF. The County Commissioners have a role in identifying a few members of the classicization committee. Ms. Benkosky stated that this fire season, they will be using the same equipment and number of personnel as before. The single-engine air tanker will be out of Prineville instead of Madras. They are being managed at a national level, so there is more moving around. There are fire restrictions along with river this beginning this weekend, and explosives and fireworks are now banned. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Page 5 of 12 The La Pine land conveyance is going well. They anticipate the cultural resources group will be out soon; there are a few problems but they are working through them. Pending is a right of way issue; new rights of way have to serve a purpose and they need to show why the land is being conveyed. The railroad and power companies want to have rights of way. The intent is to have this finished this year, and they are still on schedule to meet the intent of the legislation. This will be addressed in the future. They can maintain the existing rights of way, but BLM will no longer have the authority to issue new rights of way, nor will the County. In regard to thinning projects, two different allotments in the area were vacant for a while. The process involves environmental assessment and other tasks. The agencies handle their budgets differently. The BLM has people who provide advice and guidance. The Department of the Interior does not always agree with the Department of Agriculture. The Department of the Interior does not always understand the value of funding for fuels reduction but sometimes makes those recommendations. Commissioner Baney asked if the investment is commiserate with prevention. If they do some prevention but not enough, do they consider a community protected. Ms. Benkosky stated that it is a quandary. They can only work in so many areas at a time. They try to pick and choose where the greatest need is. It may not be one where there is a fire. They will likely see a reduction in this activity in Deschutes County. Commissioner Baney asked if there will be hearings at the federal level. As those decisions are made, the County represents people who are in harm’s way. Here they have history and proof, and she is happy to provide this. She was advised they are unaware of hearings on the next budget. Mr. Allen added that it is a question of scale. There are communities across the west being protected in this manner. The evidence is out there. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Page 6 of 12 Chair Unger noted that they may lose Sage Grouse areas if they don’t plan to minimize these losses. This would exacerbate the listing. He was advised that some money is spent on fuels reduction, but more on restoration. The Oregon Badlands Wilderness plan will be out soon. They anticipate a little controversy over trail use – people versus horses and dogs. Some areas are closed for eagles. Mostly they work with local residents on this type of thing. The capacity for recreation is going up and down, and they are always looking for partnerships. They are trying to do what th ey can. Some areas in the La Pine area have spotted owls that need protection. Mr. Allen said the draft decision on the La Pine property is due in June and will be available for public review. ___________________________ Mr. Allen said that the twilight program involves a geothermal well in the Newberry Crater area. They have asked for expansion of the well pads. They have obtained approval from the national office. A collaborative forest project is located southwest of Bend and on both sides of Highway 97. West Bend projects will be introduced soon. They are doing a good job of working with the community and other interests on hazardous fuels reduction next to communities. They normally hear few complaints. In regard to recreation, they have a menu of projects that benefit residents and tourism. The new Welcome Center is 60% designed. There are multi-use path projects, such as Sisters to Black Butte and Lava Lands to Sunriver. These are slated for next year. There is a larger vision to connect Bend to the High Desert Museum, Lava Lands and Sunriver, where people can walk or bike and connect to Bend Park & Recreation community trails. Mt. Bachelor’s master expansion plan was approved with no appeals or litigation. They should have a new lift this winter. Most controversial is a snow park. Rim View and Poet’s Peak, east of Highway 97, is geared towards OHV recreationists and jeep-type vehicles. It is the last commitment to the OHV community for these opportunities. They are repaving the runway area for fire-fighting planes. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Page 7 of 12 Even with budget reductions, they will still have 90 to 100 kids in the Youth Conservation Corp this summer. They had 330 applicants with the Heart of Oregon Corp. A lot of kids want to do this and there is no capacity for all o f them. In the future, they hope to be able to fulfill these dreams and vision. The goal for the tri-county area is to find jobs for those kids who want to work. Chair Unger asked are fire breaks and prescribed burns. Smoke is an issue for a lot of people, and the County wants to be more helpful with smoke issues. Mr. Allen said that they are in a different mode now. They want to do more of this but are limited by smoke restrictions, which is an important public health issue. The Forest Service and BLM are looking at budget reductions and staffing similar to last year for fire suppression. They are staffed appropriately at this time. Chair Unger stated that they need more resources and more NEPA so there can be more work done. This lowers the risk of fire. Mr. Allen said the education part never ends. A large segment of the population does not realize there is active management taking place. Mr. Wrolson said that the ODF is testing cameras in The Dalles to John Day area, tracking lightning activity. This is already well developed in southwest Oregon. These track whether there is smoke after a lightning strike. 4. Other Items. Chair Unger asked if the Board is supportive of a letter to the legislature regarding a tobacco tax. It allows counties to have a voice as to whether they want to pursue this. BANEY: Move signature of the letter as stated. DEBONE: Second. VOTE: BANEY: Yes. DEBONE: Yes. UNGER: Chair votes yes. ___________________________ Tom Kuhn said that in regard to Senate Bill 132, which is in regard to immunization protocols, a new bill was developed that both parties support, but per counsel, it is not constitutional. There has been a work session to move it back to the floor unamended. The minority report may not be a part of it. