Click the following link for the FB event page:  

Please feel free to download the file for a copy of the flyer:

Opt-Out of the Historical Preservation Designation of Coos Bay

On November 1st 2018, the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians filed an application to place 20 square miles of land surrounding the Coos Bay on the National Register of Historic Places.

The only way to stop the government from listing the area on the National Register of Historic Places is for a majority of affected landowners to file an official Historic District Objection Form with the State of Oregon by May 10, 2019. 

Even though most of the area is submerged, the designation will affect properties inland from the high tide line.  The Tribe is making this proposal for the benefit of keeping the city accountable and to have more authority over their archeological lands. The area includes 158 archaeological and culturally significant sites,

The Parks & Rec Commission forwarded the nomination to the National Register of Historic Places on February 22 at their meeting in The Mill Casino, which the Coquille Indians own.  The people of Coos County have to get the word out for the opt-out. 

The group Coos Concerned Property Owners has opened up an office at 281 South Broadway, in Downtown Coos Bay a few doors down from the Prefontaine mural.  Their hours are Monday thru Friday between 9am to 6pm, or you can go to their website.

STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION MEETS FEBRUARY 22 IN NORTH BEND
News Release from Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept.

NORTH BEND, Ore. – The State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) will meet at 9 a.m., Friday, Feb. 22 at the Mill Casino, 3201 Tremont Street, North Bend, OR 97459, and consider nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. The meeting is open to the public.

Friday’s meeting agenda: a presentation by the national register program coordinator, and hearings of one delisting request and three proposed nominations. Hearings will begin at 10:15 a.m. For specific hearing times, refer to the online agenda: www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/NATREG/Pages/nrhp_sachphome.aspx

The committee will review a delisting request for the John M. and Elizabeth Bates House in Lake Oswego. The committee will review three proposed nominations: the Roy E. and Hildur L. Amundsen House, Gresham; the Oregon Trail: La Grande to Hilgard Segment, Union County; and the Q’alya ta Kukwis shichdii me Traditional Cultural Property Historic District, Coos County.

Nominations recommended by the SACHP go to the National Park Service, which maintains the Register under the authority of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.

The SACHP is a nine-member governor-appointed citizen commission with credentials in many historic preservation-related fields.

The meeting site is accessible to people with disabilities. Special accommodations for the meeting may be made with at least three days of advance notice by calling (503) 986-0690.

More information about the National Register of Historic Places process is online at www.oregonheritage.org (click on “National Register” at left of page).
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Contact Info:
Robert Olguin, National Register Program Coordinator
Oregon State Historic Preservation Office
503-986-0668; robert.olguin@oregon.gov

February 22, 2019 - The SACHP will review the nomination document for the proposed Q’alya ta Kukwis shichdii me Traditional Cultural Property Historic District. The meeting will be at the Mill Casino, 3201 Tremont Street, North Bend, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
 
May 10, 2019 - Requested last day to submit notarized objections to the Oregon SHPO for the proposed historic district. Any notarized objection received after this date will be forwarded to the National Park Service before they make a final decision.
 
May 23, 2019 - Nomination for the proposed Q’alya ta Kukwis shichdii me TCP Historic District is forwarded by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to the National Park Service for a final decision. This date will change if the SACHP does not recommend that the district be listed in the National Register at its February 22nd meeting.
 
July 2019 - Expected date that the National Park Service will make a final decision regarding listing the proposed Q’alya ta Kukwis shichdii me TCP Historic District in the National Register. This date will change if the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation (SACHP) does not recommend that the district be listed in the National Register at its February 22nd meeting.
 
