1 00:00:05,940 --> 00:00:13,240 All right, good morning, everyone, and welcome to our Mayor and County Board of Commissioners Board session. 2 00:00:13,420 --> 00:00:21,840 It's Wednesday, September 9, 26, we're here in the Senator hearing room and we start every board session with the pledge of allegiance, so if you please join me. 3 00:00:24,080 --> 00:00:30,220 I pledge allegiance to the United States of America and to the Republic for it was the 4 00:00:30,220 --> 00:00:35,780 hands of one nation, under your eye, individual with the liberty and justice for all. 5 00:00:39,860 --> 00:00:43,680 Okay, Commissioner Cameron, I will take a motion right off the bat. 6 00:00:43,780 --> 00:00:49,220 Yeah, I'm going to share I will move that we remove item number four under health and human services 7 00:00:49,220 --> 00:00:53,720 from the agenda. Also in the motion, we have a motion in a second. Is there any further discussion? 8 00:00:55,640 --> 00:01:01,000 Seeing that all those have never seen the fact that I say, aye, aye, aye, motion passes. 9 00:01:01,960 --> 00:01:05,700 Okay, I don't have anyone signed up for public comments, so we're going to go right into our 10 00:01:05,700 --> 00:01:09,260 proclamation. We're going to consider approval or proclamation doesn't need in the month of September 11 00:01:10,520 --> 00:01:17,260 2026 as recovery month in Marion County and Terry welcome and welcome to all the members of our community 12 00:01:17,260 --> 00:01:23,760 who are here at a support this proclamation. Good morning. It's always, my name is Terry Morgan 13 00:01:23,760 --> 00:01:28,620 and I have the privilege of being the program manager for our Addictions Treatment Program 14 00:01:28,620 --> 00:01:35,260 with Mary and County. It's always exciting to be here this time of year. I'm here today 15 00:01:35,260 --> 00:01:41,480 to request that September be proclaimed recovery month in Mary and County. Each year, 16 00:01:41,900 --> 00:01:47,600 national recovery month is observed across the country to celebrate the millions of people living 17 00:01:47,600 --> 00:01:53,020 in recovery from substance use in mental health conditions. It's an opportunity to recognize 18 00:01:53,020 --> 00:02:00,360 that recovery is possible to reduce the stigma, and to remind those who may still be struggling 19 00:02:00,360 --> 00:02:07,420 that hope and help are available. This year's recovery might theme, recovery is real. Restoring 20 00:02:07,420 --> 00:02:14,800 every aspect of life speaks so beautifully to what recovery truly means. Recovery's not just about 21 00:02:14,800 --> 00:02:21,280 one individual. It strengthens families, restores relationships, creates opportunities, 22 00:02:21,280 --> 00:02:24,160 and built healthier, safer communities. 23 00:02:25,180 --> 00:02:29,120 Every person who finds recovery creates a ripple effect 24 00:02:29,120 --> 00:02:31,500 that extends far beyond themselves. 25 00:02:32,280 --> 00:02:34,820 Here in Mary and County, we are committed to ensuring 26 00:02:34,820 --> 00:02:38,040 that individuals and families have access 27 00:02:38,040 --> 00:02:40,760 to compassionate, evidence-based treatment, 28 00:02:41,540 --> 00:02:43,880 recovery supports, and opportunities 29 00:02:43,880 --> 00:02:46,220 to build meaningful lives in recovery. 30 00:02:46,820 --> 00:02:50,420 We are equally grateful for the families, peers, 31 00:02:50,420 --> 00:02:57,260 providers, recovery housing, community organizations, and countless others who walk alongside 32 00:02:57,260 --> 00:03:03,040 people on their recovery journeys. And today we have the privilege of celebrating what 33 00:03:03,040 --> 00:03:08,460 recovery looks like right here in our own community. I especially want to recognize 34 00:03:09,440 --> 00:03:15,720 some very special women who are here with us today. These women are graduate 35 00:03:15,720 --> 00:03:21,440 of her place who have gone on to work in the substance use disorder field as certified 36 00:03:21,440 --> 00:03:27,260 recovery mentors and certified alcohol and drug counselors. They once came through our 37 00:03:27,260 --> 00:03:31,900 door seeking support in their own recovery and today they're walking alongside 38 00:03:31,900 --> 00:03:37,660 others in helping them find theirs. If y'all can outstand for a minute. 39 00:03:47,810 --> 00:03:52,170 So how many there's more than 30? Yes, it's about 30 that we know of. 40 00:03:52,170 --> 00:03:55,650 who are now leading recovery all across the state of Oregon. 41 00:03:56,430 --> 00:03:57,130 Wow, amazing. 42 00:03:59,050 --> 00:04:02,370 They are truly examples of recovery coming full circle. 43 00:04:03,350 --> 00:04:08,670 We are also honored today to hear from Anna and Andrew who have generously chosen to share 44 00:04:08,670 --> 00:04:10,370 their story with us. 45 00:04:10,830 --> 00:04:15,730 Their stories, a testament to their commitment to recovery and also a wonderful example 46 00:04:15,730 --> 00:04:20,830 of community partnerships that include Mary and County Addiction Treatment Services, 47 00:04:20,830 --> 00:04:23,450 Soaring Heights, Recovery Homes, 48 00:04:24,030 --> 00:04:25,770 Marion County Lead Program, 49 00:04:26,390 --> 00:04:28,330 Bebold Street Ministries, 50 00:04:28,650 --> 00:04:31,110 Our Local Moms Program, 51 00:04:31,670 --> 00:04:34,350 that have all worked together and partnered 52 00:04:34,350 --> 00:04:36,890 to help these families along the way. 53 00:04:37,070 --> 00:04:39,170 We're grateful for this partnership 54 00:04:39,170 --> 00:04:40,590 and for the many providers, 55 00:04:40,810 --> 00:04:43,310 peers, Recovery Organizations, Families, 56 00:04:43,870 --> 00:04:45,290 and community partners throughout 57 00:04:45,290 --> 00:04:48,150 Marion County who support Recovery every day. 58 00:04:48,150 --> 00:04:50,710 By adopting this proclamation, 59 00:04:51,370 --> 00:04:54,650 marrying county reaffirms its commitment to supporting recovery, 60 00:04:55,430 --> 00:04:58,390 reducing stigma, strengthening families, 61 00:04:58,790 --> 00:05:00,950 and ensuring that hope remains accessible 62 00:05:00,950 --> 00:05:03,610 to everyone seeking a path forward. 63 00:05:04,430 --> 00:05:06,610 Today, the people standing with us 64 00:05:06,610 --> 00:05:08,010 are living proof. 65 00:05:08,330 --> 00:05:12,150 Devour recovery is possible, and recovery changes lives. 66 00:05:13,010 --> 00:05:15,030 It's my privilege to introduce 67 00:05:15,030 --> 00:05:16,670 And I'm followed by Andrew. 68 00:05:19,730 --> 00:05:26,230 Hi, my name is Anna Gonzalez, and I'm here today to share a little bit about my story. 69 00:05:27,110 --> 00:05:35,090 I'm not just my story of addiction, but my story of recovery and the people in the programs that helped me find my way back to myself. 70 00:05:35,650 --> 00:05:38,710 There was a time when I was homeless in Lebanon, Wallace Marine Park. 71 00:05:38,810 --> 00:05:42,110 I was struggling with addiction and my life looked very different. 