City of Boardman - Stakeholder Interview Summary
Interview with Mayor, Community Development Director and Public Works Director - July 20, 2006
Staff interviewed Mayor Rex Mather, Community Development Director Barry Beyeler, and David Winters, Public Works Director. As staff introduced the five Community Asset Functions (Human Population, Economic Assets, Cultural & Historic Resources, Infrastructure & Critical Facilities, and Environmental Assets) Mr. Mather, Beyeler and Winters discussed the features, assets or resources of each category, shared Boardman's assets with Planning Staff and entered the information on a map with different colored markers indicating separate Asset Functions. The eight natural hazards analyzed in the Plan were discussed in context with the Community Asset Functions as well. The following are the important aspects of each category and how the natural hazards may affect them:
- Human Population
There is a fairly high percentage of Hispanics in Boardman (50% - 2000 Census), which may affect communication especially during windstorm and winter storm events. Boardman does not have an assisted living facility but does have a senior center next to the City Hall. There is a tourism element along the river at the Boardman Park and Marina.
- Economic Assets
During times of power outages or a threatened power outage, the local population may utilize the Boardman markets for battery, water, ice, food, and fuel needs. Other assets listed are the Interstate I-84 Interchange and the Port Industrial Area.
- Cultural & Historic Resources
The assets listed are: the Heritage Trail and the Gazebo located at the interchange of Interstate I-84 and Main Street.
- Infrastructure& Critical Facilities
The listed facilities are two water collection systems which supply the City with water, schools, Boardman Rural Fire Protection District facilities, Boardman Police Department, sewer system and boosters, and City Hall.
- Environmental Assets
Boardman has the large Park and Marina on the Columbia River and three smaller parks within the City limits. Boardman also contains wetlands listed on the National Wetlands Inventory and a designated wellhead protection area.
Windstorm and winter storm have the most impact on the City. During these events the City loses trees and may have issues with local transportation blockages and tree damages to private and public property. There are no significant issues with flooding, earthquake, volcano, landslides, wildfire, and drought. Two Action Items were submitted having to do with the need for backup generation for the water system and the sewage system.
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