Deschutes County

This document outlines the Terrebonne Community Plan, which aims to guide growth, development, and priorities for the community of Terrebonne over the next two decades. Key focus areas include navigating the impact of new sewer infrastructure, addressing housing needs by exploring options for density versus single-family homes, and managing commercial development. The overarching goal is to balance necessary growth with the preservation of Terrebonne's cherished rural, small-town character, with community input playing a critical role in shaping the future vision.

The board discussed compensation for elected officials for fiscal year 2027, focusing on statutory requirements for comparing roles with other public bodies and private sector counterparts. Key topics included the methodology for data collection, the definition of comparable entities, addressing pay compression, and the influence of staff benefits on total compensation. The board also reviewed the impact of cost-of-living adjustments on the evaluation process and scheduled future steps for budget development.

This document presents the strategic direction for Dashuites County Veteran Services, encompassing its vision, mission, and key objectives. The core vision is to honor veterans by securing their eligible benefits, complemented by a mission to enhance their quality of life through advocacy and acknowledging their sacrifices. Strategic priorities include cultivating partnerships across county, state, and federal levels; ensuring current training and accreditation; and expanding outreach efforts to inform the veteran community about available services.

The meeting included citizen input regarding the potential impact of the Hanel Road improvement project on traffic safety, specifically concerning pedestrian and cyclist safety, as well as a request for a fire ban through August 31st. The Board approved two sets of meeting minutes. Further agenda items included the approval of a collective bargaining agreement for the Black Butte Ranch County Service District, a correction to a fiscal year budget for the 911 Service District, and a public hearing regarding the proposed vacation of a portion of Cook Avenue.

The hearing focused on a proposed plan amendment and zone change for a property located at 61781 Ward Road. The proposal seeks to change the comprehensive plan map designation from agricultural to a rural residential exception area and rezone the property from exclusive farm use to multiple use agricultural. Discussion topics included the verification of a private soil study, the results of a traffic impact study, and concerns raised by the public regarding traffic impacts, loss of farmland, recreational access, wildlife impacts, and growth management.