72 00:05:42,990 --> 00:05:53,190 From, and I completed an assessment at Marion County and treatment services, there is where I was introduced to Rachel, my mentor from Marion County and treatment services. 73 00:05:54,110 --> 00:06:07,630 I didn't know at the time, but having someone walk beside me was going to become one of the most important parts of my recovery. Rachel helped me through the process of getting into her place. 74 00:06:07,630 --> 00:06:21,210 She, she didn't just tell me what I needed to do, she showed up, she walked beside me, taught me about recovery, encouraged me and helped me begin to see strength in myself that I couldn't see it. 75 00:06:21,870 --> 00:06:31,230 My journey wasn't easy just because I chose recovery, I experienced several tragic and painful things both during my addiction and after recovery. 76 00:06:31,230 --> 00:06:36,670 I had to learn that recovery doesn't mean life suddenly becomes easy. 77 00:06:37,390 --> 00:06:44,230 It means learning how to face life with that running back to the things that once helped you escape it. 78 00:06:45,710 --> 00:06:54,530 And her place I transitioned to soaring heights recovery where I continued building my recovery and preparing to for a different life to for myself and my children. 79 00:06:56,870 --> 00:07:02,090 Today, I am currently at our place through Marion County continuing to strengthen my recovery 80 00:07:02,090 --> 00:07:07,030 and build the stable life I have worked for so hard. 81 00:07:07,390 --> 00:07:12,410 During my journey, the father of my child, my children, and still an active addiction. 82 00:07:13,090 --> 00:07:19,450 One of the things I'm proud of is that through my own recovery, I was able to encourage him 83 00:07:19,450 --> 00:07:25,010 to get help for himself and for the sake of our child, for our unborn child. 84 00:07:25,010 --> 00:07:29,790 We carve again changing more than just my life. It started changing my family. There are 85 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:36,360 People who have made a lasting impact on me through the disjourning, Rachel, my mentor, from American County 86 00:07:36,360 --> 00:07:44,040 Addiction Services, Judy, my mentor from Lead Program, and my counselor, April, from her place, and each 87 00:07:44,040 --> 00:07:51,300 played an important part and role in my helping, helping my life become the person I am today. They 88 00:07:51,300 --> 00:07:57,440 believed in me, but they also taught me how to believe in myself. Rachel especially taught me through 89 00:07:57,440 --> 00:08:05,160 her actions she showed up and she helped me. Understand recovery as well as WBP. My mother, 90 00:08:05,420 --> 00:08:13,200 my mom's mentor, Suzanne. Also supported me through difficult moments and remind me of my 91 00:08:13,200 --> 00:08:18,640 strength until I was able to recognize the strength in myself. Judy through the Glee program has also 92 00:08:18,640 --> 00:08:25,080 been an important part of my support system and recovery have mentors who understand how difficult this 93 00:08:25,080 --> 00:08:32,580 journey is can be and showed up as having people beside you who don't judge you by where 94 00:08:32,580 --> 00:08:36,380 you been but help you move forward where you're going. 95 00:08:37,520 --> 00:08:41,800 I also want to thank Terry Morgan for giving us the opportunity to speak today and for all 96 00:08:41,800 --> 00:08:45,160 the work it took to help us to get into our place. 97 00:08:45,380 --> 00:08:48,940 Her support ever has made an important difference in our lives. 98 00:08:49,620 --> 00:08:52,200 That's why programs like this need these matter. 99 00:08:52,200 --> 00:08:58,280 Where someone is homeless, we're struggling with addiction, it can be easy for the world to 100 00:08:58,280 --> 00:08:58,560 off. 101 00:08:58,820 --> 00:09:01,340 To only see the situation therein. 102 00:09:01,680 --> 00:09:06,320 But underneath addiction is still a person, a mother, a daughter, a partner. 103 00:09:06,900 --> 00:09:09,120 Someone with strengths, dreams and future. 104 00:09:09,620 --> 00:09:14,320 They may look possible, impossible to them in that time and moment. 105 00:09:14,840 --> 00:09:20,980 Sometimes that person needs someone to someone else to see the future before they can see it in themselves. 106 00:09:21,620 --> 00:09:31,980 Treatment gave me an opportunity. Recovery housing gave me stability, counseling gave me tools and mentorship gave me the people willing to walk beside me. 107 00:09:32,840 --> 00:09:44,480 While I learned how to use these tools and build a live a different life, I went from being homeless and wallless marine park and struggling with addiction to moving through detox treatment. 108 00:09:44,480 --> 00:09:49,280 Her play, sorry, heights, recovery in our place through Mary County. 109 00:09:50,220 --> 00:09:55,280 Every step has been another step towards the life I want for myself and my family. 110 00:09:56,240 --> 00:10:00,460 I'm not just a story of addiction, I'm a story of recovery. 111 00:10:01,180 --> 00:10:06,880 I'm a story of resilience, and I'm proof of what can happen when someone is given support 112 00:10:06,880 --> 00:10:10,660 opportunity, accountability, and people who refuse to give up on them. 113 00:10:11,970 --> 00:10:36,910 When you invest in people, and treatments, and peers, and mentors, recovery programs, and recovery housing, you want simply funding services, you are investing in people, you are investing in mothers and fathers, you are investing in children and families, and also, and sometimes you are giving someone the opportunity to completely change the direction of their life. 114 00:10:36,910 --> 00:10:43,870 I know that because I am one, one of those people, thank you for allowing me to stand here today and share my story. 115 00:10:57,480 --> 00:11:04,400 My name is Andrew McClellan, and I'm going to begin my story with saying that is deeply meaningful to me. 116 00:11:04,780 --> 00:11:06,440 The opposite of addiction is connection. 117 00:11:07,720 --> 00:11:10,400 For ten years, I was homeless on the streets and trapped in addiction. 118 00:11:10,940 --> 00:11:14,020 I had lost sight of who I was and the person I wanted to become. 119 00:11:14,420 --> 00:11:17,400 For a long time, I struggled to find a reason to change. 120 00:11:18,280 --> 00:11:19,100 Everything has changed. 121 00:11:19,100 --> 00:11:21,300 Everything changed when I found out that Anna was pregnant, 122 00:11:21,620 --> 00:11:22,820 and then I was going to be a father. 123 00:11:23,860 --> 00:11:25,660 At that moment, I made a choice. 124 00:11:25,740 --> 00:11:27,440 A choice that would change my life forever. 125 00:11:28,240 --> 00:11:30,320 Looking back, it was the best decision I've made 126 00:11:30,320 --> 00:11:31,900 in the 33 years of life. 127 00:11:33,180 --> 00:11:36,480 I knew I wanted to be, I knew I wanted to be there 128 00:11:36,480 --> 00:11:37,200 from my daughter. 