Government Ethics Commission Oregon
Oregon Government Ethics Commission COMPLAINT FORM Case No. See page two of form for important information (assigned by commission) (please type or print clearly) 1. Identify the public official(s) you believe may be involved in the alleged violation: (If you are alleging that more than one person may have violated the law, you must provide complete information for each individual. You may attach additional sheets if necessary.) Name: Russell B Axelrod Address: 19648 Wildwood Dr, West Linn OR 97068-2210 (Axelrod LLC, a sole-proprietor environmental consulting firm uses this same address) Public Position: City of West Linn Planning Commisson member, now a West Linn City Councilor Telephone: (work) 503-312-8464 (home) 503-699-9102 (include area code) 2. (email) [email protected] Describe in detail the circumstances, incidents or events that lead you to believe a violation has occurred. Provide information that would answer such questions as who, what, how, where and when. Enclose any supporting documents, minutes, recordings, statements, news clippings, etc. The information you provide must support your belief that a violation occurred and the named official was responsible. (You may attach additional sheets if necessary) From at least April 2013 through December 2013, in violation of ORS 244.047, Mr. Axelrod used his position as a West Linn Planning Commission member (an appointed position) to lobby West Linn city staff to enter into a contract with his private sole proprietor environmental consulting firm, Axelrod LLC. Axelrod cited his Tier 1 ESB (Emerging Small Business) status and stated contracts under $100,000 were not subject to competitive bid as reasons to expedite a contract for his own personal gain. see attached sheets for further details of complaint and supporting documentation I understand that upon receipt of this complaint, the public official subject to this complaint will be notified of the nature of the complaint, my identity and will be provided copies of this complaint and any enclosures. Date: 27-April-2015 Signature: Printed Name: Dean Suhr Mailing Address: 21345 Miles Drive West Linn, OR 97068 Telephone: (work) 503-644-4700 (include area code) (home) (email) [email protected] IMPORTANT The jurisdiction of the OGEC is limited to the following areas: • • • • • Use of public office for financial gain (ORS Chapter 244) Conflict of interest (ORS Chapter 244) Statements of Economic Interest (Chapter 244) Executive session provisions of Public Meetings law (ORS 192.660) Lobbying regulation law (ORS Chapter 171.725 - 171.785; 171.992) (Statutes can be viewed on our web site at www.oregon.gov/ogec) If you have questions about this form, your complaint or the jurisdiction of the OGEC, it is suggested that you call 503-378-5105 to discuss the issue briefly with a staff investigator before you file. Please complete all sections of the form. Complaints will not be accepted without a signature. You will receive verification of receipt of your complaint and will be given any further instructions by return mail. The public official subject to this complaint will be notified of the nature of the complaint, your identity and will be provided with copies of this complaint and any enclosures. The OGEC is required by law to conduct the preliminary review confidentially. The OGEC will make no public disclosure or comment related to this matter other than to acknowledge that a complaint is pending if an inquiry is made. The confidentiality requirement applies only to OGEC personnel. The ability of any other persons to publicly comment about this matter is not affected. At the conclusion of the preliminary review, all information concerning this matter will become available to the public. Submit your form to: Oregon Government Ethics Commission 3218 Pringle Rd SE, Suite 220 Salem, OR 97302-1544 Telephone: 503-378-5105 Ethics Complaint - Russ Axelrod From at least April 2013 through December 2013, in violation of ORS 244.047, Mr. Axelrod used his position as a West Linn Planning Commission member (an appointed position) to lobby West Linn city staff to enter into a contract with his private sole proprietor environmental consulting firm, Axelrod LLC. Axelrod cited his Tier 1 ESB (Emerging Small Business) status and stated contracts under $100,000 were not subject to competitive bid as reasons to expedite a contract for his own personal gain. The solicitation was to review and advise the city on a piece of property it was taking possession from a local paper manufacturing company, Blue Heron. He described the work as "issues were related to environmental cleanup and potential liability and future site use considerations that the City needed to be aware of in the RI/FS process currently underway for the property." He pressured the city by stating the city was "perhaps at least a year behind already." Mr. Axelrod's requests were made to John Sonnen, who