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Bocksman said Golden Rescue is accredited by international nonprofit reviewers, has earned a top rating through nonprofit evaluation services, and holds the state license required to operate as an animal rescue. He described the sanctuary’s rescue, medical and long‑term care practices and said the organization works closely with veterinarians and other rescue groups.

The presentation matters because the organization supplies emergency and shelter capacity that county responders can use during fires or other incidents, and because the sanctuary seeks donations and volunteer support to sustain operations. Bocksman told commissioners Golden Rescue also provides tours and educational visits for schools and community groups.

According to Bocksman, the sanctuary sits on 105 acres and operates multiple shelter facilities; he said the property has room to grow and uses solar power and harvested water for operations. He described partnerships with local fire agencies, the Oregon Animal Council and other regional partners for emergency response and animal sheltering, and said the group follows nonprofit financial‑management standards validated by independent reviewers.

Bocksman recounted individual rescues to illustrate the sanctuary’s work, including a horse named Jericho and an elderly animal the group removed from a facility that was preparing euthanasia when ownership and care lapsed. He said many rescued animals arrive with trauma or medical needs that require sustained veterinary care and rehabilitation.

In response to commissioner questions, Bocksman said animal control staff contact Golden Rescue directly when they identify animals in need. “Roger just reaches out and says, ‘Hey, I got a need,’ and we coordinate from there,” Bocksman said. He described a volunteer base that helps with sheltering, transportation and educational programs and said funding is primarily through donations.

Commissioners asked about operational costs, animal counts and predator or fencing challenges; Bocksman provided program descriptions but did not offer a detailed, itemized annual budget during the presentation. The transcript indicates some numerical items (shelter counts and animal totals) were described but not recorded in a clearly verifiable format; the presentation emphasized program capacity and partnership rather than a detailed financial breakdown.

No formal county action or vote followed the presentation. Commissioners thanked Bocksman for the briefing and for the sanctuary’s cooperation with county responders and volunteer networks.

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Key items approved included:
• Resolution 49‑2025 approving a corrective action plan for the fiscal year 2024 audit.
• Resolution 50‑2025 approving a corrective action plan for the fiscal year 2024 audit for the H & Extension Service District.
• Order 51‑2025 continuing a pilot project that eliminates access to Rita Road north of Retinar Road.
• Revision and approval of personal service contract C109‑2025 with Robert Cromwell for transmission line consulting and an amendment to intergovernmental agreement C45‑2020 between Columbia County and the city of Columbia City.
• Appointments and reappointments to advisory committees, including appointment of Joseph Thorpe to the ambulance service advisory committee (term to expire 12/31/2028) and reappointments to the Columbia County Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee.

A commissioner moved to approve the consent agenda and the board voted to approve it by voice vote; the motion was seconded and recorded as carried in the transcript. The agenda item B (a letter to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development) had been pulled before the vote.

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Dahl told the board the package before them reflects a 23% CPI‑based increase for this round and characterized the change as the county’s standard annual adjustment for permitting and planning fees. She asked the board for direction to proceed with the increase and to allow staff to review fee schedules and potential technology changes that could streamline application processing.

Commissioners discussed the proposal. One commissioner said the increase would be a “tough sell” to the public, while others urged staff to proceed with reasonable suggestions. Dahl said she believes an August 13 date is relevant for next steps and asked permission to move forward with a fee‑review effort.

The meeting transcript does not record a formal motion, roll‑call vote or adoption of the fee increase at this session. Instead the item was presented for discussion and for the board to give direction to staff on fee review and timing.

—","Susie Dahl, Columbia County land development director, presented a proposed annual increase to planning and development fees tied to a 23% consumer‑price index change and asked the board to authorize the standard annual adjustment and a review of fee structures. Commissioners expressed mixed views; no formal vote was recorded at the meeting.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6138216,"County approves opening recruitment for assistant public health director",169,1893000,2062000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5592592-5c158df66c35ea220c960e270c7d1ca1&start=1893&end=2062","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5592592-5c158df66c35ea220c960e270c7d1ca1/thumbnail_1893000.jpg","/articles/6138216/Columbia-County/Oregon/County-approves-opening-recruitment-for-assistant-public-health-director","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6138216-ce9655149782b80e56a31bdcfe2da8aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770516361&Signature=mhoN5uIMQn6fPUT7cKfZZ1zx2bydO7xB5neKx8z2deHmXyUeIOpnBxYQmDV4FWiZiRQKpk9~gW1oSdWhB2MRIW23EDfkAmDwQZNi34h9l~QPC8cmMr4kUH-h5giOmpBM-8PmNU9AlpEP50pmoRfoONGX1rjfYQrgPpCHla8NE-ksbS14BALvvYF8OCEkYczeodKBHqC847XwcTolOf-Ef0YiKipOHdFvvSe0HMvb4Wc7pn7U9NU8U40vTaYNfQS1nxTfg3PLVowYyvWaQPfcWYtJf~vGvEPFNPvcwaQ-1JScBrKgs-7cEslre7CncKm7FecLc~nIAJGGckRjHJfO2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jamie Anninson, Columbia County public health director, asked the Board of County Commissioners on July 30 to approve opening recruitment for an Assistant Public Health Director.

Anninson told the board the position would oversee multiple programs and support cross‑training across the department. She said the role would help manage control and prevention efforts and assist in coordinating projects with partners.

A commissioner moved to open recruitment for the Assistant Public Health Director position; the motion carried on a voice vote. The transcript records the motion and an affirmative vote but does not record a named seconder or a roll‑call tally.

No candidate was appointed at the meeting. Anninson told the board she would move forward with recruitment once the board approved opening the position.

—","The Columbia County Board of Commissioners voted July 30 to open recruitment for an Assistant Public Health Director after a request from Public Health Director Jamie Anninson. Commissioners moved the recruitment forward and the board approved the motion; no appointment was made at the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Golden Rescue tells commissioners it operates 105‑acre sanctuary, seeks continued community support

Commissioners approve consent agenda including corrective action plans, road access pilot and reappointments

Land development director proposes 23% CPI fee increase; board discussion but no vote recorded

County approves opening recruitment for assistant public health director