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6,;+HSSQHU*D]HWWH7LPHV+HSSQHU2UHJRQWednesday, December 13, 2023 320FXWVFKHFNWR'(4 and reassess their responsibility of golf course In the November Port of Morrow Commissioners meeting, several updates and discussions were held regarding various matters. In old business - CDA update – Lisa Mittelsdorf provided an update on the Community Development $JHQF\ &'$ 'XULQJ the previous CDA meeting, she requested the purchase of a 640-acre property for $1 million, using the ap- praised value from 1998. However, there has been no action taken yet on the 648 acres. The commissioners discussed the next steps to acquire the property and decided to continue moving forward. IRZ is responsible for the master planning, which is being expedited due to the requirement of a master plan by Umatilla County Planning. Due to time constraints, the section will likely be divided into parcels. Lisa mentioned that additional discussion will be held during an executive session. WIFIA Application Update – Mark Patton pro- vided an update on the Water Infrastructure Fi- nance and Innovation Act :,),$ DSSOLFDWLRQ 7KH financial portion of the process is being worked on, and the application is almost complete. However, the S&P rating, which was recently discovered as a re- quirement, may take longer to obtain. Flood Plain Mitigation – Mark mentioned that he has received the documents from Sam regarding the ÀRRG SODLQ PLWLJDWLRQ +H anticipates completing the process within a couple of weeks. Road Dedication/Nam- ing – Lisa discussed the need to name three or possi- bly four roads. A list of past and present commissioners was provided at the front of the meeting packet. Jacob Cain raised a concern about WKH R൶FLDO GRFXPHQWDWLRQ for Boardman Airport Lane. John Murray motioned to approve the names of four new airport roads: Boeing, Dallas, Krebs, and Bristow, and to include Boardman Airport Lane. Joel Peterson seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. DEQ Update – Lisa informed the commission- ers that the check for 20% RIWKH¿QHKDVEHHQVHQWWR the Department of Environ- PHQWDO4XDOLW\ '(4 7KH ¿UVWSD\PHQWWRWKH2UHJRQ +HDOWK$XWKRULW\ 2+$ LV due by the end of the year. Executive Session Policy – The new policy on executive sessions was included in the meeting packet. Joe Taylor sug- gested forming a commit- tee to discuss the policy and explore options. Sam Tucker expressed the need to address and resolve the distinction between policy and legality. Other Business – Lisa presented Sam’s recom- mendation to approve a resolution regarding meet- ing notices, which would require changes to the by- laws. The proposed changes were read aloud, including the publishing of notices and agendas on the Port of Morrow website. The commission agreed on the necessity of the change and scheduled a special meeting for tomorrow afternoon, November 9, 2023, at 4:30 PM, to approve the resolu- tion, which was not avail- able at the current meeting. In new business - audit Report – Chelsea provided an overview of the audit report, expressing gratitude to the audit committee, Kel- ly, and Joe, for their work. She explained that both a State of Oregon and federal audit are required based on spending. Joe mentioned that he and Kelly had some questions, and Jason made the necessary changes. Jason elaborated on the amendments. Rick Stokoe motioned to approve the audit report with the chang- es proposed by the audit committee. Kelly Doherty seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. Golf Course – John raised concerns about the golf course and whether it aligns with the port’s mission. He suggested it may be time for others to assume responsibility for running the golf course. The commissioners engaged in a lengthy discussion about the past, present, and future of the golf course. Rick suggested conducting a ¿QDQFLDODVVHVVPHQWRIWKH golf course and developing a proper business plan. He reminded everyone that the initial $2.5 million in- vestment was intended to preserve the golf course from being developed into something other than what it currently is. Joe requested Lisa to research the ques- tions raised by the commis- sioners. Sensitive Document Policy – Brandy addressed John’s request from the pre- vious meeting regarding the need for secure materials if a commissioner is unable to attend a meeting or re- quires more time to review sensitive documents be- forehand. Various options ZHUHGLVFXVVHGEXWQR¿QDO decisions were made. Families First OBI Award – Patrick Maag shared information about the OBI Award received by Families First Childcare Center. The commission watched a video of the award