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MINUTES OF WORK SESSION
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10,2013
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 portion ofthe meeting, Scott Johnson, Thomas
Kuhn and Kate Moore, Health Services; David Givans, Internal Auditor; John
Laherty and Laurie Craghead, County Counsel; Nick Lelack, Peter Gutowsky and
Todd Cleveland, Community Development; Anna Johnson, Communications; I
Judith Ure, Administration; Susan Ross, Property & Facilities,' andfive other
citizens, including media representative Shelby King ofThe Bulletin. I
Chair Unger opened the meeting at 1:30 p. m. I
1. Health Services.
In regard to the National Public Health Accreditation status report, the
application will be submitted soon. This presentation is a part of that. Chair IUnger suggested that they provide an update more frequently, due to all the
changes in health care.
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reference).
He also spoke about the role of the Board of Commissioners as the Local Public
Health Authority, per ORS. They are to make sure the Department does what is >:
required by law, administering and enforcing the rules put forth by the Oregon i
Health Authority. Scott Johnson added that a comprehensive annual Icommunity health plan is also required. IKate Moore spoke briefly about the maternal child health CCO initiative and
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2. Discussion of Upcoming Board of Commissioners/Planning Commission
Joint Meeting.
Introductions took place: John Blakinger, DEQ Citizen Advisory Group; and
Robert Baggett and Greg Srelund of the DEQ.
Mr. Lelack said they are preparing for a joint meeting on July 25 of the
Planning Commission and the Board, and invited Klamath County (o ne
Commissioner plans to attend). Mark Gallagher, Planner, will be there, but it
will be hosted by Deschutes County. Everyone will be there to learn.
They are in the process of developing recommendations and ideas, and are
taking suggestions. The County was not a formal member of the group but is
supportive if needed. This is not a meeting to consider adoptions or policy; it is
informational. They need to discuss where they are in the process, what the
obstacles are, and determine next steps.
John Blakinger and the Department of Environmental Quality provided
information and a draft document, which is complete in substance; but there
will be appendices.
Mr. Lelack said the meeting was scheduled several months ago when the
Newberry Country Plan was being considered. There was a Planning
Commission meeting held in late May.
They have been doing presentations all year, and this would be a debut of the
recommendations, which are still under construction. They have a PowerPoint
presentation detailing all the information. They referred to a large drawing of
the area, pointing out how a problem in one area can affect another. After
almost three years, it has been determined that human waste is the most
significant factor in the groundwater being vulnerable. There are still some
other minor factors at play.
All systems discharge effluent. Based on data from hydrologists, where you
have small, densely populated lots, 50% of the drinking water will come from
these systems.
There are various scenarios. One is to do nothing, which is not a good idea.
People worry about their drinking water, but the groundwater may be polluted,
and they are tied together.
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They have tried to cover all of the concerns. They could use a phased approach
and monitor groundwater, but it is not a one-size –fits-all scenario. They can
follow real estate transactions and use well testing data, but this is not always
the most reliable information. Some wells are really deep, while others are
shallow; and some areas have community water systems.
A Goal 11 exception may be possible on the smaller lots, and 80% of the lots
are less than two acres. On-site systems do not make sense for those lots. This
is a community problem.
They need a government entity formed – a sanitation authority – in order to
finance monitoring and determine where and when something should be
instituted; to finance setting up the systems; and running a local improvement
district.
Based on outreach, pursuit of a Goal 11 exception is a popular idea.
Governance is supported by about 50%. This depends on the audience at the
time.
The ATT system moratorium is the hardest for the agencies to handle. It is not
a solution in densely populated areas, because those still discharge into the
groundwater. There are issues of maintenance and cost, and it is a short-term
solution. They need a long-term plan and solutions. The best seems to be a
phased approach with governance and a Goal 11 exception.
This would gain some support if systems could be replaced as is, with future
support of Goal 11 activities.
Suggestions have also been to limit livestock. Klamath County has a limit of
two horses per acre. It has to make sense. They asked that the DEQ look at
some ways to monitor. There needs to be coordination of the education
component regarding sensitive groundwater.
