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Veterans flag presented; resident seeks permission for Eagle Scout project and county website promotion
Summary
Larry Porterfield presented a POW/MIA flag, said a small group had raised funds for a memorial, asked for permission for an Eagle Scout flag-retirement project at Veterans Lake and requested county website/Facebook posting for an October 19 car show.
Larry Porterfield addressed the board during public comment to present a POW/MIA flag and outline two community items for the board's consideration.
Porterfield identified himself as "commanding officer Baker County Federal Council" and described the flag and the group's efforts on a POW/MIA memorial. He said he and three others raised money—"$2,000,000," he said—and described difficulties with a city entity that, in his words, "told us to take a hike." Porterfield asked whether the county required a sketch for an Eagle Scout project to build a low-profile burn pit to retire flags properly at Veterans Lake; a county speaker encouraged a simple hand sketch so staff could review what would be built on county property.
Porterfield also announced an October 19 car show at the fairgrounds and requested permission to post flyers on the Baker County website and social media once they are ready. He said the event "will not cost the county 1 dime." The board and staff responded by requesting a project sketch for the burn pit and indicated they supported posting community flyers on county channels once materials are provided.
No formal action was taken; staff asked for drawings and will review any proposed construction to ensure county concerns are addressed before approval.