129 00:11:37,540 --> 00:11:40,020 I wanted to become the kind of man a father should be, 130 00:11:40,800 --> 00:11:42,860 a father she could be proud of. 131 00:11:42,860 --> 00:11:47,280 My journey began with the drug and alcohol assessment through Marion County, from their 132 00:11:47,280 --> 00:11:52,840 Ken Patterson through Pathfinder to help me navigate the recovery system and continue with the resources 133 00:11:52,840 --> 00:11:59,160 that I needed. My dad's mentor, Aiden Fisher, through WVP, also played an important role in supporting 134 00:11:59,160 --> 00:12:05,220 me throughout my recovery. I eventually entered intensive and patient treatment through surrender 135 00:12:05,220 --> 00:12:11,980 Elaine and Colbert Organ, where I spent 31 days working on myself in my recovery. I gave the 136 00:12:11,980 --> 00:12:17,620 program everything I had and I was proud to excel in that program. Within my first two weeks 137 00:12:17,620 --> 00:12:23,320 I was honored to receive the beacon of light award and award given to someone who demonstrates 138 00:12:23,320 --> 00:12:28,600 resilience, leadership, and serves as a positive pillar within the community. Graduating from 139 00:12:28,600 --> 00:12:33,920 surrounding land was a major accomplishment, but my journey was far from over. After completing treatment 140 00:12:33,920 --> 00:12:39,600 I moved into soaring heights. Victoria Meredith had saved me a bed in the Falcon House. She normally 141 00:12:39,600 --> 00:12:42,520 doesn't do that, so I won't lie. It made me feel special. 142 00:12:45,440 --> 00:12:45,880 Good job. 143 00:12:46,140 --> 00:12:50,740 More importantly, it gave me another opportunity to continue building my life in recovery. 144 00:12:51,260 --> 00:12:54,620 I completed that program with flying colors and zero violations. 145 00:12:55,880 --> 00:13:05,840 After that, on and I moved into our place, through Marion County, where we continued receiving support from Marion County and the many programs and people who have walked along us on this journey. 146 00:13:07,420 --> 00:13:12,640 I also want to give special thanks to Matt Messera and Aden Serials with Bebold Ministries. 147 00:13:13,480 --> 00:13:15,440 Thank you both for everything you've done for me. 148 00:13:16,140 --> 00:13:20,620 Aden is my sponsor and has helped me tremendously in my recovery and walked toward becoming 149 00:13:20,620 --> 00:13:21,420 closer to God. 150 00:13:22,120 --> 00:13:26,060 His guidance and support have helped me remain grounded in my sobriety and continue moving 151 00:13:26,060 --> 00:13:26,420 forward. 152 00:13:27,120 --> 00:13:35,040 I also want to thank Melissa Whitlaw, who is my counselor and a great support for me in my future. 153 00:13:36,040 --> 00:13:39,340 I'm incredibly thankful for every person who has played a part in my recovery. 154 00:13:39,980 --> 00:13:45,580 Every counselor, mentor, sponsor, program, friend, and organization that helped me along 155 00:13:45,580 --> 00:13:50,100 the way as contribute contributed to the man that I am coming today. 156 00:13:51,040 --> 00:13:55,300 Most importantly, I want to be the best man I can be and above all be a president and 157 00:13:55,300 --> 00:13:57,180 loving father to my beautiful daughter, Zala. 158 00:13:58,200 --> 00:14:00,800 On Zala are my greatest inspirations. 159 00:14:01,140 --> 00:14:04,440 They gave me a reason to fight for life when I didn't know how to fight for myself. 160 00:14:05,100 --> 00:14:09,980 Tell me a father gave me a purpose, but recovery has taught me how to live that purpose. 161 00:14:13,300 --> 00:14:17,100 Today I am proud to say that I have been clean this over for six months, I have never 162 00:14:17,100 --> 00:14:18,300 been happier in my life. 163 00:14:19,120 --> 00:14:22,180 My story is not about where I come from, it is about where I am going. 164 00:14:23,280 --> 00:14:25,880 Ten years of addiction and homelessness do not define me. 165 00:14:26,280 --> 00:14:28,380 My choice is today to define me. 166 00:14:28,640 --> 00:14:32,040 I am rebuilding my life one day at a time and I am determined to continue growing, 167 00:14:32,040 --> 00:14:37,180 of becoming a better man, a better partner, and the father, my daughter deserves. 168 00:14:38,180 --> 00:14:44,240 Comerian County and every organization, program, mentor, sponsor, counselor, and individual 169 00:14:44,240 --> 00:14:51,440 who has helped support Anna, Zeila, and me and my recovery for this, I say thank you. 170 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:55,680 Thank you for believing in me when I was learning to, when I was learning how to believe 171 00:14:55,680 --> 00:14:56,220 in myself. 172 00:14:56,820 --> 00:14:58,920 Thank you for giving me opportunities to change. 173 00:14:59,280 --> 00:14:59,980 And thank you for helping. 174 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:21,920 Help me discover that recovery is not something I have to walk through alone. I am grateful for every step of this journey, including the difficult ones, because they have brought me to where I am today. I am 6 months clean and sober. I am a father. I have a family. I have hope and I have a future. And for that, I am truly thankful. Thank you for listening to my story and God bless. 175 00:15:29,220 --> 00:15:37,260 When is your daughter here today? Yes, she is. How old is she? Two months. Oh my gosh. 176 00:15:37,780 --> 00:15:43,460 Congratulations. We're living when she was born. We were living in our place all together. 177 00:15:43,860 --> 00:15:51,300 Yep, all together. Wow. This is the first baby. This is my baby. We know it's your first baby, but it's also our first baby. 178 00:15:53,640 --> 00:15:58,460 because I really big deal to this commission in this county and I remember when she was born. 179 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:00,180 Because I got a text from Terry. 180 00:16:03,910 --> 00:16:09,090 She's a definitely a blessing and she's just been an amazing part of our family. 181 00:16:09,950 --> 00:16:13,310 I'm being able to actually share all this with everybody in our support. 182 00:16:13,710 --> 00:16:22,370 Has been tremendously a blessing and it has been something that has definitely showed me why life is so beautiful 183 00:16:22,370 --> 00:16:27,030 on this end, and that we do recover and all this. 184 00:16:27,690 --> 00:16:31,470 So, I want to thank everybody for supporting and the love and support. 185 00:16:31,750 --> 00:16:33,570 As that, that everybody has given us. 186 00:16:34,350 --> 00:16:37,110 And, you know, we continue to keep on going on this journey. 187 00:16:38,090 --> 00:16:39,290 So, thank you so much. 188 00:16:39,670 --> 00:16:41,130 Mr. Chairman, it's desperate to say something. 189 00:16:41,970 --> 00:16:43,650 Yes, as I wipe the tears out of my eyes. 190 00:16:43,670 --> 00:16:44,670 Thank you so much. 191 00:16:46,490 --> 00:16:49,850 Andrew, you said the opposite of addiction is connection. 