Hoodland CPO Community Meetings

Agenda

Nov. 20, 2025
7 p.m.

1. Introductions
2. Word from the Chair in Thanks to our members, the Mt Hood Oregon Resort, the CPO Board Members, and to those who work for Clackamas County, who help us create a landscape of success and livability one small step at a time - Code Enforcement, the Planning Department, the Engineering Department, the Sheriff's Office, and the Disaster Management Crew. 
   The hard-working Marti Bowne will present
3. Land Use Report
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Hoodland Emergency Communications Network Report
6. Speakers from the floor. Please fill out a form and limit yourself to 3 minutes please.
7. Our Speaker for the evening will be Gary Randall:
   Gary will discuss both his photography business and the historic collection of stories and materials he has curated over many years. He is a renowned nature photographer, who turns our everyday landscapes into jaw-dropping images. And captures wildlife to perfection. Expect a lively conversation about how he captures Hoodland's beauty and hear about the many interesting notes on our regional History.
8. Questions for the CPO
9. New Business
10. Old Business
11. Adjournment until February 2026

Minutes

Nov. 20, 2025
7 p.m.

1. In attendance: Members of the Board: Pat Erdenberger, Lisa Massena, Marti Bowne, Marie Kennedy, Monica Taylor, Seaberg Einarsson, and Peter Himes. 18 community members in attendance.
2. Meeting called to order at 7:03pm by Chair Pat Erdenberger with introduction of the Board members and thanks to the Mt Hood Oregon Resort and Clackamas County.
3. Community Meeting Minutes from 10/18/2025 approved via email.
4. Treasurer's Report- see attached
5. Land Use Committee Report - see attached
6. HECN/GMRS Radio Report-see attached
7. Speakers from the floor. Machelle Sutfill spoke on the No on Gas Tax Petition and offered to take signatures. Len Kirschner asked that all vacant lots have identification numbers in line with the neighborhood house numbers to identify exact locations in emergencies.
8. Invited Speaker. Gary Randell, Professional Fine-Art Photographer and Local Historian showed slides of his photographic work, many from this area, and available to see online at: Gary_Randell.com.
   The audience was riveted and enthralled at stories and photos Gary has collected on our special mountain. These included Anna and Arlie Mitchells first cabin, the beginnings of Government Camp, bridges over the Salmon and Sandy that have come and gone, the old Brightwood store, the Barlow Trail, Brightwood (known as Salmon}, the Chinook, Warm Springs, Molalla, and others, tribal campsites sprinkled throughout the area.
   Thank you, Gary. And, if you'd like to know more, please vis it his website,
   MountHoodHistory.com where you 'll find a treasure trove of stories and photographs. Also, suggested reading, "Off to Mt Hood," by Ivan Wooley.
9. Questions for the CPO. None.
10. New Business. There will be no HCPO meetings in December and January. Next meeting will be February 19, 2026, 7:00pm via Zoom. HCPO members will be notified as the date approaches.
11. Motion to Adjourn, Marti; seconded, Lisa. No further discussion: Six ayes, one absent. Meeting adjourned at 8:47pm.

Respectfully Submitted,
Marti Bowne
Marti Bowne, Secretary/Treasurer

Attachments

Hoodland Community Planning Organization
Community Meeting Report- 11/20/2025

Secretary Report
The meeting minutes from October 16, 2025 were approved by the Board via email and have been distributed.

Treasurer Report
Cash on Hand - $36
Funds available for HCPO use at Clackamas County - $350

Land Use Committee Report
Z0377-25 - Hoodland Fire Station. The committee has sent in remarks on the HFD station proposal. Copies of the proposal and remarks are posted on the HCPO G-drive and have been distributed to the HCPO mailing list.
Issues of concern were community parking, public recreation area, citizen involvement. No changes were suggested for the community garden. The public hearing will be conducted via Zoom on 12/4/2025 at 1 :00pm. When the County notifies of the link, the HCPO will forward to the HCPO mailing list.
V0031925 - No Situs - Manape Drive. Code Enforcement is aware of conditions and are moving forward with the respondent to come to compliance.
V0015525 - 64285 E Brightwood Lp. Respondent stated a land use application would be submitted. No application received and this file will be set for hearing.
V0044925- 69368 E Island Rd. Code is working to identify issues remaining.

Hoodland Emergency Communications Network {HECN) Report
The HECN now has 60 members. The FCC website was unresponsive during the Government shutdown and members with radios were unable to register and obtain their GMRS call signs. This should now be resolved. If anyone is still having issues, please talk to me.
The repeaters are working with some hiccups with 19 that HECN is working to resolve. 
The Rhododendron CPO is a 501 C-3 non-profit organization established through their "Rhody Rising" campaign. They have incorporated the HECN project as available to accept donations from the public. $500 is in that account to be used for GMRS equipment.

Thanks to Mt Hood Oregon Resort
The Resorts continued support through meeting room access fosters community engagement and is deeply appreciated. Their active cooperation strengthens local connections and enhances the quality of our partnership to residents and visitors alike.