Human waste is a worldwide problem. They want the best solutions possible,
including green solutions. Some financing might be available for
disadvantaged communities, to defer some costs. It is possible there could be
legislative potential or State programs to help. The group needs to be proactive
and in front of it.
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Bob Baggett stated that the process is moving forward. The report will
ultimately go to the DEQ Director for recommendations. Community outreach
is critical, and this is a great opportunity for the Steering Committee to show
what they have been doing for almost three years. Recommendations came
from the DEQ but with a lot of input from the Committee.
Chair Unger pointed out that the County ends up in the middle. DEQ needs to
decide the process and the next steps. They have to apply DEQ rules in a local
way.
Mr. Baggett said that there are some recommendations in which DEQ will not
have a direct role; that is through County planning, or a sanitation authority or
special district.
Laurie Craghead pointed out that the County can help set these up, but then has
no say on how they are operated. Chair Unger added that they need to know the
liability to these groups and the governance need; much is outside what is
normal and customary.
Greg Srelund indicated he agrees. The Director has not yet seen the
recommendations, so they have a ways to go.
Mr. Baggett said that this is the beginning of a trail, an outline; they need a lot
of cooperation from everyone. It is a long road ahead.
Ms. Craghead asked if there are impediments now for some new solutions, such
as composting toilets. Mr. Baggett said they can use those already. You can
have a gray water re-use program. However, they still need an on-site system
since you cannot store gray water for long periods of time. Much depends on
the location and what is needed. It may even cost more to re-use gray water in
some cases.
Ms. Craghead asked how the limit on livestock might mesh with the right to
farm act. Mr. Blakinger suggested that the Klamath County rules be adopted.
Commissioner Baney said that there have been issues on this problem in other
parts of the County, so it makes sense to limit the numbers anyway.
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Mr. Anderson asked if this would be part of the DEQ budget approval process,
with legislative recommendations. Mr. Baggett said there is help for
disadvantaged communities. There may need to be different rules. They asked
for a February 2014 deadline. Some recommendations might start before then;
perhaps a Goal 11 exception. They disbanded as a committee after voting,
although they will be at the meeting on July 25. Other people are ready to
finish this. Some people on the committee may want to help with the
educational component, but they need someone who can get these sessions
scheduled. It might be a much smaller group. All will continue with
presentations as needed.
Commissioner Baney stated that the Board needs to know if legislative changes
might be necessary, and whether the DEQ is on board.
Chair Unger suggested that they should have an agenda for the meeting,
reconvene the respective bodies, use an opening statement, recognize why there
is a meeting and the policy, and let DEQ talk about the process.
Mr. Baggett said they have been doing outreach. Most are a two-hour
presentation and then questions. They may be able to get it all in an hour or so.
Commissioner Baney indicated that the public comments say ‘hearing’. She
asked if this is what it should be. Mr. Baggett said that they not anticipating a
hearing. People should not have high expectations as to where they are at this
point. They are presenting to the Citizens Action Group this week. It is a debut
of recommendations; they need to listen to what nine of their neighbors put
together. It seems like some people will be reactive while others will want to
think about it. Informational is best, but there needs to be an avenue to make
comments.
At other outreach events, the first stage is ‘what?’. Next is denial; it is not their
problem. Then they figure out it impacts them and something needs to be done,
but they may not like the alternatives. Then it gets to, okay, let ’s get it done.
A form has been used that people mark when they first get involved, and then
their thoughts at the end. There is a place for questions and comments on the
back side of the card.
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Mr. Baggett noted that in the beginning, members said who they are and why
they got involved. This lets people know that these are their neighbors who are
trying to find a solution.
Chair Unger said they need to be timely in order to give the DEQ folks a chance
to cement what they will do. He wants to be sure they are committed towards
next steps. They need to be cognizant of the Newberry Plan as well.
Mr. Gutowsky said that they can manage comments on a white board; and
record and post the responses, and disseminate recommendations, but will get
answers to them. They need to honor everyone’s time.