was then West Linn's Planning and Building Director, through a series of emails from April 2013 through the fall of 2013. There seems to have also been some personal meetings between Sonner and Axelrod. When Mr. Sonnen left the city in the fall of 2013, with a sense of urgency Mr. Axelrod engaged Ken Worcester, the city's Parks & Recreation Director, who was then the acting Planning Director while Mr. Sonnen's replacement was identified. On December 6th, 2013, Mr. Axelrod told Mr. Worcester "John [Sonnen] was smart to recognize the potential concerns and issues facing the City, and that it needed assistance in a 3rd party oversight role to advise the City on cleanup matters that others were performing on property it was assuming ownership/stewardship on. We were just about to complete a general services (time and materials) type contract for me to assist the City in this capacity …" Mr. Worcester was cool to Mr. Axelrod’s inquiry and did not allow the conversation to continue. I believe Mr. Axelrod's solicitation for a contract with the City of West Linn while a Planning Commissioner was an ethics violation and I would request the Oregon Government Ethics Commission investigate these circumstances. I believe the relevant code is ORS 244.047, Use of Public Office for [personal] Financial Gain. To my knowledge a contract was never issued, however the intent of Mr. Axelrod's actions were clear and a full investigation should be considered. ============== The following emails are from the City of West Linn’s email system and reflect communications Mr. Axelrod made through that system. There may have been other emails, communications, and personal meetings not reflected in these city records. (I believe Kathy Mollusky’s name is at the top of each email as she was the one printing them out and relating them on behalf of the city - she was not a party to the conversations as best I know). I do have what I believe is a full set of all emails between Axelrod, Sonner, and Worcester on this and other topics if you wish to review every communication. Complaintant: Dean Suhr 27-April-2015 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Tuesday, December 10, 2013 9:49 AM Worcester, Ken RE: Assistance to City for environmental oversight services image001.gif; image005.jpg; image006.jpg; image007.jpg Hi Ken, Perhaps we are talking about different types of support? It is most important to be involved early in the remedial investigation (RI) process so that any interests/concerns of the City can be addressed. Otherwise, you are typically not able to have addressed in the RI/FS process the concerns/interests that may be important to the City. This is something that John finally understood, but he was slow to get things going because he had other priorities apparently before he left – I felt that the City was perhaps at least a year behind already(?) My impression from my limited understanding of the project is that the City could miss an important opportunity to further address its interests/potential liabilities for the property. If you have the time and we can discuss this further sometime I would be happy to meet. We are not talking about very much money to review the work to date and provide some feedback so I believe its $$ well spent no matter the outcome. Thanks for your time and consideration on the matter, Russ From: Worcester, Ken [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 5:15 PM To: 'Russell Axelrod' Subject: RE: Assistance to City for environmental oversight services Hi Russ, Third party oversight would be helpful when we get to that point though we are not there yet. I’m not sure if John mentioned that we have our own local contracting rules which are not quite as lenient as the States. Anyway, Once we have an idea what and when things are going to happen, I will give you a shout out. Ken Ken Worcester [email protected] Parks & Recreation Director 22500 Salamo Road, Box 1100 West Linn, OR 97068 P: 503-557-4700 F: (503) 656-4106 Web: westlinnoregon.gov 1 West Linn Sustainability Please consider the impact on the environment before printing a paper copy of this email. Public Records Law Disclosure This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 2:35 PM To: Worcester, Ken Subject: Assistance to City for environmental oversight services Hi Ken, This past year I discussed with John Sonnen environmental issues involving the Heron site and the City of West Linn’s acquisition of the property. These issues were related to environmental cleanup and potential liability and future site use considerations that the City needed to be aware of in the RI/FS process currently underway for the property. John was smart to recognize the potential concerns and issues facing the City, and that it needed assistance in a 3rd party oversight role to advise the City on cleanup matters that others were performing on property it was assuming ownership/stewardship on. We were just