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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 Local & Entertainment Bebe’s word search NRAC approves draft CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 After more discussion concerning the Weeds sec- tion of the NRP, including seeking comments from the 12-member Baker County Weed Board, Jus- tus asked Ward when the Board meetings are held. Ward, a Board member representing Baker Val- ley, responded that Weed Board meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of ev- ery month, at the Extension Offi ce on Grove Street. The meetings aren’t held in the months of November, December and January. Bruland asked for a vote on the fi nal draft of the NRP, fi rst of those in favor, and then of those in op- position. The fi nal tally was 12 for approval, four against ap- proval, and one abstention. During the fi nal public participation segment of the meeting, Ramona thanked the members of the NRAC for their efforts with the NRP. Bruland mentioned two THE BAKER COUNTY PRESS — 11 items on the agenda for the next monthly NRAC meeting: Bob Parker of the Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service will be introducing the new Livestock Agent, Leticia Varelas, and there will be a discussion about the inclusion of “accredited university” into the For- estry section of the NRP. That meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 22, 2015, 3 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of the County Courthouse. NRAC plan stalled CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 The NRP states that, “It is the policy of Baker County that there will be no development of any energy sources that do not directly benefi t residents of the County,” an idea that Harvey communicated to Joseph, which Joseph found confusing. Harvey credited Bennett with forming that sentence for the NRP, and he further explained to Joseph that he interprets a direct benefi t in the form of use of the energy source, for exam- ple, and not property taxes, which Joseph objected to. Joseph said, “I guess I would defi nitely have to encourage you to oppose, Tim. That’s like telling Baker cattlemen that we can only keep the feed that you grow. This makes no sense, whatsoever, in terms of utilizing the resources that are in Baker County.” Harvey explained to Joseph the effects develop- ment of alternative energy sources would have on Baker County. He said that the NRP is “…a tool to use to work with other agen- cies,” and he reiterated that requests for changes could be brought to the NRAC. Harvey again asked for a motion for adoption of the NRP as-is, and Kerns declined to make that motion. As the NRP was not adopted at this ses- sion, it will be rescheduled for potential adoption on Wednesday, October 7, The 2015, during the Board’s next regular session. The failure of the Board to adopt the NRP caused several attendees to voice their opinions, the fi rst being Wanda. She said, “I fi nd it very disappointing that there isn’t agreement on the NRAC plan. The weed (Weeds section) deal, the water (Watersheds section) deal… This is not a new issue. People have had time to read it, and submit their concerns… It’s not like it’s a 3,000- page document…” Ramona said, “I really appreciate how hard you guys worked on this, and the hours, and hours, and hours. And, like I com- mented, it’s not written in stone, it’s a constantly changing thing…But, by doing this, you have not allowed us to sit with the Forest Service at that table. Until we get that in, we can’t do that, and I understand your feel- ings, and I understand this man’s (motioning to both Commissioners), but, it’s not like it’s going to be set. Let us go to that table and be an equal. Please.” Bobbie Danser said, “… It needs to be approved as-is. Now. It is a working document…” McComb said, “What concerns me is, has cer- tainly to do with the fi re issues. Very little discus- sion about the drought that’s caused the fi res, or made the fi res so much more intense. Which brings me back, personally, to the issue of alternative energy, and what could we do to clean the atmosphere, so we don’t have global warming.” Harvey responded that, one of the solutions is to remove fuel loads for the fi res, and McComb empha- sized that there are major fi res burning all across the Pacifi c coast, and it is cy- clical. Anderson respond- ed that man-made effects regarding global warming is very limited, compared to the effects caused by the natural cycles of the Earth, including eruptions from volcanoes. Lorrie Harvey said, “I just want to say, that I think your NRAC com- mittee has 21 people? You have a tremendous amount of knowledge and experi- ence in that NRAC com- mittee, and they came to you with what they voted on, in the NRAC commit- tee. By not addressing it today, something tells me you don’t have the confi - dence in your committee, on what they came to you with a majority vote. They are volunteers, and they are working really, really hard to work to get you something that they wanted you to adopt as well…” Harvey responded that the NRAC has worked hard on the NRP. The next regular session is scheduled for Wednes- day, October 7, at 9 a.m., at the County Courthouse. Baker County Press Subscribe Today! 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