Commissioner DeBone stated that they need to allow some times for comments
at the end. They may also need to continue the process. Mr. Anderson noted
that they need to understand that this is not final and they may need to be ready
to set up another meeting if needed. Commissioner Baney does not want to
battle the idea that decisions might be made prematurely.
Commissioner DeBone asked whose meeting it is. There will be the Board, the
Steering Committee, the Planning Commission and the DEQ. Mr. Baggett said
it is not the DEQ’s meeting. The Director has not seen the information. People
need to understand expectations. They could request that the Steering
Committee present its recommendations. He does not want it to be a hearing.
To the Committee, this is an outreach meeting.
They need to be clear on the agenda what the goal of the meeting is. Mr.
Lelack said that they should decide who does what. The purpose is
informational. They can allow some public comment, b ut must have a broad
idea of the next steps. Maybe there can be a future meeting, perhaps in October
Mr. Baggett emphasized they should not call it a hearing. These are just
recommendations to the DEQ.
Mr. Gutowsky stated that he would not advise picking a future date. They
know that the DEQ staff and Director will still need to review the information,
and there is a whole lot of other work to do in the meantime. The next step
might be another meeting, but at this point, no one knows when that might
happen. They can all be notified thirty days prior. At that time, they can share
the DEQ response to the recommendations.
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Commissioner DeBone noted that they could start with the big picture, the
timeline, how it all started with platting and recreational sites, with groundwater
issues in some areas. The Steering Committee did the lion’s share of the work
on this. People need to know the history and how it all fits together.
Mr. Blakinger said if they talk too much about the groundwater content, it gets
touchy. He would rather talk about the process and how that fits into what is
going on, without much detail. Having the Committee members talk about how
and why they got involved defuses a lot of issues.
Commissioner DeBone would like to set the table as to who is in the room and
why, and hand it off. Mr. Kropp suggested that they ask for questions, and that
there will be opportunities for public comment later.
Mr. Blakinger stated that people who have not been involved previously will
need time to absorb the information. He would like to keep comments down to
a minimum so as not to confuse others.
Mr. Gutowsky asked what the next step would be. Chair Unger said that the
DEQ Director will need to answer that. Mr. Anderson stated that they need to
keep in mind that this is an advisory committee to the DEQ. They want to go
over their recommendations with the County, the public and others. The
County does not set up the next meeting. At some point, the DEQ may ask the
County to help implement a plan or process.
3. Consideration of a Request for the Board of Commissioners to Reexamine
a Dog Board Decision.
John Laherty went over a recent Dog Control Board of Supervisors case. The
Board of Commissioners has discretion as to whether to reexamine a decision
of the Dog Board. The dog owner has the right to petition and get a judicial
review.
In this case, the Daniels’ dog was subject to a hearing, and it was decided the
dog had to be relocated or released for adoption elsewhere. The Daniels
requested the County reexamine this. At issue is whether the Board wants to
grant this hearing, or decline to do so. If it is granted, there are no specifics as
to what the reexamination consists of, per Statute.
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The Board would listen to the hearing and get information. The Board could
also allow parties to present arguments and evidence. The standard of proof is
substantial and reliable, which is a fairly low requirement.
It was a two-hour hearing with six witnesses, and lots of evidence presented
before the decision was made. There is a low burden of proof, so they can still
seek judicial review. Staff recommends denial.
Commissioner DeBone stated that there is a hand-written letter saying they
doubt the dog did it. Mr. Laherty noted that she saw four dogs roaming, but did
not specifically identify this dog as one of them. Otherwise, it is clear that this
dog was involved.
Commissioner Baney asked if they paid the $500, if this would go away. Mr.
Laherty said that this is a civil penalty only. It does not affect the disposition.
They found someone to take the dog. The fine can be suspended if certain
things are done. Deputy Wood took photos of the chicken coop but did not
have them with him. The Dog Board was deprived of this. The Deputy said he
could draw a diagram but no one requested this. Based on testimony of the
Deputy, the Dog Board found that the livestock owner made a reasonable effort
to protect his chickens from predators. There was sufficient evidence that the
coop was reasonable protection.
