Yachats Oregon

Barry Campbell came into the office on Friday to let us know that he was filming the King Tides in the State Parks with a drone.  I asked him if he would give a short summary of what he was doing for the community.

Hello! As a FAA Certified Commercial Drone Operator under Part 107 Rules:  I am hoping to film with a Drone during the King Tides this month (January 18-23) depending on the weather. I’m filming with permission from the State Parks the coastal areas managed by the State Parks in the Yachats Community. The flights will be of relative short duration all being over the ocean and bay areas, not over people or private land following all FAA Part 107 Regulations.  I’m hoping to get some interesting video. Cheers!

Upon Larry’s retirement, Dave Mattison is serving as our contract planner and code enforcement officer.  Dave will be in Yachats on Tuesdays but will also be working remotely during the week to serve our community.  Dave comes from an extensive planning background and has already spent the day with Larry learning about current projects.  Larry will be available to answer questions as Dave comes on board.  I asked Dave to do a little write up to tell a little about himself to the community.

A little bit about me, Dave Mattison, ……… a Planner, an Oregon Duck, a Colorado Buffalo, a Thespian, and a Dad.

I live to the north of Yachats in Tillamook. Before Yachats, I worked in planning in Colorado (Clear Creek County), Eastern Oregon (Umatilla County), and here on the Oregon Coast (Tillamook, Nehalem, and Manzanita).

In terms of education, I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Public Policy and Management (PPPM), obtained from the University of Oregon in 1992, and a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP), obtained from the University of Colorado at Denver in 1995.

I’ve done quite a bit of acting with the local theater in Tillamook, in the 19 years I’ve been here, playing in shows from the Wizard of Oz, Twilight Zone, to other comedies. 

My wife, Sami, and I have a seven-year-old daughter. One of the most rewarding things I have done is volunteer a bit of my time to assist with the teaching of my child’s class – it is exhausting but worth it!

I am delighted to be invited to take on the responsibilities of the City Planner/Code Enforcement position.  This exciting opportunity appeared at an opportune time in my career, and I am looking forward to working with the City of Yachats.

Sincerely,

David Mattison

January 18, 2019 UPDATE:

The analysis was complete and no asbestos was found.  https://yachatsoregon.org/Documents/Download/2019-01-18_Asbestos_Analysis.pdf 

Due the schedule in the Commons and the length of additional time the removal will take.  Installation will still resume in March.  Thank you for your understanding.

Monday it is was discovered that the tile under the old laminate flooring is not stable enough to glue the new flooring to and must be removed – otherwise our new flooring would fail.

Oregon passed a law the first of the year (Jan 1st 2019) that all building materials that are removed from a building - that were installed prior to 2008 - have to be tested for asbestos before they can be removed. This testing can take up to two weeks before results are given. It is the opinion of the flooring contractor, as well as inspector that the tiles are not asbestos, but nevertheless the testing must be done before we proceed. The laminate flooring - that had been laid on top of the tile and had been separating - was installed in 2012-13 so it doesn't need to be tested. As soon as we were made aware of this new development, we reached out to our community partners who were going to be using the building. 

We want to make sure that we can continue our valuable community events while we wait for test results, so we have placed a piece of plywood over the small section of exposed tiles by the storage room.  We have placed an area rug over the plywood and taped both of those down.  We just ask that you use care around the area – we don’t want anyone to trip on the rug or plywood that it is covering.

Winter Wonderland has decided to hold their event at the Presbyterian Church on Saturday.  However, the YAAS event will be held in the multi-purpose room on Sunday and all classes will resume on Monday Jan 14th.

We will look at resuming work in March to allow plenty of time for the testing and our amazing community events scheduled throughout January and February.  Due to the extra work to remove the tiles underneath, it is anticipated that it will take 2-3 weeks to complete installation of the flooring.  We recognize this unanticipated wrinkle has caused a different timeline than originally stated.  We appreciate your patience and understanding as we address this new development.

We will keep you informed as new information becomes available.

Thank you,

Heather Hoen, Facilities Manager

Greetings Oregon Coast Partners!

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) wants the public’s help as it undertakes a major planning effort to identify improvements to the Oregon Coast Bike Route (OCBR), a popular bike route that runs the length of the Oregon coast.  Public input is a key part of the OCBR plan, and will set the stage for improved safety, accessibility and enjoyment for residents, visitors and all users of the route.

The public has a chance to provide input and share ideas about improving the OCBR by visiting an Online Open House through January 31, 2019.  The public input and ideas will help ODOT better understand where the issues and gaps are along the route.

Every year more than 6,000 people ride the OCBR.  The route, designated in the early 1980s, attracts tourists from all over the world and is a treasured resource for many visitors and coastal residents.

