Minutes: Board of Commission Meeting, 08/17/2005 COUNTY COMMISSIONER CHAIR FRED WARNER, JR
COUNTY COMMISSIONER TIM L. KERNS COUNTY COMMISSIONER DR. CARL STIFF
The Baker County Board of Commissioners met for the August 17, 2005 Commission Session. Present were Commission Chair Fred Warner, Jr., Commissioner Tim L. Kerns and Commissioner Carl E. Stiff, M.D.
Citizens' Participation: None.
Review/Approval of Minutes:Commissioner Stiff moved to approve the August 3, 2005 commission session minutes as presented. Commissioner Kerns seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Additions to the Agenda:
*Reclassification of Technology Director
*Engineering Contract-Mason Dam Economic Analysis
*TMDL-Baker County Plan
*Technology Coordinator Position
*Update from Power Generation Task Force
Documents to be Signed: Resolution 2005-1059: Unanticipated Revenue in Emergency Management Fund: Commissioner Warner stated that an additional $3,000 had been received in the previous year from Title III funds. Commissioner Stiff moved to approve Resolution 2005-1059. Commissioner Kerns seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 2005-1060: Unanticipated Revenue from Health Department to Technology Department: Commissioner Warner stated that an additional $37,950 in bioterrorism funds had been received as reimbursements for Health Department equipment. Commissioner Kerns moved to approve Resolution 2005-1060. Commissioner Stiff seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution 2005-1061: Reaffirming Fair Housing Policy: Executive Assistant Robin Nudd stated that the Community Development Block Grant, being administered by Community Connection, required that the sponsoring agency advertise their Fair Housing Policy at least twice a year. Commissioner Kerns moved to approve Resolution 2005-1061. Commissioner Stiff seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Order No. 2005-184: Appointing a Member to the Powder Basin Watershed Council: Vicki Wares, Coordinator for the Council, had requested that Rick Lusk, Baker County Watermaster, be appointed as a member with an ongoing term. Commissioner Kerns moved to approve Order No. 2005-184. Commissioner Warner seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Order No. 2005-185: Appointing a Member to the Museum Commission: A request had been sent by Ms. Nova Sue Harrison to fill a vacancy on the Museum Commission. Ms. Harrison had been a prior member of the Commission. Commissioner Stiff moved to approve Order No. 2005-185. Commissioner Kerns seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Order No. 2005-186: Appointing Administrator for Mt. Valley Mental Health: Commissioner Warner stated that the County had been receiving pass through funds from the state to fund the mental health programs in Baker County. In 2003, the County had signed an order designating Mr. Tim Mahoney as the administrator of the funds so that they would go directly to Mt. Valley Mental Health. Mr. Mahoney had sent request that the Commissioners renew that decision. Commissioner Stiff moved to approve Order No. 2005-186. Commissioner Kerns seconded the motion. Discussion: Commissioner Kerns requested that a time be scheduled for Mr. Mahoney to update the Commissioners on their program. Motion carried unanimously.
Additions to the Agenda: Reclassification of Technology Director: A staff report had been received from Ms. Debbie Hoopes, Personnel Director. Ms. Hoopes’ recommendation was to move the Technology Director position from a G15 to a J17, resulting in a 5% increase. Commissioner Warner stated that the reclassification was based on a comparison of work that the current director was doing to what other department heads were doing. Commissioner Warner moved to approve the reclassification of the Technology Director from a G15 to a J17. Commissioner Kerns seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Engineering Contract with C.F. Malm: Commissioner Warner stated that the services were for the economic analysis of the Mason Dam Hydroelectric Project. The contract was not to exceed $7,000. Commissioner Stiff moved to approve the Contract with C.F. Malm Engineers. Commissioner Kerns seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL): Baker County: Commissioner Warner stated that he had received a letter from Richard Nichols, Section Chief of the DEQ regarding Baker County being designated as the responsible agent in the Oregon Water Quality Management Plan. This plan required Baker County to have a TMDL plan. Consensus was reached that Commissioner Warner would talk to both DEQ and SWCD.
Technology Coordinator Position: Commissioner Warner stated that Mr. Bill Lee and Ms. Debbie Hoopes were requesting that a full time Technology Coordinator (Range 14) be hired in the Technology Department. Commissioner Stiff moved to move forward with Technology Coordinator Position. Commissioner Kerns seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Scheduled Business: Contract Review Board:
Commissioner Warner moved into Contract Review Board.
Culvert Bids for Road Department: Deputy Roadmaster Rick Holden was present before the Board. Mr. Holden stated that each year the Road Department went out for bids for culverts. Four had been received this year by the following: Pacific Corrugated Pipe Co. at $13,758.65, Municipal Pipeline Supply Co. at $14,921.30, PGG Island City at $20,321.58 and Oregon Culvert Co. at $23,217.00. Mr. Holden stated that it was his recommendation to accept the bid from Corrugated Pipe Co. Commissioner Stiff moved to approve Order No. 2005-183, accepting the bid from Corrugated Pipe Co. Commissioner Kerns seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant: Sheriff Southwick was present before the Board. Sheriff Southwick reported that he had applied for the $587.00 grant and that it would be used for the purchase of equipment. Commissioner Stiff moved to accept the Block Grant with the State. Commissioner Kerns seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Agreement with Mt. Valley Mental Valley Mental Health for Jail Services: Sheriff Southwick and Undersheriff Thompson were present before the Board. Sheriff Southwick stated that the contract was for 4 hours a week, not to exceed $250/week. Savings would be realized as most of the evaluations were being done by Dr. Heriza’s assistant. Dr. Heriza would be supervising. Commissioner Stiff moved to approve the Agreement with Mt. Valley Mental Health. Commissioner Warner seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Used Pickup for Marine Board: Sheriff Southwick stated that he had requested bids from local dealers. The best option was for a 2002 Dodge pickup with 60,000 for $15,000, from Powder River Motors. Commissioner Kerns moved to approve the purchase of 2002 Dodge Pickup from Powder River Motors for $15,000. Commissioner Stiff seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Lease Agreement with Oregon Water Resources Department: Commissioner Warner stated that the State of Oregon Water Resources Department’s lease for office space was going to expire and they had the option of renewing the lease agreement for an additional five years. The amounts included inflation. Commissioner Stiff moved to approve the five year lease agreement with the Oregon Water Resource Department for office space. Commissioner Stiff moved to accept the lease agreement with the Oregon Water Resources Department. Commissioner Kerns seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
2005-07 CCF Partnership Agreement with State of Oregon: A staff report was received by Ms. Judy Barzee. Ms. Barzee reported that the agreement was for state funding of the CCF program and what components the County was required to meet. Once the legislature ended, an adopted budget would be sent for their approval as well. Commissioner Stiff moved to approve the 2005-07 CCF Partnership Agreement. Commissioner Kerns seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Warner moved out of Contract Review Board.
Addition to the Agenda: Power Generation Task Force Update: Randy Joseph was present before the Board and gave a brief update on the Northeast Oregon Renewable Energy Conference scheduled in October.
Other Business: Comparison of Calendars:
August 17th: ODOT Meeting, Nuisance Task Force
August 18th: Biomass Meeting at Geiser Grand
August 19th: BAT Meeting, EORA
August 23rd: TEC Retreat
August 24th: Senator Wyden Town Hall at Senior Center
August 31st: City/County Meeting
Sept. 5th: Labor Day: Courthouse Closed
Sept. 7th: Commission Session
Commission Session was adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robin Nudd, Executive Assistant
Baker County Board of Commissioners