about to complete a general services (time and materials) type contract for me to assist the City in this capacity when John was fired. I asked John how I should proceed in his absence and he recommended that I work with you because of your involvement, insight and because he believed Parks & Rec will be managing things overall for the City. So, I am writing to see if we might advance this process working together. I would be happy to discuss the matter by phone or better yet to meet for coffee sometime if that works for you. I am an Oregon Certified Tier 1 Emerging Small Business (Tier 1 ESB) so any governmental agency can hire me on contracts up to $100,000 without competitive bid. Of course we were looking at a much smaller contract to generally assess things and provide oversight services to the City on an on-call basis, but the certification makes all of this very easy. As sole proprietor of my company, I can also be flexible on contracting elements and can provide a very competitive billing rate considering the senior level of my experience and capabilities on such matters. That is to say the City can take advantage of the opportunity with minimal costs compared to it seeking such services on the open market. It is my experience over the years that such services pay for themselves many times over in the long-run. For your information I have attached a copy of my Tier I ESB certification and also a short profile of my company and general services and qualifications. I look forward top hearing from you at your convenience. Thanks, Russ Russell B. Axelrod, RG/LG-LHG Owner/Manager Axelrod LLC Environmental Consulting Services Ph/cell: 503.312.8464 / http://www.axelrod-llc.com Confidentiality Statement: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify Axelrod LLC immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank You. 2 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Worcester, Ken <[email protected]> Monday, December 09, 2013 5:15 PM 'Russell Axelrod' RE: Assistance to City for environmental oversight services Hi Russ, Third party oversight would be helpful when we get to that point though we are not there yet. I’m not sure if John mentioned that we have our own local contracting rules which are not quite as lenient as the States. Anyway, Once we have an idea what and when things are going to happen, I will give you a shout out. Ken From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 2:35 PM To: Worcester, Ken Subject: Assistance to City for environmental oversight services Hi Ken, This past year I discussed with John Sonnen environmental issues involving the Heron site and the City of West Linn’s acquisition of the property. These issues were related to environmental cleanup and potential liability and future site use considerations that the City needed to be aware of in the RI/FS process currently underway for the property. John was smart to recognize the potential concerns and issues facing the City, and that it needed assistance in a 3rd party oversight role to advise the City on cleanup matters that others were performing on property it was assuming ownership/stewardship on. We were just about to complete a general services (time and materials) type contract for me to assist the City in this capacity when John was fired. I asked John how I should proceed in his absence and he recommended that I work with you because of your involvement, insight and because he believed Parks & Rec will be managing things overall for the City. So, I am writing to see if we might advance this process working together. I would be happy to discuss the matter by phone or better yet to meet for coffee sometime if that works for you. I am an Oregon Certified Tier 1 Emerging Small Business (Tier 1 ESB) so any governmental agency can hire me on contracts up to $100,000 without competitive bid. Of course we were looking at a much smaller contract to generally assess things and provide oversight services to the City on an on-call basis, but the certification makes all of this very easy. As sole proprietor of my company, I can also be flexible on contracting elements and can provide a very competitive billing rate considering the senior level of my experience and capabilities on such matters. That is to say the City can take advantage of the opportunity with minimal costs compared to it seeking such services on the open market. It is my experience over the years that such services pay for themselves many times over in the long-run. For your information I have attached a copy of my Tier I ESB certification and also a short profile of my company and general services and qualifications. I look forward top hearing from you at your convenience. Thanks, Russ 3 Russell B. Axelrod, RG/LG-LHG Owner/Manager Axelrod LLC Environmental Consulting Services Ph/cell: 503.312.8464 / http://www.axelrod-llc.com Confidentiality Statement: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify Axelrod LLC immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank You. 4 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Friday, December 06, 2013 2:35 PM Worcester, Ken Assistance to City for environmental oversight services Axelrod_profile short_2-13.pdf; ESB Certification for Axelrod LLC_Feb 2012.pdf Hi Ken, This past year I discussed with John Sonnen environmental issues involving the Heron site and the City of West Linn’s acquisition of the property. These issues were related to environmental cleanup and potential liability and future site use considerations that the City needed to be aware of in the RI/FS process currently underway for the property. John was smart to recognize the potential concerns and issues facing the City, and that it needed assistance in a 3rd party oversight role to advise the City on cleanup matters that others were performing on property it was assuming ownership/stewardship on. We were just about to complete a general services (time and materials) type contract for me to assist the City in this capacity when John was fired. I asked John how I should proceed in his absence and he recommended that I work with you because of your involvement, insight and because he believed Parks & Rec will be managing things overall for the City. So, I am writing to see if we might advance this process working together. I would be happy to discuss the matter by phone or better yet to meet for coffee sometime if that works for you. I am an Oregon Certified Tier 1 Emerging Small Business (Tier 1 ESB) so any governmental agency can hire me on contracts up to $100,000 without competitive bid. Of course we were looking at a much smaller contract to generally assess things and provide oversight services to the City on an on-call basis, but the certification makes all of this very easy. As sole proprietor of my company, I can also be flexible on contracting elements and can provide a very competitive billing rate considering the senior level of my experience and capabilities on such matters. That is to say the City can take advantage of the opportunity with minimal costs compared to it seeking such services on the open market. It is my experience over the years that such services pay for themselves many times over in the long-run. For your information I have attached a copy of my Tier I ESB certification and also a short profile of my company and general services and qualifications. I look forward top hearing from you at your convenience. Thanks, Russ Russell B. Axelrod, RG/LG-LHG Owner/Manager Axelrod LLC Environmental Consulting Services Ph/cell: 503.312.8464 / http://www.axelrod-llc.com Confidentiality Statement: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify Axelrod LLC immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank You. 5 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Monday, September 16, 2013 1:06 PM Sonnen, John contract setup Hi John, Can we get the contract setup for assisting on Heron property environmental matters? Best to setup ahead of schedule/need. Russ Russell B. Axelrod, RG/LG-LHG Owner/Manager Axelrod LLC Environmental Consulting Services Ph/cell: 503.312.8464 / http://www.axelrod-llc.com Confidentiality Statement: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify Axelrod LLC immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank You. 23 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Wednesday, September 11, 2013 3:15 PM Sonnen, John RE: Goals image001.gif; image002.jpg; image003.jpg; image004.jpg Hi John, In the future could you please use my yahoo e-mail address for PC related matters/correspondence. Thanks, Russ From: Sonnen, John [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11:08 AM To: Babbitt, Michael; Bob Martin; Steel, Christine; Russell Axelrod; Griffith, Lorie; Holly Miller Subject: FW: Goals John Sonnen [email protected] Planning and Building Director 22500 Salamo Rd. West Linn, OR 97068 P: (503) 723-2524 F: (503) 656-4106 Web: westlinnoregon.gov West Linn Sustainability Please consider the impact on the environment before printing a paper copy of this email. Public Records Law Disclosure This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. From: Nancy King [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 10:16 AM To: Sonnen, John Subject: Goals Hi John: These are the things I'll be thinking about as we try get this project done. Feel free to share with Chris K, Chris J and the commission. I honestly think that the more we describe this as Cut the Red Tape, we lose the true purpose. It's a cliche that doesn't really explain the project. This isn't exclusively about Economic Development. It's broader than that. The more we talk about it as economic development, the more we lose people. If we can't explain with clarity how each change ties to economic development the conspiracy grows and the backlash is all we hear. Goals 24 1. Eases process for new development (where