While ODOT does not currently have funding identified for improvements, the Oregon Coast Bike Route Plan will set the stage for future investments.  The plan will identify needs and prioritize improvements to the route to increase safety, accessibility and enjoyment for residents, visitors and all users.

The Oregon Coast Bike Route Plan will:

• Define the route – both where it follows U.S. 101 and where it follows other roadways.

• Identify ways that ODOT and local jurisdictions can improve the route and support riders.

• Identify high priority improvements and develop a plan for implementing those improvements.

It has been over a decade since the OCBR was evaluated and no comprehensive planning work has ever been completed.  With the changes in bicycle infrastructure standards, and the growth of bike tourism destinations and travel options both nationally and along U.S. 101, ODOT believes it’s the right time to do this work.

ODOT has been working closely with local jurisdictions and other partner agencies such as the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD).  This includes coordinating with the Oregon Coast Trail effort, a parallel planning effort, facilitated by OPRD, to improve the hiking experience along the coast.  ODOT and OPRD are working together where the hiking and biking routes overlap.

For more information please visit the website or contact:

Jenna Berman, Region 2, North Coast, Active Transportation Liaison, jenna.berman@odot.state.or.us  or 971-718-6024

Jenna Marmon, Region 3, South Coast, Active Transportation Liaison, jenna.marmon@odot.state.or.us or 541-774-5925

Hello Yachats!

Please see the Council's Goals for the 2019 Calendar Year

https://yachatsoregon.org/Documents/Download/2019-01-02_Council_Goals.pdf

Contact: Siuslaw National Forest offices in Corvallis (541-750-7000), Hebo (503-392-5100), Reedsport (541-271-6000), or Waldport (541-563-8400).

 (Corvallis, OR) October 3, 2018 - Firewood cutting season is beginning on the Siuslaw National Forest and will continue through February 28, 2019. Firewood permits can be purchased Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Waldport and Reedsport District offices on the Central Coast Ranger District and at the Hebo Ranger District office. Permits are also available on Wednesdays at the supervisor's office in Corvallis for the Central Coast Ranger District.

 Requests for commercial permits must made in advance at any district office and could take up to two weeks for approval. Permits are required regardless if the firewood is for personal use or to be sold commercially. Anyone interested in purchasing a permit is encouraged to contact their nearest national forest office for details.

 Hebo Ranger District: Permits for personal use go on sale beginning October 9th. The cost is $10/cord with a two cord minimum purchase and six cord maximum per calendar year. Commercial permits go on sale beginning October 10. The cost is $20/cord with a six cord minimum purchase and 30 days to harvest the wood from date of permit purchase. Areas are designated for either commercial or personal use and firewood collection is only permitted in those areas. Additional “fall your own” areas may become available for purchase later this fall or winter. Interested buyers are encouraged to contact the Hebo Ranger District for more information. Preliminary packets about available areas are ready for pickup.

 Central Coast Ranger District: Personal use permits are now on sale now at both the Waldport and Reedsport district offices, as well as the supervisor’s office in Corvallis. There will be a reduced supply of personal use permits due to a current shortage of harvestable wood. Green Alder permits will be available at various locations. Individuals may purchase a commercial permit for up to a maximum of 15 cords. The cost for commercial permits is $20/cord with a six cord minimum and 15 cord maximum, with 30 days to harvest the wood from date of permit purchase. A commercial cutter can request up to 2 permits at one time.  All firewood permits are issued in person with a valid ID and the permit holder must be present when the wood is harvested.

 Across the forest, firewood harvesting must occur in designated cutting areas only. Maps are available for review at district offices prior to purchasing a permit and will also be issued at the time of permit sales.

 When collecting firewood, harvesters are reminded to:

• Adhere to provisions listed on their permit
• Clean up cutting area, scattering or removing debris from wood cutting
• Keep firewood lengths to 6 feet or less when transporting
• Accurately record quantities cut on their removal cards and firmly attach load tags to the transported wood

 If collecting only limbs, chunks of wood or bark for personal use only, firewood gatherers should request a free-use permit. No power equipment can be used when gathering free-use firewood. Free-use permittees cannot gather their firewood within cutting areas designated for paid permittees. Failure to comply with provisions on any firewood permit may result in fines up to $5,000, forfeiture of the permit or both.

 For more information or to obtain a permit, contact a Siuslaw National Forest office in Corvallis (541-750-7000), Hebo (503-392-5100), Reedsport (541-271-6000), or Waldport (541-563-8400).

Yachats Final Budget for 2018-19

https://yachatsoregon.org/Documents/Download/2018_2019_FInal_Budget.pdf