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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-12-22 Work Session Minutes Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Thursday, December 22, 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 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2011 ___________________________ Present were Commissioners Tammy Baney, Alan Unger and Tony DeBone. Also present were Erik Kropp, Interim County Administrator; Susan Ross, Property & Facilities; David Givans, Internal Auditor; Mark Pilliod, County Counsel; and Debbie Legg, Personnel. Also present was citizen Randy Evers. No representatives of the media were in attendance. Vice Chair DeBone opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m. 1. Discussion regarding County Administrator Recruitment Process. The Board will meet at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 29 to review the shortened list of applicants and to decide the schedule for the initial interviews. Discussion took place on how the first round of interviews should take place. Erik Kropp suggested that they set up a video conference call for each. However, the applicants may have to facilitate this with a location in their areas. The potential is there with today’s technology although sometimes video does not always work as planned. The group discussed potential members of the interview team, including Sheriff Blanton, Marty Wynne, Nancy Blankenship, the Commissioners and Mr. Kropp. Citizen Chris Doty may also be included. Whoever agrees to be on the panel will need to attend every interview. 2. Other Items. The Board went into Executive Session, called under ORS 192.66o(2)(a), to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent. _____________________________ Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Thursday, December 22, 2011 Page 2 of 3 Pages _____________________________ Mr. Kropp said the Board has a joint meeting with the City of La Pine Council on Wednesday, January 25. He suggested the Board present them with a nice wall clock for their new City Hall, acknowledging the establishment of the City. Discussion occurred on where to purchase the clock, and attempts will be made to have a local artist do this work. _____________________________ Mr. Kropp said that the Board would be presenting Judge Tiktin some special cowboy boots at the Judge’s retiremenet event on December 29. _____________________________ Mr. Kropp informed the Board that two members of the Dog Control Board of Supervisors have resigned. More members are needed to be able to have a quorum. Commissioner Unger noted that it might be hard to keep a good group together, given the challenges they face with their hearings. A hearings officer might cost around $10,000 per year. A decision was made to try to get additional members, and Chris Bell is designated to hear these if there is no quorum. Chair Baney feels that the hearings should take place in the Barnes/Sawyer Rooms where it is more formal, and have a Deputy or other law enforcement in place. Commissioner DeBone said that he is not sure that a change in location would make a difference to the group. Chair Baney stated that there should be a work session set up for the new County Counsel and the group to discuss the criteria. Mr. Kropp asked about the status of the proposed Ironman event. Chair Baney replied that she does not have enough information yet. There is some controversy and it is not yet on paper. Some routes may be in Crook County as well. It is too hard to be able to champion this issue right now, and it may be too big an event for this area. It is a private industry sponsored event, and they need to carry the load. _____________________________ Mr. Kropp reminded the Board that it is time for his annual review. Chair Baney said that they have not done this before, but she does not feel it needs to be an elaborate process. This will take place in January. Being no further discussion or items addressed, the work session f;ldjourned at 4:50 p.m. DATED this ~ Dayof.· ~~forthe Deschutes County Board of Commissioner,~ Tamm ~~ Anthony DeBone, Vic;tflair ATTEST: Alan Unger, Commissioner ~~ Re cording Secretary Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Work Session Thursday, December 22, 2011 Page 3 of3 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., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2011 1. Discuss the County Administrator Recruitment Process -Erik Kropp 2. Executive Session, called under ORS 192.660(2)(a) -Consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent 3. Other items 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 ofCommissioners' 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 TIY. Please call (541) 388-6571 regarding alternative formats or for further information.