More information can be found at the City web site at http://coosbay.org/departments/community-development-department#planning-division  and the State Office of Historic Preservation web site at https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/NATREG/pages/index.aspx. ​

​Below are North Bend School District public meetings currently scheduled for February:
           
February 11, 2019 - Regular School Board Meeting, North Bend City Council Chamber at 7:00 p.m., 835 California St., North Bend, OR
February 20, 2019 - Special Board Meeting – Executive Session*, North Bend School District Office at 5:30 p.m., 1913 Meade St., North Bend, OR 97459
February 25, 2019 - Special Board Meeting – Executive Session*, North Bend School District Office at 6:00 p.m., 1913 Meade St., North Bend, OR 97459
February 26, 2019 - Special Board Meeting – Executive Session*, North Bend School District Office at 6:00 p.m., 1913 Meade St., North Bend, OR 97459
February 27, 2019 (If needed) –Special Board Meeting – Executive Session*, North Bend School District Office at 6:00 p.m., 1913 Meade St., North Bend, OR 97459
     *The Board will meet in executive session to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or  individual agent, pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(a).


The schedule is subject to change.
Please email cschreiber@nbend.k12.or.us or visit www.nbend.k12.or.us for agenda information.

Contact Info:
Bill Yester, Superintendent 541-751-6798 byester@nbend.k12.or.us
Cheri Schreiber, Board Secretary 541-751-6797 cschreiber@nbend.k12.or.us

Coos County Republican Central Committee
There will be SASO petitions to sign. 
Join the regular January Monthly Meeting
When
Thursday, January  24th, 6:00 pm
Where
Pony Village Mall, 1611 Virginia Ave, N.B. OR 97459 Room # 155
What
For those who wish to participate, they usually start the meeting with a potluck dinner, and you are invited to bring a potluck dish to share.
The county party will be voting on some proposed changes to their bylaws to keep in compliance with the State Party rule changes made in Last September.
They will be discussing the ORP organizational meeting coming up this next month.
Please notice that the meetings are back at Pony Village Please check them out at www.facebook.com/coosgop
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Port of Coos Bay Commission Meeting Notice
The Board of Commissioners of the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay will hold its Regular Commission Meeting at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2019, in the Port’s Commission Chambers, located at 125 West Central Avenue, Suite 230, Coos Bay, OR.

AGENDA 
6. ACTION ITEMS
B. GMA Garnet Enterprise Zone Agreement
C. Jordan Cove Enterprise Zone Agreement
An Executive Session has also been scheduled on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, immediately after the Commission Meeting, in the Port’s Commission Chambers, at the same place.
(e) negotiate real property transactions;
(h) consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed;
(i) review and evaluate the job performance of a chief executive officer,
(j) carry on negotiations proposed acquisition, exchange or liquidation of public investments.
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download the Port Commission meeting packet here:
https://www.portofcoosbay.com/port-commission ​

Related Posts:
Oregon Dept of State Lands Public Hearings for Jordan Cove Project in January
LTE ~ JCEP Expanding its Slick PR Campaign
Community Enhancement Plan Workgroup Meeting Thursday, December 06, 2018
Coos County Commissioners Approve Tax Free Living in Bay Area Enterprise Zone
Coos County Planning Approves Extension Request for LNG Natural Gas Pipeline
Coos County Regular Board Meeting Tues 9:30am Dec. 5, 2017 ~ LNG on Agenda
FERC Notice of EIS for JCEP Public Comments & Meetings ~ Coos Bay June 27, 2017
Coos County Grants One Year Extension Approval for LNG Pipeline for the JCEP
BOC ~ Notice of Deliberation on JCEP Tuesday August 16, 2016
Public Meeting for Coos County April 19 & North Bend April 26, 2016 on JCEP
Open Letter to the Coos County Board of Commissioners Concerning the JCEP
LTE ~ Leshley Don't Know Dick About the JCEP Work Camp
Jody McCaffree Appeals LNG Road Construction Coos County Planning Oct. 9, 2015
Do Enterprise Zones Work? ~ An Ideopolis Policy Paper February 2011
Educational Enterprise Zone Workshop Roseburg OR Thursday, September 17, 2015
Coos County Planning Decisions on LNG & Effected Roads

To the citizens of Coos County:

Soon the state legislature will be in session, and every person who owns a firearm will be in the sights of its members because they are beaming with new ideas in ways to disarm the citizens of Oregon. 

To counter these attacks on our liberty, a couple of months ago I filed another measure called the Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance and I finally got the SASO petition sheets approved to sign for Coos County residents.  Anyone who is a registered voter of Coos County can sign this petition. 