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Page 8 of 12 SB 132 allows someone to claim a religious exemption, take educational curriculum and then decide. Or, a physician can sign off that the physician educated the parents on this issue. The words ‘religious exemption’ were removed. A similar bill was passed in Washington, and the use of an exemption dropped. Now Oregon is the poorest immuniz ed state in the country. People would still have a choice but would need to be more educated about it. It is basically informed consent. Commissioner Baney stated that she sits on an advisory group for this issue, and they talk about what kids should have. She wondered how much is reporting errors, and whether the numbers are skewed. She also does not like the government telling families what to do. There needs to be an educational component. She understands the public health, education and epidemic reasons, but all should be educated and not just some. Chair Unger said that they need to make sure this is better than it is. Others can educate as well, such as doctors and pediatricians. If there are engaged parents, they should understand the need. He asked what brought about this new bill. Mr. Kuhn said that there has been a high ‘religious exemption’ rate in Oregon, so they are looking at the Washington model. There was a study done regarding a measles outbreak in Salt Lake City, and it is estimated that this cost the system $33,000 per case. There are higher rates or pertussis in Oregon and this could cost a lot of there is an outbreak. Commissioner Baney asked if there are national standards for this. Rather than support this, as it is fairly political, she would like to see it used as an educational piece. She wants to know if the numbers indicate reporting errors or a records system change. She went through this regarding her daughter’s record, which wasn’t accurate. The Commissioners indicated they wanted to support the educational piece for all. DEBONE: Move signature of the appropriate letter. UNGER: Second. VOTE: DEBONE: Yes. BANEY: No. (Split vote.) UNGER: Chair votes yes. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Page 9 of 12 ___________________________ Laurie Craghead stated that the Pronghorn agreement has been reviewed by County Counsel. A trustee is needed by June 1 to be able to grant a lien to the County regarding overnight lodging lots, assigning rents and future building. They followed the form as agreed. They are not happy doing this before the text amendment is approved, but it has to be recorded by June 1. Overnight lodging units are to be built first. BANEY: Move signature of the three documents. DEBONE: Second. VOTE: BANEY: Yes. DEBONE: Yes. UNGER: Chair votes yes. ___________________________ Tom Anderson and Erik Kropp followed up on the EBAC meeting. Mr. Kropp said EBAC rose to the occasion. They talked about the Budget Committee discussions about solving the big problem. They discussed changing the prescription drug part. The Sheriff’s office talked about increasing the monthly premium co-pay from $65 to $90, and three voted no – all managers. This would amount to $300,000 in revenue. There will be a co-pay on prescriptions to encourage the use of generics, with maybe $500,000 in revenue. They have to pay more for a non-generic prescription and a doctor has to say that a generic won’t work. The group talked about a study of the benefits plan. This would be comprehensive, looking at experience, what others are doing , tiered rates and more. Commissioner Baney noted that it is great that people want to do the right thing. Chair Unger added that there is a lot of education to do so they can shape and own the plan. Mr. Kropp will let the Budget Committee know about this. Commissioner DeBone said there is a Rural to Rural Conference in June, and he wants to attend. There is a $200 registration fee. He will have to make up a half-day of County College. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Page 10 of 12 Commissioner Baney said she broke the news to COVA about the 60/40 split between COVA and the Fair & Expo Center. It made the group talk about the importance of the Fair & Expo to the area. They have talked about this for 14 years, regarding protecting this asset and making it sustainable. There are $600,000 in reserves now. The COVA board said they would spend out of reserves and not change their marketing plans. Mr. Anderson said he met with Tom O’Shea, Alana Hughson and Dan Despotopulos. He wanted to vet the whole idea. They need some kind of continuity with the plan, why it is at certain amount, and is it forever. Alana will attend the joint meeting of the Fair Board and Board of Commissioners next week. There will be conversation about the transient lodging tax. Commissioner DeBone said the advertising and charts are not accurate regarding Sunriver. They are including fire and police services in that number and it is misleading and inaccurate. He would like to hear from the lodging industry. Mr. Anderson said that members of the advisory group in the past were Tom O’Shea, Mike Schiel, David Bishop, Ed Willard, Alan Hughson, Commissioner Baney, and Dan Despotopulos. They need to talk about a compromise and the needs of all entities. Commissioner DeBone asked what tourism means to Central Oregon – diversifying the economy or just a place to play. In the end, it does not create a lot of living wage jobs. Chair Unger stated that resorts have made Deschutes County prosperous. He doesn’t see the in-town lodging having the same challenges as the resort lodging. There are a lot of fees tacked on – a room tax, resort fee and more. Resorts need to know when the good feeling about a resort quits. Commissioner Baney said that they have to pay the tax and for police and fire, so there is only so much they can cut in the way of fees. Chair Unger asked what kind of budget COVA is getting. The Board could say, this is the budget and the rest goes into reserves. They don’t want to lose control over the money going to COVA. