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SSD Managing Board meeting summary
The Sunriver Service District
Managing Board held its regular
meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19,
2026. Board members present:
Jim Fister, John Shoemaker,
Denney Kelley, Jill Stephens
and SROA ex-officio Randy
Schneider. Kent Zook was
absent.
SSD staff present: Police
Chief Pete Rasic, Fire Chief Bill
Boos, Lt. Jason Van Meter, SSD
administrator Mindy Holliday
and assistant Rachel Popp.
issues on the police side of the
building have been resolved.
Work still needs to be done to
the exterior apron and drywell
to alleviate flooding issues.
–Reserve Study remains on
hold until all construction
pieces on the new facility are
completed.
–Discussions still underway
between SROA and police chief
regarding Bike Patro and rules
and regs agreements. “There
have been many discussions
but no movement and no agreement,” said Chief Rasic. “SROA
wants to separate the Bike Patrol
contract from rules and regs.”
–Approved $10,000 contract
for a legal retainer to research
the expansion of police services
to Caldera Springs and Crosswater communities. Approved
administrator Holliday to sign
the agreement.
–Approved SSD chair signature on revision to Sunriver Fire
Chief employment contract.
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Public input
–The board recognized the
passing of Sunriver resident and
Citizens Patrol member Bob
Hann on Feb. 19.
–Police Chief Rasic introduced Sgt. Kyle Voll as the
department’s newest officer.
Voll retired from Bend Police
Department after 24 years.
–No owners spoke.
Consent Agenda
–Approved Jan. 15, 2026
regular SSD board meeting
minutes.
–Approved SDIS Property
and Liability Insurance annual invoice in the amount of
$106,353
–Approved Honeywell invoice for Fire Department FSA
alerting system in the amount
of $11,815.83.
–Approved Ahava Healthcare invoice in the amount of
$24,520.
Old business
–Public safety facility update
• Kirby Nagelhout continues
to wrap up items to be completed. The exhaust bay is now
fully functional and security
CITIZEN
PATROL
January 2026
Number of Services
Public Assistance
2
Public Contact
7
Map Boxes
3
House Checks
70
Patrol Hours
40
Bike Patrol Miles
99
–Presented proposed FY27
fee schedule for review. There
are no actual changes at this
time.
–Police Chief Rasic presented
the department’s 2025 annual
report. Highlights included:
Reported crimes are down 38%;
Bike Patrol made nearly 8,000
contacts last season; the department passed its accreditation;
there were only two pursuits,
four use of force (no allegations
of excessive use) and six comNew business
–The SSD board reviewed plaints (all unfounded allegathe draft FY27 budgets for tions). The report is available
Funds 715, 716, 717. The for review on the SSD website.
–Approved unaudited Januboard will make any changes
and approve the budget at the ary 2026 financials.
April board meeting.
–Approved appointment of Chief reports
Fire
Robert Foster to Position 3 on
–In January, there were 27
SSD’s Nominating Committee.
–Approved extending SSD calls for the Sunriver Fire Dechair Jim Fister’s term on the partment, which included 15
SSD Nominating Committee EMS calls, 2 fire calls, 1 motor
vehicle crash, 10 public service
through Aug. 31, 2027.
–Documentation is being assistance calls and 3 mutual aid
prepared for a PERS/sick leave responses given.
–Deputy Chief Bjorvik is
sell-back process for tier 1 and
tier 2 employees upon retire- helping to organize the Cenment. This will be voted on at tral Oregon Wildfire School
in May.
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MARCH 2026 SUNRIVER SCENE
SSD monthly board meetings:
Time change for March
The Sunriver Service District (SSD) Board holds its
regular monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each
month at 1 p.m. Please note: The March meeting will be
a 2 p.m. to accommodate out-of-country travel for some
board members.
These meetings provide the board with the opportunity
to review pending business and take action on matters
that support the police and fire operations and services of
the district.
Community participation is welcomed and encouraged.
A public comment period is offered at the beginning of
each meeting, giving residents the chance to share their
input directly with the board members.
Meetings are held at the Sunriver Public Safety Building,
Seator Hall, 57475 Abbot Drive, and are also accessible
remotely through Microsoft Teams for added convenience.
The agenda, board packet of materials, Teams link, and
additional meeting information are posted in advance and
always available at www.sunriversdor.gov.
–The department is purchasing an LRAD device for
emergency messaging.
–Contract negotiations continue with SROA for Bike
Patrol and rules and regs enforcement.
–Contract negotiations between the Sunriver Police Officers Association for its Collective Bargaining Agreement has
reached a language agreement
and current discussing financial
matters.
–The department received 46
applications for an open officer
position. The list is down to
six to eight for in-person interviews.
Police
–Four current SPD officers
–In January, the Sunriver are applying for corporal proPolice Department received 568
motion.
calls for service, 32 of which
–Officer Lyman has passed
were emergencies. Officers
made 145 traffic stops, made 4 his FAA Part 107 drone test.
–Officer Conway has proarrests and investigated 22 cases
(6 outside Sunriver).
–Continued coordination
with SROA on defensible space
and home hardening initiatives.
–Planning is ongoing for
the Wildfire Preparedness Fair
coming to SHARC on April 16.
–Met with La Pine fire chiefs
Holsey and Daughtery.
–Participated in La Pine Basin
All-Lands Partnership meeting.
– Pa r t i c i p a t i n g i n t h e
Deschutes County Natural
Hazards Mitigation Plan.
–Deputy Chief Bjorvik is a
member of the subcommittee
that is reviewing a firing operations document for the Oregon
State Fire Marshal.
Turn to SSD Summary, page 32