We are the first county in OR to have this new ordinance filed as an initiative.   Josephine County passed a similar law by a vote of their commissioners this past year, so they are the first official Second Amendment Sanctuary County in the state.  Our goal is to turn every county into a sanctuary for law-abiding gun owners, and we plan to do it “one county at a time.”  
 
Anyone who would like to find out more info or to help us in our campaign should surf to our website www.SanctuaryOrdinance.com where you can volunteer, sign up for our newsletter, or donate to the campaign.  For all other inquires all interested parties can send an email to sanctuaryordinance@gmail.com.   
Sincerely, Rob Taylor

​News Release from Oregon Dept. of State Lands

Posted on FlashAlert: December 21st, 2018 4:03 PM

Five public hearings will be held between Jan. 7 and 15 to hear comment on the removal-fill permit application for the proposed Jordan Cove Energy Project.  

In order to protect Oregon's water resources, the state removal-fill law requires projects that remove or fill material in wetlands or waterways to obtain a permit from the Department of State Lands (DSL). Input received during the permit application public comment period is used to determine what additional information the applicant may be required to provide, what issues the applicant may need to address, and ultimately to inform the Department’s permit decision.  
DSL will hold five public hearings to hear comment on the application: 
•    Klamath Falls: Monday, Jan. 7 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Klamath Falls Community College, Commons Building, 7390 S 6th St.
•    Central Point: Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Jackson County Expo, Padgham Pavilion, 1 Peninger Rd. 
•    Canyonville: Wednesday, Jan. 9 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Seven Feathers Casino, Cedar Room, 146 Chief Miwaleta Ln.
•    North Bend: Thursday, Jan. 10 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Mill Casino, Salmon Room West, 3201 Tremont Ave.
•    Salem: Tuesday, Jan. 15 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Department of Veterans' Affairs, Auditorium, 700 Summer St NE. Please note this is a new location, directly across the street from the original DSL location.  
 
Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. for comment signup to begin. DSL asks that all attendees contribute to a respectful setting and a productive public comment hearing by following the hearing ground rules and comment procedures available on the DSL website: https://www.oregon.gov/dsl/WW/Pages/jordancove.aspx 

Comments may also be submitted to jordancove@dsl.state.or.us, by postal mail, or through a comment form. Full comment submittal information is available on the DSL website. 

The 60-day public review and comment period began Dec. 6, 2018, and ends Feb. 3, 2019, at 5 p.m. All comments must be received by this date and time to be considered. 

The complete application is available for download on the DSL website. Paper copies of the application are also available at the Coos Bay Public Library, the Sutherlin Library, the Winston Branch Library, the Jackson County Library, and the Klamath County Library. 
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Contact Info:
Ali Ryan Hansen, DSL Communications Manager
ali.r.hansen@state.or.us
503-510-6860 (cell)

Oregon Citizens Lobby

Legislative Days at the Capitol
December 11th to 14th, 2018

Legislative Organizational Days

January 14th to 17th, 2-192019 Legislative Session

January 22nd to June 30th, 2019There is no other voice like ours in the Capital. You can be proud to be a part of this movement! 

Check out the updated OCL website.  http://oregoncitizenslobby.org 
The War Room will be every Thursday, Rm 350,  starting February 7, 2019 Come and join us!

Please Volunteer.If you are a returning volunteer please update your profile to improve your experience!

You can Volunteer to:
1.  Adviser (one who may not analyze bills themselves, but lends their expertise in a given area to those who are analyzing bills or writing testimony)
2.  Analyze bills for Track Their Vote website and scoring legislator’s votes
3. Call or legislators on posted bills.
4. Give public testimony at committees.
5.  Participate in War Room efforts (this is literally a room we reserve at the capitol during the legislative session, where we congregate and collaborate on analyzing bills and lobbying)
6.  Write/email legislators
7.  Write letters to the editors
8.  Write testimony for bills
9.  Join the Twitter Brigade @ORcitizen  #orocl

Analyzers and Advisers will be contacted by a Team Leader and receive further instructions and training.