Mr. Daniels was not present at the hearing. His wife had a brain injury but
seemed quite able to communicate. He was told he could call in, or his wife
could call him if she had questions. Ms. Daniels said this was not necessary.
Ms. Daniels claimed that the dog is a therapy dog to her, and presented exhibits
and included a letter from her psychiatrist. This was, however, written the day
after the dog was impounded. The dog had no special training for this.
Commissioner DeBone said that the dog versus chicken situation is ridiculous.
Mr. Laherty indicated that they may be able to do more to change this. The
Ordinance was amended in the past to make sure chicken owners make
reasonable efforts to protect their chickens.
The civil remedy is for the dog owner to apply to Deschutes County Circuit
Court for writ of review. A transcript goes to the judge for review, and a
hearing is set in court. There is probably a filing fee. It can ’t go to Justice
Court.
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Commissioner DeBone indicated that he is not interested in hearing this.
Commissioner Baney agreed, and asked for a sensitive letter to be sent saying
that the best remedy is in Circuit Court.
DEBONE: Move that review be denied.
BANEY: Second.
VOTE: DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Yes.
UNGER: Chair votes yes.
4. Discussion of EDCO Appointments.
Chair Unger said that the County has three members on EDCO. Mr. Kropp
stated that the audit recommendation was that a County person be appointed.
Discussion took place as to the potential membership. Alan Holtzman of
Sisters is a possibility, as he has legal expertise. Roger Lee said he knows him
through other things. They need someone also who is more integrated and
involved with the County. Commissioner DeBone attends, but it would be
valuable to have staff perspective. He suggested that Tom Anderson fill this
role.
Mr. Kropp said that the audit had to do with grant programs, including those to
EDCO. He recommended appointments be made similar to that done with other
Board appointments.
Mr. Lee said that Commissioner DeBone would stay on. Mr. Anderson would
be appointed by the Board. He could rotate on the executive committee and
Commissioner DeBone would rotate off. One needs to be on the executive
committee at a given time.
BANEY: Move that they appoint Steve Holtberg for a two-year term. The
others are a County Commissioner and County Administrator.
DEBONE: Second.
VOTE: DEBONE: Yes.
BANEY: Yes.
UNGER: Chair votes yes.
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5. Other Items.
The Board discussed the State of the County presentation being given to
southern Deschutes County, on Friday, August 16 at Thousand Trails, to
include the Sunriver and La Pine Chambers of Commerce. It will run about 8
to 9 a.m..
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Mr. Anderson asked if the Board wanted to discuss the transient lodging tax
increase presented by the City of Bend. Commissioner Baney said she meets
with COVA soon to talk about this.
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Anna Johnson said the County Fair is coming up, with the employee
recognition event on Saturday, August 3. Commissioner DeBone said the last
one was not well attended and was a bit of a clique. He’d like to see the people
move around more.
Commissioner Baney said that maybe they should do a free ‘we appreciate you’
event and not have people pay for half of it. She feels it is awkward and a
negative. They don’t have as many people attending as they anticipate. $8 per
person can add up, if they bring family or friends.
Mr. Kropp stated that the number of people who come will probably always be
about the same. There are always conflicts regarding the date, the type of food,
vacations and other things. Mr. Anderson added that he has heard from some
that work is work, and private is private.
Commissioner Baney said that the school superintendents go to each school and
cook breakfast for the departments.
Mr. Anderson indicated the Board can talk about this at the Board retreat in
February. He also wanted to know if the Board wants to have monthly
meetings with departments to talk about goals. They could have these in the
departments.
The group then spoke about the presentation process at the recognition event.
They could recognize specific departments and some high notes; or raffle off a
few things. It was decided to keep statements brief, and have some raffle prizes
early in the event.
Being no further items addressed, the work session ended at 4:45.
DATED this ?II!::. Dayof ~ 2013 for the
Deschutes County Board of Commissione~ .
