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Thank you to Jean Anne Parker for taking notes!
Hosted by: NEMCCA
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m.
Agency Reports:
Corbett Fire District
A land use permit for the Springdale station has been approved.
The new Springdale station building will house the water tender.
There are currently seven recruit trainees, with expected completion in October.
Work is underway on the permit process for cisterns associated with the bond measure.
Sandy River Delta
Continued work is in progress on interpretive trails to be implemented.
The trails will include scannable codes to provide educational information for visitors.
The Sheriffs Office and Fish & Wildlife recently apprehended a poacher with a long history of poaching in the area.
Corbett Columbia River Grange
A blood drive was scheduled for Thursday, February 5, open to interested community members.
A Democratic forum for candidates will be held soon.
Community members are encouraged to check the Grange website for event details.
Corbett School District
The district recently experienced an illness outbreak on campus, resulting in multiple days of school closure.
Extensive cleaning was completed, and the district has resumed classes with illness and absence numbers decreasing.
Three finalists for the superintendent position will participate in a meet-and-greet on February 11.
The district plans to hire a new superintendent by the end of February.
The current superintendent will release a State of the District video in February.
The district is awaiting the state revenue forecast, expected later this month.
Multnomah County Emergency Management
The department is currently seeking outreach opportunities within the community.
Community members aware of events, partnerships, or engagement ideas are encouraged to contact Multnomah County Emergency Management.
911 Emergency Dispatch
Emergency call numbers are down compared to December 2024.
Non-emergency calls increased from December 2024 to December 2025.
The average call hold time continues to decrease.
The center is working toward national accreditation through ProQA.
There are currently 91 fully certified dispatchers and 113 staff taking calls.
Seven trainees are expected to graduate in February.
There have been zero staff separations in the past year.
Ride Connection & Transportation
Ride Connection is nearing implementation of a twice-monthly Friday transportation service for community members traveling from Corbett to shopping areas in town.
Planned stops in town include Wood Village and the area near 257th and Stark.
Pickup locations in Corbett will include the Grange and the Corbett School.
This service is a fluid process, and details may adjust as implementation progresses.
Community members needing home pickup transportation should continue using the existing Dial-A-Ride service, which remains in operation.
Ride Connection is seeking community feedback on preferred drop-off locations in town for riders using the twice-monthly service.
The program hopes to utilize a 14-passenger van equipped with a wheelchair mobility device.
Oregon State Parks
Crews are working to keep up with landslides following recent heavy rain impacts.
There has been an increase in illegal dumping within state park areas in the community.
Community members who encounter illegal dumping are encouraged to email or call the main office at Rooster Rock so debris and garbage can be addressed.
Corbett Water District Update
The district has experienced multiple leaks and breaks in recent weeks, including a significant leak along the highway between the Grange and Crestview, which has now been repaired.
The district apologized for delays and acknowledged the impact of boil water notices on the community.
Additional leaks occurred on Loudon and Howard, and crews are still working to replace a damaged fire hydrant.
A board meeting will be held on February 17 at 6:00 p.m. in a hybrid format with public comment available.
o Those wishing to attend via Zoom should contact the district for the meeting link.
o Public comment submissions should be sent to the manager by 5:00 p.m. on February 17.
Bruton Backflow
As residents prepare to restart irrigation systems after winter, community members are encouraged to reach out regarding cross-connection or backflow concerns.
The company remains available to provide guidance, testing, and support to help ensure safe water system operation.
U.S. Forest Service Update
The Forest Service is preparing to hire seasonal summer positions and will begin recruitment soon.
Eagle Creek and Wahclella Falls trails are closed due to recent damage.
The Multnomah Falls visitor center and restrooms are expected to be closed for approximately one year during upcoming maintenance, with closure timing to be posted once confirmed.
Wahkeena Park near Multnomah Falls is currently seeking a summer site host.
Multnomah County Roads
Crews continue responding to landslides, debris, and fallen trees resulting from recent storms, wind, and rain.
Work is planned on asphalt improvements near Woodard and Loudon.
The department is coordinating with the Corbett Water District to address a valley washout caused by a water main break, and a claim is being submitted.
Approximately 5060 tires were removed from the Corbett area, with Metro assisting in cleanup.
In the 421 Pounder area, roadside ditching was completed to address winter ice concerns.
Ongoing coordination with ODOT continues regarding the Stark Street Bridge and highway, focusing on mitigating impacts from large trucks and updating roadway signage design and language.
Plans remain in progress to replace a yield sign with stop signs on Corbett Hill Road when traveling downhill.
Wind conditions have delayed sign replacement across the Corbett area, but installation will proceed once conditions improve.
Nielsen Road will undergo a directional name change from East Nielsen Road to Southeast Nielsen Road.
The Grange area will have shoulder rock added to it.
ODOT
McCord Creek Bridge replacement is underway.
One westbound lane on I-84 will be in place for approximately two months beginning in March.
The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail will be closed, with a shuttle available for pedestrians and cyclists between John B. Yeon and Toothrock.
The Multnomah Falls Highway east area remains closed with ongoing work and no confirmed completion date.
Efforts are underway to restart the Exit 31 permit process this year, dependent on budget considerations.
Work is planned to connect the Mitchell Point and Viento Trail segments.
Hood River County snow events were successfully managed, keeping the highway open, while crews remain prepared for potential late-winter snow.
A landslide along the Bonneville Trail cannot currently be cleared due to lack of available budget, as cleanup falls outside the present ODOT funding scope.
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Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.
Minutes prepared by:
Jean Anne Parker
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