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Page 11 of 12 Commissioner Baney said they chose not new money, but budgeted. They are not looking at the excess. This would mean $110,000 of the budget. They don’t budget for anticipated growth, and it has almost always come in higher. She is not sure why it is set up that way. It’s an unknown amount, but they are not considering the real possibility of getting more in. Chair Unger noted that he would like more control over the anticipated extra amount. Commissioner Baney said they are working hard towards the Los Angeles market. But revenue does not equate to volume and does not take heads and beds into account, nor groceries, restaurants and more. They need to come up with a long-term plan for the Fair & Expo Center. They need to investigate more deeply regarding a transient lodging tax increase. The City of Bend will want it at two plus two. To catch up and be equal would mean an increase of four for the County. Chair Unger wants the resorts to stay healthy. They have other fees that hotels in the city don’t. Commissioner Baney asked about increasing these now; Mr. O’Shea asked about phasing it over three years. They seem to understand that the Fair & Expo need to be supported. In short, they feel the County is stealing their lunch money. However, they need to support the Fair & Expo and they should have come to the table with a solution for this. They didn’t, so here the Board is now. Mr. Anderson stated that the Sheriff’s Office gets $2.65 million. If there is enough room tax generated, the general fund transfer goes down. Commissioner DeBone said he doesn’t want the County to rely on that for the general fund. Commissioner Baney said there is a Sheriff’s Office transfer that goes directly there. COVA wants safe communities, a good Sheriff’s Office, Search & Rescue, and 9-1-1. She feels this group realizes there has to be a change. Being no further items addressed, the work session ended at 5:20 p.m. DATED this U Dayof ~ 2013 for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioner: a1~~ ATTEST: Anthony DeBone, Commissioner ~~ Recording Secretary Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Work Session Wednesday, May 29,2013 Page 12 of 12 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 -Fax (541) 385-3202 -www.deschutes.org WORK SESSION AGENDA DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, WEDNESDAY 29, 2013 1. Housing Works Update Cyndy Cook & Tom Kemper 2. Discussion of Early Learning Division Intergovernmental Agreements with the State -Hillary Saraceno 3. Forester Update with Agencies -Ed Keith, USFS, BLM, ODF 4. Other Items Executive Session, Real Property Negotiations -Susan Ross PLEASE NOTE: At any time during this meeting, an executive session could be called to address issues relating to ORS 192.660(2) (e), real property negotiations; ORS 192.660(2) (h), litigation; ORS 192.660{2Xd), labor negotiations; or ORS 192.660(2) (b), personnel issues. Meeting dates, times and discussion items are subject to change. All meetings are conducted in the Board o/Commissioners' meeting rooms at 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, unless otherwise indicated. Ifyou have questions regarding a meeting, please call 388-6572. 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. Work Session ----------+ __-----2(_P,_~_=_ea=.:s,~e Print) Name Agency Mailing Address City Zip f/()tJ)/f'/t; W(JI')cJ (~ tl ( t c. 1­ In,~ UJ'v \s....r­--Oo~ -------j-­-- Dalv _L ?II~IJI-II~ ./?' ~rol D~~S~ I V0~;' J t07'lrJ &t.vJ _ CP,ez:;;-9E/?YI Cf1' H~\\"1.:I'w~s ~~t-So-~~ -~~~J ~jIJ ~_. _ ~- f) [~ . ~ --­1--1- r +­ Phone # Wed .• May 29. 2013 e-mail address ---j Cll.1"6 e.! ~ h,."J dfbJf-,-r;~_. -' / L .....,rool~/\~ ""'J.f. ~+«-, v,.......:, c.... b ~Y\ b:>~k@. bJ..,." . ~e w k<:.S 2rfs .~d . , ~\,\Q-.l) ~0 ---du,~-r \flO-~-tp·L Pa2:e # of Pa2:es , - I ~I---l ­--­ 405 SW 6th Street Redmond, Oregon (541) 923-1018 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners May 2013 Downtown Redmond Office Mission Driven – Local Leadership DESCHUTES COUNTY Craig Unger – Redmond Jan Thackery – Redmond Michael Hinton – Terrebonne RESIDENT COMMISSIONER Marie McKeeman – Bend JEFFERSON COUNTY George Nielson – Madras Nick Snead – Madras Janet Brown – Madras CROOK COUNTY Laura Cooper – Prineville Henry Hartley – Prineville Bobbi Brooks – Powell Butte “Fostering Dignity Through Housing” The Strategic Plan: Guiding Our Values Expand Opportunities for Housing the Individuals and Communities We Serve St r a t e g i c O b j e c t i v e #1 Connect Individuals and Resources to Bridge the Gap Between Today’s Barriers and Tomorrow’s Dreams St r a t e g i c O b j e c t i v e #2 Demonstrate Sound and Professional Stewardship of Current and Future Assets St r a t e g i c O b j e c t i v e #3 An Entrepreneurial Approach to Service •Families Forward 501(c)(3) •Family Sustainability •Personal Asset Building •Opportunities for Kids •EPIC Property Management Company, LLC •Workforce Housing •Supportive Housing •Tutor Homes •Transitional Housing •Homeownership •1245 Vouchers in Service •$8M Rental Subsidy Annually •Average Income $8,457 Housing Choice Voucher Program Real Estate Development Resident Programs Property Management Our Service Jurisdiction Deschutes 160,338 Jefferson 21,771 Crook 20,839 Our Core Program Centers Housing Choice Voucher Program Real Estate Development Portfolio Management Resident Programs 8 Limited Liability Companies EPIC Property Management Families Forward 1245 Households Served Developing Housing Options & Opportunities Transitional Housing With Supportive Services Homeownership Multi-family Apartments Housing With Supportive Services Homelessness Rental Assistance Over 5,000 Central Oregon Residents Served Our Multi-Family Housing Communities Bend, Oregon City of Bend 8 Summit Park 2017 NE Full Moon Dr 88 units Eastlake Village 675 NE Bellevue Dr 56 units Putnam Pointe 750 NW Lava Rd 44 Units Horizon House 1875 NE Purcell Bv 14 units Centennial Point 410 SE 6th St 4 units Emma’s Place 335 NE Quimby Av 11 units Ariel South 1705 SE Tempest Dr Ariel Glen 1700 SE Tempest Dr 167 units Our Multi-Family Housing Communities Redmond, Oregon Fairhaven Vista NW 25th & Elm St 19 Units Aspen Villas 933 NW Canal Blvd 40 Units Gateway Commons 2445 SW Canal Blvd 20 Units Independence Place 1251 SW 27th St 2 Units Barbara’s Place 1881 SW Timber Ave 6 Units 9 Reindeer Meadows 1601 SW Reindeer Ave 50 Units Our Multi-Family Housing Communities Sisters, Oregon 10 Tamarack Village 555 N. Larch St 33 Units Housing Choice Voucher Program Totals Total Families Served 