Mission of the Oregon Citizens Lobby
Our mission is to help empower Oregonians by monitoring the legislative process in this state. We analyze bills and track them throughout their life cycle. We also track the actions of state representatives and senators as they work through and vote on these bills. The bills and legislators receive a grade based upon the 5 core principles of OCL. If a politician votes in a manner that violates one or more of these principles it is up to them to explain why they did so. We leave the politics to the politicians.

The result of our work is posted at Track Their Vote for the public to review.
Our hope is that this information will help citizens better understand proposed legislation which will in turn allow them to give relevant testimony on bills, lobby their legislators, and hold these politicians accountable for their actions.

Five Core Principles
Fiscal Responsibility
Government should have a limited budget that reflects the vitality of the state’s economy.
Local Control
Governmental power and functions should be as close to the citizens as possible for maximum oversight, control, and responsiveness.
Free Markets
Production and prices should be dictated by the laws of supply and demand without the interference of government in the way of subsidies, price controls, or over-burdensome regulation.
Limited Government
Our government should be charged with administering only those functions essential to society and that cannot be performed by private entities.
Personal Choice and Responsibility
Citizens must be free to pursue life, liberty, and property without undue government interference and to reap the rewards or bear the consequences of their decisions.
 
Oregon Citizens lobby
​Communications@oregoncitizenslobby.org

AGENDA
Community Enhancement Plan Workgroup
December 6, 2018 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Coos Bay City Hall City Council Chambers
2:00 Welcome and Introductions Melissa Cribbins
2:15  Presentation on history of CEP discussions and EZ Agreement
 
2:45 Review of proposed EZ Agreement between Jordan Cove and Sponsors
 
3:00 Review of proposed CEP Agreement between Zone Sponsors
 
3:15 Discussion of EZ Agreement and CEP Agreement
Workgroup Members
 
Public Comment will be taken at the end of the meeting.  Workgroup Members are not approving either agreement, but may make a motion to recommend passing the agreements to their respective governing bodies.  Both Agreements (the EZ Agreement and the CEP) must be approved by all four Zone Sponsors at a duly noticed public meeting.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/569e6f1176d99c4f392858c4/t/5c01abc74fa51ac22714df29/1543613387743/CEP+Presentation+12+06+18.pdf

City Council

Calendar Date:
Monday, December 3, 2018 - 7:00pm

BANDON CITY COUNCIL 
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 3, 2018, 2017, 7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 555 HIGHWAY 101, BANDON 97411

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
1.  CALL TO ORDER - INVOCATION - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
      Pastor Greg Fodrea, First Baptist Church
2.  PUBLIC REQUEST(S)
3.  PRESENTATIONS
3.1  Volunteer of the Month- Harv Schubothe
4.  HEARINGS
4.1  FEMA Floodplain Regulations Ordinance #1628
4.2  Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance #1629
5.  PROCEEDINGS
5.1  ACTIONS
5.1.1  Adoption of Findings – Gu VRD, 2967 Spinnaker Ave, - LUBA Remand
5.1.2  Council Meeting Calendar for 2019
5.1.3  Holiday Schedule for 2019
5.1.4  Appoint City Manager as Budget Officer for Fiscal Year 2019/2020
5.1.5  Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2019/2020
5.2  DISCUSSIONS
5.2.1  Review & Discussion of Parks & Recreation Commission Report on Potential Locations for a Swimming Pool in City Park
5.3  RESOLUTIONS
5.4  ORDINANCES
5.4.1  FEMA Floodplain Ordinance # 1628 1st & 2nd reading
(Special Meeting if Needed- Wednesday, December 5, 2018 @ Noon)
5.4.2  Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance #1629 1st & 2nd reading          
6.  CONSENT AGENDA
6.1  APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
6.1.1  City Council Meetings

• City Council Regular Meeting – November 5, 2018

6.2  REVIEWING OF COMMISSION & COMMITTEE MINUTES
          (These have not necessarily been approved by the commission or committee they belong to)
6.2.1  Planning Commission Meeting

