SURVEYOR’S MINUTES

THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008

CLACKAMAS COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS

Attendees: Gary DeJarnatt, Jefferson; Mike Berry, Deschutes; Linda Rigutto, Washington; Bob Hovden Multnomah; Jim Elam, Washington; Chuck Pearson, Clackamas; Chuck Gibbs, Linn; Eric Berry, Polk; Ray Wilson, Benton; Carl Clinton, Clackamas; Randy Johnston, Hood River; Eathan Nicley, Lincoln.

The meeting was started by Gary DeJarnatt at approximately 9:30 am. And the minutes from the March 20^th meeting in Yamhill County were accepted as written.

Chuck P. discussed whether to update the county surveyor questionnaire, it will be e-mailed out soon, to be updated for the spring conference.

Chuck G. questioned if a “plat vacation” included a partition plat. Discussed situation specific information and other general information.

Discussion of R/W dedication in a replat.

Gary D. asked a question about lot consolidation verses plat vacation (to remove lot line) much discussion, no resolution.

Round table discussion about PLA’s and how each county handles them.

Chuck G. gave presentation on unrecorded surveys where monuments were set, but survey was not filed. Answer is to fill out a complaint form from OSBEELS and send a copy to the surveyor, telling them to comply or be turned into the Board.

The particular survey presented was by a surveyor licensed in Washington and now Oregon. Washington would revoke his license as well if Oregon revokes.

Gary D. gave presentation on a R/W discrepancy between state highway and old plat. Which one holds? The answer is, whatever was shown on the descriptions should hold. The plat held the Section line and the road centerline once followed the section line. The current State Road Survey shows a different centerline that does not appear to follow the original Section line. The state survey may be in error.

PLCP ORS 203.148 fee was discussed. Several counties need to see increase to maintain current services. Gary D. made motion to review fee for possible increase and presentation to PLSO for discussion and future legislature changes. Bob 2^nd.

General discussion about Crook Co. v Shotgun creek road legalization case. See handout.

Mike B. presented a large survey problem, many ideas were discussed to resolve matter, general consensus was that it will have to be resolved by the courts.

Chuck G. presented a handout for spring conference. Some additional potpourri items were discussed including ORS ch 368 and plat title reports.

Carl discussed condominium plat issue.

Meeting was adjourned at approximately 12:45 pm.