192 00:16:49,850 --> 00:16:55,790 And as I listened to your testimony, I couldn't keep up with all the connections. 193 00:16:56,750 --> 00:17:03,770 So in a lane, here, our place, I mean the individuals that are in this room that you've 194 00:17:03,770 --> 00:17:11,430 connected with, your wife, your baby, it was really good statement to start off your testimony 195 00:17:11,430 --> 00:17:16,870 with the opposite of addiction, is connection, and we are created that way to connect with other 196 00:17:16,870 --> 00:17:25,410 people. To isolate and to be alone and to not have hope is not what we are created to do. 197 00:17:25,570 --> 00:17:33,570 And so I want to just thank you for you and Anna for what you're doing. And as a county commissioner 198 00:17:33,570 --> 00:17:39,290 being here for over 12 years, when I hear a story like years, I go, if there's nothing else, 199 00:17:39,290 --> 00:17:47,170 When I leave this place, to hear that people's lives are changed, your baby is going to be changed. 200 00:17:48,250 --> 00:17:53,550 And I think some days we sit up here, we sit in these meetings and we go, oh my gosh, what are we doing? 201 00:17:54,890 --> 00:17:57,210 We're working hard and doing all this stuff. 202 00:17:57,350 --> 00:17:59,470 We have 1,700 employees in Marion County. 203 00:18:00,350 --> 00:18:04,610 And your testimony is just, it's the icing on the cake. 204 00:18:04,610 --> 00:18:12,530 Thank you so much for, and I know the road is not rosy all the way down, it's hard, and 205 00:18:12,530 --> 00:18:16,750 you're connected. And when you're connected, you're going to have people that hold your arm, 206 00:18:16,870 --> 00:18:20,110 you're going to hold other people's arms and hands along the way. And I just want to say thank 207 00:18:20,110 --> 00:18:24,190 you for pointing that out and don't forget that statement. You started off with the opposite of 208 00:18:24,190 --> 00:18:31,250 the diction is connection. Perfect. Thank you. There's a room full of people that illustrate that. 209 00:18:31,250 --> 00:18:38,390 that's what I'm sitting I get to sit here and see everybody that's such a privilege I also want 210 00:18:38,390 --> 00:18:45,210 to thank you for your courage in choosing love for your daughter and love for each other over 211 00:18:45,210 --> 00:18:49,290 your addiction and I and I want to thank everybody in this room that too when I first be in 212 00:18:49,290 --> 00:18:54,050 a commissioner I remember thinking like oh me a commissioner we're gonna implement really great 213 00:18:54,050 --> 00:19:00,690 programs we're gonna we're gonna have really good code we're gonna we're gonna create complicated 214 00:19:01,310 --> 00:19:05,030 rules that are to make things better, and I don't know how many years, and but at some point 215 00:19:05,030 --> 00:19:10,390 I was like, that's silly, but what we're going to do is we're going to hire really good people. 216 00:19:10,910 --> 00:19:16,810 That's what we're going to do, and if you hire really good people, magic happens, and I, 217 00:19:17,110 --> 00:19:20,550 one of the things that I'm so proud of, I think we have the best recovery system in Marion County, 218 00:19:20,670 --> 00:19:26,070 not just Marion County, but Marion County to community. I think we have the best recovery 219 00:19:26,070 --> 00:19:32,510 system best recovery community because of all the people here in this room and people outside of this room 220 00:19:33,190 --> 00:19:39,330 who have chosen to love each other, who have chosen to connect with each other, who have chosen 221 00:19:39,330 --> 00:19:48,110 the hard choice but the good choice, you know, and it's really strong. It's really resilient. I think that's the 222 00:19:48,110 --> 00:19:53,590 thing that for me has been such a wonderful thing to learn. It's actually the strongest thing 223 00:19:53,590 --> 00:19:58,610 is not the government program or the fancy municipal code. 224 00:19:59,150 --> 00:20:00,790 The strongest thing is the connections, 225 00:20:02,270 --> 00:20:04,750 the love that people here have shown each other. 226 00:20:04,990 --> 00:20:09,450 Not just today, not just yesterday, not just in this moment, but over decades. 227 00:20:10,150 --> 00:20:12,970 Over years and years and years of years have shown up for each other 228 00:20:12,970 --> 00:20:15,690 in the worst moments of each other's lives. 229 00:20:16,210 --> 00:20:19,630 There's real power in that, real power. 230 00:20:19,630 --> 00:20:22,650 And it's the power that created her a place. 231 00:20:22,710 --> 00:20:25,830 And it's the power that created her a place. 232 00:20:26,270 --> 00:20:29,830 And it's the power that you guys get to be a part of. 233 00:20:30,130 --> 00:20:32,630 And decades from now, you'll also have your story 234 00:20:32,630 --> 00:20:35,410 of the other people that you've connected with and helped. 235 00:20:36,230 --> 00:20:38,190 And then there's just been such a privilege for me 236 00:20:38,190 --> 00:20:41,430 to see that from my position to be a part of that. 237 00:20:41,490 --> 00:20:43,110 And to say, wow, this is really special. 238 00:20:44,030 --> 00:20:46,650 And I talked to folks in another part of the state. 239 00:20:46,850 --> 00:20:48,350 And they said, wow, how do you do this? 240 00:20:48,630 --> 00:20:49,210 This is so hard. 241 00:20:49,210 --> 00:20:51,610 And I say, well, I don't know, I'm glad I didn't have to figure it out. 242 00:20:51,770 --> 00:20:56,670 But I'm super grateful that I get to be a part of this community with the folks that 243 00:20:56,670 --> 00:20:59,550 have done this and have put the work in and have put the love in. 244 00:20:59,570 --> 00:21:04,670 And it's such an inspiration to see that for some people, for many people, the love they have 245 00:21:04,670 --> 00:21:07,830 for their children, for each other, is stronger than the drugs. 246 00:21:07,970 --> 00:21:13,870 I mean, that's just a spectacular thing, because we all know how tough these drugs are. 247 00:21:13,870 --> 00:21:22,530 So thank you for being a part of that and thank you for those courageous choices that you've made and continue to make them to be a part of this community. 248 00:21:26,430 --> 00:21:27,950 Oh, yeah, yes, come on 249 00:21:30,100 --> 00:21:30,740 up. 250 00:21:31,040 --> 00:21:33,600 You, I do have to introduce yourself for the record. 251 00:21:34,020 --> 00:21:35,520 Oh, you've been with a microphone. 252 00:21:36,580 --> 00:21:38,140 Hi, I'm Lisa Lilac. 253 00:21:38,380 --> 00:21:44,020 I'm a former counselor in a play of Mary County and now I'm out working in the community. 254 00:21:44,020 --> 00:21:49,740 you can you see what you've paved the way and how the light for so many of this to do and I'll be 255 00:21:49,740 --> 00:21:53,820 half of all of this. You want to say thank you. Whoo! 256 00:22:03,850 --> 00:22:05,570 Okay, we have a problem. 