• October 25, 2018 Regular Meeting

6.2.2  Utilities Commission Meeting

• October 3, 2018 Study Session
• October 17, 2018 Study Session

6.2.3  Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

• November 8, 2018 Regular Meeting

6.3  INFORMATION ONLY: DEPARTMENT REPORTS
6.3.1  A/P Report for October 2018
6.3.2  Library Report for October 2018
6.3.3  Public Works Report for November 2018
6.3.4  The Barn/Theater Report for October 2018
6.3.5  Planning Department Report for November 2018
6.3.6  Police Department Report for October 2018
6.3.7  Consolidated Municipal Utility Report
6.4  INFORMATION ONLY: OTHER ITEMS
6.5  EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY
6.6  COMMITTEE/COMMISSION DIRECTION AND REPORTS
6.6.1  Planning Commission
6.6.2  Utilities Commission 
6.6.3  Parks and Recreation Commission
7.  PUBLIC COMMENT - The City of Bandon offers this time for citizens to comment on municipal issues not already on the agenda. After the Mayor asks for comments, rise or raise your hand for the Mayor to acknowledge you. Come to the podium and state your name and address. Please be sure to speak into the microphone. Comments should be limited to 3 minutes. Please supply 16 copies of the material brought to the meeting for distribution.
8.  OTHER: COUNCIL/MAYOR/STAFF REMARKS
9.  ADJOURN TO JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND URBAN RENEWAL MEETING


JOINT CITY COUNCIL /URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY REGULAR MEETING
1.  CALL TO ORDER
2.  APPROVAL OF JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND U.R. MINUTES
2.1  June 4, 2018 Joint City Council and U.R. Meeting
3.  ACTION & DISCUSSION
3.1  Appoint City Manager/Urban Renewal District Manager as Budget Officer for Fiscal Year 2019/2020
4.  ADJOURN
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Council Chambers is accessible to the disabled. 
For special services contact City Hall 48 hours in advance at
347-2437, Voice ˜ 711 TTR ˜
e-mail: citymanager@cityofbandon.org ˜
web: www.cityofbandon.org ******************************************************************​

Supporting Documents
4.1 FEMA Floodplain Regulations Ordinance #1628 - Hearing (1 MB)
4.2 Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance #1629 - Hearing (3 MB)
5.1.1 Adoption of Findings - GU VRD (596 KB)
5.1.2 Council Meeting Calendar for 2019 (37 KB)
5.1.3 Holiday Schedule for 2019 (42 KB)
5.1.4 Appoint City Manager as Budget Officer for FY 2019-2020 (31 KB)
5.1.5 Budget Calendar for FY 2019-2020 (73 KB)
5.2.1 Review & Discussion of Parks & Recreation Commission Report on Potential Locations for a Swimming Pool in City Park (281 KB)
5.4.1 FEMA Floodpain Ordinance # 1628 1st & 2nd Reading - Adoption (723 KB)
5.4.2 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance # 1629 1st & 2nd Reading - Adoption (84 KB)
6.2.1 Planning Commission Minutes - October 25, 2018 (209 KB)
6.2.2 Utilities Commission Study Session Minutes -October 3rd & October 17, 2018 (232 KB)
6.3.1 Accounts Payable Report (339 KB)
6.3.2 Library Report (206 KB)
6.3.3 Public Works Report (22 KB)
6.3.4 Barn & Theater Report (131 KB)
6.3.5 Planning Department Report (75 KB)
City/UR 2.1 Joint City Council and UR Minutes - June 4, 2018 (58 KB)
City/UR 3.1 Appoint City Manager / UR District Manager as Budget Officer for FY 2019-20 (32 KB)

Free Fishing on Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend in Oregon
August 28, 2018

SALEM, Ore.—It’s free to fish, crab or clam in Oregon on Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2.
During these two days, no fishing licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement) are required to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon for both residents and non-residents. Although no licenses or tags are required, all other fishing regulations apply including closures, bag limits and size restrictions.
“Get out and enjoy the last weekend of summer and do some fishing with family and friends,” said Mike Gauvin, ODFW recreational fisheries manager.
Look for the best fishing opportunities in ODFW’s Weekly Recreation Report, which is updated every Wednesday. Some good bets for new anglers this time of year are warmwater fishing and trout. Several waterbodies will be stocked with trout in time for the holiday weekend, see the Trout Stocking Schedule or Recreation Report for details.
Oregon will have one final weekend of free fishing on Nov. 23-24, 2018, the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving.
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Contact:
Michelle Dennehy
Oregon Fish and Wildlife
Michelle.N.Dennehy@state.or.us
(503) 931-2748

