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Minutes
TUESDAY JUNE 2, 2026
7:00 PM
DOVER FIRE STATION
24545 SE FIRWOOD RD, SANDY
CALL TO ORDER – Ric
INTRODUCTIONS- Attendees
APPROVAL OF MAY 5, 2026 MINUTES- Minutes approved as written
TREASURER’S REPORT – Bruce- $153.25 plus $50 gift card
I. FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES AND ELECTION RESULTS- Steve, Sue and Bruce
CHIEF’S REPORT
* Thank you to all voters, Measurer passed with changes beginning June 1, 2026
* May 9, 5 calls in less than 1 hour with uninterrupted service
* May 28, 15 new Fire Fighters joined Clackamas Fire after completing 16 week Academy
* 181 incidents for Sandy Main, 286 in Sandy area
* Defensible Space Debris collection Dover Fire Station & Clackamas Fire Station #10 June 7, 10 am to 2 PM
* Question regarding notifications for Shelter in Place, shooting in Sandy
Text messaging
Reverse 911
Clackamas County Sheriff App
**Clackamas Fire partnered with Clackamas Sheriff, Sandy Police City of Sandy and others to assist with hotels, feeding and Chaplain for victims’ families
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR REPORT
*Special Events
-Recruitment for volunteers 26-02, physical ability awareness day and test ; 33 Invited, 26 passed with 7 no shows, 26 moved to background phase
-Explorer 2026-2027 recruitment closed; 22 applications, 14 submitted spark interviews, 12 will be sent an invitation to participate in the Chief’s interview
-Debris collection Station 74, 10-2
* Calls for Service-25; 13 EMS, 3 MVA, 0 vehicle fire, 4 structure fire, 2 vegetation fire, 0 windstorm damage, 3 other
*Training
-5/4 rehab 321, 5/6 Post Fire – Salvage and overhaul, 5/13 Hose – rig to door, 5/16 Burn to Learn –Oregon City-suppression-rehab-and water tenders, 5/20 rehab 321-support career academy 26-01 destructive training @ SE 39th structure, 5/20 EMS active shooter-gun shot wound, 5/27 Wellness-Suppression- Mandatory Fitness testing, 5/27 Rehab-Compressor Review/fill bottles/shift expectations, 5/28 Hose & ladder Testing-E374-BR374-WT374, 5/30 Burn to Learn-Happy Valley-Suppression-Rehab-& Water Tenders
* Shift coverage 29 of 31 nights, one 24 hour shift
*Ryan Kragero will be transitioning back to the Fire Marshall’s Office, Captain Ila Borders will be the new Volunteer Coordinator, effective 9/01/2026
II. AVOIDING BEAR (& COUGAR) CONFLICTS- Dave Keiter, Wildlife Biologist, Oregon Dept of Fish and Wildlife-Against the law to feed bears!
*Power Point presentation Six Outdoor BearWise Basics
-Stay Alert & together
-Leave no trash or food scraps
-Keep dogs leashed
-Camp Safely
-know what to do if you see a black bear
-carry bear spray & know how to use it
*Six at-home BearWise Basics
-Never feed or approach bears
-secure food, garbage and recycling
-remove bird feeders when bears are active
-never leave pet food outdoors
-clean & store grills
-Alert neighbors to Bear activity
*Contacts:
-Dave Keiter, District Wildlife Biologist, Clackamas ODFW, David.A.Keiter@ODFW.Oregon.gov
-Lindsey Sanders, Asst District Wildlife Biologist, ODFW, Lindsey.E.Sanders@ODFW.Oregon.gov
- BearWise.org
III. LAND USE APPLICATIONS & DECISIONS – Ric
Z0121-26 Verification of non-conforming Use – SE Rude Rd, confirmed non-conforming use
Letter composed by Gordon and Ric, not contesting the Non-conforming use decision but that we feel the need for safety and noise concerns into the future. Much discussion regarding potential use now and in the future.
-Code Enforcement violations
*On Music Camp, 2 Land Use violations; Owners have until June 12 to cease venue activities. If they wish to continue commercial use, they must have permits and inspections for change of use from residential to commercial.
* On Pagh Rd; Building inspector continues to monitor the progress.
IV. ROAD SPILL – 427th & Keisecker Rd – Ric
Letter attached from County regarding spill, stating dates, actions and cost $12,000. Material deemed to be CBD hash oil. Clean-up completed by Republic Services, thru Department of Transportation and Development contract.
Marshall suggested we request a copy of the report.
V. WILDCAT MTN RD CLEANUP – Sue
*TRASH NO LAND along with ODF, Clackamas County and several CPO members and Ant Farm were involved in the clean-up of more than 13 target shooting sites. Several dumpsters were filled with trash, spent shells.
-Question regarding what could be done to educate the public. Maybe enlist the assistance of gun shop owner. Much discussion. Maybe contact the county to make them aware of the problem. New signage etc., collect pictures taken present to Commissioners. The area should be policed by County, you take it in you take it out.
VI. NEW BUSINESS – Ric
*Marge; Transportation System Regional Open house, making priority use list updates, list of projects for next 20 years. Thursday June 18, 5-6:30, Mt Hood Resort in Welches.
*PGE open house brochures provided.
Meeting adjourned 8:59 PM
ATTENDEES
Martha Deere
Steve Deters
Jean Grunst
Lola Hatfield
Bruce Heider
Dianne Heider
Sue Hein
Marshall Ricker
Phil Schneider
Gordon Slatford
Marge Stewart
Cyndi Vanorsow
Dan Vanorsow
Rayner Yoshioka
