County general services staff asked commissioners Wednesday to approve a permit for a local Astoria production company to film a scene at Beaver Falls that may include a person jumping from the falls.

Melissa Enright, general services director, told the Board of Commissioners the filmmaking company has provided insurance and will bring experienced stunt coordinators, professional divers and safety personnel to assess water depth and run the stunt safely. Enright said the crew will block the pathway during filming and will be responsible for re-opening it and for on-site safety measures.

"They have a diving coordinator who is going to dive to see the depth of the water to see if it's deep enough to be able to actually do that move," Enright said. She added the company is local to Astoria and that this would be the second movie they have made.

Commissioners asked whether the county charges a fee for such uses. Enright said the county does not currently charge for that park location because it is not maintained like other park areas but suggested it could be considered in the future.

Commissioner Maguire noted the requested dates were not firm and said the conditions include a provision allowing the general services director to approve alternative or additional dates.

The board did not take final action at the discussion but agreed to place the item on a future consent agenda for formal approval and to correct the spelling of names in the paperwork before it is finalized.

The request included a condition that the production provide insurance, safety personnel, and a diving coordinator to verify water depth prior to any stunt. County staff and commissioners emphasized that the production is responsible for pathway closures and on-site safety during filming.

If approved on a future consent agenda, the permit record will include the conditions described at the July 2 meeting.