Coos County Veterans Department
Coos County Courthouse Annex, Coquille, Oregon 97423
Mailing Address: 250 N. Baxter, Coos County Courthouse, Coquille, Oregon 97423
Physical Address: 217 N. Adams, Coquille, Oregon
(541) 396-7590
FAX (541) 756-8267 / TDD (800) 735-2900
bbluth@co.coos.or.us
Barye Bluth, MS, Coos County Veterans Service Officer
Troy May, Assistant Veteran Service Officer 
 
Press Release
 
For Immediate Release: August 31, 2018
Contact: Barye Bluth or Troy May
Coos County Veterans Department
coosvets@co.coos.or.us
541-396-7590
 
Coos County Veterans Services hosts
Celebration of Heroes – Vietnam Traveling Tribute  
September 12-16, 2018
 
Coos County Veteran Services is pleased to announce A Celebration of Heroes.  This event brings an 80% replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall to Coos County September 13-16, 2018.  A schedule of events is attached.  The Celebration of Heroes  is the culmination of a multi-year project to honor the Vietnam Veterans in our communities.
 
The Celebration of Heroes event will begin September 12, 2018 with a motor escort of the truck bringing the Wall.  The escort will start at the Coos County Fairgrounds in Myrtle Point.  Citizens are invited to participate and should arrive by 3:00 pm.  The escort will leave promptly at 4:00pm. 
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No advertising or electioneering can be displayed during any wall events.
 
A large group of volunteers will erect the wall on 9/13/18 starting at 8:00 am.  There will be an Opening Ceremony at 3:00 pm that day.  The memorial will be open to visitors at the end of the Opening Ceremony and Dedication.  Visitors can view the wall from dawn to dusk on Friday and Saturday and on Sunday morning until noon.  Then, volunteers will dismantle the memorial and load the truck that will leave the county that afternoon. 
 
This beautiful display is an eighty percent replica of the memorial in Washington D.C.  It is a moving tribute honoring Vietnam Veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives for our freedom.  All members of the public are invited to view the wall and join in the planned events. 
 
The Sawdust Theater has generously added a benefit show to help with this endeavor.  Tickets are $25 and will include a BBQ with live music after the show.  Tickets may be purchased at the Coquille Chamber of Commerce (541-396-3414), Century 21 Best Realty Coquille (541-396-5387) or Fran Capehart (541 396-5357). 
 
Coos County Veteran Services will host an information session for the press on Tuesday, August 28th at 2:00 in the Owens Building large conference room, 201 North Adams, Coquille, Oregon.   Further information regarding the wall may be found at:  http://www.americanveteranstravelingtribute.com/

Schedule of Events

September 12, 2018 – Motor Escort
3:00pm      Coos County Fairgrounds
4:00 pm     Escort truck to Sturdivant
  
September 13, 2018 - Opening
3:00 pm     Opening Ceremony
8:00 pm     Taps
  
September 14 and 15, 2018
Wall open all day
Activities for children: 
Peace Rocks
Origami Peace Cranes
8:00 pm     Taps
 
September 16, 2018
Wall open for visitors until noon
Noon to 3:00 pm – Deconstruct wall, clean up park and wall departs 
 
Assistance available to locate names and materials to make a rubbing of your loved one’s name.  

Town Hall Meeting Considers Amending
Empire Urban Renewal Plan

The Coos Bay Urban Renewal Agency (Agency) will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting next Tuesday, July 31 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss amending the Empire Urban Renewal Plan (Plan). The City of Coos Bay adopted the Empire URA Plan in 1988. This Plan allows for the expenditure of funds within the Empire Urban Renewal Area (Area). The City (also the Urban Renewal Agency) has completed numerous projects in the Area. These projects include assistance in the renovation of the Dolphin Theater, the Newmark Widening Project, South Empire Improvements, Hollering Place Wayside, Boat Building Center Improvements, Storefront Improvements (Empire Mercantile, Subway, and several others) a bathroom complex at the Empire Boat Ramp and other projects. 
 
