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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-11-03 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, NOVEMBER 3, 2008 ___________________________ Present were Commissioners Dennis R. Luke, Michael M. Daly and Tammy Baney. Also present were Dave Kanner, County Administrator; Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator; David Inbody, Assistant to the Administrator; Tom Anderson, Community Development; Mark Pilliod, Legal Counsel; Chris Stollar and Nate Munoz representing Kashmir Family Aid and Redmond School District; and media representative Hillary Borrud of The Bulletin. Chair Luke opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m. 1. Discussion regarding Code Amendment relating to Code Violations and Enforcement. Laurie Craghead said the Ordinance would be who the actual violator is, since the property owner is ultimately responsible; and what constitutes a continuing violation. This allows citations for each day. This has been reviewed by all legal counsel and Tom Anderson. Mr. Anderson said the judge has to agree with the decision. This will make the process on difficult cases easier to handle. The $720 fine is found in statute. Commissioner Baney said that some offenders might have signs of a mental disability. Ms. Craghead said that the reference to mental state is whether the intent is willful and intentional. Mr. Anderson said that code enforcement is within legal parameters and although there can be unique circumstances, they can work with other entities to bring the situation to some kind of resolution. Provisions for solid waste have also been added. Some statutory references have been removed as well because they were outdated. Other changes were primarily formatting. Minutes of Administrative Work Session Monday, November 3, 2008 Page 1 of 3 Pages Minutes of Administrative Work Session Monday, November 3, 2008 Page 2 of 3 Pages 2. Economic Development Grant Request ƒ Kashmir Family Aid – Redmond School District Project Nate Munoz stated that Community Schools activities are being coordinated, and one of the projects is character in leadership program. Project Pakistan involves children ages 10-11 from Redmond who works as a group in helping Kashmir children. Chris Stollar said that this area is mostly untouched by technology and the people there know little about other parts of the world. The grant request would cover the cost of eight computers for Kashmir children so they can connect with Redmond school children. Mr. Munoz added that the Redmond students are very excited about this program. Commissioner Baney granted $1,000 and Commissioner Luke granted $500. Commissioner Daly said he feels the need is great in Central Oregon and he has a hard time shipping dollars to another country. 3. Update of Commissioners’ Meetings and Schedules. Commissioner Baney stated that she would be attending a variety of meetings over the next week. Commissioner Daly said he would be touring the National Guard facility and various meetings on November 4. 4. Executive Session. ƒ ORS 192.660(2)(h), pending or threatened litigation ƒ ORS 192.660(2)(e), real estate negotiations The Board went into executive session at 2:10 p.m. The Board came out of executive session at 2:25 p.m. 5. Other Items. Dave Kanner presented the estimated cost of $5,300 for another screen and projector for the Barnes Room. The screen would be located by the windows so the Commissioners can see it from the dais.