257 00:22:06,350 --> 00:22:12,190 I did arrive late and as you didn't expect me to have something to say. Oh, I thought you had 258 00:22:12,190 --> 00:22:21,410 severed you said I said you jumped in first. Actually, I didn't either way, Terry, I appreciate your 259 00:22:21,410 --> 00:22:28,430 community being here. Since I've been a commissioner you've been the strongest voice in the background 260 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:37,240 I think this county has done. Everybody that's in this room that I recognize that works in this industry 261 00:22:37,860 --> 00:22:46,240 came through this industry and are sitting here today. You literally have touched physically and 262 00:22:46,240 --> 00:22:58,800 emotionally and through your career. And I just want to tell you thank you. I know it's not 263 00:22:59,880 --> 00:23:10,220 But your persistence has saved countless lives, and no matter what, you just continue to accept and bring people in. 264 00:23:11,140 --> 00:23:17,920 I'm blessed to be one of your people, and to both of you, thanks for saying yes to yourself. 265 00:23:18,560 --> 00:23:24,560 Not just to your daughter, but finding the ability to love yourself again is a big deal. 266 00:23:24,560 --> 00:23:35,600 And I know that that's because the journey that Terry has walked and ate in and Matthew and Anna and all the rest of the folks that you listed off. 267 00:23:37,520 --> 00:23:50,680 I hope someday you want to continue on your journey and be in this industry because there's nothing more powerful than someone's personal testimony to change another person's life. 268 00:23:50,680 --> 00:23:54,320 And I can tell you that from my own lived experience. 269 00:23:55,280 --> 00:23:59,600 You too can be a county commissioner if you want to deal with the politics of it. 270 00:24:00,620 --> 00:24:10,900 But that aside being able to show up and be authentic and courageous and truthful makes a bigger 271 00:24:10,900 --> 00:24:14,060 more profound difference in the world than you could ever imagine. 272 00:24:14,720 --> 00:24:19,900 And I'm grateful to be here today to serve with these two individuals who are willing to learn and 273 00:24:19,900 --> 00:24:25,220 to be exposed and to connect to things that are really hard. 274 00:24:26,340 --> 00:24:29,720 And most people would turn away and walk the other direction, but instead they're walking 275 00:24:29,720 --> 00:24:31,160 into it. 276 00:24:31,220 --> 00:24:36,440 So I also want to say thanks to both of you because it's not easy to be the best system in 277 00:24:36,440 --> 00:24:38,460 the state, not just in our county. 278 00:24:39,380 --> 00:24:43,080 And I know that because I've been to all the counties and I'm constantly fighting for 279 00:24:43,080 --> 00:24:49,280 application of what we do here so we can make such a bigger impact in this state. 280 00:24:50,240 --> 00:24:54,780 Terry's been such a great job that we get to go out to New Jersey in a week and 281 00:24:54,780 --> 00:25:00,120 half to literally present to counties nationally on the places program, which is what 282 00:25:00,120 --> 00:25:04,100 I've called it at this point because it's too difficult to explain his, her and our places 283 00:25:04,100 --> 00:25:05,800 to people that don't understand the concept. 284 00:25:07,460 --> 00:25:12,580 And I'm excited to be able to share your guys' story and that of the numerous women 285 00:25:12,580 --> 00:25:15,480 that we introduce to Congresswoman Salinas a couple of weeks ago. 286 00:25:16,960 --> 00:25:17,720 This is exciting. 287 00:25:18,460 --> 00:25:20,940 It is also really, really important. 288 00:25:22,680 --> 00:25:23,880 So thank you. 289 00:25:24,460 --> 00:25:26,480 Thanks for continuing to show up all the years 290 00:25:26,480 --> 00:25:28,160 and to always tell your story. 291 00:25:29,040 --> 00:25:31,200 Because it doesn't matter how many years down the road, 292 00:25:31,700 --> 00:25:33,280 you are away from where you started. 293 00:25:33,560 --> 00:25:35,200 It's still your story and it still matters. 294 00:25:36,940 --> 00:25:37,480 So thanks. 295 00:25:44,720 --> 00:25:46,700 I should share with you all the fake emotions. 296 00:25:46,700 --> 00:25:52,920 Make a motion that we approve the proclamation is it designating the month of September 297 00:25:54,460 --> 00:25:57,300 2026 as recovery month in Mary County. 298 00:25:57,480 --> 00:25:58,520 I'll second the motion. 299 00:25:58,700 --> 00:26:01,120 Good motion a second is right for their discussion. 300 00:26:01,920 --> 00:26:02,820 Seeing none all those in favor. 301 00:26:02,980 --> 00:26:03,900 Seeing the five by saying aye. 302 00:26:05,440 --> 00:26:06,200 The motion passes. 303 00:26:06,820 --> 00:26:06,980 All right. 304 00:26:07,140 --> 00:26:11,220 Before the Board of Commissioners for Mary County Oregon in the matter, in the matter of 305 00:26:11,220 --> 00:26:16,300 We're claiming the month of September of 2026 as recovery month in Marion County. 306 00:26:17,640 --> 00:26:21,480 This matter came before that Marion County Board of Commissioners at its regulatory 307 00:26:21,480 --> 00:26:29,440 scheduled public meeting on September 9th, 2026, whereas each year National Recovery Month 308 00:26:29,440 --> 00:26:34,380 is observed across the country to celebrate the millions of people living in recovery 309 00:26:34,380 --> 00:26:37,260 from substance use in mental health conditions. 310 00:26:37,260 --> 00:26:43,580 It is an opportunity to recognize that recovery is possible to reduce stigma and to encourage 311 00:26:43,580 --> 00:26:48,220 those who may still be struggling to know that hope and help are available. 312 00:26:49,480 --> 00:26:56,020 And whereas recovery is not just about one individual, it strengthens families, 313 00:26:56,400 --> 00:27:00,540 restores relationships, and creates healthier, safer communities. 314 00:27:00,540 --> 00:27:07,020 Every person who finds recovery creates a ripple effect that extends far beyond themselves. 315 00:27:08,800 --> 00:27:08,820 And. 316 00:27:08,820 --> 00:27:13,760 Whereas here in Marion County, we are committed to ensuring that individuals have access to compassionate, 317 00:27:14,260 --> 00:27:17,160 evidence-based behavioral health services and recovery supports. 318 00:27:17,940 --> 00:27:22,000 We are equally grateful for the families, peers, providers, community organizations, 319 00:27:22,600 --> 00:27:26,400 and countless others who walk alongside people on their recovery journeys. 320 00:27:26,400 --> 00:27:34,200 And whereas this year's recovery month theme, recovery is real, restoring every aspect of life. 321 00:27:34,640 --> 00:27:37,900 Reminds us that recovery is a powerful reminder that healing is possible. 322 00:27:38,280 --> 00:27:41,240 Families can be reunited and lies can be restored. 