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Alan Unger, Chair
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Recording Secretary
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
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WORK SESSION AGENDA
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JULY 10,2013
1. Health Services
Update -Scott Johnson & Kate Moore
National Public Health Accreditation Status Report -Tom Kuhn
Commissioners' Role -Local Public Health Authority -Tom Kuhn
2. Prepare for DEQ/Planning Commission Joint Meeting - Nick Lelack
Committee Recommendations
3. Consideration of a Request for the Board of Commissioners to Reexamine a
Dog Board Decision -John Laherty
4. Redmond Land Discussion -Susan Ross
5. Discussion of EDeO Appointments (two)
6. Other Items
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HEALTH SERVICES
Local Public Health Update
Presentation by
Tom Kuhn and Scott Johnson
Deschutes County Health Services
Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners
And County Administration
Work Session
July 10, 2013
Highlights:
•What is Public health?
•Oregon State-local System of Public Health
•Local Authority and Responsibilities (Law)
–Local Public Health Authority
–Required services as authority
•The Conference of Local Health Officials
(CLHO)
•Moving Forward – Public Health Issues,
Opportunities and Challenges (Accreditation)
What is Public Health?
•Public Health is focused on the population
NOT the individual
•Public health is what we, as a society, do
collectively, to assure the conditions in which
people can be healthy.
Institute of Medicine, 1988: The Future of Public Health
The community is our client
•Health Care Providers diagnose & treat individual
patients
•Public health asks: what is the impact to health &
how can this be prevented?
–Assesses the larger picture, monitor trends, identify risk
factors
–Convenes partners to listen, teach, & develop prevention
action plans
–Develops prevention policies & advocates for change
–Evaluates the impact of the strategies &
interventions & disseminates the results
Top Ten Public Health Achievements of
the 21st Century
•Vaccine – preventable diseases
•Prevention and control of infectious diseases
•Tobacco control
•Maternal and infant health
•Motor vehicle safety
•Cardiovascular disease prevention
•Occupational safety
•Cancer Prevention
•Childhood lead poisoning prevention
•Improved public health preparedness
and response
State-Local System of Public Health
•Public Health systems are primarily
governmental
•Public health in Oregon is DECENTRALIZED
–Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the
lead federal agency
–Oregon Health Authority – state agency
–34 local health departments across Oregon (one
district – North Central Public Health District)
Health Services Public Health – Organizational Chart
Local Authority and Responsibility
•Boards of County Commissioners are the Local
Public Health Authority according to ORS
431.375
(1)The Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon finds that each citizen of this state
is entitled to basic public health services which promote and preserve the health
of the people of Oregon. To provide for basic public health services the state, in
partnership with county governments, shall maintain and improve public health
services through county or district administered public health programs.
(2)County Governments or health districts established under ORS 431.414 are the
local public health authority responsible for management of local public health
services unless the county contracts with private persons or an agency to act as
the local public health authority or the county relinquishes authority to the state.
If authority is relinquished, the state may then contract with private persons or an
agency or perform the services.
Duties/Requirements of
Local Public Health Authority (LPHA)
•Enforce public health rules/laws
ORS 431.416 – The local public health authority or
health district shall:
(1)Administer and enforce the rules of the local public
health authority or the health district and public
health laws and rules of the Oregon Health Authority;
(2)Assure activities necessary for the preservation of
health or prevention of disease in the area under its
jurisdiction as provided in the annual plan of the
authority or district are performed.
Required Services of LPHA
•ORS 431.416 (2) continued…
–These activities shall include but not be limited to:
•Epidemiology and control of preventable diseases and
disorders (Epidemiology - The branch of medicine that deals with the
incidence, distribution, and control of diseases.)