specifically) 2. Eases process for redevelopment (where specifically) 3. Improves efficiency of the process (time saved) 4. Save money (estimate amount) 5. Improves or doesn't change citizen communication and awareness (how) 6. Get's rid of redundancies (where are we striking and where is it covered) 7. Not sure what it does (explain) Nancy King -Take Care, Nancy King People Mover 503 998 4491 Join the Talent Pool 25 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Monday, August 05, 2013 5:49 PM Sonnen, John RE: Planning Commission Tablets image001.gif; image005.jpg; image006.jpg; image007.jpg Hi John, Unfortunately my August has turned upside down so if others are available for this task that would be preferred from my perspective. I am also out of town (much needed backpack) and completely out of touch Aug 18-26. I do want to get our contract set up for assistance on Heron property matters. Thanks, Russ From: Sonnen, John [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 1:52 PM To: Babbitt, Michael; Bob Martin; Steel, Christine; Miller, Holly; Russell Axelrod; [email protected]; Griffith, Lorie Subject: FW: Planning Commission Tablets See email below. Volunteers? John Sonnen [email protected] Planning and Building Director 22500 Salamo Rd. West Linn, OR 97068 P: (503) 723-2524 F: (503) 656-4106 Web: westlinnoregon.gov West Linn Sustainability Please consider the impact on the environment before printing a paper copy of this email. Public Records Law Disclosure This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. From: Boyle, Shane Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 1:40 PM To: Sonnen, John Cc: Mowreader, Tyler; Shroyer, Shauna Subject: Planning Commission Tablets John, Tyler has a couple of units he wants to put into a few test users hands Wednesday. Could you contact a few of the commission that you feel would be good testers so we can get them up and going on the tablets so they can test functionality for us? We would want feedback well ahead of the end of month planning meeting so that we could deploy the rest of them with any adjustments at that end of month meeting and roll full paperless at that time. Tyler will need to setup and give Shauna some guidance on the dropbox delivery of materials. Thank you John for assistance with this project. 45 Shane Boyle, Virtual Chief Information Officer Information Technology, #1506 West Linn Sustainability Please consider the impact on the environment before printing a paper copy of this email. Public Records Law Disclosure This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. 46 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Tuesday, July 02, 2013 11:19 AM Sonnen, John RE: contract plans image001.gif; image002.jpg; image003.jpg; image004.jpg Ok. The sooner we can get a look at things and have the potential to influence any aspect of the work the better. FYI, I am out of town 7/24-25 thru the end of the month. Russ From: Sonnen, John [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 10:13 AM To: Russell Axelrod Subject: RE: contract plans Slower than expected . By contract they are supposed to be done with the site analysis for us by September 30. I will let you know if we get anything sooner. I will get you a draft personnel service contract for third party review in the next two weeks. John John Sonnen [email protected] Planning and Building Director 22500 Salamo Rd. West Linn, OR 97068 P: (503) 723-2524 F: (503) 656-4106 Web: westlinnoregon.gov West Linn Sustainability Please consider the impact on the environment before printing a paper copy of this email. Public Records Law Disclosure This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 9:57 AM To: Sonnen, John Subject: contract plans Hi John, How are things coming with the contract for support on environmental/cleanup matters? Russ Russell B. Axelrod, RG/LG-LHG Owner/Manager Axelrod LLC Environmental Consulting Services 48 Ph/cell: 503.312.8464 / http://www.axelrod-llc.com Confidentiality Statement: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify Axelrod LLC immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank You. 49 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Tuesday, July 02, 2013 10:57 AM Sonnen, John contract plans Hi John, How are things coming with the contract for support on environmental/cleanup matters? Russ Russell B. Axelrod, RG/LG-LHG Owner/Manager Axelrod LLC Environmental Consulting Services Ph/cell: 503.312.8464 / http://www.axelrod-llc.com Confidentiality Statement: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify Axelrod LLC immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank You. 50 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Thursday, June 13, 2013 5:27 PM Sonnen, John RE: contract setup image001.gif; image002.jpg; image003.jpg; image004.jpg That’s fine, thanks, Russ From: Sonnen, John [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 4:22 PM To: Russell