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SSD
continued from page 30
in August and to the county in
September.
• The district has reconciled
the previous SROA contract
and is implementing a new
invoicing system.
• Overall financial operations
remain on track heading into
the fiscal year end.
Chief reports
Fire
–In May, there were 49 calls
for the Sunriver Fire Department.
• Crews completed extensive wildfire-related training
in preparation for fire season,
including interagency training
with the U.S. Forest Service and
regional partners.
• Water rescue and rope rescue trainings were completed,
and personnel participated in
regional wildland fire exercises.
• Turnout times saw a slight
decrease, while no major ve-
• POA contract negotiations
remain ongoing, with updates
expected in July.
• One officer was hired May
16, with two additional hires
anticipated in July as recruitment efforts continue to show
success.
• The department is transitioning scheduling software to
ADP to streamline payroll and
timekeeping.
• Policy updates have been
completed to align with new
state legislation, including body
camera requirements.
• All four bike patrol officers
are active and providing daily
coverage.
Police
• Officer Ardaiz completed
–In May, the Sunriver Police SWAT training, and citizen
Department received 423 calls patrol remains fully staffed for
for service.
the summer.
• The department investigat• Community engagement
ed 12 cases and continues to
maintain steady service levels.
• The rules enforcement and
bike patrol agreement with
SROA is in place, with improved reporting and invoicing
processes.
hicle crashes occurred within
Sunriver.
• Ambulance billing revenue
was lower compared to prior
periods.
• Staff engaged in community outreach, including presentations to local groups and
participation in Kids Day at
The Village.
• Central Oregon fire management teams conducted preseason training locally.
• Leadership emphasized
readiness for what is expected
to be a challenging wildfire
season due to regional drought
conditions.
included Kids Day participa• Staff are evaluating potential
tion, de-escalation training at cost savings within the workers’
the Nature Center and atten- compensation program.
dance at the Central Oregon
• Human resources efforts inLaw Enforcement Memorial.
clude developing standardized
hiring procedures and continAdministration
ued use of ADP systems.
–Administrator Holliday
• Administrator Holliday
presented the monthly financial also provided onboarding supreport and operational updates. port to the new SROA ex-of• The SSD Finance Commit- ficio board representative and
tee met and will resume regular participated in professional
meetings in September.
development activities.
• Surplus property has been
listed for auction in compliance Other business
with Oregon Revised Statutes.
–The meeting adjourned at
• The drywell project was 2:17 p.m.
posted for bids through Or–The next regular meeting
egonBuys to increase vendor of the Sunriver Service District
participation.
Managing Board is scheduled
• The district issued its first for 1 p.m. Thursday, July 16.
invoice to SROA under the
–Approved minutes are postnew agreement and continues ed, as available, to www.sunriv
refining reporting processes.
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