Of note is the fact that Barlow had, at least up to this date, earned almost twice as much in meeting stipends as the next closest councilor. Even more telling might be the fact that citizens paid two councilors to attend some meetings ($150 worth of good will?) and that the two councilors in question frequently submitted identical reports regarding those meetings. Marked in red are just a couple of the duplications, including one for the City Council meeting in Columbia City mentioned in the previous post.
"Following the money:St. Helens council says new stipend schedule paying off
By Rick SwartWhere the stipends went
The following is a detail of requests (as written) for reimbursement that members of the St. Helens City Council have turned in since the beginning of the year under the new $75 per meeting stipend schedule.
Mayor Randy Peterson $0Councilor Doug Morton $0
Councilor Charles Grant $0
Council President Keith Locke $675
Councilor Phillip Barlow $1200
Keith Locke's detail
01/16/08 — County Commissioners, County Chambers, 10-11:50 a.m., Talked about cluster concept meeting with the port on 02/1/08 at city chambers at 9 a.m. I invited Commissioner Hyde to the meeting. Talked about Urban Renewal Report coming in February. I invited Commissioner Hyde to speak at the public forum meeting on 01/16/08 at 6 p.m. Commissioner Hyde showed up and talked at the meeting concerning ways to meet area residents concerning the flood.
01/17/08 — Columbia City, Columbia City Chambers, 7:30-8:20 p.m., talked about the flood and the impact it had on St. Helens Residents, and that we had displaced citizens. I would like to see in the near future a way to work together during emergency times. I also talked about are relationship concerning the water issue, I know it has been very contentious in the past, I hope we can work together and not against each other in the future. Talked about the cluster meeting we are having with the port on Feb 1st I said I believe both city’s should communicate concerning economic development since The City of Columbia City is so close to The City of St. Helens and the impact, ei: negative, are positive.
01/23/08 — Columbia County Commission, 10-11 a.m., Thanked Commissioner Hyde for showing up and speaking at the city’s flood meeting/public forum. County Commissioners appointed me to Mets and needs Committee. Skip Baker Alternate. Invited Commissioner Hyde to the Feb 1st Cluster Economic Development Meeting at City Chambers. Talked about the rail line and the safety issues concerning the mile and a half trains going thru the city at high speed. Commissioner Hyde said town hall meetings will be in every city concerning the rail line, not sure about the time of St. Helens Town Hall meeting will be. I will ask Chad to look in on that.
01/25/08 — Senior Center, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Talked about State Revenue Sharing and their request, also what requests that have an impact on them, Transportation, Golden Years Program. Talked about working on Block Grant and rebuild and thanked Cheryl Young for her help and dedication. Also talked about improving communication between not only the seniors but all of the community, and clarified how to talk to councilors how important follow through is. Had discussions with seniors on projects and hospital.
01/30/08 — Port of St. Helens, 3-5 p.m., Main topic of meeting was Scappoose Airport and the development for new business, meeting was well attended by concerned citizens and businesses and agencies. Talked about work that was in progress and needed to be completed, discussion about wetland delineations.
02/7/08 — City/County Dinner, Ixtapa, Scappoose, 6-8:30 p.m., State ethics law presented by Andrew Jordan, Columbia County Flood overview presented by Vicki Harguth, city/county updates, I talked about governance rules and sub committees.
02/11/08 — Fair Board, 4-H Building, 6-8:30 p.m., Meeting was mostly a citizen input session. Citizens thought that they had better ideas and were concerned about funds not being spent in appropriate means. Lots of interesting ideas but most involved volunteers and the fees charge non-profit agencies. Monte from Parks talked to Fair Board about Tee Ball Field.
04/1/08 — CEPA, Boise, 10 a.m.-noon, Reported on Urban Renewal — Historic Overlay — 13 Nights.
04/10/08 — ROCN (Regional Narcotics Task Force), 9-11 a.m., Budget approval and yearly report.
04/22/08 — City Chambers, 12-2 p.m., Tourism commission working on County Brochure and Branding this is for Travel Oregon.
04/24/08 — Economic Opportunities Summit, Warren Baptist Church, 1-4 p.m., Cluster meeting with businesses of Columbia County area. Assigned to head communication between businesses and school board.
04/25/08 — Tourism, City Chambers, Tourism commission working on County Brochure and Branding for this is for Travel Oregon.
Phil Barlow's detail
01/16/08 — County Commissioners, County Chambers, 10-11:50 a.m., Talked about cluster concept meeting with the port on 02/1/08 at city chambers at 9 a.m. I invited Commissioner Hyde to the meeting. Talked about urban renewal district report coming in February 08. I invited Commissioner Hyde to speak at the public forum meeting on 01/16/08 at 6 p.m. Commissioner Hyde showed up and talked at the meeting concerning ways to meet area citizens concerning the flood. [Ok, who asked Commissioner Hyde to attend which meeting? Clearly these guys are earning their $75 because they both seem to have invited Hyde to the meeting and then both, again, invited him to speak at the public forum later in the day.]