presentation. Lisa added remarks concerning the funding, building, and expansion of the facility, and praised Families First for their willingness to operate it. 6WD൵5HSRUWV3URMHFW Updates – Jacob provided an update on the progress of the BUILD Grant. The intersection has been paved, but the remaining roadwork will not be completed un- til next spring. The road to Marker 40 Beach will remain closed throughout the winter until paving can be done in the spring. The UDLOSURMHFWZLOOEH¿QLVKHG by early January, with the construction of switches from the UP Mainline. All utility improvements have already been completed. Commissioners Pres- ent: Rick Stokoe, Joe Tay- lor, John Murray, Kelly Doherty, and Joel Peterson 6WD൵3UHVHQW/LVD0LW- telsdorf, Eileen Hendricks, Mark Patton, Jacob Cain, Jason Hendricks, Erika Lasater, and Brandy War- burton 9LVLWRUV 3UHVHQW %\ =RRP 0HHWLQJ %UDQGRQ Hammond, Karen Petti- JUHZ&KHOVHD+HZLWW &3$ 2WKHU$WWHQGHHV 6WD൵ Tim Patton, Anna Browne, Marcine Brangham *XHVWV =RRP 0HHW- LQJ 9HURQLFD )HUJXVRQ Theresa Rehak, David, Sam Tucker, Katie Imes Family, John Doherty, Ryann Glea- son, Kirby Garrett, Morrow County Blog, Lisa Pratt, Dale Penn, Torrie Griggs, Tami Sinor, Aaron Palm- quist, Patrick Maag Bellamy anniversary 0RUURZ&RXQW\)DLU WULSDFURVVWKH86$ Board Open Seats -Continued from PAGE ONE 6DP%HOODP\SRVHVLQIURQWRIWKHQLJKWOLJKWVDW1LDJDUD Falls. - Photo by Mary Kay Bellamy 0DU\.D\DQG6DPKDYLQJGLQQHUDWWKH7RZHURIWKH Americas. - Contributed Photo When I asked Mary Kay for advice on achieving DORQJODVWLQJDQGIXO¿OOLQJ marriage, she emphasized the importance of commit- ment and never giving up. Just like life, she said, mar- riages have ups and downs, hardships, and good times. 6DPDQG0DU\.D\ - Contributed Photo 16, while MaryKay has been a lifelong resident of Heppner, except for her col- lege years at BMCC where she earned her two-year degree in accounting. Sam played college baseball for Northwest Nazarene and BMCC. They were blessed with twin sons, Cody and Clint, in 1981, followed by their youngest son, Travis, in 1983. During their journey, they made a special stop at the Bellamy Mansion on Bellamy Drive in Wilm- ington, NC, to explore their namesake landmark. They also had the chance to visit numerous historic churches along the way, marveling at their architectural beauty and rich history. As their month-and-a- half-long adventure across the USA ended, Sam and MaryKay felt incredibly grateful for the unforgetta- ble experiences and cher- ished moments they had shared while celebrating their 50th wedding anniver- sary in style. Morrow County is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving on the County’s Fair Board. The Fair Board oversees and administers the Morrow County Fair and Rodeo. The Fair and Rodeo are a tradition of over 100 years and are major events that bring people from around the County and surrounding areas. This past year’s Fair livestock auction raised nearly $800,000 for youth in the community. Member- ship on the board includes reviewing and adopting standards and policies gov- erning the conduct of the Fair and Rodeo; and other entities associated with the operation of such, review, and input on the annual budget for these events and assisting with the suc- cessful execution of Fair and Rodeo events. Regular meetings are held the sec- ond Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Meeting locations alternate between Heppner and Boardman. The committee term length is four years. Letters of interest must be received by Thursday, December 28. Please submit letters to Valerie Ballard, vballard@ co.morrow.or.us or by reg- ular mail, Morrow County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 788, Heppner, OR 97836. For additional information or questions, please contact Sue Gibbs, DW The Heppner Elks Lodge #358 invites you to join us for a Memorial Service on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 8:00 pm HEPPNER ELKS 358 “WHERE FRIENDS MEET” Members & their Guest 541-676-9181 142 N MAIN ST We Wish All of You a Joyous Holiday Season and a Merry Christmas! Together, let’s make 2024 a Year of Plentiful Harvests and Thriving Community Growth. From All of Us in HEPPNER IONE 279 N. Main Street 280 Main Street 541-676-9125 541-422-7466 Member FDIC YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! Call 541-676- 9228 Or Email graphics @rapidserve.net We also offer design and printing ser vices Heppner Gazette-Times Sykes Printing HOME CARE AIDES NEEDED EMPLOYMENT TYPE: HOME CARE AIDES NEEDED Working Day- 5 DAYS IN A WEEK Working Hour – DAYS FLEXIBLE Salary is $24 per Hour. 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