1245 VASH Vouchers Issued 60 Average Head of Household Age 48 years Average Income (per Adult in Household) $8,457 Elderly / Disabled 243 / 590 Families with Children 541 Youth Under Age of 18 1081 Port-in From Outside Central Oregon 178 Housing Choice Voucher Program* Deschutes County Bend Redmond Terrebonne, Sisters, La Pine Totals Vouchers Issued 632 387 84 1,103 Average HH Age 49 years 45 years 54 years 48 years Average Income (Per Adult in Household) $8,954 $8,142 $7,326 $8,140 Elderly / Disabled 457 135 / 322 211 58 / 153 64 21 / 43 732 214 / 518 Families with Children 235 206 34 475 People Served 1,266 994 201 2,461 *As of March 31, 2013 Investing In Our Families Family Self Sufficiency Program Total Program Graduates 150 Participants in Progress 106 Average Age of Participant 38 Families with Children 92 (202 Children) Individual Development Accounts 20 Starting Annual Average Income $11,851 Ending Annual Average Income $28,575 Homeownership Program* Deschutes County *statistics since 2004 Bend Redmond Terrebonne, Sisters, La Pine 33 32 11 Investing In Our Families Rick & Lynelle C. Graduated 2013 •Rick & Lynelle completed the FSS program in less than four years •They have purchased a home, used the funds from their escrow account towards the down payment of the home •Rick and Lynelle released their rental assistance voucher Assisting Vulnerable Citizens Horizon House Emma’s Place Centennial Point Barbara’s Place Gateway Commons Reindeer Meadows Housing Dedicated for Seniors & Permanent Supportive Needs In the Works for Deschutes County in 2014… •Acquisition of Healy Heights and Rehab of Ariel Glen/Healy Heights •Certification as Crime-Free Multi-family Communities •Pooling Older Redmond Properties for Modernization •Increase the Supply of Quality Affordable Housing and Enhance the Services Offered to Residents •Increase the Rate of FSS Graduation •Continue to Seek Opportunities to Acquire and Rehab Distressed Properties •Leadership Change •New Strategic Plan in Development •Introduce Tom Kemper •Cyndy Cook’s Warm Farewell THANK YOU. QUESTIONS? Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project: Addendum ------------------------------------------ ." , Deschutes County Project/Activity Briefing Prineville BLM May 2012 La Pine Land Conveyance A funding Memorandum of Agreement was signed between the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and the Prineville District Manager to fulfill the intent of the LLCA that requires the County to pay all survey costs and other administrative costs associated with the conveyances. BLM estimated the processing costs and Deschutes County provided a check in the amount of $71,335 . BLM is not writing an EA -but will compile all of the site data in the Decision Record. The DR will be issued following the CR survey and concurrence is received from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Evaluations are being conducted by staff specialists in the areas of wildlife, botany and range . BLM staff completed an Environmental Site Assessment establishing there are no hazardous material issues affecting the lands to be conveyed. A contract for a Cultural Resources Inventory with the Heritage Stewardship Group (USDA -FS) is expected to be completed in the coming months. The estimated costs for this project are $25,000. BLM Cadastral Survey completed a Supplemental Plat of Section 12, T. 22 S, R. 10 E. This was necessary to create government lots along the railroad right-of-way for conveyance purposes . BLM Cadastral Survey also completed a Land Description Review for the parcels to be conveyed. Deschutes County Property Management is working with Hickman, Williams & Associates and has obtained Lot of Record Verification for Parcels A and B from the Planning Division. The Planning Division determined that a Property Line Adjustment could be completed to create Parcel A and a Minor Land Partition is required to create Parcel B. The Cadastral Survey was a prerequisite to the Minor Partition Plat being prepared by HW A. The Deschutes County Road Department relinquished their existing BLM rights-of-way for Reed Road (OR-46517) and Sixth Street (OR -51362) -to have them dedicated to the public via the partition process . Reed Road is now a city street. The Solicitor'S Office advises that there are constraints on future land use of the property that were imposed by the LLCA. Although the Act states , all right, title and interest (surface, mineral and timber rights) will be conveyed -these resources and the future uses authorized, must be related to and support the uses described in the legislation. The Solicitor's Office agreed that BLM could reserve administration of the existing rights-of-way (ROW) -but would not have authority to issue subsequent rights following the conveyance -unless the rights were needed to support the legislated uses . BLM notified existing ROW holders of the pending conveyance and they responded by requesting that BLM reserve future administration of the existing grants in the conveyance. Mid-State Electric Coop and TransCanda both indicated the likelihood of filing new ROW applications for regional and interstate uses, that would affect Parcel B , sometime in the next few years. The existing BLM road, Darlene Way , affected by the conveyance has been re-authorized under FLPMA, with more substantive rights . The City of La Pine and the Deschutes Library District were asked to develop a new lease agreement that would become effective upon conveyance to allow the Deschutes Library District to relinquish the existing R&PP lease affecting all of Parcel C. The Deschutes County Road Department will develop an agreement with the City for an existing traffic structure at the NE corner of Parcel C . Following the conveyance, the City of La Pine plans to extend Second Avenue to Huntington Road , through the southern portion of Parcel C. Parcel A is situated in a grazing allotment. It has been in non-use for several years and the fences are down in several places . As of Jan 2013, the operator (James Callison) was planning to sell the base property to his business partner who is planning to retire . The property is situated in a Herd Law District-closed range. The operator is responsible to contain the livestock within an enclosure. It is not yet clear which party would be responsible to re-Iocate the fence along the common boundary of the south line of Parcel A. Cliff-Hatcher Allotment EA BLM is completing the