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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-15 Work Session Minutes 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, MARCH 15, 2010 ___________________________ Present were Commissioners Dennis R. Luke, Alan Unger and Tammy Baney; also present were Dave Kanner, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator; and David Inbody, Assistant to the Administrator. No representatives of the media or other citizens were present. Chair Luke opened the meeting at 1:32 p.m. 1. Economic Development Grant Requests. Dave Inbody gave an overview of the requests. ƒ Bend Heroes Foundation – Veterans Highway Signage. All three Commissioners granted $500 each. ƒ Humane Society of Redmond – Medical Supplies (X-ray machine). All three Commissioners granted $500 each. ƒ Innovative Theatre Works – Seating. Commissioner Luke said there were two theaters that closed down recently and may have excess equipment. Commissioner Unger stated that those were likely leased locations. Commissioners Unger and Baney granted $1,000 each. ƒ Oregon Commission on Children & Families – Week of the Young Child. Commissioners Unger and Luke granted $500 each, and Commissioner Baney agreed to add $500 to the pervious grant of $500. ƒ Ti-County High School Rodeo Club – 2010 Rodeo. Commissioner Luke said that the same request comes each year, so this is likely for operations. The Commissioner agreed to grant $500 each. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, March 15, 2010 Page 1 of 5 Pages Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, March 15, 2010 Page 2 of 5 Pages 2. Continued Discussion regarding Goals & Objectives. Dave Kanner stated that the submission of timely evaluations remains a problem for some departments, and in particular the Sheriff’s Office. They had started using a different system but will likely return to the County’s system, which appears to be more reliable. The District Attorney is another department that does not comply in a timely manner. The Board suggested that this be added to those departments as a specific goal. Mr. Inbody said that this is already a Countywide goal. Commissioner Baney said that a few things the Commissioners wanted were eliminated from the list, under health services; specifically indicated mobile health services and adult dental services. Mr. Inbody stated that Scott Johnson of Health Services would like to discuss this, but the thought was that fixed locations were better. Commissioner Baney stated that some dentists in the Redmond area are performing low-cost dental work for adults, with part of the cost to be worked off by the person receiving the care. She would like to investigate this further. Commissioner Unger would like a spreadsheet or matrix developed that shows at a glance which goals are being met. The Commissioners felt the changes noted were appropriate. 3. Budget Questions. Mr. Kanner stated that this is the time of year when they will begin developing the community grant process as part of the budget process. He proposed that the crime prevention fund is not working as hoped. He would like to do away with this process since most of the funds end up in the entities’ budgets. Commissioner Baney would like to see some programs continue that complement the work that the County does, especially in regard to Commission on Children & Families’ programs. She asked about shifting some of the money into the community grant program. Commissioner Luke felt that he feels they should still have to apply. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, March 15, 2010 Page 3 of 5 Pages 4. Update of Commissioners’ Meetings and Schedules. Commissioner Luke mentioned an upcoming conference call that two Commissioners may take part in, which will need to be noticed. _________________________________________ Mr. Kanner said he would be on vacation the week of March 22. _________________________________________ On Monday, March 29, two Commissioners may take part in a meeting regarding the State’s “Big Look” at land use issues, and Nick Lelack is on the panel. _________________________________________ Commissioner Baney went to the School Law Immunization Advisory Committee, which has not had the participation of a Commissioner for several years. It has to do with whether to mandate immunizations in school-age children. She asked them if funds are allocated if more immunizations are mandated, and it appears that this is not the case. They will meet quarterly. Deschutes County has the second highest exemption rate in the State, and about half the children in local schools are not vaccinated. _________________________________________ Once a month the Higher Education Action Team (HEAT) group meets, but it is when Board work sessions are held. She would like to be able to attend. _________________________________________ Commissioner Unger went to the Evergreen School meeting; an offer is forthcoming on the school site, and it may be in the urban renewal zone. _________________________________________ Commissioner Unger said that the Humane Society of Redmond is still running at a deficit, and he does not know how they can address this since many of the costs are fixed expenses. _________________________________________ Commissioner Unger stated that the Deschutes River Conservancy met, and water issues are moving forward. Most representatives are from water districts, the counties and the Tribes. They are a capable group. _________________________________________ Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, March 15, 2010 Page 4 of 5 Pages Commissioner Luke recently attended memorial services for State Treasurer Ben Westlund, Carl Backstrom and Representative Judy Stiegler’s mother recently. _________________________________________ Commissioner Unger said that COIC is talking about taking over the Bend Area Transit system from the City of Bend, to create one public transporatiton system. _________________________________________ Commissioner Baney and her daughter helped out at the La Pine Community Crab Feed recently, and it was very successful as a fundraiser for the Park and Recreation District. 5. Other Items. The Board then went into executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h), litigation; and ORS 192.660(2)(b), a personnel issue,, after which the following action was taken. BANEY: Move that the Board deny the Step 4 grievance filed by Amanda Wallace, and that a letter be sent to Ms. Wallace notifying her. UNGER: Second. VOTE: BANEY: Yes. UNGER: Yes. LUKE: Chair votes yes. _________________________________________ Mr. Kanner said that the new revolving door on the State side of the building seems to be working well, except if someone pushes on it too hard. Eventually a similar door will be installed on the County’s side to eliminate the drafty conditions. Being no further items addressed, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.