Axelrod Subject: RE: contract setup Hi Russ. I am swamped this week. I will get back to you mid next week John John Sonnen [email protected] Planning and Building Director 22500 Salamo Rd. West Linn, OR 97068 P: (503) 723-2524 F: (503) 656-4106 Web: westlinnoregon.gov West Linn Sustainability Please consider the impact on the environment before printing a paper copy of this email. Public Records Law Disclosure This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 3:48 PM To: Sonnen, John Subject: contract setup Hi John, It would be good to get our contractual agreement in place to provide environmental/cleanup related support that we discussed before my recent trip to Montana/Wyoming. Do you have a simple contractual mechanism you prefer to use or do you want me to provide something? Russ Russell B. Axelrod, RG/LG-LHG Owner/Manager Axelrod LLC Environmental Consulting Services Ph/cell: 503.312.8464 / http://www.axelrod-llc.com 56 Confidentiality Statement: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify Axelrod LLC immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank You. 57 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Thursday, June 13, 2013 4:48 PM Sonnen, John contract setup Hi John, It would be good to get our contractual agreement in place to provide environmental/cleanup related support that we discussed before my recent trip to Montana/Wyoming. Do you have a simple contractual mechanism you prefer to use or do you want me to provide something? Russ Russell B. Axelrod, RG/LG-LHG Owner/Manager Axelrod LLC Environmental Consulting Services Ph/cell: 503.312.8464 / http://www.axelrod-llc.com Confidentiality Statement: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify Axelrod LLC immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank You. 58 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Tuesday, May 14, 2013 3:23 PM Sonnen, John short profile and ESB certification Axelrod_profile short_2-13.pdf; ESB Certification for Axelrod LLC_Feb 2012.pdf Hi John, As follow-up to our chat Friday I wanted to pass along a short profile of my work history of general interest and a copy of my Tier 1 ESB certification. I look forward to assisting on Blue Heron matters. I leave for Montana/Wyoming shortly and will see you in few weeks. Thanks, Russ Russell B. Axelrod, RG/LG-LHG Owner/Manager Axelrod LLC Environmental Consulting Services Ph/cell: 503.312.8464 Confidentiality Statement: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify Axelrod LLC immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank You. 59 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Friday, May 03, 2013 11:22 AM Sonnen, John Re: PC plans for May 16? [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Hi John, Looks like we will have to try and meet sometime next week. Things are jamming up before we head out of town, but let me know which day(s) may be best for you. Thanks, Russ From: "Sonnen, John" <[email protected]> To: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 9:32 AM Subject: RE: PC plans for May 16? Hi. I think we can cancel the meeting on May 15, as nothing is scheduled. Let me know when you want to get together re Blue Heron. I am pretty open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. John John Sonnen [email protected] Planning and Building Director 22500 Salamo Rd. West Linn, OR 97068 P: (503) 723-2524 F: (503) 656-4106 Web: westlinnoregon.gov West Linn Sustainability Please consider the impact on the environment before printing a paper copy of this email. Public Records Law Disclosure This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 9:23 AM To: Sonnen, John Subject: PC plans for May 16? Hi John, I am coordinating a trip to Montana/Wyoming in May and may be gone May 15 through the end of the month. Are there any hearings scheduled for May 15 or other critical items on the PC agenda for that date that you know of? I would like to also connect with you about the Heron site and wondering if we might grab a coffee sometime next week if that may fit with your schedule. Thanks, 60 Russ = 61 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Tuesday, April 30, 2013 10:01 AM Sonnen, John meet Friday or next week Hi John, I think we will need to meet Friday or possibly next week if you are around then. We can confirm plans in next few days. Thanks, Russ = 62 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Sunday, April 28, 2013 7:52 PM Sonnen, John Re: PC plans for May 16? [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Wednesday probably best, but might need to be Friday. if it's ok with you, let's see how the early week shapes up and can confirm by Tuesday. Thanks, Russ From: "Sonnen, John" <[email protected]> To: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 9:32 AM Subject: RE: PC plans for May 16? Hi. I think we can cancel the meeting on May 15, as nothing is scheduled. Let me know when you want to get together