323 00:27:42,680 --> 00:27:43,040 And... 324 00:27:43,040 --> 00:27:51,640 Whereas we recognize and honor the contributions of those in recovery, the service providers, peers, family members, and community organizations who walk alongside them. 325 00:27:52,040 --> 00:27:55,200 And we recommit ourselves to supporting recovery in all its forms. 326 00:27:55,200 --> 00:28:02,160 And we're asked for the above reasons we're asking the citizens of Marion County to join us and celebrating this September as recovery month. 327 00:28:02,800 --> 00:28:17,880 Now, therefore, it's here by proclaimed the month of September 26th, 2026, is recovery month, Marion County Oregon, and encourages all residents to support those on the path recovery by fostering hope, reducing stigma, and promoting health and wellness throughout our communities. 328 00:28:18,740 --> 00:28:22,280 Data to Salem Oregon, this ninth day of September 2026. 329 00:28:23,680 --> 00:28:28,240 Okay, now if you would all please join me up here, we'll take a picture. 330 00:29:29,260 --> 00:29:35,340 Turn it in. 331 00:29:35,340 --> 00:29:39,140 Please do. 332 00:29:42,960 --> 00:29:44,240 Please do. 333 00:29:47,300 --> 00:29:48,080 I don't know. 334 00:29:48,080 --> 00:29:48,340 Okay. 335 00:29:49,420 --> 00:29:49,720 Okay. 336 00:29:49,720 --> 00:29:50,040 Do you want this? 337 00:29:51,540 --> 00:29:51,780 Okay. 338 00:29:52,160 --> 00:29:52,280 Okay. 339 00:29:52,280 --> 00:29:53,920 I want to meet you, so it's very good. 340 00:29:54,400 --> 00:29:55,400 Do you want something? 341 00:29:55,940 --> 00:29:56,580 Yes. 342 00:29:56,580 --> 00:29:57,820 It's like they had it for us, you know. 343 00:29:57,820 --> 00:29:58,060 Yes. 344 00:30:06,940 --> 00:30:12,800 Okay, ready? 1, 2, 3. Awesome, thank you. 345 00:30:12,800 --> 00:30:15,960 I don't know what's 346 00:30:21,690 --> 00:30:26,370 going on, but I'm just starting to think about it, and I'm just not sure if it's going to work. 347 00:30:29,350 --> 00:30:33,570 I'm just starting to think about it, and I'm just starting to think about it. 348 00:32:14,790 --> 00:32:19,550 There's basically just like, there's a high top of the list, and you just get like a perfect place check. 349 00:32:49,550 --> 00:32:50,170 Right. 350 00:32:51,690 --> 00:32:51,770 Yeah. 351 00:32:55,350 --> 00:32:55,510 Yeah. 352 00:32:59,950 --> 00:33:00,390 Yeah. 353 00:33:01,650 --> 00:33:03,570 You can have more. 354 00:33:04,950 --> 00:33:05,130 Yeah. 355 00:33:06,730 --> 00:33:09,030 Why do you think that's a huge amount of air. 356 00:33:09,510 --> 00:33:09,770 I don't know. 357 00:33:10,450 --> 00:33:11,290 I don't know. 358 00:33:11,770 --> 00:33:13,650 I just think that's a big amount of air. 359 00:33:14,530 --> 00:33:14,730 Yeah. 360 00:33:15,090 --> 00:33:15,770 Okay. 361 00:33:16,890 --> 00:33:19,530 If I could ask everybody to... 362 00:33:19,530 --> 00:33:22,840 We still have a meeting to do. 363 00:33:23,060 --> 00:33:26,700 If you guys could just have the hall, I should have appreciated. Thank you. 364 00:33:27,640 --> 00:33:30,380 All right. Thanks everybody. No, it's great. 365 00:33:30,660 --> 00:33:31,080 It's great. 366 00:33:41,500 --> 00:33:47,320 Okay, Mr. Bethlehem, I'll take a motion to do the consent agenda. 367 00:33:50,080 --> 00:33:57,180 All right, I moved it through the consent agenda and our Board of Commissioners, Board Committee 368 00:33:57,180 --> 00:34:01,060 appointments, Materials Management Advisory Council, Approve Orders, the Pointing List of Wood, 369 00:34:01,220 --> 00:34:04,860 the City of Salem, Staff Physicians, and Steven Sims, the City of State and Elected 370 00:34:04,860 --> 00:34:08,940 Official Position, for the Marion County Materials Management Advisory Council, 371 00:34:09,000 --> 00:34:13,540 with Terms Ending August 31st, 2030. Under Health and Human Services, 372 00:34:13,540 --> 00:34:18,740 approved the contract for services with cash-value electric company and a not to exceed 373 00:34:18,740 --> 00:34:23,860 amount of $140,000 to provide ongoing maintenance and supportive existing audio-visual 374 00:34:23,860 --> 00:34:29,760 conference permit and future upgrades as technology needs of all through March 31st, 2028. 375 00:34:30,680 --> 00:34:35,780 Under information technology, approve a purchase order with S.H.I. International Corporation 376 00:34:35,780 --> 00:34:43,260 in the amount of $985,551.81. For an advanced network-based threat detection and 377 00:34:43,260 --> 00:34:50,100 response platform effective October 1st, 2026 through September 30th, 2029 under public works 378 00:34:50,100 --> 00:34:54,400 of proven incoming funds in our government agreement with the city of independence and the 379 00:34:54,400 --> 00:35:01,420 not to exceed amount of $363,500 for marrying county, a certified agency through the Oregon 380 00:35:01,420 --> 00:35:06,240 Department of Transportation to perform preliminary engineering for the Chestnut Street 381 00:35:06,240 --> 00:35:13,000 South Fork Ash Creek Bridge Project on behalf of the city through December 31, 2028 and 382 00:35:13,000 --> 00:35:17,260 finally under share of office approve amendment number seven to the contract for services 383 00:35:17,260 --> 00:35:24,480 with executive information services to add 438,842 dollars and 76 cents for an 384 00:35:24,480 --> 00:35:33,660 and not to exceed contract total of 1,969,129 dollars and 76 cents to continue to provide 385 00:35:33,660 --> 00:35:35,700 on going software and maintenance support 386 00:35:35,700 --> 00:35:37,440 for the American County Sheriff's Office, 387 00:35:37,740 --> 00:35:40,440 records and jail management system through September 30, 388 00:35:40,600 --> 00:35:41,040 2021. 389 00:35:42,040 --> 00:35:42,980 All second and the motion. 390 00:35:42,980 --> 00:35:44,820 The motion is second, sorry for the discussion. 391 00:35:45,840 --> 00:35:48,060 Seeing none of those in favor, see me five by saying aye. 392 00:35:48,940 --> 00:35:49,240 Aye. 393 00:35:49,520 --> 00:35:50,200 The motion passes. 394 00:35:51,580 --> 00:35:51,760 Okay. 395 00:35:52,480 --> 00:35:54,800 Next up, we're going to consider approval 396 00:35:54,800 --> 00:35:57,120 of amendment number two to the guaranteed maximum price 397 00:35:57,120 --> 00:35:58,980 amendment for the construction manager general 398 00:35:58,980 --> 00:36:01,740 contractor contract with slate and constructors, 399 00:36:01,740 --> 00:36:07,820 incorporated that adds federal, American Rescue Plan Act funding in the amount of $2,475,895 400 00:36:07,820 --> 00:36:14,660 dollars for a new contract total of $41,153,648 dollars to provide construction services 401 00:36:14,660 --> 00:36:18,880 for the Cames Marina sewer improvements, the replacement of a guardrail along the North 402 00:36:18,880 --> 00:36:23,740 Santium Highway and the City of Detroit, and for Fairview Street to King Wood Avenue, 403 00:36:23,920 --> 00:36:27,880 sewer line and road improvements in the City of Mill City. For the North Santium Canyon, 404 00:36:27,880 --> 00:36:30,380 to December 31st, 2026. 