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icy did include a fee
waiver request for situ-
ations when making the
records available would
primarily benefit the gen-
eral public.
“If the person making
the request identifies this
and it appears reasonable, I
will do everything I can to
waive the fees so that this
information can be made
available to the public and
we can remain transparent,”
said Smith.
The board appeared
to approve of the content
but asked for some format
changes before bringing
the policy and form back
for approval at the next
meeting.
Also at the meeting, the
board discussed policies
and procedures for an em-
ployee handbook.
“This is something that
has been needed for a very
long time,” said Smith, “so
I hope the board will take
it serious—very serious.”
The board’s discussion
began in open session but
continued in executive ses-
sion. Smith reported that
the board’s legal counsel
was “adamant” that the
conversation take place in
closed session due to pos-
sible legal advice and law-
yer-client confidentiality.
No action was taken when
they returned to public
session.
In other business at the
June 24 meeting, Smith said
the CDA has published a
request for proposals for
road work on the property.
He told the board they
will begin to evaluate pro-
posals Aug. 4 and will hope-
fully be able to publish an
intent to award by Aug. 19,
with a formal agreement by
Sept. 19. With that timeline,
he said, they could begin
work on the 18-month road
construction project by the
end of September.
Smith also clarified
plans to withhold 30 per-
cent of the construction
budget to ensure the $12
million project doesn’t run
over budget.
The plan includes a
five-mile road that will
extend from Exit 10 on
I-82 to the west side of the
CDA property. The travel
lanes are planned to be 14
feet wide and the road will
have an expected lifetime
of 20 years.
Smith also updated the
CDA Board on the Uma-
tilla Electric Cooperative
transmission line and the $5
million in funding toward
the utility project. Smith
said he had clarified the
wording and that the money
was not limited to only util-
ities but also can be used for
the roads and infrastructure
necessary to the project.
On a good note, Smith
also reported that the CDA’s
special district insurance
had reimbursed the orga-
nization $25,000 under its
injunctive relief coverage.
The payment is to offset
the CDA’s legal fees in
Umatilla County’s litigation
against several other CDA
members, including Mor-
row County and the Port of
Morrow.
Regarding Umatilla
County’s litigation against
other CDA members, Smith
said he thought it was get-
ting closer to a resolution,
though he didn’t have full
details. He said that, while
he didn’t have any say in
negotiations, he did ask
that the CDA’s legal fees
be compensated by Uma-
tilla County as part of any
agreement.
“That will be a decision
between the county and the
board,” Smith said.
He said the CDA had
racked up $33,370 in legal
fees in May and June alone.
As to a resolution of
the lawsuit, Smith said he
didn’t expect any settlement
language before mid-July
and added that it would
probably be after Labor
Day before the develop-
ment authority could pro-
ceed with any land division.
He also told the board
that, while they had au-
thorized him “two or three
times” to proceed with
liquidating furniture and
other assets on the property,
he had “pushed pause” be-
cause he realized neither he
nor CDA Project Coordina-
tor Emily Collins would be
able to physically help with
item removal if needed.
“I’d sure like to get it
done this summer,” he said,
adding that he needed to put
together a plan on how best
to handle the liquidation.
He suggested that hir-
ing a local high school
wrestling club might be a
solution.
Smith also reported
that he ordered the 2023
audit required by the Base
Realignment and Closure
team and had put the CDA
on the list for a 2025 audit.
The cost of the audits will
be $15,000 each.
Hughes graduates
from University of
North Dakota
Andrew S. Hughes of
Boardman has graduat-
ed from the University of
North Dakota with a Bach-
elor of Science degree in
biology.
Hughes was one of more
than 1,700 students who
graduated from the UND
this spring, in ceremonies
whose speakers included
the governor of North Da-
kota and a former Minneso-
ta Vikings tight end—both
of whom are UND alumni.
Ceremonies were held
across successive week-
ends, culminating with the
spring general commence-
ment on May 17 at the
Alerus Center in Grand
Forks.
Application deadline extended
to July 11 for landowner repre-
sentative position on Access and
Habitat State Board
The deadline for applications has been extended to
July 11, 2025, for the Landowner Representative.
Application forms are available at http://www.dfw.
state.or.us/lands/AH/get_involved.asp.