The Agency and City Council have been evaluating the Empire Urban Renewal Plan (Plan) over the last year. In 2018, they adopted a minor amendment to update the projects in the Plan. The projects identified for the future are the Hollering Place Development, a Façade Program, street improvements, library assistance, and signage. As part of the minor amendment process, the financial projections were updated, and the City determined they would like to proceed with a substantial amendment to the Plan to increase the maximum indebtedness of the Empire URA District. This increase would allow financial capacity to undertake a number of capital street projects within the Empire URA District. 
 
The Town Hall meeting will be held at the Dolphin Theatre, located at  580 Newmark Avenue. ​

The following information was submitted by Jody McCaffree and it concerns public comments for government agency. 

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July 9, 2018:  6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Rogue Climate has a Clean Water Joint Permit Application commenting workshop scheduled at the Coos Bay library, Myrtlewood Room (525 Anderson Ave).  See OTHER Commenting Workshops and Guidelines from Rogue Climate here: www.noLNGexports/write-comments


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July 13, 2018: 1:30 p.m.  Hearing at the Owen Building, 201 N. Adams Street, Coquille, on the Pacific Connector Extension Applications under Coos County File Nos AP-18-001 and AP-18-002.  This concerns extensions under Coos County File Nos EXT-18-001 and EXT-18-003 for the Pacific Connector OLD Pipeline Route Conditional Land Use Permits.  Find more info on the current extension applications here: http://www.co.coos.or.us/Departments/Planning/PlanningDepartment-Applications2018.aspx


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July 21, 2018  5:00 p.m. (unless an extension is granted)  Important Comments are due to U.S. Army Corps and DEQ on Jordan Cove’s Clean Water Joint Permit Application:
 
**Please ask that we are given more than 60 days to review this massive document
 
ARMY CORP PUBLIC NOTICE / INFO:
https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/file_list.asp?accession_num=20180522-5077


[I am currently in the process of trying to obtain a current electronic copy of this 401/404 Clean Water Joint Permit Application of the Jordan Cove/Pacific Connector project and also a listing of where people can access hard copies and criteria regulations for the permit.  The North Bend library does not have any copies of this application as of 6-16-2018.]


Hard copies of the Clean Water Joint Permit Application are supposed to be available in the following locations: 
(Do not know if these are current versions of the application or not?)


Coos Bay Public Library: 525 Anderson Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Sutherlin Library/City Hall: 210 E Central Street, Sutherlin, OR 97479
Jackson County Library Services Central Library: 205 S Central Avenue, Medford, OR 97501
Klamath County Library: 126 South Third Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601


A December 2017 version of the Jordan Cove Clean Water Joint Permit Application and Supplemental Information was filed with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by the Jordan Cove Energy Project L.P. and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline and can be found here:
https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/file_list.asp?accession_num=20171211-5172


The Jordan Cove Energy Project L.P. and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline, LP also uploaded their - Applicant Prepared Draft Biological Assessment under CP17-494 here:
https://elibrary.ferc.gov/idmws/file_list.asp?accession_num=20171222-5173
 
CLEAN WATER JOINT PERMIT CRITERIA


·       Section 10 of the Rivers & Harbors Act


·       Section 14 of the Rivers & Harbors Act


·       Section 401(State Water Quality Certification) https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/displayDivisionRules.action;JSESSIONID_OARD=JIcFD-wJ44xoPbHoatJS2XTN_KwuJl5WldxTykUjonYyWGJsWIxx!568786841?selectedDivision=1465  and


·       Section 404 (Removal-Fill) which regulates the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, including wetlands https://www.epa.gov/cwa-404/clean-water-laws-regulations-executive-orders#laws


·       Section 408 (Permission) The proposal will be evaluated for impacts of the proposed alteration to flood conveyance, structural integrity, operation and maintenance, NEPA requirements, and flood fighting capabilities as well as meeting Corps policy and criteria.