draft of the EA that is proposing to re-issue grazing on the Cliff Allotment near La Pine . The EA is due out for public comment by the end of May. Issues or Concerns continue to be a desire to not have cows in this area and to use the allotment for alternate purposes such as a spray field for sewer effluent. BLM has made an effort to let people know that the BLM is NOT proposing to close Huntington Road . Cline Buttes BLM continues to work on implementing the Cline Buttes Recreation Area Plan. Some of the recent accomplishments include : • Completing the parking area at Maston, with room for approximately 16 horse trailers and 25 single vehicles. The site has a restroom, paved walking trails, juniper benches for seating designated separate opportunities for biking and horseback riding, with pedestrian users able to take advantage of both sets of trails . • Working with partners like Deschutes County 4-Wheelers to repair the vandalism damage at North Barr Trailhead in the Central Motorized Trail Use Area. • Held a volunteer work day at Maston on April 13 to complete more of the parking and trail work. • Beginning work on the Tumalo Canal Trail Use Area, which will include interpretive information for the historic canal system that ran through the site. Hazardous Fuels Reduction Cline Buttes: BLM fuels staff has completed 1231 acres of hazardous fuels reduction around the Eagle Crest Area . Another 440 acres have been thinned and hand piled in the Maston area and these hand piles will be burned this fall in either November or December , weather dependent. The BLM fuels specialist for the area is currently laying out some more units (400-500 acres) in the Maston area that will be treated early fall (2013) and potentially burned next fall or spring . La Pine : In the La Pine area fuels specialists have recently completed burning 520 acres of hand and machine piles in various locations including: on both sides of Highway 31, near several developments including , Huntington Meadows, Antelope Meadows, Old Howard Estates , Roan Park and Split Rail. The piles were concentrations of leftover hazardous fuels associated with projects that reduced the potential for severe wildfire, increased firefighter and public safety, and promoted ecosystem health within the greater La Pine area. · - Fuels Program: The Bureau of Land Management has seen a significant decrease in funding of our Hazardous Fuels program. In FY14 we anticipate implementing a small amount of fuels work, focusing on completing projects that are already in progress (thinning and piling after commercial thinning, hand-piling, and burning). At this time future projects are on hold until either the funding improves in Hazardous Fuels, or another funding source is identified. Doghair BiomasslTimber Sale In February, 2013, T2, the contractor for the Doghair BiomasslTimber Sale, began operations on Highway 97 and Masten Road near La Pine. The project straddles the Deschutes/Klamath County line. The entire project is 3,018 acres and will take approximately 3-4 years to complete. Initial work will use feller/bunchers to cut and remove mid-story lodgepole pine in an extremely dense stand on both sides of Highway 97, south of La Pine. The material will be processed and used for sawlogs (to Interfor Pacific in Gilchrist), clean chips (for paper production, Boise Cascade, Boise, 10), and hog fuel (for power generation at a facility in northern CA). BLM is coordinating with ODOT for concurrent treatment within their ROW on BLM and private lands. After the thinning, a second round of work will follow next spring . The goal will be to masticate, thin, hand pile leftover biomass and burn. This two-stage process is needed to meet overall project objectives of fuels reduction, forest health, ponderosa pine restoration, enhancement of wildlife habitat, and improvement of highway safety and scenic quality . Oregon Badlands Wilderness Plan Congress designated the Oregon Badlands Wilderness in 2009. The designation requires a wilderness management plan, which will provide guidance for preserving and enhancing wilderness values while offering opportunities for solitude and primitive recreation. Concerns or issues included travel management (amount and placement of trails), access (group size, types of use) and grazing (retiring pastures, location of guzzlers). A draft Wilderness Management Plan is being reviewed at the state office and is expected to be available for public comment by June or July. Tumalo Ponderosa Pine/Juniper Thinning Project Prineville District released the Tumalo Ponderosa Pine Restoration Project for public comment earlier this year. The goal is to restore the ponderosa pine forest, juniper woodland and shrub­ steppe plant communities in this 800-acre block of land three miles west of Tumalo to a more historically representative condition and to implement a non-motorized trail system. Update: The 30-day comment period ended on April 22. BLM received about 40 comments, most focusing on non-motorized recreation trails, public road access (both too much and too little), burning/smoke issues, and wildlife habitat. BLM is in the process of analyzing and responding to comments and potentially modifying the preferred alternative. The Decision is expected later this summer, with the project starting this fall. The area has been adopted by a "Friends of Tumalo Wildlife Corridor" and the group is working with BLM to improve signs to inform the public about the wildlife emphasis and the non-motorized designation. Horse Ridge Grazing Livestock grazing is an authorized use in the Horse Ridge area. Currently, there is a fence reconstruction project occurring within the allotments to fix and replace some problem areas after the Skeleton Fire. It is an active grazing allotment and though it has been quite a few years since livestock have been out there, cows were present this year (and will continue to be present) each year. Horse Ridge is also a popular mountain biking area, with use significantly increasing since the last time the area was grazed and the potential for rider/livestock conflicts. BLM worked with local mountain biking groups (e.g. Central Oregon Trail Alliance) to get the word out about the presence of cows, particularly on downhill trails. This year there was a good working relationship between the BLM, the public, and the livestock operator. It is a good demonstration of multiple-use on BLM land, and although both parties don't