David Koch, CEO of the Port of Coos Bay explains that this is a small price to pay for the rail line which “benefits everyone”. The video is worth transcribing and I may add that later as I will be using this clip along with clips from my discussion with John Sweet this week.
Read MoreThe train is heading toward its overnight stay in Mapleton and will continue on to the North Spit tomorrow if all goes well.
Read MoreJune 20 was set as the date to get the rail cars back on the track and rolling at 10 mph. At last night’s Port meeting it was announced that October is now the expected date to complete the repairs.
Read MoreFred Kirby has requested answers from the Port to several relevant questions relating to the proposed ‘state of emergency‘ in repairing a section of the Coos Bay Rail Line from Reedsport to Lane County. It is provided here with Fred’s permission and is well worth reading.
Read MoreThe Port of Coos Bay is seeking to exempt Coos Bay Rail Line repairs from the competitive bidding process normally required of public agencies at the April 21, 2011 regular public meeting by declaring CBRL an emergency. According to the agenda packet, the Port will first adopt public contracting rules contained in ORS 279A.015 (1) through (6). Within these rules “The Chief Executive Officer, or his/her designee”, is given leave to “solicit written quotes, oral quotes, written requests for proposals or make direct appointments without competition… in responding to the emergency”.
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