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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-25 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 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2010 ___________________________ Present were Commissioners Dennis R. Luke and Tammy Baney; and Alan Unger via conference call. Also present were Dave Kanner, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator; and, for a portion of the meeting, Rob Poirier of 911; Eric Stroebel and Roger Lee of Economic Development for Central Oregon; Hillary Borrud of The Bulletin; a reporter with KOHD TV, and one other citizen. Chair Luke opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m. 1. Tour of New Secure Residential Treatment Facility. The Commissioners and staff toured the new secure residential treatment center at 20370 Pole Sholes Road. It will be ready for occupancy after the first of the year when staffing is in place, but is nearly complete at this time. 2. Review of Supplemental Budget Request for Remodel of Jail Control Room, Locker Room and Lunch Room. Dave Kanner gave a brief overview of the changes requested by the Sheriff. It is hard to argue against these changes, which would utilize funding not used for the jail remodel. These changes need to be made regardless of the jail expansion project. Originally, the funds were to come from the Solid Waste reserve fund, but since revenue is down in Solid Waste, it should come from Fund 456, the jail expansion fund. A supplemental budget will be needed to do this. Another alternative is Funds 703 & 704, capital reserves for equipment for the law enforcement districts, could be borrowed from and repaid when land is eventually sold. Another $100,000 could come from Fund 538, the Jameson Fund. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, October 25, 2010 Page 1 of 4 Pages Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, October 25, 2010 Page 2 of 4 Pages The Commissioners supported the idea of the remodeling projects, with a preference to use the law enforcement funds, which will require a supplemental budget resolution. 3. Discussion of an Application for a Forgivable Loan Funds via EDCO. Roger Lee and Eric Stroebel of EDCO came before the Board to discuss a request from Agere Pharmaceuticals for economic development funding, and other economic development issues. Commissioner Luke asked about a previous loan request from Rocky Mountain Products. Mr. Lee said that the company had pursued other funding, which was approved with a number of conditions. There is concern that the funding will not result in the number of jobs desired, and sets precedence on the use of future funds. The Commissioners indicated that the original agreement should stand, and wanted a length of time for the process and other provisions to be added. BANEY: Move that the original agreement stand, any money owed for taxes be current, and adequate time be allowed to act on the provisions. UNGER: Second. VOTE: BANEY: Yes. UNGER: Yes. LUKE: Abstain. BANEY: Move that the $56,000 loan be allowed after Rock Mountain has secured other funding. UNGER: Second. VOTE: BANEY: Yes. UNGER: Yes. LUKE: Abstain. BANEY: Move a letter be drafted and send denying the requests made in the October 15 Rock Mountain Products letter. UNGER: Second. VOTE: BANEY: Yes. UNGER: Yes. LUKE: Abstain. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Monday, October 25, 2010 Page 3 of 4 Pages The group then discussed a grant request from Agere Pharmaceuticals, which is a research and testing company. They are moving into larger facilities so they can expand their manufacturing capabilities. They are seeking Small Business Administration funding, the Bend Opportunity Fund and State funding as well. They are taking a conservative approach, and have a good track record. They hope to add seven employees by the end of 2012. BANEY: Move authorization of the $14,000 forgivable loan. UNGER: Second. VOTE: BANEY: Yes. UNGER: Yes. LUKE: Abstain. The Commissioners indicated that if a Commissioner is approached directly for funding, those individuals should be referred to EDCO. Anything coming to the Board is a matter of public record, but if a company goes through EDCO, the name and financials can remain confidential until such time a request is addressed by the Board. Commissioner Unger left the conference call at this time. 4. Update of Commissioners’ Meetings and Schedules. None were offered. 5. Other Items. The Board went into Executive Session under ORS.192.660(2)(e), real property negotiations. ________________________________________ Being no further items discussed, the meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.