always see eye to eye, good communication helped facilitate these uses. Seasonal Wildlife Closures Four areas [Cline Buttes (2-sites) and Dry River Canyon east of the Badlands] were seasonally closed to all uses this season to protect nesting raptors. Efforts to inform the public this year included media releases, online postings, mailings to surrounding neighbors, and posting of maps and signs at trail heads and trail junctions. We received calls from neighbors opposing these closures, especially adjacent to the Jaguar Rd River Access parcel. However, there are also neighbors in favor of the closure who pay close attention to the daily activities of the eagles. The eagle pair at Jaguar Road attempted nesting but failed. On multiple occasions neighbors reported people shooting adjacent to the canyon rim and above the nest sites. Two other sites are currently nesting successfully. Throughout the summer and the fall we will continue to improve on the ground and verbal communication to the public of all closures. Greater Sage-grouse RMP amendment In April 2010, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) determined that the greater sage-grouse warrants the protection of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), but that listing the species was precluded by the need to address other, higher-priority species first. One reason for the FWS identification of the greater sage-grouse as a species to protect was an identified need for more adequate and consistent regulatory mechanisms to ensure species conservation. In Oregon, BLM has the opportunity to fully consider long-term sage-grouse conservation and habitat restoration guidance contained in the Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Assessment and Strategy for Oregon published by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife . To date, an Interdisciplinary Team (lOT) has been formed, a contractor hired and the Resource Management Plan (RMP) process has begun. Update: BLM has reviewed the Deschutes County land use planning assessment (a review the county did to determine the level of compatibility of their land use planning guidance with the sage­ grouse direction contained in the State of Oregon Sage Grouse Strategy 2011), and provided feedback . The review was very well done; however, BLM feels the level of detail the county included should be scaled back. Currently the level of detail on the maps was specific enough that locating a lek would not be that difficult and the leks could be put at risk . John Day River Fee Proposal (outside of area, but users come from Deschutes County) In 2011, the BLM began to consider implementing Boater Special Recreation Permit Fees as a means of providing additional maintenance and to protect and enhance the outstanding remarkable values of the Wild and Scenic River. The current proposal is for a per person/per launch overnight Boater Special Recreation Permit Fee, implemented in the 2014 boating season. The proposed fee would apply during peak boating season (May 20 -July 10) and would be required between Service Creek and Tumwater Falls. In addition to the Boater Special Recreation Permit Fee, a Lottery is also being considered for peak use periods. Update: Currently, BLM's fee proposal is being reviewed by a sub-group of the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council (RAC), a citizens' advisory group. Changes to the existing proposal are · , likely to include: implementing a fee for two seasons (May -July for floating; Sept -Nov for fishing); changing the fee from a per person/trip to a daily fee; and, waiving fees for youth . Get Outdoors! Day Prineville BLM will be holding a Get Outdoors! Day event on June 8. Volunteers will be able to help put in signs and work on the Historic Huntington Wagon Road Trail near Boonesborough, north of Bend. The event will also offer a kids interpretive hike, and we are working with partners to have display tables, a dutch oven cooking demonstration and other interpretive activities. Tumalo Dam BLM attended the Deschutes Co. Landmarks Commission (HLC) meeting and asked for support to place signs on the historic Tumalo Dam on Sizemore Road. BLM followed up by coordinating with the Deschutes County Road Maintenance staff (they have a BLM ROW to maintain Sizemore Rd). The HLC is encouraging BLM to continue with the request in case monies are available. Deschutes County Road Department would help with sign placement to ensure adequate site distances . BLM would install the signs that would read "Tumalo Dam 1915 Historic Site" with BLM, Deschutes County and/or Landmarks Commission logos. Tumalo Irrigation District BLM has discovered a land ownership discrepancy with Tumalo Irrigation District, and continue to meet with TID to resolve the issues. BLM's assessment of several parcels of land that TID was proposing to exchange with the Department of State Lands has determined that three parcels of land are in BLM ownership . TID continues to believe the three additional parcels are theirs. BLM/Radlands BLM is continuing to pursue talks with Redmond Parks and Recreation to reach an agreement to manage BLM land between the Radlands and the North Unit Irrigation District canal system east of Redmond. The area is receiving significant damage by motorized use, dumping, and mudbogging. The area is also the site of numerous homeless camps. BLM would like to work with Redmond and NUID partners to implement the non-motorized/shooting closure identified in the 2005 Upper Deschutes Resource Management Plan . Oregon Spotted Frogs As of November 2012, USFWS finds that listing the Oregon spotted frog (Rana pretiosa) was warranted but precluded . However, the Service is working on a proposed listing rule that they expect to publish prior to making the next annual resubmitted petition 12-month finding (November 2013). In the course of preparing the proposed listing rule, they are continuing to monitor new information about this species ' status so that they can make prompt use of our authority under Section 4(b)(7) in the case of an emergency posing a significant risk to the species . BLM is working with USFWS to inventory and monitor known habitat and populations. In addition , BLM is working with USFWS and the US Forest Service on two Service First projects to complete videography of spotted frog habitat and to hire a field crew to survey for new populations . Central Oregon Fire Management Service (COFMS) 2013 1Fire Staff Officer 2Deputy Fire Staff Officer 2Assistant Fire Staff Officer 2Fuels Specialist 2Fire Ecologist 1Program Analyst 1Training/Safety Specialist Sub-Regional Fire Planner 1 1Fire/Fuels Planning Support 13Total Personnel 13Total Permanents --- ----------- COFMS Division Boundaries COFMS-Division Boundary _ Cascader ~CresC8nl Newberry Greater Sage-Gcousa Habitat: Currently Occupied -_ ..