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Wallowa County Chieftain News wallowa.com May 18, 2016 A3 ODFW: Wolf Joseph creates path for killed llama legal short-term rentals Shamrock Pack likely responsible, officials say By Steve Tool Wallowa County Chieftain The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife on Wednesday oficially con- irmed a wolf depredation involving a dead llama that occurred Monday morning on private land in the Buford Creek drainage in northern Wallowa County near Flora. ODFW wildlife biologist Pat Matthews said the llama was in a pasture with cows and calves, but it was the only animal killed. State oficials believe the Shamrock Pack — formerly known as the Chesnimnus pair — is responsible for the kill. The pack moved into its FOR THE RECORD Dispatch log: Monday, May 9 • 7:09 a.m.: Possible wolf depredation in Enterprise. • 7:41 a.m.: Trafic complaint at Wallowa Lake. • 8:45 a.m.: Theft reported in Wallowa. • 12:20 p.m.: 911 reporting power lines down at Wallowa Lake. • 3:25 p.m.: Vandalism re- ported at the Enterprise football ield. Tuesday, May 10 • 12:32 p.m.: Trafic com- plaint in the city of Wallowa. • 3:47 p.m.: Lost large fawn-colored dog with black collar reported in the city of Enterprise. • 5:47 p.m.: Dog complaint in Enterprise. • 5:54 p.m.: Report of a cow on the highway in Enterprise. Wednesday, May 11 Falls was arrested by Enterprise Police Department on a Klamath County Warrant for material witness. Maples was transported to Umatilla County jail. • 12:06 p.m.: Harassment reported in Enterprise. • 12:48 p.m.: 911 requesting an ambulance in rural Enter- prise. • 1:41 p.m.: Trafic stop in Enterprise. • 3:02 p.m.: Vandalism reported in Joseph. • 3:11 p.m.: 911 calls report- ing buffalo on Highway 82 in rural Wallowa. • 3:57 p.m.: 911 requesting an ambulance in Enterprise. By Steve Tool Wallowa County Chieftain The Joseph City Council on Thursday took the irst steps in creating a pathway to legal operation of residen- tially zoned short-term vaca- tion rentals by unanimously approving a set of regulations for the practice. The regu- lations apply only to people currently operating the rentals in areas zoned residential. The council voted to ban short-term rentals in Febru- ary, but questions remained regarding how to handle such businesses that already had been established. A dwelling is considered a short-term rental if it is rent- ed for periods of less than 30 days. The council has been considering new regulations since several interested par- ties asked about the possibil- ity of operating the rentals in residential zones. After Sands addressing the subject at sev- eral council meetings, it was determined that a signiicant amount of opposition to the practice came from people concerned that Joseph already is lacking in long-term rentals for its year-round citizens as well as from people who lived in residential areas because they wanted to avoid living near businesses. Following the February vote, Mayor Dennis Sands ap- pointed a committee council members to make recommen- activated for overdue hiker reported on Hurricane Creek Trail. Search and Rescue acti- vated, subject was located and lifelighted to the hospital. • 10:38 p.m: Overdue hiker reported on Ice Lake Trail. Search and Rescue activated, subject found his way out. ed in Enterprise. • 6:58 p.m.: Amanda Renee Carper, 28, of Kalispell, Mont., was arrested by Wallowa County Sheriff’s Ofice. • 7:32 p.m.: 911 reporting a stolen vehicle in the city of En- terprise. Vehicle was located. Friday, May 13 • 3:12 a.m.: Doni Innes Merriield, 55, of North Bend was arrested by Winston Police Department on two Wallowa County warrants for failure to appear on original charges of disorderly conduct and criminal mischief. • 11:35 a.m.: Possible aban- • 2:44 p.m.: 911 requesting an ambulance in Enterprise. • 3:00 p.m.: Two warrants issued for Doni Merriield of North Bend for failure to appear on original charges of criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. • 4:28 p.m.: Trespass report- Saturday, May 14 dations about existing busi- nesses. The council examined the committee recommenda- tions as well as statutes of cit- ies that are already regulating vacation rentals, then made minor adjustments before Thursday’s unanimous vote. The regulations stipu- late they are only intended to register some short-term rentals currently operating in the city’s residential zones. For example, the application for vacation rentals stipulates that the owner of the property must have started paying the county’s