re Blue Heron. I am pretty open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. John John Sonnen [email protected] Planning and Building Director 22500 Salamo Rd. West Linn, OR 97068 P: (503) 723-2524 F: (503) 656-4106 Web: westlinnoregon.gov West Linn Sustainability Please consider the impact on the environment before printing a paper copy of this email. Public Records Law Disclosure This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 9:23 AM To: Sonnen, John Subject: PC plans for May 16? Hi John, I am coordinating a trip to Montana/Wyoming in May and may be gone May 15 through the end of the month. Are there any hearings scheduled for May 15 or other critical items on the PC agenda for that date that you know of? I would like to also connect with you about the Heron site and wondering if we might grab a coffee sometime next week if that may fit with your schedule. Thanks, 63 Russ = 64 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Friday, April 26, 2013 10:23 AM Sonnen, John PC plans for May 16? Hi John, I am coordinating a trip to Montana/Wyoming in May and may be gone May 15 through the end of the month. Are there any hearings scheduled for May 15 or other critical items on the PC agenda for that date that you know of? I would like to also connect with you about the Heron site and wondering if we might grab a coffee sometime next week if that may fit with your schedule. Thanks, Russ = 65 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Tuesday, April 16, 2013 12:42 PM Spir, Peter; Bonoff, Michael; Martin, Robert; 'Mike Bonoff' Sonnen, John Re: Field trip to look at various WRA sites around town [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; image001.gif; image003.jpg; image005.jpg; image007.jpg Peter, Either date could work for me. Russ From: "Spir, Peter" <[email protected]> To: 'Russell Axelrod' <[email protected]>; "Bonoff, Michael" <[email protected]>; "Martin, Robert" <[email protected]>; 'Mike Bonoff' <[email protected]> Cc: "Sonnen, John" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 11:34 AM Subject: RE: Field trip to look at various WRA sites around town Russ As a starting point, how about Tuesday April 30th (or Thursday May 2) from 5-7pm unless people can be available earlier in those days. Peter Peter Spir [email protected] Associate Planner 22500 Salamo Rd. West Linn, OR 97068 P: (503) 723-2539 F: (503) 656-4106 Web: westlinnoregon.gov West Linn Sustainability Please consider the impact on the environment before printing a paper copy of this email. Public Records Law Disclosure This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 11:12 AM To: Spir, Peter; Bonoff, Michael; Martin, Robert; 'Mike Bonoff' Cc: Sonnen, John Subject: Re: Field trip to look at various WRA sites around town Hi Peter, The proposed dates are ok and I can be generally flexible on timeframe with some advance. However, I would prefer that we pick a date/time when all 4 of us are available. If next Tuesday or Wednesday doesn't work for Mike before he leaves town Thursday, I suggest we meet the following week or week of May 6 if necessary. 67 Russ From: "Spir, Peter" <[email protected]> To: "Bonoff, Michael" <[email protected]>; "Martin, Robert" <[email protected]>; 'Mike Bonoff' <[email protected]>; 'Russell Axelrod' <[email protected]> Cc: "Sonnen, John" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 1:53 PM Subject: Field trip to look at various WRA sites around town Good afternoon We had spoken about visiting some water resource areas to see how the standards would apply. In short: Does the proposed language make sense in the real world? The long range weather looks really good in the middle of next week Tuesday April 23-Thursday April 25. Are people available to meet during the day? If not, would meeting at 5pm be better? Two hours would be the minimum required to make the rounds. Possible sites include: Two ephemeral streams easily accessed from Rosemont Road. Two ravines, one with riparian overlay in Robinwood Park and the other without riparian overlay next to Burgerville. One piped stream that could be daylighted on either Walling Circle or Kenthorpe. All of these sites are easily accessed. Let me know what sounds good to you. Thanks Peter Peter Spir [email protected] Associate Planner 22500 Salamo Rd. West Linn, OR 97068 P: (503) 723-2539 F: (503) 656-4106 Web: westlinnoregon.gov West Linn Sustainability Please consider the impact on the environment before printing a paper copy of this email. Public Records Law Disclosure This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. = 68 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Sonnen, John <[email protected]> Monday, October 07, 2013 3:21 PM Russell Axelrod RE: contract setup Personal services--third party review DRAFT.docx; Exhibit A third party review contract.docx Attached is a boiler plate contact. Please fill in your parts and let me know if you have a problem with anything. John