__... Owne"hlp Lands Bur&au of land Management U .S Forest ServK:::e National Par1o; Service U.S. Fi sh and Wildlife Bureau of Indian Atfai~ Other Federal Slate local Government Privale .. .. ... ~ I ___i::::=:::::Jl~iies ----"'.--...---­_.....--=--==--=..--­6) -''''!:.--::::=--.c-­ National and Regional Resources Redmond Air Center: • 35 Smoke Jumpers • 2 Sherpa Aircraft • Redmond Hotshots ( 20 person Type 1 Crew) • Inter-Agency Fire Cache • Air Tanker Base (Federal and ODF Aircraft) • Regional Air Group (4-5 Federal Pilots) Prineville: • Prineville Hotshots ( 20 person Type 1 Crew) • Heli-Rapelle Crew (15+ crew) • Type 1 Helicopter • Type 3 Exclusive Use Helicopter May 29,2013 Dear The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners supports HB 2870A. This badly needed bill would help the people we serve by lifting the state's pre-emption on counties that choose to tax tobacco and designate a minimum of 40 percent of the generated revenue to essential programs for mental health, addiction services and tobacco prevention. The current problem at the local level is the demand for counties' public health and mental health services has expanded significantly, but with a decreasingly narrow band of resources. The solution we support for this local problem is HB 2870A, a new path forward that is being proposed by a broad coalition cutting across urban, rural and suburban Oregon. This carefully crafted proposal is a dedicated local revenue source for critical mental health and public health programs programs that will address the unique needs of each community. In addition to letting financially strapped local governments consider tobacco taxes to raise much-needed revenue for their communities, HB 2870A has broader health benefits. While Oregon has not raised the tax on cigarettes in a decade, our state now ranks below the national average for cigarette taxes and our youth smoking rates have soared higher than the national average. Passage of this Bill and implementation by county governments will have an important impact on reducing youth smoking. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to deter youth smoking is to increase the price of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increasing the price of tobacco is a proven way to deter children and teen­ agers from starting to smoke; it also reduces smoking rates in general. We urge you to vote yes on HB 2870A. Sincerely, Deschutes County Board of Commissioners Alan Unger, Chair Tammy Baney, Vice Chair Anthony DeBone, Commissioner May 29,2013 Sen. Tim Knopp Rep. Mike McLane Rep. Gene Whisnant Rep. Jason Conger 900 Court St. NE 900 Court St NE 900 Court St NE 900 Court St NE S-309 H-395 H-471 H-477 Salem, OR 97301 Salem, OR, 97301 Salem, OR, 97301 Salem, OR, 97301 RE: Senate Bill 132 Dear Central Oregon legislative Delegation: The Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners are supportive of Oregon Senate Bill 132 which requires parents to show informed consent before their unvaccinated children can enter public schools. This bill is critical to the health and safety of our children and community by increasing vaccinations to create "herd immunity." Currently our under-vaccinated population is vulnerable to infectious disease and devastating epidemics. In the past decade, immunization exemption rates for children entering kindergarten in Oregon has tripled from 1.9% in 2000 to 6.4% in 2013. Deschutes County's exemption rate has gone from 0.4% in 2000 to 8% in 2013. These are alarming percentagesl This high exemption rate puts our community at greater risk for devastating vaccine-preventable diseases. A school or community needs at least a 94 percent immunization rate to keep potentially deadly diseases like measles and whooping cough away from our children. We have pockets of schools in our county with less than 80% immunization coverage. Deschutes County Health Services Public Health supports this bill as an important step in reducing exemptions and protecting our children and our community. By far, most people in Oregon immunize their children as part of a healthy lifestyle and to keep the entire community healthy; especially those children who can't be vaccinated because of age or medical condition. We want parents to know the risks and benefits of not vaccinating for any reason, whether it be personal, philosophical or religious. It's crucial that parents make an informed decision about immunization, especially when it affects the health of others around them. This bill doesn't infringe on anyone's religious rights; it simply gives parents the opportunity to learn more about immunizations and how their decisions affect others. For these reasons, we support the passage of Senate Bill 132. ~ Y!'E.S TOURISM, ARTS It PUBLIC SAFETY IENOTAPS.COM I NIT I A T I V E June, 2013 -DRAFT- Dear Bend City Council: We are writing to request the addition of a measure on the November 2013 ballot. This measure would ask voters to increase Bend's Transient Room Tax (TRT) rate by 2%, a change from the current rate of 9"10 to a new rate of 11%. Bend's current TRT rate of9% (plus an additional 1% for state tax) is lower than many similar cities and tourism destinations. By comparison, other destinations' combined lodging taxes and fees include Spokane (14%), Boise (13%), Boulder (12.3%), Santa Barbara (12%), Portland (15.5%), Seattle (15.8%), South Lake Tahoe (15%), Santa Fe (15.19%), San Luis Obispo (12%), and Sunriver Resort (23%). By leaving Bend's TRT rate below industry standard, our city is missing the opportunity to reinvest critical economic development, cultural, and public safety dollars into our community. If approved, this increased tax on overnight visitors would benefit virtually every segment of our community: • Public Safety: 30% of the revenue raised by this measure (approximately $250,000 annually), will be allocated to Bend's police and fire departments to mitigate the city's public safety funding shortfall and help ensure Bend's police and fire departments can meet the demands of our growing population of visi