2011-2012 Clatsop County Budget Maintains All Services

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Clatsop County’s proposed budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year maintains almost all current programs and services.

The county Budget Committee will review the budget at a public meeting Tuesday, May 3 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Judge Guy Boyington Building, 857 Commercial St., Astoria.

The entire document can be viewed online at http://www.co.clatsop.or.us/. Copies are also available to view at local libraries and the County Manager’s Office, 800 Exchange St., Suite 410
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Legal Review Finds County Ordinance 01-10 Valid

Press Release From; Clatsop County Government
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

LEGAL REVIEW FINDS COUNTY'S COMMITTEE ORDINANCE IS VALID

Clatsop County Ordinance 2001-10, which sets out procedures for appointment and removal of members of county boards and commissions, is a valid ordinance and provided full authority for the March 23 decision of the Clatsop County Board of Commissioners to vacate all seven positions on the Clatsop County Planning Commission, according to the county’s legal counsel.

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April 27, 2011 Clatsop County Board of Commissioners Regular Session Agenda

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Meeting preceeded by a Work Session from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
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HB 3025(Clarifying D.A. Authority In Municpal/Justice Courts) Passes House 34-26!

The Clatsop County District Attorney's Office announced yesterday that Oregon House Bill, HB 3025(Clarifying the authority of Oregon District Attorneys to oversee Municipal/Justice Court cases) has passed by a 34-26 vote.

Both Boone and Witt voted Yes. The bill was "carried" by GOP State Rep. Wally Hicks, a former deputy DA. It is unusual for another rep to offer to carry a bill.

District Attorney Marquis stated that he will continue to educate Oregon Senators about what HB 3025 really does and that it does not abolish or neuter Municpal/Justice Courts.

Oregonlive Guest Column By;Clatsop D.A. Josh Marquis And Steve Atchison

John Kroger's administration: Holding our public officials to a higher standard
Published: Monday, April 18, 2011, 8:00 AM
By Guest Columnist - The Oregonian
By Joshua Marquis and Steve Atchison

Guest columnist Jack Roberts usually gets it right, but his attack on Attorney General John Kroger misses the point by a mile. Roberts claims that the increased prosecution (400 percent) of misconduct cases under Kroger's administration has been manufactured to pave Kroger's way to higher office. Ambition in statewide office is not exactly uncommon, although the last attorney general to seek higher office was Dave Frohnmayer, who had the support of every elected district attorney in Oregon when he ran for governor in 1990 (and lost)...... Read Full Column

Oregonian Guest Column;Measure 11 Plays Critical Role In Our Justice System

By Guest Columnists - The Oregonian
By Walt Beglau, Tom Bergin and Stuart Roberts

The "Top Ten." It's a title that implies distinction and pride. Yet before 1994, Oregon made the top ten in a category no one was proud of: violent crime. "Life sentences" for murder typically meant less than nine years in prison. A person convicted of forcible rape could be in and out of prison in less than three years. Oregonians were tired of being victimized at the hands of criminals and a justice system in which they saw no justice. When offered an answer that gave transparent and honest sanctions to those criminals, we said "yes." Twice.......Read Full Op-Ed

Ocean Container Carriers:After 50 Years Want To Stop Supplying Container Chassis To Their Ports Of Call!

Bill Mongelluzzo Apr 6, 2011 1:07PM GMT

The Journal of Commerce Online - News Story

Who will provide chassis as ocean carriers stop making them available?

Ocean carriers are committed to ending the 50-year-old practice of supplying chassis to their customers in the U.S., but industry......Read Full Details

Baby Chicks And Duckies For Easter? Oregon Public Health Says "Be Warned!!"

Thursday, April 14, 2011

STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS: DON’T KISS THE CHICKS
Salmonella can spread from baby chicks and ducklings to people

Oregon Public Health has issued the following release:
With spring here and the Easter holiday approaching, Oregon Public Health officials are urging parents to protect their children from potential Salmonella infection caused by handling baby poultry, such as chicks and ducklings. Baby chicks are cute, soft and cuddly. Handling them, however, could cause illness.
“I know baby chicks and ducklings are cute and you may want to pick them up. Never nuzzle or kiss chicks or ducklings. Salmonella bacteria are easily spread from birds to humans. Chicks and ducklings may not be an appropriate gift for children younger than five or for people with weakened immune systems,” said Emilio DeBess, D.V.M., M.P.V.M., state public health veterinarian for the Oregon Public Health Division.
A recent case of salmonellosis in a child in Deschutes County has been linked to baby chicks that had been kept inside a home, which led to cross-contamination.
Many chicks carry Salmonella bacteria in their intestinal tract and can shed these bacteria in their feces. Salmonella bacteria may not cause any illness in chicks, but can cause serious illness in people, especially children and immune-compromised people.
Most Salmonella infections in humans result in a mild, self-limiting illness characterized by diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. However, the infection can spread to the bloodstream leading to severe and sometimes fatal illness.
To prevent the spread of Salmonella bacteria from baby birds, people should take the following precautions:
· Always wash your hands with hot, soapy water after handling cages and equipment, and the stool of birds.
· Keep the birds outside.
· Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling birds, cages, or bird equipment.
· Follow instructions from your veterinarian concerning proper diet and environment for your chicks. Healthy chicks and ducklings living in proper environments are less likely to shed Salmonella bacteria.

Released by:
Tom Bennett
Community Relations Coordinator
(503) 325-1000

Clatsop County Courthouse Saves Energy With New Lights At South Entrance

Monday, April 18, 2011 NEW, ENERGY-SAVING LIGHTS GRACE COURTHOUSE ENTRANCE New “old” lights now illuminate the south entrance to the Clatsop County Courthouse in Astoria. This month the county Building and Grounds Department had two new historic-designed fixtures containing energy-saving, long-lived lights installed on both sides of the doorway. The lights will replace an unsightly fixture currently mounted above the door. The project was funded from federal stimulus dollars Clatsop County received last year to upgrade lighting, heating and ventilation systems in several county buildings. The new lights feature “induction” bulbs that have a projected life of 10 years, and draw only 40 watts of power. The lights were produced by a Spokane, Wash.-based company. The courthouse’s north entrance still features its original light fixtures, but no lights were installed on the south entryway when the courthouse was built more than 100 years ago. The design for the new fixtures was reviewed and approved by the City of Astoria’s Historic Landmarks Commission. -30- PHOTO CAPTION: A crew from Clatsop Electric installs the second of two new energy-efficient lights at the south entrance of the Clatsop County Courthouse April 15. Released by: Tom Bennett Community Relations Coordinator (503) 325-1000

FROM: Duane Cole, County Manager - KF7LRX SUBJECT: Update for Week April 15, 2011

LNG(Oregon LNG Pipeline Application) – The process in the Court system continues. This week the applicant filed a motion for a change of venue. A hearing on the change of venue will be in Clatsop County by Judge Jonathan Hill from Tillamook County on April 29 at 3:30 p.m. A hearing on all Circuit Court motions filed in Clatsop County is set for May 13, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 200 of the County Courthouse. The County filed a request for a time extension with LUBA and this was granted by LUBA, stopping the clock until things are resolved. The time line for additional consideration by the County is not known at this time.