405 00:36:30,800 --> 00:36:32,300 Mr. Chair, I need to declare conflict 406 00:36:32,300 --> 00:36:34,240 and interest due to my side-working first-laden, 407 00:36:34,340 --> 00:36:36,640 so I will not be participating in a discussion or vote. 408 00:36:36,980 --> 00:36:37,840 OK, so note it. 409 00:36:38,020 --> 00:36:38,600 Thank you, Commissioner. 410 00:36:39,960 --> 00:36:42,860 I don't see Brian Nicholas here. 411 00:36:43,240 --> 00:36:45,060 Yeah, I think this was going to be a consent item, 412 00:36:45,300 --> 00:36:47,160 but we moved it on the last one. 413 00:36:47,440 --> 00:36:50,440 So the declaration could be made by this. 414 00:36:50,440 --> 00:36:52,660 So we can just, yeah, the motion passes. 415 00:36:52,900 --> 00:36:54,980 Mr. Chair, I will move the motion 416 00:36:54,980 --> 00:37:01,460 that you just verbally talked about, consider approval, amendment number two, of the guaranteed 417 00:37:01,460 --> 00:37:06,900 maximum price amendment for construction, manager or general contractor contract with 418 00:37:06,900 --> 00:37:07,800 slate and contractors. 419 00:37:08,500 --> 00:37:09,240 I'll cite a motion. 420 00:37:09,400 --> 00:37:09,860 We have a motion. 421 00:37:10,020 --> 00:37:11,480 The second is very further discussion. 422 00:37:12,660 --> 00:37:15,080 Seeing none, all those in favor seen if I, by saying aye. 423 00:37:15,900 --> 00:37:16,060 Aye. 424 00:37:16,760 --> 00:37:16,820 Aye. 425 00:37:16,820 --> 00:37:17,600 The motion passes. 426 00:37:18,500 --> 00:37:18,720 Okay. 427 00:37:19,100 --> 00:37:24,340 And now I'm going to start a public hearing to consider the 2025, 2025, 26 consolidated 428 00:37:24,340 --> 00:37:29,980 annual performance evaluation report for the community development block grant in the home in the 429 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:32,640 I spent partnership programs. Morning, Steve. 430 00:37:35,130 --> 00:37:40,250 Morning, commissioners. Yes, this morning we are bringing to you the 2025 consolidated 431 00:37:40,250 --> 00:37:47,270 annual performance evaluation report. This is a report that is required by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development 432 00:37:47,270 --> 00:37:55,990 for the CVBGA or Community Development Block Grant and Home or Home Investment Partnerships programs. The report 433 00:37:55,990 --> 00:38:08,010 is a summation of the accomplishments from the projects and programs that were approved for funding in the 2526 program year. 434 00:38:08,850 --> 00:38:17,650 These projects included a project work for Catholic community services for facility renovation and commercial kitchen purchase. 435 00:38:18,650 --> 00:38:22,950 In the amount of 225,000, this project is still in progress. 436 00:38:22,950 --> 00:38:29,730 A very simple food chair to purchase a larger facility to expand services for 300,000. 437 00:38:29,970 --> 00:38:36,050 That property has been purchased and as far as the grant is concerned, it is considered 438 00:38:36,050 --> 00:38:38,210 complete from the reports perspective. 439 00:38:39,570 --> 00:38:44,770 They have the property and they are in the process of doing the internal conversions to have 440 00:38:44,770 --> 00:38:47,470 it up in fully operational for them. 441 00:38:47,470 --> 00:38:51,710 Family Building Block Service expansion in the new location in Staten. 442 00:38:52,710 --> 00:38:56,530 This is operating funds in the amount of 100,000. 443 00:38:56,930 --> 00:39:06,810 It is in progress, but we are nearly through the full amount that the world-worted in the 444 00:39:06,810 --> 00:39:07,770 program year. 445 00:39:09,190 --> 00:39:17,290 That project expanded their capacity, doubling their ability to provide relief nursery services 446 00:39:17,290 --> 00:39:21,070 and services to families in the Sanium Canyon area. 447 00:39:23,230 --> 00:39:27,210 Marien County's homeowner residential rehabilitation program. 448 00:39:28,070 --> 00:39:30,770 There was $398,000 in $70. 449 00:39:31,930 --> 00:39:36,910 We had 13 additional homes receive loans for the renovation, 450 00:39:37,150 --> 00:39:38,470 bringing the total to $47. 451 00:39:39,270 --> 00:39:43,770 With four more in progress, I can tell you that there's at least two more of those 452 00:39:43,770 --> 00:39:48,830 that since we submitted the materials that have been completed and wrapped up, 453 00:39:49,830 --> 00:39:53,170 and these funds have been expanded and so we're just, 454 00:39:53,990 --> 00:39:57,630 the amendment to add the funds for this upcoming year as in progress, 455 00:39:58,750 --> 00:40:03,050 and as soon as those funds are available, they've got projects ready in the queue 456 00:40:03,050 --> 00:40:07,750 to move forward with more recommendations. 457 00:40:08,750 --> 00:40:14,610 recapitutions. And then under the CDBG program we also have to list the program administration 458 00:40:15,110 --> 00:40:23,230 and that those funds have also been expanded. For the home program, the commissioners have 459 00:40:23,230 --> 00:40:30,290 directed the portion of that that is not designated either for administration or the 460 00:40:30,290 --> 00:40:35,770 HUD required a community housing development organization set aside to go to the home buyer 461 00:40:35,770 --> 00:40:44,330 assistance program. And that amount was 370,000,900. We have had we did have one additional 462 00:40:44,330 --> 00:40:49,430 home purchase over the last year. We're finding market conditions right now are challenging 463 00:40:49,430 --> 00:40:55,190 and I just read earlier this week that interest rates are starting to creep up again. And so 464 00:40:56,090 --> 00:41:02,410 we are working actively with our representatives from Dev Northwest that partner with us to help 465 00:41:02,410 --> 00:41:07,350 this program move forward to seek other ways of connecting with 466 00:41:07,350 --> 00:41:12,050 lenders or with the realtors to find homeowners or 467 00:41:12,050 --> 00:41:16,150 perspective on on homeowners that will fit into the income 468 00:41:16,150 --> 00:41:20,610 requirements for the program. But and are ready to ready to go 469 00:41:20,610 --> 00:41:25,890 so we're actively working with them to reach out and find 470 00:41:25,890 --> 00:41:32,050 that where we actually have enough funds right now in our program 471 00:41:32,050 --> 00:41:37,510 for this to do, I believe it's either 9 or 10 homes, so we're back in that spot. 472 00:41:38,530 --> 00:41:47,150 So, market conditions, we've had several recently that were right there, but they just didn't 473 00:41:47,150 --> 00:41:53,110 have the income to be able to get the loan and find a home that they could actually purchase. 