•Parent and child health services, including family
planning clinics as described in ORS 435.205
•Collection and reporting of health statistics
•Health information and referral services; and
•Environmental Health Services
Minimum Local Public Health Services
in Rule (under ORS 431.416)
•Communicable Disease Investigation and Control
•Tuberculosis case management
•Immunizations
•Tobacco Prevention
•Emergency Preparedness
•Maternal and child health services
•Family Planning
•Women, Infants, and Children services
•Vital Records
•Environmental Health Services
Oregon Public Health Laws
affecting our work
ORS431: State and Local Administration and Enforcement of Health Laws
ORS432: Vital Statistics
ORS433: Disease and Condition Control: Mass Gatherings; Indoor Air
ORS435: Birth Control; Termination of Pregnancy
ORS437: Tuberculosis
ORS448: Pool Facilities
ORS450: Sanitary Districts and Authorities; Water Authorities
ORS452: Vector Control
ORS468b: Water Quality
ORS624: Food Service Facilities
Other statutory requirements:
•ORS 431.418 – LPHA must hire a public health
administrator (standards for education set in the
minimum standards)
•ORS 431.418 – If the public health administrator is not
a physician the LPHA must employ or contract with a
health officer (Richard Fawcett, M.D.)
•ORS 431.121 – Local public health administrator may
issue an emergency order for isolation and quarantine
•ORS 431.262 – Public Health Director, after
consultation with Local Public Health Authorities shall
adopt rules of emergency plans and an incident
management system
Statutory requirements cont
•ORS 431.440 – public health administrators have
police powers – “public health administrators
shall possess the powers of constables or other
peace officers in all matters pertaining to the
public health” (ex: Environmental Health)
•431.530 – in an public health emergency – “the
local public health administrator may take any
action which the OHA or its director could have
taken, if an emergency endangering the public
health occurs within the jurisdiction...” (ex: Pole
Creek Fire)
Conference of Local Health Officials
“CLHO”
•Shared governance between the local health
officials and the state public health division
•ORS 431.330 Conference of Local Health
Officials is created. (1) The Conference shall
consist of all local health officers and public
health administrators, appointed pursuant to
ORS 431.418 and such other local health
personnel as may be included by the
rules of the conference.
Conference of Local Health Officials
Scope and Duties:
•Make Recommendations on funding
distribution formulas
•Make recommendations on program elements
•Set minimum standards for local public health
–Minimum standards including education
requirements for public health administrators,
registered environmental health specialists, health
officers, and public health nursing supervisors
CLHO Program Elements
•The Conference functions through committees:
–CLHO Communicable Disease
–CLHO Healthy Families
–CLHO Healthy Communities
–CLHO Information Management
–CLHO Healthy Structure (internal public health structure)
–CLHO Health System Transformation
–CLHO Preparedness (Tom Kuhn is Co-Chair)
•Recommendations from Committees on policy or budget
issues must go to the full CLHO Board for
discussion and approval.
Emerging Public Health Issues,
Opportunities and Challenges
•National movement toward the accreditation
of local health departments
•Rise and cost of chronic diseases
•Current Fiscal landscape – federal, state and
local
•State Health System Transformation
Accreditation of Local Health
Departments
•What is Accreditation - Recognition for a health
department to meet nationally recognized public
health standards that assure high quality services,
accountability and efficiency.
•Commissioners, as the Local Public Health Authority,
play an important role in the Accreditation process –
site visit will require engagement by Commissioners/
Board of Health
•4 major areas of readiness: Community Health
Assessment, Community Health Improvement Plan,
Strategic Plan and continuous quality improvement
Why be an accredited local health
department?
•Training & TA resources available to health departments now
•Potential grant opportunities
•Potential to become more competitive applicant for other funding
opportunities
•Potential for a stronger voice at the table in CCO conversations or
with other partners
•Defines role of Public Health as all these transitions occur
•Focus on efficiency and quality improvement essential in current
economic environment
GILLIAM
WASCO
CLATSOP
BAKER
CROOK
DESCHUTES
DOUGLAS
GRANT
LAKE MALHEUR
MORROW
UMATILLA
UNION
WALLOWA
WHEELER
COLUMBIA
CURRY
POLK
TILLAMOOK
LINCOLN
CLACKAMAS
JACKSON
LANE
JOSEPHINE
HARNEY
JEFFERSON
YAMHILL
MARION
KLAMATH
LINN
COOS
BENTON Working on or have
completed the
prerequisites for
Accreditation
Submitted
Statement of Intent
or Application for
Accreditation
Local Accreditation Readiness 2012
Local Health
Departments working
on formal QI projects
Current as of December 2012 based on status updates and surveys conducted by CLHO. Please Note: this may
not represent all health department progress toward accreditation as accreditation readiness evolves quickly.
