From Clatsop County;Recreational Lands Committee Seeks Applicants

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR RECREATIONAL LANDS COMMITTEE

Clatsop County is seeking applicants for open seats on the Recreational Lands Planning Advisory Committee.

The citizen committee assists in developing long-range plans for county parks, and formulating amendments to the recreation lands element of the county’s comprehensive land-use plan.

The committee meets once a month.

The county board of commissioners will make the appointments.

To apply, obtain an application form and return it to the Clatsop County Manager’s Office at 800 Exchange St., Suite 410, Astoria OR 97103, (503) 325-1000.

Forms are available from the County Manager’s Office or can be downloaded from the county website http://www.co.clatsop.or.us/ at “Documents” under “Board of Commissioners/Administration.”

Released by: Tom Bennett

Community Relations Coordinator

(503) 325-1000

Clatsop County Board of Commissioners;Current April 13, 2011 Regular Meeting Agenda

*AMENDED* Regular Meeting/Executive Session Wednesday, April 13, 2011 – 9:30 am Judge Guy Boyington Building, 857 Commercial, Astoria *Executive Session: 8:30 am 1) To consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed per ORS 192.660(1)(h) Read Full Agenda

Clatsop County Accepting Applications For Clatsop County Planning Commission

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 COUNTY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PLANNING COMMISSION

Clatsop County is accepting applications for the county planning commission.

On March 23 the county board of commissioners voted to vacate all seven seats on the panel and invite the current members and new applicants to apply for the vacated positions.

The planning commission advises the board of commissioners on land-use planning, conducts land-use hearings and implements the county’s zoning and comprehensive plan. The panel normally meets once a month.

Planning commission membership rules require that panel members be residents of various geographic areas of the county, and that no more than two members reside in incorporated cities. In addition, no more than two members may be engaged in the buying, selling or developing of real estate, and no more than two members may be engaged in the same occupation.

Appointments to the planning commission are normally for four years, but appointees to these vacancies will serve the remainder of the current terms, which expire at various dates. Two positions have terms that expire June 30, 2012; three positions’ terms expire June 30, 2014; and the remaining two positions’ terms expire June 30, 2015.

The board of commissioners will make the appointments.

To see the ordinance and bylaws governing the planning commission, go to “Land Use Planning” on the Clatsop County website, http://www.co.clatsop.or.us/ and click on “Planning Commission.”

The deadline to apply is May 13.

To apply, obtain an application form and return it to the Clatsop County Manager’s Office at 800 Exchange St., Suite 410, Astoria OR 97103, (503) 325-1000.

Forms are available from the County Manager’s Office or can be downloaded from the county website http://www.co.clatsop.or.us/ at “Documents” under “County Manager.”

Released by: Tom Bennett

Community Relations Coordinator

(503) 325-1000

From Clatsop County; Slide Blocks Washington S.R.-4. Westport Ferry On All-Night Schedule

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 SLIDE BLOCKS WASHINGTON SR 4; WESTPORT FERRY ON ALL-NIGHT SCHEDULE The Wahkiakum County, Wash. Public Works Department has announced that a landslide has blocked State Route 4 between Cathlamet and Longview. As a result, the Westport Ferry will operate through the night, Tuesday night, to accommodate detoured traffic. Motorists using the ferry, which operates between Cathlamet and Westport, are advised to expect longer-than-normal waiting times for the ferry. Released by: Tom Bennett Community Relations Coordinator (503) 325-1000

From The Daily Astorian - SETD's Howe; "I stand by my record of service"

Posted: Tuesday, April 5, 2011 11:32 am

Updated: 11:39 am, Tue Apr 5, 2011.

By CHELSEA GORROW - The Daily Astorian

It’s been kept under wraps during the layoffs, cuts and bottom lines of the Sunset Empire Transportation District and the exit of former-Executive Director Cindy Howe. But with a settlement reached, and Howe’s paid-administrative leave concluded, the investigation into Howe’s conduct is finally coming to light.....Read Full Chelsea Gorrow, Daily Astorian Report

USCG District 13; Cofferdam Construction Starts At Stranded Barge Davey Corockett

PORTLAND, Ore. - Work crews place sheet piling near the barge Davy Crockett Monday, April 4, 2011. When completed, the sheet piling will form a cofferdam encircling the barge and containing pollutants during the vessel's removal from the Columbia River. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer Shawn Eggert.......View Full Details

From Clatsop County; Transition Center Closes!!

Monday, April 04, 2011

TRANSITION CENTER CLOSES; SAVINGS WILL FUND OTHER SERVICES

The Clatsop County Community Corrections Transition Center has been closed effective Friday, April 1. The facility, an alternative sanction program for local offenders, had been slated for closure as part of a reorganization of the county’s Community Corrections Department. Friday’s closure was the result of a joint decision of the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office and Community Corrections staff......Read Full Release

Astoria City Council Agenda For April 4, 2011;Goal Setting?, Another $18,000 For Another Study To Move Chinese Interpretive Center To Safeway Block?

A "Lackluster" Aquatic Center report from, still, Interim Director Moss?

Read Full Agenda/Memorandum

The Astoria DUII Issue: Want To Hear What Was Actually Said At HB3025 Hearing?

Click Here To Access The "Oregonlive" Audio For HB3025 Hearing on March 31, 2011

Clatsop District Attorney Marquis; Transcript Of Testimony At February 11, 2011 Governor's Advisory Committee On DUII's. Oregon A.G. Presents Opinion!

"What you have in front of you is a House Bill, a proposed House Bill, filed by Representative Debbie Boone, one of the two State Reps in my county, at my request. Then, right underneath it, are the statutes which it affects. Attached to that, in turn, is a packet of information which will tell you why the bill is necessary.3025 on its face is frankly something of a housekeeping bill. It relates to 8.660 which goes to the authority of District Attorneys, and the issue is where is the authority of the Municipal Court prosecutor versus the authority of the District Attorney.".......Read Full Transcript

Oregon Attorney General/Department Of Justice Presents An Opinion On The Authority of District Attorney To Transfer Municipal DUII Prosecution To Circuit Court....."we are prepared to argue that the district attorney's authority is primary in situations where the city attorney may have concurrent jurisdiction(such as misdemeanor DUII prosecutions in municipal court)."

From Clatsop County Sheriff's Office;High Angle Rescue Team, Assisted By Cannon Beach Fire Department And USCG Retrieve Stranded Surfers

Friday, April 01, 2011 SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAM RETRIEVES STRANDED SURFER On Wednesday, March 30 at about 11:15 a.m. the Clatsop County High Angle Rescue Team was dispatched to the Indian Beach parking lot at Ecola State Park for a report of two surfers stranded on the rocks to the North of Indian Beach. With the assistance of the Cannon Beach Fire Department and the United States Coast Guard ground Search and Rescue personnel, the High Angle Rescue Team was able to successfully hoist one surfer to safety. A more experienced surfer rescued the second stranded surfer. The two rescued surfers were uninjured and in good spirits. The Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office would like to caution people who are surfing at the Indian Beach area. This area is very technical and novice surfers should use caution and be with an experienced surfer.