01/17/08 — The City of Columbia City, Columbia City Chambers, 7:30-8:20 p.m., talked about the flood and the impact it had on St. Helens Residents and that we had displaced citizens I would like to see in the near future a ay to work together during emergency times. I also talked about are relationship concerning the water issue. I know it has been very contentious in the past, I hope we can work together and not against each other in the future. Talked about the cluster meeting we are having with the port on Feb 1. I said I believe both city’s should communicate concerning economic development since The City is Columbia City is so close to the City of St. Helens, and the impact, ei: negative, are positive. [So, who is plagiarizing whom? Meeting minutes don't indicate that Locke attended or spoke, yet both Locke and Barlow reported that they spoke, even said the same things, and submitted for this stipend.]
01/23/08 — Columbia County Commission, Commissioner Chambers, 10-11 a.m., Thanked Commissioner Hyde for showing up and speaking at the city’s flood meeting/public forum. County Commissioners appointed me, to Mets and needs Committee. Skip Baker Alternate. Invited Commissioner Hyde to the Feb 1 Cluster Economic Development Meeting at City Chambers. Talked about the rail line and the safety issues concerning the mile and a half trains going thru the city at a high speed. Commissioner Hyde said town hall meetings will be in every city concerning the rail line, not sure about the time of St. Helens Town Hall Meeting will be, I will ask Chad to look in on that.
01/26/08 — Unmet-Needs Committee, Vernonia Learning Center, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Advocate for City, and appointed by the County commission. Talked about a Emergency Mitigation Preparation Plan. Community Development Director, Skip Baker and Chief Steve Showed up at that meeting in the county court house.
02/01/08 — Cluster Concept, Port, city and col-pac, St. Helens City Chambers, 9-11 a.m., St. Helens stepping to the plate to bring in livable wage jobs, clean jobs, business that will work together and increase the quality of life.
02/05/08 — CEPA, Boise, 10 a.m. — 12 p.m., I spoke about the Urban Renewal District that will affect special district. I told them as soon as we receive the report from the consultant, that we will be talking to each one of the special district. Spoke about the big read. Discussed the flooding in St. Helens.
02/07/08 — City County Dinner, Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant, 6-8:30 p.m., Reported on the Cluster concept, and invited all of the cities to set down and talk to us about economic development in Columbia County. Andrew Jordan spoke about the new Ethics Legislation.
02/12/08 — People Initiative Concerning Critical Access Hospital, Columbia Learning Center, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hospital District had there attorney at the meeting, people were concern about city sewage going out to Millard Road, and the definition of critical access, they felt like they had been lied to.
02/15/08 — City of St. Helens Emergency Recovery In Review, Upstairs conference Room, Long term recovery, and emergency response. How to make are recovery transparent so that all could see. Set up a recovery committee. Meet needs of local citizens.
02/19/08 — Rep. Brad Witt, CRFR Admin Conference Room, 7-8 a.m., Legislator Report. I asked about e-government talked about funding the senior food program, and timber money. The fed will fund two hundred and fifty million to Oregon counties.
02/20/08 — Board of Columbia County Commissioner, County Commissioners Chambers, 10-11 a.m., Talked about Needs and issue list. That was a total waste of staff time and councilors time. Talked about the BLM Tree Farm Money the County needs. It will adversely affect the City of St. Helens if the Feds don’t Fund.
03/19/08 — Columbia County Commissioners, 10-11:50 a.m., Spoke about the Economic future of Columbia County, and working together in a few different ways. #1: Joint emergency operation center. 2: Working together on bringing livable wage jobs, and a Green Company Concept. #3: Cluster Concept.
03/21/08 — State Congressional Report by Senator Johnson, Warren Country Inn, 8-10 a.m., Senator Johnson spoke about the bills that would benefit Columbia County and the City of St. Helens. Funding for Senior Programs, funding for economic development, more push toward Green Businesses. Keith Lock spoke about Urban Renewal Plan. Phil spoke about the Economic future of St. Helens.
03/21/08 — St. Helens Senior Center, 12-2 p.m. Report is attached
04/16/08 — Columbia County Commissioners, 10-11:50 a.m., Heard about the Economic future of Columbia County and The City of St. Helens.
04/24/08 — Economic Opportunities Summit, Warren Baptist Church, 1-4 p.m., Senator Johnson spoke, Commissioner Hyde Spoke about sustainability, the group spoke about what would be best in this community, how we can work together to be even stronger. Overall very dynamic, lots of good info, we will beet for another Summit in 3 months."
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