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Home My WebLink About2011-08-01 Work Session Minutes Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, August 1, 2011 Page 1 of 3 Pages 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 MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011 ___________________________ Present were Commissioners Tammy Baney, Anthony DeBone and Alan Unger. Also present were Dave Kanner, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator; Susan Ross, Property & Facilities; Dan Despotopulos, Fair & Expo Center; Cheryl Davidson, Chair of the Fair Board; and media representative Hillary Borrud of The Bulletin. Chair Baney opened the meeting at 1:35 p.m. 1. Property Management Update. Susan Ross reported that the Fair Board is interested in doing some kind of solar project on the Fairgrounds property, specifically the event center. The program is referred to as FIT, and is handled through the Department of Energy for solar projects. (She provided a handout at this time.) The Fair Board wanted to ask the Commissioners to allow them to pursue this. Ms. Ross explained the program to the group, and pointed out that the State and power companies have been given a mandate to generate more power in this fashion. It would involve an investor to install the system; and the Fairgrounds would buy back the power at a rate less than what is being paid now. The investor receives the dollar difference to offset the cost of installation and equipment, which would be the responsibility of the investor. The mid-scale system funding program becomes available in October. There is limited availability, and the last enrollment offering was filled within hours. The grant program is for fifteen years Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, August 1, 2011 Page 2 of 3 Pages Dave Kanner said that County Counsel recommends this be treated as a special procurement. Utilities are not subject to a bid process. Dan Despotopulos said that he would like to get approval of the Board to apply through the lottery process. The Board indicated its support of the Fair Board in pursuing this opportunity. 2. Other Items. The Board went into executive session at 2:20 p.m.  Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(e), Real Property Negotiations  Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(i), to review the performance of the Chief Executive Officer of a public body Executive session adjourned at 3:10 p.m. ______________________________ Chair Baney discussed a letter she received from Lisa Klemp that included some accusations regarding Community Development. Mr. Pilliod said she made some assertions on ADA issues that are not supported by the facts. He is already working on a response. ______________________________ The Board reviewed questions to be given to department directors regarding Dave Kanner’s evaluation and also used for guidance. (Mark Pilliod’s review will occur later in August.) Commissioner Unger asked that they add a question regarding accessibility. Chair Baney would like to add something regarding praise and support. This goes beyond leadership into how Mr. Kanner can help others do their jobs better. Mr. Kanner’s evaluation is scheduled for Wednesday, August 15. Mark Pilliod indicated he would take minutes. Commissioner Baney will be gone on August 24, as will Commissioner Unger, so the meetings that day need to be canceled. ______________________________ Being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m. Anthony DeB one, Vice Chair ATTEST: Alan Unger, Commissioner ~~ Recording Secretary Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Work Session Monday, August 1,2011 Page 3 of 3 Pages 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., MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011 1. Property Management Update -Susan Ross 2. Other Items • Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(e), Real Property Negotiations Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(f), Labor Negotiations 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 192.66O(2)(d), 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. Jfyou have questions regarding a meeting. please call 388-6571. 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. 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Incentive Rate Pilot Program for Solar PV Systems (April 1, 2011 enrollment) Region Counties Eledrie Companies SmaU-Seale Systems (SlOkW) Medium-Stale Systems (>lOkWand SlOOkW) 1 Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Colwnbia, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill Pacific Power andPGE 0.4681kWh 0.3961 kWh 2 Coos, Douglas, and Hood River Pacific Power andPGE 0.432 kWh 0.3961 kWh 3 Gilliam, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Morrow, Shennan, Umatilla, Wallowa, and Wasco Pacific Power 0.4321 kWh 0.3961 kWh 4 Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Lake Pacific Power 0.3961 kWh 0.3961 kWh Related Links: Link to Solar Incentive Commission Order UM-1452 http://anP s.puc.state.or.us/edQCkets/orders.asp?ordernumber=10-198 http://anP s.puc.state.or.usledockets/orders.aw?ordernumber=11-090 Link to Commission rules AR-538 http://apps.puc.state.or. us/edockets/orders.asp?ordernwnber= 10-200 OPUC News release http://www .puc.state.or.usfPU C/news/20 I0/20 100 ll.shtml Portland General Electric Website: http://www.portlandgenerai.com/renewables efficiency! generate power/solar payment/solar payment ga.aspx PacifiCorp (pacific Power) http://www.pacificpower.netlenv/nmcg.html Idaho Power Website http://www.idahopower.comlAboutUslBusinessToBusinessl Generationlnterconnect/oregonSolarPhotovoltaic advance.cfm Incentive Rate Pilot Program for Solar PY Systems Oregon Public Utility Commission • . The pilot project is available to Portland General Electric (PGE), PacifiCorp, and Idaho Power customers. The three utilities combined serve roughly 75 percent ofOregon's electric users. • Total program capacity is 25 megawatts (MW). Portland General Electric has been allocated 14.9 MW, Pacific Power & Light 9.8 MW, and Idaho Power Company 0.4 MW. • You must request an application from your utility. The utilities will only accept applications through their websites on a first come, first-served basis. The Commission does not process applications. • The next reservation period is April 1, 2011 to October 1, 2011. • Portland General Electric's allocation is 1,327 kW for small-scale and 738 kW for medium-scale. Pacific Power & Light's allocation is 936 kW for small-scale and 465 kW for medium-scale projects. Idaho Power Company's next enrollment is delayed until October 1,2011. • New incentive rates apply to the April 1,2011 enrollment window and reflect a 20 percent reduction from the previous enrollment window (see box below). • Customers ofPGE and Pacific Corp must hire Energy Trust of Oregon approved contractors to install solar panels. Idaho Power customers do not have this restriction. Customers benefit in two ways. They receive a monthly check from their utility for the energy generated by the solar system minus the rate they currently pay. Plus, their overall electric bill is reduced. • The size ofthe solar system cannot be greater than 90 percent ofhistorical energy usage for a home or business. Capacity for existing homes is based on usage for one year. Capacity for new construction is based on three year's usage for similar construction. • Only Dew solar systems are eligible. • The Commission will reexamine the fixed incentive rate before each new enrollment period. The incentive rate will be slightly less in sunnier regions that have more potential for solar generation. • Customers can transfer the guaranteed incentive rate to a new owners ifthey sell their home or business. • The pilot project cannot be used with state tax credits or Energy Trust of Oregon incentives. Consult with your accountant or Oregon Department of Revenue for tax-related questions. People can send their tax questions to the Department of Revenue: guestions.dor@state.or.us or they may call them at 1-S00-356-4222. All questions are answered within 24 hrs. For federal tax questions, call 1-S00-S29-1040, Mon -Fri 7am to 10pm.