tors and residents. • Economic Development: As required by law, 70% of the revenue generated by this measure (approximately $600,000 annually) will be allocated to economic development through the promotion of tourism. Specifically, $400,000 annually will be used to expand Bend's tourism marketing reach into Seattle and northern California to attract visitors and investment from these important, yet currently untapped, markets. • Cultural Tourism Trust: The remaining $200,000 generated by this measure will further enhance Bend's economy by establishing a long-term source of public funding for the arts through a cultural tourism trust. In addition to enhancing Bend's quality oflife, Bend's arts and cultural assets are critical to diversifYing our community's tourism offerings and attracting new visitors, residents, and jobs. Bend hosts over two million tourists annually who contribute over $500 million to the region. Tourism feeds every segment of Bend's economy. rfapproved, this measure will enhance Bend's economy and substantially improve our community benefitting locals and visitors alike. We have carefully considered the potential risks associated with this proposed rate increase and believe them to be far out­ weighed by the significant and certain benefits to our community and economy. Every dollar the City of Bend allocates to the promotion of tourism, public safety, and the cultivation of the arts impacts our economy and community in a very positive way. We believe it is time for Bend 10 take this important step in the evolution ofour great city. We appreciate your consideration ofthis issue. Sincerely, The Bend Tourism, Arts & Public Safety Initiative: Bill Smith, William Smith PropertieS/Old Mill District Mike Hollern, Brooks Resources Oran Teater, former Bend Mayor, Financial Advisor Bob Woodward, former Bend Mayor, Journalist Jade Mayer, Brooks Resources Dick Ridenour, Chairman, Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2 Ben Perle, Regional VP ofOperations, Oxford Holel Group Scott Woods, Senior Vice President of Finance & Operations, Greystone Hotels (owners ofthe two Bend Marriott Hotels) Matt Williams, Owner, Pine Ridge Inn & Suites Erick Trachsel, Director of Sales, Phoenix Inn & Suites Annie Goldner, Owner, Hillside Inn Bed & Breakfast and Chair ofthe Central Oregon Bed & Breakfast Association Brent McLean, Vice President Sales & Marketing -Brasada Ranch and Eagle Crest Resorts David Bafford, Inn Keeper, Mill Inn Bed & Breakfast Chuck Arnold, Executive Director, Downtown Bend Business Association Dave Nissen, Owner, Wanderlust Tours Doug La Placa, President/CEO, Visit Bend Noelle Fredland., Marketing Director, Old Mill District Teague Hatfield, Owner, Footzone Aaron Switzer, Publisher, The Source Weekly (names ofSlipporters colJlinlled on follOWing page) Pamela Hulse Andrews, CEO/Publisher, Cascade Publications (Cascade Business News, Cascade Arts & Entertainment) Ray Solley, Executive Director, Tower Theater Sue Hollern, Art In Public Places Cristy Lanfri, Art In Public Places Jody Ward, Art In Public Places Rene Mitchell. Art In Public Places I-DRAFT-IRomy Mortensen, Art In Public Places Marcelene Trujillo, Art In Public Places Dave and Carla Fox. Founders, Art In The High Desert Orit Schwartz, Bend Film, Executive Director Frank Goundwater, BendFilm Board Chair, Bend Attorney Pamela G. Paget-Wakefield, BendFilm Board of Directors James C. Foster, BendFilm Board of Directors, Professor OSU-Cascades Pat Clark, Scalehouse Community Arts Center, Board of Directors Sandy Anderson, Scalehouse Community Arts Center, Board of Directors Alex Anderson, Scalehouse Community Arts Center, Board of Directors Adell Shetterly, Scalehouse Community Arts Center, Board of Directors Cassondra Schindler, Scalehouse Community Arts Center, Board of Directors Kelly Cannon-Miller, Executive Director, Deschutes County Historical Society Mary Sue Penhollow, Board of Directors, Deschutes County Historical Society Marsha Stout, Board of Directors, Deschutes County Historical Society Courtney Luptin-Turner, Board of Directors, Deschutes County Historical Society Nathan Pedersen, Board of Directors, Deschutes County Historical Society Karen Green, Board of Directors, Deschutes County Historical Society Cate O'Hagan, Executive Director, Arts Central Gary Chandler, Board President. Arts Central Joanne Mathews, Board Treasurer, Arts Central Brenda Komar, Board Secretary, Arts Central Paula Johanson, Board Member, Arts Central Marsha Stout, Board Member, Arts Central Rebecca Werner, Board Member, Arts Central Jamie Houghton, Interim Executive Director, The Nature of Words Howard Schor, Bend Experimental Art Theatre (BEAT) Mary Kilpatrick, Bend Experimental Art Theatre (BEAT) Marney Smith, Les Schwab Amphitheater Billye Turner, Bend Art Consultant Scott Greenstone, President/Owner, Greenstone Financial Reporting Jim Gross, President/Owner, Bend Radio Group Barb Campbell, Owner, Wabi-Sabi Melanie Fisher & Lev Stryker, Co-Owners, Cog Wild Bicycle Tours Geoff Frank, Owner & General Manager, Tumalo Creek Canoe & Kayak Dan McGarigle, Owner, Pine Mountain Sports Melodee and Clay Storey, Owners, Boneyard Beer Jesse Roberts, Artist, Rise-Up International Megan McGuiness, Artist Kevin Schwarting, Artist I-DRAFT-I Renee Patrick, Art Director, Cascade Business News Rod Bien, Owner, Fleet Feet and Patagonia of Bend retail stores Judy Campbell, President, Campbell Consulting Public Relations Ann Golden Egle, MCC and President, Golden Visions & Associates, LLC Beth Davies, Broker, Hasson Company Realtors Lesley Truman, Design & Marketing Coordinator, Fratzke Commercial Real Estate Joanne Sunnaborg, Owner, Desperado Josie Juhasz, MA, LPC, EMDR Certified and EMDRIA Approved Consultant David & Liz Rink, Bend Arts Advocates Brad Ross, owner & president, VIVO Productions and Cyclocross Crusades Chad Sperry, owner & president, Breakaway Promotions Steve Johnson, President & CEO, USA Cycling Linda Orcelletto, Orcelletto Communications Lynnette Braillard, President, Lulish Design Linda Heisserman, Partner in Red Chair Gallery, Bend, Oregon Cheryl Howard, Community Volunteer Leader, Bend, Oregon Ruth Williamson, Williamson Coaching, Bend, Oregon Nadine Sims, Iyengar Yoga of Bend Carol Wellock, Bend homeowner and Art in the High Desert board member David Blair, Consultant, Bend, Oregon Tim Underwood, President/Owner, Tim Underwood Productions, LLC, Bend, Oregon (IUlmes O[Slipporters continued on [o/lowing page)