The Landowner Representative position is looking
for individuals with experience in forestry or agriculture
with an interest and experience in hunting and wildlife
conservation. You do not need to own a farm, ranch, or
timber to qualify. Interested individuals are encouraged
to apply.
The A&H Program is funded by a $4 surcharge on
hunting licenses and the sale of deer and elk raffle entries
and auction tags.
See the A&H Program webpage and most recent
A&H Biennium Report for additional information on the
A&H program.
Please contact Travis Schultz at 503-947-6087 if you
have any questions on the position.
FIVE- Heppner Gazette-Times, Heppner, Oregon Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Sheriff’s Report
MCSO 5/15 – 5/27/2025
Alarm
Occurred at Sinclair Sta-
tion on W Main St, in Lex-
ington, OR. Burg alarm
zone 1 store motion. Dispo-
sition: COMPLETED.
Warrant Arrest
O c c u r re d a t M o r r o w
County Sheriff’s Office on
W Willow View Dr, in Hep-
pner, OR. Suspect was ar-
rested by MCSO on MCCC
warrant 24CR22266 PV/
Disorderly Conduct II. Sub-
ject lodged at UCJ with
NO BAIL. Disposition:
REPORT TAKEN.
Warrant Arrest,
Officer initiated activity at
Morrow County Sheriff’s
Office, on W Willow Way
Dr, in Heppner, OR. OSP
called OSP out with male
suspect was arrested by
OSP on MCCC warrant
24CR21770 FTA/FTA II
and 223CR52291 FTA/
Harassment. Subject was
cited and released to appear
at MCCC on 06/05/25 @
0815hrs. by 2505270352.
Disposition: OSP.
Civil Service,
Officer initiated activity at
Castle Rock Apartments,
Tatone St, Boardman, OR.
Civil Service: Process#
0234- parenting plan. Ser-
vice complete. Disposition:
COMPLETED.
Civil Service
Officer initiated activity at
Malheur Court, Boardman,
OR. Civil Service: Process#
0235- grand jury. Negative
contact. Disposition: NEG-
ATIVE CONTACT.
Civil Service
Officer initiated activity
at Malheur Court, Board-
man, OR. Civil Service:
Process# 0189-restraining
order. Negative contact.
Disposition: NEGATIVE
CONTACT.
Fight
Occurred on SW Wyoming
Ave, in Irrigon, OR. Two fe-
males fighting, pushing and
shoving, no weapons at this
time. MCSO responded,
complete/code 4 working
it out civilly. Disposition:
CIVIL PROBLEM.
Suspicious Activity
Officer initiated activity
at N First St/NE Oregon
Ave, Irrigon, OR. Male
wearing a black sweater
and blue pants, carrying a
big black bag full of cans,
cutting through field by the
off duty HPD officer’s res.
Disposition: UNABLE TO
LOCATE.
Animal Complaint
Occurred on E Highway
730, in Irrigon, OR. Brown
bull on the side of the road
grazing. Cellular E911
Call: Lat:45.89618 Lon:-
119.489343. Service Class:
WPH2, Disposition: UN-
ABLE TO LOCATE.
Agency Assist, Occurred
on Mountain View Dr, in
Boardman, OR. UCSO is
requesting an agency assist
related to a crime. Disposi-
tion: COMPLETED.
Hit & Run
Occurred on Highway 74,
in Lexington, OR. Rp ad-
vised that someone crashed
in his driveway last night.
Disposition: COMPLET-
ED.
Dog Complaint
Occurred at Morrow Coun-
ty Court House on Ne Court
St, in Heppner, OR. RP
advised of 2 older border
collies wandering around
Gilmore, both have red
collars. MCSO response.
Disposition: ADVISED.
Driving Complaint
Occurred at Highway 730/
PATERSON Ferry Rd, in
Irrigon, OR. Rp reports of
a white older honda civ-
ic with unknown oregon
plates tailgating and speed-
ing. Disposition: UNABLE
TO LOCATE.
Trespass
O c c u r re d a t M o r r o w
County Sheriff ’s Office
on W Willow View Dr, in
Heppner, OR. Rp would
like contact from a deputy
in regards to a trespass
order. Disposition: COM-
PLETED.
Dog Complaint
Occurred on S Main St, in
Heppner, OR. RP advised
neighbors dog is always
barking. Would like some-
one to speak with them
about this. Disposition:
COMPLETED.
