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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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