The Hamlet of Beavercreek Town Hall Community Meeting - Jan. 22, 2025

Minutes

In Person at the Beavercreek Grange #276 22041 S. Kamrath Road, Beavercreek OR 97004

Date & Time: January 22, 2025 @ 7:00PM

Call to Order & Introductions

Called to order at 7:00PM.

• Chair: Tammy Stevens
• Vice-Chair: Bill Merchant
• Treasurer: Cheryl Buchert (excused absence)
• Secretary/Corresponding Secretary: Gina McMurry
• Directors at Large: Mark Hillyard, Joe Matteo, Kenny Sernach

Rachel Ringle - Submitted resignation as of December 11th. Will continue as Social Media Director. Thank you for your service.

Reminders

• Please mute cell phones
• Sign-in
• Restroom locations
• Refreshments

Safety Advice

Mark Hillyard - Fire exits, AED placement discussion.

Guest Speakers

Joe Marek, Clackamas County Transportation Safety Program Manager

Presentation updates:

• Moving 45 mph speed limit signs further south on Kamrath Road and further west on Leland Road - completion this year.
• Speed limits not to exceed 45 mph on all of Beavercreek Road - County following state regulations and zoning boundaries.
• Leland/Kamrath/Beavercreek intersection safety improvements - usually 24 months for funded improvements.
• City of OC slip lane - preliminary design started, ~12 months to complete, no funding secured yet. Chair to contact OC for funding summary.
• Driver Safety / Crash Data - Oregon self-reporting on crashes; some data lost, but sufficient info for improvements.
• Ringo Road Bridge - structurally sound, cosmetic work needed.
• Transportation System Plan Update - ensure concerns are included: Clackamas TSP
• Glen Oak Drive - likely subsoil checks, not related to Thimble Creek development. Chair to contact Oregon City about county road holes.

Watch Commander Lieutenant Marcus Mendoza, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

Not able to present today.

Meeting Agenda

1. Public Comments / Questions

Beavercreek Bulletin - discussed in #5a.

2. Land Use Applications

Z0004-25 - Applicant Patricia Ann Dunlap, Property Owners Daniel & Susan Wyland, 15012 S. Mitchell Lane, Oregon City, OR 97045, zoned FF10, requesting renewal for a temporary home for care. Motion passed unanimously.

3. Land Use Decisions

N/A

4. Reporting

Finance: Cheryl Buchert

• Cash: $60.84
• Checking: $2,029.34
• Trust: $5,755.57 (Park: $4,292.62)
• Total: $7,845.75

Beavercreek Cooperative Telephone: Bill Merchant

Profitable, working toward high-speed fiber rollout south to north.

Transportation: Bill Merchant

Nothing to report.

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD): Joe Matteo

• English Ivy - weed of the month: link
• Saturday March 22 TREE school starts; Feb 4 at 10:00AM registration begins. 73 classes, 22 new.
• Guest speaker at community meeting - Scotchbroom and Tansy discussion.

5. Old Business

a. Beavercreek Bulletin

Looking for an editor to revive the publication. Previously 2,000 emails, 200 printed, ~22 pages. Topics included children's page, interviews, local news. Commitment: 5–10 hours/month. Beavercreek Bulletin website

6. New Business

a. Park Activities: Mark & Cindy Hillyard

• 2024 Holiday Tree Lighting - successful, plan improvements for future (GFI issues)
• 2025 Easter Egg Hunt - April 19, 2025
• Planning more Spring/Summer events, including fundraisers

b. Korner Park Sign Arch

Sunrise Group installed sign arch; Hamlet responsible for “Korner Park” sign. Discussed lighting and color options, possibly adding American Flag lighting.

7. Other Business / Reminders

• Grange Breakfast - February 1, 2025 @ 8:00AM–11:00AM
• Planning Commission - Developing Flood Plains; upcoming meeting expected to be well-attended

Next Meeting: February 26, 2025 @ 7:00PM at Beavercreek Grange. Guest Speaker: TBD.

Adjourned at 7:52PM.