SIX - Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 3, 2024
OEC
settles
conflicts
of interset
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ber 10, 2021, discussing
the sale of Port property
to Amazon, which could
benefit Windwave.
An executive session
on December 21, 2021,
discussing Amazon devel-
opments and Windwave
lease/purchase options.
A public meeting on
December 12, 2018, where
the Port Board approved
Amazon agreements.
Settlement: Agreed to
pay a $2,000 civil penalty,
with the Commission re-
leasing all claims against
him. Healy did not admit
wrongdoing but agreed to
settle to avoid further legal
costs.
Summary of Violations
and Settlements:
Marvin Padberg:
Violations: Failed to
announce conflicts during
three key meetings.
Settlement: Paid $2,000
civil penalty, all claims re-
leased, no admission of
wrongdoing.
Don Russell:
Violations: Failed to
announce conflicts during
two CREZ Board sessions
and five Board of Commis-
sioners meetings.
Settlement: Paid $2,000
civil penalty, all claims re-
leased, no admission of
wrongdoing.
Jerry Healy:
Violations: Failed to
announce conflicts during
key meetings discussing
Amazon agreements and
developments.
Settlement: Paid $2,000
civil penalty, all claims re-
leased, no admission of
wrongdoing.
The commission moved
to approve the final order
with a vote for each person,
resulting in a $2,000 fine for
each official.
These settlements re-
solve the ethics commis-
sion’s cases against the
former officials, although
the DOJ investigation into
their acquisition of Wind-
wave Technologies remains
ongoing.
Background on CREZ:
The Columbia River En-
terprise Zone II (CREZ II)
was established in 2013
through an intergovernmen-
tal agreement among the
Port of Morrow, Morrow
County, and the City of
Boardman. CREZ III was
established in 2021 through
an agreement between the
Port and the County. The
CREZ Board negotiates
enterprise zone agreements
providing tax exemptions
to incentivize business in-
vestment and development
within the zone boundaries.
These agreements must
be ratified by votes of the
CREZ authorizing entities.
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Oregon State Fire Marshal urges caution
during 4 th of July holiday amid increased
wildfire risk
SALEM, Ore., – As
we approach the Fourth of
July holiday, the Oregon
State Fire Marshal is urg-
ing all Oregonians to be
mindful of the hot weather
and increased wildfire risk.
With temperatures rising,
the potential for wildfires
is significantly heightened,
and Oregonians should take
extra precautions to make
sure everyone is safe.
“We’ve already seen
this year how wildfires
can impact communities
with the Darlene 3 Fire in
Deschutes County. With
temperatures forecasted to
be in the 90s for the Fourth
of July holiday we’ll see an
increased risk of wildfire,”
Oregon State Fire Marshal
Mariana Ruiz-Temple said.
“We all need to do our part
to keep Oregon safe and
enjoy a fun, fire-free Fourth
of July.
To reduce fire risk,
some local governments in
Oregon have firework sales
or use restrictions in place.
Oregonians are asked to
check local regulations and
follow them where they live
or travel to celebrate the
Fourth of July.
Consumer-legal fire-
works can only be pur-
chased from permitted
fireworks retailers and
stands. State regulations
limit where fireworks may
be used. People who plan
to visit public lands and
parks are asked to leave
all fireworks at home. The
possession and use of fire-
works are prohibited in
national parks and forests,
on Bureau of Land Man-
agement lands, on U.S. Fish
and Wildlife properties, on
state beaches, in state parks,
and in state campgrounds.
Fireworks are also prohib-
ited on many private lands
protected by the Oregon
Department of Forestry.
For those who purchase
legal fireworks, fire offi-
cials encourage everyone to
practice the four Bs of safe
fireworks use:
Be prepared before
lighting fireworks: keep
water available by using a
garden hose or bucket.
Be safe when lighting
fireworks: keep children and
pets away from fireworks.
Never use fireworks near or
on dry grass or vegetation.
Be responsible after
lighting fireworks: never
relight a dud. Please wait 15
to 20 minutes, then soak it
in a bucket of water before
disposal.
Be aware: use only
legal fireworks in legal
places.
Oregon law prohibits
the possession, use, or sale
of any firework that flies
into the air, explodes, or
travels more than 12 feet
horizontally on the ground
without a permit issued
by the state fire marshal.
Fireworks commonly called
bottle rockets, Roman can-
dles, and firecrackers are
illegal in Oregon without a
permit. Those who misuse
fireworks or allow fire-
works to cause damage are
liable and may be required
to pay fire suppression costs
or other damages. Parents
are liable for fireworks
damage caused by their
children.
Vi s i t t h e O r e g o n
State Fire Marshal’s web-
site for resources about
the sale and legal use of
consumer fireworks, retail
sale permits, and state
rules for firework use and
enforcement activities.
Sheriff’s Report
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March 3, 2024
Trespass
Occurred at Port Of
Morrow Laydown Yard
on Internet Parkway, in
Boardman, OR. RP is
dispatching on a cam-
era-verified trespass. They
can see a four-door white
truck driving on the site.
To their knowledge, no
one should be on site.
**MCSO responded,
complete. Disposition:
COMPLETED.
Trespass
Occurred on Division Rd,
in Irrigon, OR. RP states
that she received a phone
call from her neighbor that
there are some people tres-
passing on the back of her
phone call from a deputy
when he is en route to de-
scribe where the individu-
als are located. **MCSO
responded, report taken.
Disposition: NEGATIVE
CONTACT.
Driving Complaint
Occurred on I 84 E, in
Boardman, OR. RP states
that there is a white van
with rings on the side. It is
speeding and swerving all
over the road. **MCSO
advised, referred to OSP.
Disposition: ADVISED.
Citizen Assist
Occurred on Olson Rd,
in Boardman, OR. RP
advised there is a home-
less female at the Catholic
church, unknown name,
who has nowhere to go.
RP does not feel comfort-
able being alone with her
and is requesting contact
with a deputy to discuss
options. **Completed.
Courtesy ride provided to
Hermiston. Disposition:
COMPLETED.
Driving Complaint
Occurred on Se Utah
Ave, in Irrigon, OR. Blue
Hyundai Accent that
lives off Tenth, has made
several passes through the
area running through the
stop sign. **MCSO re-
sponded, unable to locate.
Disposition: UNABLE TO
LOCATE.
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weeks edition
HCD to hold meeting July 16 th
The Heppner Cemetery
Maintenance District will
hold its monthly meeting
on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
The regular meeting will be
held at 5:15 p.m. Agenda
items include minutes of
previous meetings, finan-
cial reports & Cemetery
Operations. The meeting
will be held via telephone.
Meetings of the Heppner
Cemetery Maintenance
District are open to the
public according to ORS
192.640(1). For questions
or to attend by phone please
contact Janet Greenup at
541-561-6768.
177 N. Main
P.O. Box 337
Heppner, OR 97836
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