Started actively
progressing toward
accreditation
Involved in
discussions about
accreditation; seeking
technical assistance &
information when
possible
Central Oregon Regional Efforts
Central Oregon Regional Health Assessment
Cuidate
Living Well with Chronic Conditions
Maternal Child Health CCO Initiative
Maternal Mental Health
Nurse Family Partnership
Robert Wood-Johnson Cross-Jurisdictional Sharing Project
Conclusions:
Public Health landscape is changing:
–Accreditation is currently voluntary but including
opportunities to improve efficiencies
–Less need for public health to provide clinical services since
insurance coverage required for all by 2014. BUT, not
everyone will be covered.
–Rise in chronic diseases are identified but there are no stable
funding sources to work to address community prevention of
chronic diseases.
–State Medicaid reform will have an impact on public health
and we will have to engage locally with health care partners
–Interest from legislators and Oregon Health Authority in
moving to a regional public health system
A final plug for Public Health…
Return on Investment =
Cost Avoidance
Research shows that investing just $10 per
person each year in public health efforts can
save the nation more than $16 billion
within five years.
That’s a $5.60 return for every
$1 invested. *
*Source: Trust for America’s Health, July 2008
Questions?
Local and Regional Public Health Contacts:
Scott Johnson, Director
(541) 322-7502, Scott.Johnson@deschutes.org
Tom Kuhn, Community Health Manager
(541) 322-7410, Thomas.Kuhn@deschutes.org
Kate Moore, Maternal Child Health Manager
(541) 322-7422, Kate.Moore@deschutes.org
Muriel DeLaVergne-Brown, Crook County Public Health Director
(541) 447-5165, mdelavergnebrown@h.co.crook.or.us
Tom Machala, Jefferson County Public Health Director
(541) 475-4456, Tom.Machala@co.jefferson.or.us
Community Development Department
Planning Division Building Safety Division Environmental Soils Division
117 NW Lafayette Avenue Bend Oregon 97701-1925
(541)388-6575 FAX (541)385-1764
http://www.co.deschutes.or.us/cdd/
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 3,2013
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Nick Lelack, AICP, Director
MEETING: July 10, 2013
RE: Prepare for Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Steering Committee's
Groundwater Protection Recommendations I July 25
Summary
The purpose of this work session agenda item is to prepare for a joint Board of County
Commission (BOCC) I Planning Commission meeting with the Oregon Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ) regarding the Southern Deschutes I Northern Klamath County
Groundwater Protection Steering Committee's final recommendations. The Klamath County Board
and Planning Commission have also been invited to participate in the meeting. The meeting will
take place on July 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the La Pine High School Auditorium, 51633 Coach Road.
Background
The purpose of this joint meeting is to implement Policy 9.2 of Newberry Country: A Plan for
Southern Deschutes County.1
Policy 9.2:
Conduct a joint Board of County Commissioner / Planning Commission hearing in Newberry
Country to:
a. Discuss the South County/Northern Klamath County Steering Committee
recommendations; and
b. Allow for public comments.
Last month, the Steering Committee approved its final recommendations. County staff does not yet
have the final document, but is requesting that it be provided as soon as possible. For additional
background information, please visit the following websites:
http://www.deg.state.or.us/wg/onsite/sdesch-nklam.htm#add
http://www.southdeschutesnorthklamathgroundwater.com/
1 The BOCC adopted the Plan in late May. It is currently under appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LlIBA).
Quality Services Performed with Pride
Draft Agenda
1. Deschutes and Klamath County BOCCs and Planning Commissions open the meeting.
2. Deschutes County Community Development Department recognizes Newberry Country: A Plan
for Southern Deschutes County, Policy 9.2.
