[Gary Rose]

HMMMMM, Sounds like a double standard for a chosen few. This place at one time was run like a accountable little community. It now reminds me of how the Portland Public School system runs. Is there a click of people that looks out for their own best interests ?

[Carol Fuchs]

Hello. We have a house in Clackamas County. When we want to burn we call the “Burning Information Number” to hear the daily report. We have never been charged for this. I just called Clackamas County Fire regulations and was told the following. “During burning season you are allowed to burn a 10X10X10 pile without a permit. If you want to burn larger piles or out of the burning season you will need to get a permit.Burn barrels can be used during the burning season for yard debris only and there is not a charge.” If anyone would like to check my information the number to call is 503-742-2660.
Carol Fuchs

[Gary Rose]

EXACTLY, THAT IS HOW IT SHOULD WORK. I am not real fond of fee here fee there

[Anonymous]

There is no double standard and there is a lot of misinformation regarding those who were given so called lifetime burn permits. When the district originally started giving out burn permits they were ALL “Lifetime” permits. All of us that that received them were given the same, free so called lifetime permit. These were not given to the chosen few, the elite or anything else, everyone got the same permit. So back in the day if you got a burn permit it was the same as everyone’s. FYI Those permits were rescinded by the fire district and the yearly permits are now required.

The district is attempting to set fee schedules as they are required by law to do. There was a good discussion at the meeting last night and it was explained in detail what the fees were going to cover. There were several good comments made and a lot of questions asked and answered.

My take from last night was the burn permit fee and bonfire fee were the most contested issues. The ambulance fees were more palatable after they were explained and were in line with Jefferson County EMS. Now that LCFR fire district is certified as a “transport” district they can transport patients to the hospitals etc without having to wait for Jefferson County EMS to drive here from Madras then transport you the hospital. I for one think it is great they can transport. I know if I’m ever on the gurney I don’t want to have to wait while Jeff Co EMS takes the 30 to 40 min. drive to 3R from Madras to be headed towards St. Charles.

They will be putting out the meeting minutes, comments etc. soon so I would suggest anyone who wasn’t there contact the district and give them your e-mail so you know what was discussed and the explanations for the various proposed fees and have the information needed to make an informed opinion.

[Gary Rose]

Thank You, Good reponse

[Carol Fuchs]

I’m not sure how someone rescinds a lifetime permit without the community’s OK. In our July 1 2017/2018 tax bill we show 471.00 for Lake Chinook Fire and Rescue levy and 176.00 Lake Chinook fire and rescue bond. Where does this money go? A lot of our equipment is second hand/ hand me down. Sometimes free, sometimes cheap. We have volunteers and basicly inexpensive property given for the structure.Before I say go for it someone needs to explain why we need more, more, more. I await the minutes of the meeting but still find this as inexcusable not to have this presented to to community when most can attend!Jerry Fuchs

[John H. Illias]

If the lifetime permits were rescinded why weren’t the permit holders notified.

[Carol Fuchs]

Good question.
And the answer is……..?

[Anonymous]

Seems to me the question(s) should be directed to the fire district.

Lake Chinook Fire & Rescue
11700 SW Graham Rd
Culver, OR 97734
Phone: 541-629-8911

info@lakechinookfireandrescue.org

[John H. Illias]

We’ve already received a “Lifetime Burn Permit”, that we are going to use as usual. Can’t all this wait until we all see how much more money we have to pay to protect our Three Rivers boarders? Money, money, money. ……. Bad timing.

[Randy Panek]

I agree with Phil. They should also be compiled (FAQ) with back up facts and documentation to support the question, something other than a simple “yes”.

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