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In Person at the Beavercreek Grange #276 22041 S. Kamrath Road, Beavercreek OR 97004 Wednesday, March 26, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Call to Order & Introductions
- Chair: Tammy Stevens
- Vice-Chair: Bill Merchant
- Treasurer: Cheryl Buchert
- Secretary/Corresponding Secretary: Gina McMurry
- Directors at Large: Mark Hillyard, Joe Matteo, Kenny Sernach
Reminders: Please mute cell phones, sign-in, restroom location, and refreshments.
Safety Advise: Mark Hillyard
Guest Speakers
- Brandi Johnson, LoveOne/Father's Ministry
1. Public Comments / Questions
2. Land Use Applications
- Z0060-25: Kim Reynolds, 15684 S Thayer Road, Oregon City, zoned RRFF5, 24.2 acres - requesting variance to reduce front yard setback from 30 feet to 10 feet from the shared Measure 49 access drive to the existing dwelling.
3. Land Use Activities / Decisions
- Z0033-25: Glen & Karina Mitchell, 21260 S Mountain Meadow Road, Beavercreek, zoned Timber, 4 acres - property line adjustment (1 of 2). Approved subject to conditions.
- Z0034-25: Dennis Pikkarainen Trustee, applicants Kenneth & Nicole Matias, 17275 S Killdeer Road, Beavercreek, zoned Timber - property line adjustment (2 of 2). Approved subject to conditions.
- Z0070-25: Beth Koch Trustee, applicant Brian Koch, 16319 S Moore Road, Oregon City, zoned RRFF5, 1 acre - renewal of level 2 home occupation permit. Approved subject to conditions.
4. Reporting
- Finance: Cheryl Buchert
- Cash: $60.84 | Checking: $1,013.68 | Trust: $5,829.97 (Park: $4,292.62)
- Total: $6,904.49
- Beavercreek Cooperative Telephone: Bill Merchant
- Transportation: Bill Merchant
- Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD): Joe Matteo
5. Old Business
- Beavercreek Bulletin - Need an Editor (2 Volunteer Assistants)
- March Guest Speaker PGE - Responses to questions
6. New Business
- Oregon City Library, Mobile Library - Claire Kellogg
- Park Activities: Mark & Cindy Hillyard
- 2025 Easter Egg Hunt - April 19th
- Board of County Commissioners Vacant Position
- Community Emergency Preparedness Fair & Town Hall - Saturday 3/29, 10 AM–4 PM, Beavercreek Grange (Hosted by Oregon Livestock Council)
- Beavercreek PTO Spring Carnival - Saturday 5/31, 12–3 PM at the Grade School
7. Other Business / Reminders
- Grange Breakfast - April 5, 2025, 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
- Oregon Legislature - HB 3419 Well Metering
- Planning Commission - Ordinance ZDO-292 Updating County's Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan; recruiting for committee members
Next Town Hall Community Meeting: April 23, 2025 @ 7:00 PM at the Beavercreek Grange Guest Speaker: Shawn Olson, Fire Marshal, Clackamas Fire District #1
Adjourn
Minutes
In Person at the Beavercreek Grange #276 22041 S. Kamrath Road, Beavercreek OR 97004 Wednesday, March 26, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Call to Order & Introductions
Called to order at 7:00 PM
- Chair: Tammy Stevens
- Vice-Chair: Bill Merchant
- Treasurer: Cheryl Buchert
- Secretary/Corresponding Secretary: Gina McMurry
- Directors at Large: Mark Hillyard (Excused), Joe Matteo, Kenny Sernach
Reminders: Please mute cell phones, sign-in, restroom location, and refreshments.
Safety Advise: Mark Hillyard
Guest Speakers
- Brandi Johnson & Glen Suchanek, LoveOne/Father's Ministry
- loveone.org - Non-profit serving Clackamas County neighbors with clean laundry, showers, meals, personal care resources, and community connections.
- 7 Outreach programs under 2 brands, performing 14 events/month
- Operating capacity: 125 people, 3 meals/day; 7 staff, 50 volunteers; $22M budget
- Community Takeaways: Incredible outreach work, continued volunteer support encouraged, especially in rural areas.
1. Public Comments / Questions
- Brian & Geri Perry, Bryn Seion Welsh Church - Interested in guest speaking to strengthen community ties, similar to the Grange.
2. Land Use Applications
- Z0060-25: Kim Reynolds, 15684 S Thayer Road, Oregon City, zoned RRFF5, 24.2 acres - requesting variance to reduce front yard setback from 30 feet to 10 feet.
- Applicants were invited, unable to attend, sent letter explaining variance.
- Board Motion: Joe Matteo motioned to support; Bill Merchant seconded.
- Community vote: 4 approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained
- Board vote: 6 approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained (Tammy Stevens, Bill Merchant, Cheryl Buchert, Gina McMurry, Mark Hillyard, Joe Matteo)
3. Land Use Activities / Decisions
- Z0033-25: Glen & Karina Mitchell, 21260 S Mountain Meadow Road, Beavercreek, zoned Timber, 4 acres - property line adjustment (1 of 2). Approved subject to conditions.
- Z0034-25: Dennis Pikkarainen Trustee, applicants Kenneth & Nicole Matias, 17275 S Killdeer Road, Beavercreek, zoned Timber - property line adjustment (2 of 2). Approved subject to conditions.
- Z0070-25: Beth Koch Trustee, applicant Brian Koch, 16319 S Moore Road, Oregon City, zoned RRFF5, 1 acre - renewal of level 2 home occupation permit. Approved subject to conditions.
4. Reporting
- Finance: Cheryl Buchert
- Cash: $60.84 | Checking: $1,013.68 | Trust: $5,829.97 (Park: $4,292.62)
- Total: $6,904.49
- Beavercreek Cooperative Telephone: Bill Merchant - Fiber, waiting on approval
- Transportation: Bill Merchant - $20.00 tag fees discussion
- CSWCD: Joe Matteo
- Discussed failing barn, Board feedback shared with community
- Budget Meetings upcoming: 04/01 and 04/22, public via Hybrid
- Implements available to borrow for weed removal
5. Old Business
- Beavercreek Bulletin - Need Editor (2 Volunteer Assistants)
- March Guest Speaker PGE - Feedback letter shared; info on vegetation crews and rate increases
6. New Business
- Oregon City Library, Mobile Library - Claire Kellogg
- Park Activities: Mark & Cindy Hillyard
- Open Air Markets & Flea Market Dates: 06/28, 06/29, 07/26, 07/27 (August possible if demand)
- 2025 Easter Egg Hunt - April 19th. Flyers out; raffle for baskets; community donations encouraged
- Board of County Commissioners Vacant Position Discussed
- Community Emergency Preparedness Fair & Town Hall - Saturday 3/29, 10–4 PM, Beavercreek Grange, hosted by Oregon Livestock Council
- Beavercreek PTO Spring Carnival - Saturday 5/31, 12–3 PM at the Grade School
7. Other Business / Reminders
- Grange Breakfast - April 5, 2025, 8:00–11:00 AM
- Oregon Legislature - HB 3419 Well Metering
- Planning Commission - Ordinance ZDO-292 Updating County's Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan. Recruiting committee members.
Next Town Hall Community Meeting: April 23, 2025 @ 7:00 PM at the Beavercreek Grange Guest Speaker: Shawn Olson, Fire Marshal, Clackamas Fire District #1
Adjourn - Meeting adjourned at 8:27 PM