Driving Complaint
Occurred at Green Acres
on Paterson Ferry Rd, in
Irrigon, OR. 3 or 4 kids no
helmets riding around on
minibikes with big tires 30
mph. Just went around the
corner. Disposition: COM-
PLETED.
Disabled Vehicle
Occurred on I 84 E, in
Boardman, OR. RP (board-
man fire) advised there is a
air stream camper disabled
at the on ramp from 730 to
get onto I84. Requesting an
deputy assist. Disposition:
COMPLETED.
Alarm
Occurred at Moose Lodge
on NE Third St, in Irrigon,
OR. Alarm - Garage motion
alarm - no key holder. Dis-
position: COMPLETED.
Driving Complaint
Occurred on SE Utah Ave,
in Irrigon, OR. RP advised
there is a silver chevy S10
pickup long bed single cab
flying up and down in the
area. Disposition: COM-
PLETED.
Suspicious Activity
Occurred at SE Cowins St/
Se Alfalfa St, in Heppner,
OR. RP reports suspicious
activity. MCSO response.
Disposition: COMPLET-
ED.
Driving Complaint
Occurred on Highway
207 Spray, in Heppner,
OR. Gray Dodge Pickup,
canopy, failure to maintain,
swerving, driving faster
and slower. Disposition:
REFERRED TO OTHER
AGENCY.
Welfare Check
Occurred at Highway
730/N First St, in Irrigon,
OR. RP advised she would
like someone to check on a
male. Disposition: COM-
PLETED.
Shots Fired
Occurred on SE Park Pl,
in Irrigon, OR. Shots fired.
MCSO response. Disposi-
tion: REPORT TAKEN.
Noise Complaint, Occurred
on Se Utah Ave, in Irri-
gon, OR. RP advised of a
noise complaint, loud music
coming from Division or
Kristen Dr. Disposition:
UNABLE TO LOCATE.
Disabled Vehicle
Occurred on I 84 E, in
Boardman, OR. RP advised
of a disabled gray honda ac-
cord on the shoulder of the
road, needing a jumpstart.
Disposition: COMPLET-
ED.
Alarm
Occurred at Treddit Tire
on Lewis And Clark Dr, in
Boardman, OR. Commer-
cial burglary alarm- front
exterior office door. Dispo-
sition: CANCELLED.
Dog Complaint
Occurred on W Highway
730, in Irrigon, OR. RP ad-
vised there are 2 large black
dogs on her property. They
have red collars and have
been aggressive before.
Disposition: UNABLE TO
LOCATE.
Driving Complaint
Occurred at Highway
207 Echo/Alpine Rd, in
Echo, OR. Large equip-
ment causing a traffic jam,
headed north. Cellular
E911 Call: Lat:45.616876
Lon:-119.496295. Service
Class: WPH2. Disposition:
REFERRED TO OTHER
AGENCY.
Driving Complaint
Occurred on I 84 E, in
Arlington, OR. Red Mit-
subishi SUV, all over the
road, unknown Oregon
plate. Time delay 3 min.
Disposition: UNABLE TO
LOCATE.
Shots Fired, Occurred at
Green Acres on Paterson
Ferry Rd, in Irrigon, OR.
Rp advised there is a male
shooting a pellet gun. Dis-
position: COMPLETED.
Motor Vehicle Accident,
Occurred at Love’s Travel
Stop And Country Store
on Tower Rd, in Board-
man, OR. Rp advised small
vender bender. Cellular
E911 Call: Lat:45.824822
Lon:-119.799235. Service
Class: WPH2. Disposition:
REPORT TAKEN.
Civil Service
Officer initiated activity
at Short Rd, Irrigon, OR.
C202-0254 general judge-
ment. Disposition: NEGA-
TIVE CONTACT.
Civil Service
Officer initiated activity
at Se Greenwood St, Ir-
rigon, OR. C2025-0259
criminal action subpoena.
Disposition: NEGATIVE
CONTACT.
Civil Service
Officer initiated activity at
SE Eighth St, Irrigon, OR.
C2025-0252 modifying
support order. Disposition:
NEGATIVE CONTACT.
Suspicious Activity
Occurred at Umatilla Fish
Hatchery on Riverview Ln,
in Irrigon, OR. RP advised
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