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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-03 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 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2009 ___________________________ Present were Commissioners Tammy Baney, Dennis R. Luke and Alan Unger. Also present were Dave Kanner, County Administrator; Tom Anderson and Nick Lelack, Community Development; Susan Ross and Teresa Rozic, Property & Facilities; Scott Johnson, Health and Human Services; Ken Hales, Community Corrections; David Inbody, Assistant to the Administrator; Hillary Saraceno, Commission on Children & Families; media representative Hillary Borrud of The Bulletin; and seven other citizens. Chair Baney opened the meeting at 1:32 p.m. 1. Discussion regarding BLM Land Exchange with La Pine Park & Recreation District and La Pine Sewer District. Tony DeBone of the La Pine Park & Recreation Board and the Rodeo Board gave an overview of the proposed exchange, which he believes the County will help coordinate. A preliminary concept of some of the primary uses has been developed; it will likely become multi-use after a while. (The group examined an oversized map at this time.) Commissioner Luke asked if the Bill is successful, are there any rules from the BLM or the federal government on how long the County has to hold onto the land. He also asked for an idea of projected costs to the County. David Blair of Senator Wyden’s office said that it can be moved to another government entity, but the County was a strong preference of the committee and the agencies. This is not an unusual situation; often, for consistency, property is transferred via counties and cities. There was discussion about how this might affect the La Pine Sewer District. Donna Zigler said that the District has been trying to get additional land for five years. If this does not happen, they are at capacity and will not be able to take on the new school, housing, or Biogreen. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Page 1 of 5 Pages Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Page 3 of 5 Pages Dave Kanner said that there was an issue due to the unusual timing. Funding was originally cut, but then restored. Hillary Saraceno stated that the outcomes were shared mid-year. This started out as alternatives to incarceration, but the intent went beyond that. Mr. Johnson added that this was to address prevention in its truest sense, including recidivism. He is not sure of the impact on the Courts, but hopes to know more next week. Commissioner Luke asked why they would want to run down their reserves to do this, when perhaps they should sustain what they already have. Mr. Johnson stated that he feels that they can handle this and will be able to keep the reserves where they are required to be. Commissioner Baney asked about funding and continuing First Steps. Ms. Saraceno stated that they are in line for sustainability, and High Desert ESD may help out, as might some of the crime prevention funding. She said that there was less funding available, so they came up with the best plan they could. It is very close to what was available last year. Commissioners Unger and Baney indicated they are supportive. Mr. Kanner stated that the figures are already built into the new, proposed budget. 3. Update of Commissioners’ Meetings and Schedules. Commissioner Baney is meeting with the combined Chamber of Commerce group tomorrow, so may not make the Community Development and District Attorney update meetings. 4. Other Items. Commissioner Unger asked about a request from the Red Cross for a place to store material that is now in the Umatilla County area. Commissioner Luke said that St. Charles Medical Center has its emergency supplies stored in Vancouver, along with a small amount of space in the County warehouse. Commissioner Unger stated that he would like to know about the magnitude of the material and some ways to consolidate the various locations. Minutes of Board of Commissioners’ Work Session Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Page 4 of 5 Pages __________________________ Mr. Kanner stated that the representatives of Biogreen never did a presentation to the La Pine City Council; just to the County, the Water District and the Sewer District. They need to provide the same to the City. __________________________ Tom Anderson stated that he is continuing to work on the vendor food licensing issue. __________________________ Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of a Letter Accepting the Resignation of Brenda Pace from the Deschutes County Planning Commission. LUKE: Move signature. UNGER: Second. VOTE: LUKE: Yes. UNGER: Yes. BANEY: Chair votes yes. Before the Board was Consideration of Signature of a Letter Appointing James E. Criss of La Pine to the Deschutes County Planning Commission – Filling a Vacancy through June 30, 2009 and a New Term through June 30, 2011. UNGER: Move signature. BANEY: Second. VOTE: LUKE: Yes. UNGER: Yes. BANEY: Chair votes yes. __________________________ At this time the Board went into Executive Session, called under ORS 192.660(2)(d), union labor negotiations, and ORS 192.660(2)(h), pending or threatened litigation. No action was taken.