NOTE:  Despite the above reference to the Clean Water Act it is actually officially titled the FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT  https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/laws_regulations/docs/fedwaterpollutioncontrolact.pdf
 
COMMENTING GUIDELINES:
 
·       Is there an alternative to the project that is less environmentally damaging?
·       Will the nation’s waters be significantly degraded?
·       Will private or public water sources be negatively impacted?
·       Were steps taken to avoid wetland impacts?
·       Did the applicant minimize potential impacts on wetlands?
·       Did the applicant provide compensation for any unavoidable impacts?
·       Is the alteration in the public interest?
·       Will the project violate state water quality standards? (See 401 link above)


·       Link to additional commenting guidelines below from Rogue Climate and Rogue Riverkeeper:


Here is the comment writing guide for organizations and folks who want to write very in-depth comments (10 pages).


Here is the comment writing guide for the general public.


Here is the comment writing guide for impacted landowners.


It's updated on the website too, so please feel free to continue sharing: www.noLNGexports/write-comments


Thanks to Sarah W, Allie R, Stacey D, Robyn J, Maya and Dan S for helping write these guides and companion materials. 


Looking forward to *thousands* of high-quality comments!


Send 404/408 Clean Water Joint Permit application comments to:
 
Corps Email: NWP-2017-41@usace.army.mil
-or-
Corps Postal Mail: 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
North Bend Field Office
2201 North Broadway, Suite C
North Bend, Oregon 97459-2372


Send 401Clean Water Joint Permit application comments to:


·       Link to more info on the Jordan Cove DEQ 401 application here:
http://www.oregon.gov/deq/Programs/Pages/Jordan-Cove.aspx  


DEQ Email: JCEP401PublicComment@deq.state.or.us
-or-
DEQ Postal Mail:
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
165 E. 7th Ave, Suite 100
Eugene, Oregon 97401
Attn: 401 Water Quality Certification Project Manager, Chris Stine


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July 25, 2018  Comments due to the FERC under Docket PL18-1-000 concerning their NOI.  (See link below)  FERC is seeking information and stakeholder perspectives to help the Commission explore whether, and if so how, it should revise its approach under its currently effective policy statement on the certification of new natural gas transportation facilities to determine whether a proposed natural gas project is or will be required by the present or future public convenience and necessity, as that standard is established in section 7 of the Natural Gas Act. 


·       Federal Register Notice here:  https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-05-30/pdf/2018-11527.pdf?utm_campaign=subscription%20mailing%20list&utm_source=federalregister.gov&utm_medium=email   


·       Read entire FERC Notice of Inquiry regarding Certification of New Interstate Natural Gas Facilities under PL18-1 here:
http://elibrary.FERC.gov/idmws/file_list.asp?accession_num=20180419-3060  


The Commission seeks input on whether, and if so how, the Commission should adjust:
(1) its methodology for determining whether there is a need for a proposed project, including the Commission’s consideration of precedent agreements and contracts for service as evidence of such need;
(2) its consideration of the potential exercise of eminent domain and of landowner interests related to a proposed project; and
(3) its evaluation of the environmental impact of a proposed project.


The Commission also seeks input on whether there are specific changes the Commission could consider implementing to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its certificate processes including pre-filing, post-filing, and post-order issuance.


PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES AND WEIGH-IN


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July 27, 2018  1:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time Comments due to U.S. Dept of Energy (DOE) on new LNG Export Study: “Macroeconomic Outcomes of Market Determined Levels of U.S. LNG Exports.” Comments are to be filed using procedures detailed in the Public Comment Procedures section no later than 4:30 p.m., Eastern time (1:30 Pacific time) See Federal Register Notice here:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/06/12/2018-12621/study-on-macroeconomic-outcomes-of-lng-exports


Of course they are not documenting ALL the costs of exporting LNG.  We need to be flooding these guys with all the data they missed on climate impacts and costs from continuing to use and “increasing” the use of fracking and fossil fuels.  Particularly when we can prove renewable energy is far cheaper, cleaner and in the public interest.  


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https://www.lnglawblog.com/2018/06/doe-releases-2018-lng-export-study/?utm_source=vuture&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=vuture-emails
DOE Releases 2018 LNG Export Study
Posted on Jun 13, 2018