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Commissioners discuss proposed transmission alignments and interjurisdictional coordination
Summary
Commissioners heard reports about proposed high-voltage transmission route options and discussed coordinating with neighboring counties, the city of Redmond and COIC to address property-owner concerns and route selection.
Commissioners used part of Monday’s work session to discuss proposed high-voltage transmission alignments under study and possible interjurisdictional coordination.
One commissioner reported attending a public meeting about a proposed transmission-line placement and said county residents and property owners are concerned about how the alignment could affect property values. The commissioner said representatives from "Bridal Barney" (noted as representing Cook County in the meeting record), Emerson Levy and Vicki Breeze Iverson were present and that Mid State Electric hosted a meeting at La Pine.
Commissioners discussed the fact that multiple route alternatives (identified in the discussion as alternatives A, B, C, D and E) are still proposals and that no formal siting application has been filed with the county. Several commissioners said the county has no direct approval authority for the siting but that county recommendations and advocacy carry weight with utilities and neighboring jurisdictions. One commissioner suggested bringing the topic to a COIC (Council of Governments) meeting to allow multiple elected officials to discuss alignments and for utility staff to present maps.
County staff said they expected utility representatives to provide more detailed maps soon and that commissioners would continue to coordinate with nearby counties and cities, including Redmond and Pineville. Commissioners agreed to pursue interjurisdictional discussion and requested the utility-provided maps for printing and wider distribution.
No formal decision or vote was taken; commissioners emphasized coordination and communication with other jurisdictions and utilities as the route-development process continues.