3. DEQ discusses the Groundwater Protection Steering Committee, its background and purpose.
4. Steering Committee presents a summary of its final recommendations and process.
5. DEQ discusses next steps.
6. Public comments.
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Staff Memo
FROM: John Laherty, County Counsel
DATE: July 8, 2013
RE: Dog Board Decision
FOR: Board of Commissioners' Work Session of July 10,2013
Dog owners Gilbert and Victoria Daniels requested the Board of County
Commissioners reexamine the Dog Board's June 27, 2013 written
determination that the Daniels' dog wounded and killed livestock, and the
Dog Board ordered that the dog be relocated to a place where there is no
livestock, or placed for adoption.
The Dog Board's written decision and the Dog Owner's request for
reexamination are provided herewith. An attorney-client privileged memo
regarding this matter has been provided by County legal counsel to each
BOCC member. That memo is confidential and will not be disclosed.
rvisors
P. O. BOX 6005 "BEND, OREGON 97708-6005
1300 NW WALL STREET, SUITE 200 "BEND, OREGON 97701
Norma Brenton
Patricia Moore
Judith Parker
Thomas Schuchardt
Date of Mailing: June n,2013
Gilbert and Victoria Daniels Robert and Jerry Meade
65611 Highway 20 65380 Tweed Road
Bend, OR 97701 Bend, OR 97701
Re: Order of Board of Supervisors
DogILivestock Offense Hearing
Complainant(s): Robert and Jerry Meade
Dog Owner(s): Gilbert and Victoria Daniels
Date of Incident(s): 6/12/13
Case No. 2013-00117001
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Daniels and Mr. & Mrs. Meade:
This letter is the final decision and order of the Deschutes County Board of Supervisors ("Board") in
regards to the above described matter.
This matter came before the Deschutes County Board of Supervisors for a hearing on June 19, 2013.
The Board received testimony from Victoria Daniels, Robert Meade, Jerry Meade, Amber Craig,
Andrew Terry, and Law Enforcement Field Technician Jeffrey Woods. The Board reviewed the report
of Law Enforcement Field Technician Jeffrey Woods.
After considering the testimony and documentary evidence presented at the hearing, the Board finds as
follows:
1. On June 12,2013, Complainant(s) initiated a complaint against Owner alleging that Owner's
dog killed and wounded livestock belonging to Complainant(s).
2. On June 12,2013, Field Technician Woods presented Owner with the County form: "Dog
Owners' Rights When Dog(s) Engage in Chasing, Injuring and Killing Livestock."
3. A hearing was timely requested by Owner before the Board pursuant to 0 RS 609.158 and
Deschutes County Code ("DCC") 6.12.060.
4. Owner's mailing address is 65611 Highway 20, Bend, OR 97701.
Enhancing the Lives of Citizens by Delivering Quality Services in a Cost-Effective Manner
Gilbert Daniels and Mr. & Mrs. Robert Meade
Re: DoglLivestock Offense Hearing
Page 2 of2
5. Complainant(s) resides at 65380 Tweed Road, Bend, OR 97701.
6. Owner owns the following dog(s):
No. Breed MIF Age Name
1. Griffon Wirehaired
Pointer
F 7 months Birdie
7. On June 12,2013, Owner's dog Birdie was involved in an incident in which she killed and
wounded chickens belonging to Complainant(s).
8. On June 12,2013, Owner's dog was impounded by Field Technician Woods.
9. At the time Owner's dog Birdie killed and wounded chickens belonging to Complainant(s), the
dog was offthe premises of its owner(s) or keeper(s).
Based on the foregoing findings, the Board makes the following determinations of this matter:
1. A civil penalty of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) is imposed, which shall be suspended if
Owner complies with the following:
a. O'wner has one week to relocate Birdie to a location that the Deschutes County Sheriff's
Office deems suitable and where the dog will not pose a threat to livestock. If Owner
does not do so within one week, Owner shall surrender Birdie to the Humane Society
for adoption.
b. Owner shall pay all costs owed to the Humane Society for impounding and housing
Birdie, and the cost of implanting Birdie with microchip identification.
Pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of ORS 609.158(5) and ORS 609.165, either party
may appeal the Board's decision to the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners and/or
Deschutes County Circuit Court within the time periods provided by statute.
DESCHUTES COUNTY DOG CONTROL
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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THOMAS SCHUCHARDT
JUDITH PARKER
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