474 00:41:53,750 --> 00:41:59,910 It's a challenging market right now. One thing about the community housing development organization 475 00:41:59,910 --> 00:42:06,510 funds, this is a set aside that that had requires of these dollars at 15% of our allocation 476 00:42:06,510 --> 00:42:12,190 be set aside for this. And what that is, it's supposed to be for an organization that 477 00:42:12,190 --> 00:42:17,430 would partner with Marion County to take those funds and invest in creating affordable 478 00:42:17,430 --> 00:42:25,910 housing. The amount is 74,180 and for an organization to take that on for that amount, 479 00:42:25,910 --> 00:42:30,030 or we know with the market, that's not going to do a whole lot. 480 00:42:30,270 --> 00:42:35,730 So what HUD has allowed us to do is if you're not able to find a partner that's willing 481 00:42:35,730 --> 00:42:40,950 to take on that role after two years, those funds can be added back into your program dollars 482 00:42:40,950 --> 00:42:47,970 and so that is something that once we get to November, the end of the federal fiscal year, 483 00:42:48,250 --> 00:42:54,290 October, the end of the federal fiscal year, we will submit our request to HUD to have the 484 00:42:54,290 --> 00:43:01,230 set aside comes from two years ago at it into the program, so those funds will be available for the home buyer since program. 485 00:43:03,050 --> 00:43:10,650 We did have a 15-day public comment period. This is the first time we've ever actually had a public comment that's submitted. 486 00:43:10,650 --> 00:43:21,730 And it was submitted by a person named Rochelle Marie Dollo, and I found that the comment was, 487 00:43:21,730 --> 00:43:26,130 I'm very, actually very pertinent in light of the population this morning. 488 00:43:27,010 --> 00:43:37,250 And the just of the comment was an encouragement for the county to continue investment in affordable transitional recovery housing. 489 00:43:37,250 --> 00:43:43,170 And so it is on a tax rate for of your packet and you're welcome to read. 490 00:43:43,210 --> 00:43:48,290 This will be entered into our official record as part of the paper process. 491 00:43:50,670 --> 00:43:57,310 And the rest of the paper goes through and documents numbers of individuals served, 492 00:43:59,150 --> 00:44:04,710 and the calculations of the demographic breakdown that is required in the report. 493 00:44:05,870 --> 00:44:25,730 I apologize for the format of the report, unfortunately, this is the format that the system forces us to put it in and it does not come out in a very reader-friendly format, and that is the unfortunate reality of the system that we have to work with in that. 494 00:44:26,210 --> 00:44:28,370 So with that I'd be happy to answer any questions. 495 00:44:29,630 --> 00:44:31,830 Questions for questions for Steve? 496 00:44:35,320 --> 00:44:36,460 I did it. 497 00:44:38,540 --> 00:44:39,720 I don't know how many questions either. 498 00:44:40,480 --> 00:44:41,680 So it's supposed to be moved by along. 499 00:44:42,380 --> 00:44:43,720 And that consider a resolution. 500 00:44:44,640 --> 00:44:45,240 Consider a proof. 501 00:44:45,580 --> 00:44:45,900 Oh, sorry. 502 00:44:46,400 --> 00:44:47,400 There's all the models on note. 503 00:44:47,520 --> 00:44:49,120 There's no one signed up for public comment. 504 00:44:52,360 --> 00:44:56,020 So I will take a motion if you're ready, commissioners, 505 00:44:56,760 --> 00:44:59,960 to close the public hearing and consider a approval of a resolution to it. 506 00:45:00,000 --> 00:45:05,960 Thank you, Dr. Programme here 2025-26 consolidated annual performance evaluation report for the community development 507 00:45:05,960 --> 00:45:08,620 block grant and home investment partnership program. 508 00:45:11,540 --> 00:45:12,340 So move? 509 00:45:12,940 --> 00:45:14,220 Okay, I'll second the motion. 510 00:45:14,420 --> 00:45:16,420 Good motion, the second. Is there a further discussion? 511 00:45:17,480 --> 00:45:19,720 Seeing none, all those in favor, seeing the five by saying aye. 512 00:45:20,840 --> 00:45:21,120 Aye. 513 00:45:21,780 --> 00:45:22,700 The motion passes. 514 00:45:23,720 --> 00:45:25,660 And this public hearing is adjourned. 515 00:45:26,700 --> 00:45:28,500 That's a little bit of a step over your turn. 516 00:45:29,080 --> 00:45:29,600 Okay. 517 00:45:30,640 --> 00:45:31,380 Is there anything else? 518 00:45:31,380 --> 00:45:32,720 I just have a question. 519 00:45:32,940 --> 00:45:35,320 Did you contact Rachelle Gallo? 520 00:45:35,660 --> 00:45:37,980 We did reply to her email and thank 521 00:45:37,980 --> 00:45:41,260 her for comment and let her know 522 00:45:41,260 --> 00:45:42,580 that it would be entered in as part 523 00:45:42,580 --> 00:45:43,620 of the official record. 524 00:45:44,400 --> 00:45:48,640 Yeah, so she also asks for your help on connecting. 525 00:45:48,980 --> 00:45:50,680 She's going to, she's asking to apply 526 00:45:50,680 --> 00:45:53,080 for the 20, 70, 28 funding process 527 00:45:53,080 --> 00:45:55,020 and is asked for somebody to reach out. 528 00:45:55,320 --> 00:45:57,860 Yeah, we will definitely, I'll have to go back 529 00:45:57,860 --> 00:46:00,300 to my email by, I believe I also indicated 530 00:46:00,300 --> 00:46:04,140 to her that the funding interest form that we have on online. 531 00:46:04,760 --> 00:46:04,820 So. 532 00:46:05,720 --> 00:46:05,920 Yeah. 533 00:46:06,000 --> 00:46:06,900 I think the great. 534 00:46:07,040 --> 00:46:07,920 I think she's just asking. 535 00:46:08,200 --> 00:46:13,480 She says she's looking for guidance from staff regarding the most appropriate 536 00:46:14,180 --> 00:46:15,780 program structure and eligibility recognized. 537 00:46:17,320 --> 00:46:18,420 So I had never heard of her. 538 00:46:18,420 --> 00:46:19,440 So now I'm going to look into her. 539 00:46:19,440 --> 00:46:19,600 Yeah. 540 00:46:19,620 --> 00:46:20,200 I'm excited. 541 00:46:20,440 --> 00:46:24,340 There's more people wanting to come and bring stable recovery housing systems online 542 00:46:24,340 --> 00:46:25,100 in our community. 543 00:46:25,200 --> 00:46:27,840 Feels like we're doing it right when we want to keep doing it here. 544 00:46:27,840 --> 00:46:28,140 Yeah. 545 00:46:31,280 --> 00:46:37,940 The only thing I have else in the record is that tomorrow Thursday and Sublimity, the heart 546 00:46:37,940 --> 00:46:38,900 successful begins. 547 00:46:39,360 --> 00:46:40,220 There you go. 548 00:46:40,220 --> 00:46:40,420 There you go. 549 00:46:40,620 --> 00:46:46,120 The sponsorship, appreciation, and puller's dinner, but then Friday, if I have clocked 550 00:46:46,120 --> 00:46:50,620 the gates open and if you've not bought your tickets, you should because they sell out 551 00:46:50,620 --> 00:46:51,400 every year. 552 00:46:51,940 --> 00:46:57,380 So, monster traps and carnival things and all the stuff in Sublimity this weekend. 553 00:46:58,580 --> 00:46:59,080 There you go. 554 00:46:59,280 --> 00:46:59,800 It's a good time. 555 00:46:59,800 --> 00:47:00,680 It is. 556 00:47:01,420 --> 00:47:02,320 Anything else, Mr. Cameron? 557 00:47:02,720 --> 00:47:03,080 No. 558 00:47:03,500 --> 00:47:03,700 Good. 559 00:47:04,220 --> 00:47:04,480 All right. 560 00:47:04,700 --> 00:47:05,280 We are adjourned.