hotel/motel tax start- ing in January of this year. Delinquency in state or city taxes also is a deal breaker. Other requirements include registering before the city council’s September meeting this year. The registration is not transferable to future own- ers of the property. Receiving the property as an inheritance also voids the registration. The council is aware from doned vehicle in rural Joseph, • 6:08 p.m.: Abandoned vehi- cle reported on Highway 82. Sunday, May 15 • 8:22 a.m.: Scam reported in Wallowa. • 8:48 a.m.: Theft reported in rural Wallowa. • 9:11 a.m.: Scam reported in Wallowa. • 9:47 a.m.: 911 requesting an ambulance in Joseph. • 10:15 a.m.: Subject brought in a gun he suspected of being stolen. Agency assisted in re- covery of the stolen gun. • 11:15 a.m.: Cow loose in rural Enterprise. Owner located. examining AirBnB and other vacation rental internet sites that about a half-dozen such rentals occur in Joseph’s res- idential areas, and the council is crafting an ordinance that will lay out ines and penalties for those who illegally contin- ue the practice. On the other hand, the city will not force them to immediately pull up stakes. Those rental owners will be asked bring the city a copy of their summer book- ings, which they will be al- lowed to honor, although they will be warned against book- ing future clients. Sands added that the regu- lations for the rentals are not set in stone. “This is until some point in time where a future council may decide that our housing stock is adequate, and they may change it then,” Sands said. 301 W. Main, Enterprise • 541.426.3177 BIRTH A daughter, Olivia Aspyn Leith, was born May 6, 2016 in Enterprise to Brad and Orianna Leith of Enterprise. Grandparents are JoAnn & Richard Smith, and Penny & Garry Leith. Thursday, May 12 • 11:16 a.m.: 911 call for ambulance in Enterprise. • 12:29 p.m.: Trespass com- plaint in rural Joseph. • 12:43 p.m.: Becci Rhee Sasser, 60, of Enterprise was arrested for violation of release agreement by Wallowa County Sheriff’s Ofice. Subject was transported to Umatilla County Jail. • 5:36 p.m.: John Jerome Tye, 28, of Enterprise was arrested on two warrants by Enterprise Police Department for probation violation, assault on a public safety oficer, assault, interference with a police oficer, furnishing alcohol to a person under 21, unlawful possession of meth, and supplying contra- band. Subject was transported to Umatilla County Jail. • 6:32 p.m.: Possible drunk driver reported in Joseph, • 7:13 p.m.: Routine trafic stop in Enterprise. • 9:34 p.m.: Locator beacon W ITH F ONDEST M EMORIES We remember those who have passed away and are especially dear to us. On Wednesday, May 25 we will publish a special section devoted to those who are gone but not forgotten. The names will be placed in alphabetical order and will be similar to the sample below: SAMPLE • 7:40 a.m.: Criminal mischief reported in rural Enterprise. • 9:39 a.m.: Wallowa County Sheriff’s Ofice arrested Baltimore Leon Carper, 35, of Wallowa on charges of theft, un- lawful possession of short-bar- reled irearms, and unlawful possession of meth. Carper was transported to Umatilla County Jail. • 9:41 a.m.: Joseph Law- rence Maples Jr., 28, of Klamath current territory in the Sled Springs Wildlife Manage- ment Unit from the Chesnim- nus unit about a year ago. Matthews said the population of the Shamrock pack is esti- mated at ive or six wolves. It was the irst conirmed dep- redation for the pack. ODFW Assistant Wolf Biologist Roblynn Brown said llamas are not specii- cally recognized as a wolf deterrent but are considered an experimental animal for livestock producers in their wolf deterrent efforts. It’s the seventh conirmed wolf depredation in Oregon in 2016. Six of those oc- curred in Wallowa County. On March 31, ODFW oficials shot and killed four wolves in the Upper Swamp Creek area of Wal- lowa County following ive conirmed depredations in March in the area. Those killed were be- lieved to be a splinter group from the Imnaha Pack. Painting and General Contractor Also specializing in GARAGE D00R I N S TA L L AT I O N Call Paul Vlietstra Judy Andrews June 27, 1951 – May 23, 2013 May God’s angels guide you and protect you throughout time. Always in our hearts, John and Monda Andrews and Family Deadline: Friday, May 20, 2016 541-263-1247 Licensed Bonded & Insured CCB#200036 $25.00 There are not enough words to express our heartfelt thanks for all the prayers, love, helping hands and support we received from our “family of friends” in our town. Prayers & Big Hugs, Roy & Robin