From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, September 16, 2013 12:06 PM To: Sonnen, John Subject: contract setup Hi John, Can we get the contract setup for assisting on Heron property environmental matters? Best to setup ahead of schedule/need. Russ Russell B. Axelrod, RG/LG-LHG Owner/Manager Axelrod LLC Environmental Consulting Services Ph/cell: 503.312.8464 / http://www.axelrod-llc.com Confidentiality Statement: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify Axelrod LLC immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank You. 128 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Sonnen, John <[email protected]> Monday, August 05, 2013 6:03 PM Russell Axelrod Javoronok, Sara RE: Planning Commission Tablets image001.gif; image002.jpg; image003.jpg; image004.jpg Hi Russ. Ok. We are also trying to reschedule the WRA open house. We are considering August 27 and 28. Would either of those dates work for you? We can handle Blue Heron when you get back. John From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 4:49 PM To: Sonnen, John Subject: RE: Planning Commission Tablets Hi John, Unfortunately my August has turned upside down so if others are available for this task that would be preferred from my perspective. I am also out of town (much needed backpack) and completely out of touch Aug 18-26. I do want to get our contract set up for assistance on Heron property matters. Thanks, Russ From: Sonnen, John [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 1:52 PM To: Babbitt, Michael; Bob Martin; Steel, Christine; Miller, Holly; Russell Axelrod; [email protected]; Griffith, Lorie Subject: FW: Planning Commission Tablets See email below. Volunteers? John Sonnen [email protected] Planning and Building Director 22500 Salamo Rd. West Linn, OR 97068 P: (503) 723-2524 F: (503) 656-4106 Web: westlinnoregon.gov West Linn Sustainability Please consider the impact on the environment before printing a paper copy of this email. Public Records Law Disclosure This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. From: Boyle, Shane Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 1:40 PM To: Sonnen, John 177 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Sonnen, John <[email protected]> Monday, August 05, 2013 6:03 PM Russell Axelrod Javoronok, Sara RE: Planning Commission Tablets image001.gif; image002.jpg; image003.jpg; image004.jpg Hi Russ. Ok. We are also trying to reschedule the WRA open house. We are considering August 27 and 28. Would either of those dates work for you? We can handle Blue Heron when you get back. John From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 4:49 PM To: Sonnen, John Subject: RE: Planning Commission Tablets Hi John, Unfortunately my August has turned upside down so if others are available for this task that would be preferred from my perspective. I am also out of town (much needed backpack) and completely out of touch Aug 18-26. I do want to get our contract set up for assistance on Heron property matters. Thanks, Russ From: Sonnen, John [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 1:52 PM To: Babbitt, Michael; Bob Martin; Steel, Christine; Miller, Holly; Russell Axelrod; [email protected]; Griffith, Lorie Subject: FW: Planning Commission Tablets See email below. Volunteers? John Sonnen [email protected] Planning and Building Director 22500 Salamo Rd. West Linn, OR 97068 P: (503) 723-2524 F: (503) 656-4106 Web: westlinnoregon.gov West Linn Sustainability Please consider the impact on the environment before printing a paper copy of this email. Public Records Law Disclosure This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. From: Boyle, Shane Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 1:40 PM To: Sonnen, John 179 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Sonnen, John <[email protected]> Tuesday, July 02, 2013 2:38 PM Russell Axelrod RE: contract plans image001.gif; image002.jpg; image003.jpg; image004.jpg Thanks From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 10:19 AM To: Sonnen, John Subject: RE: contract plans Ok. The sooner we can get a look at things and have the potential to influence any aspect of the work the better. FYI, I am out of town 7/24-25 thru the end of the month. Russ From: Sonnen, John [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 10:13 AM To: Russell Axelrod Subject: RE: contract plans Slower than expected . By contract they are supposed to be done with the site analysis for us by September 30. I will let you know if we get anything sooner. I will get you a draft personnel service contract for third party review in the next two weeks. John John Sonnen [email protected] Planning and Building Director 22500 Salamo Rd. West Linn, OR 97068 P: (503) 723-2524 F: (503) 656-4106 Web: westlinnoregon.gov West Linn Sustainability Please consider the impact on the environment before printing a paper copy of this email. Public Records Law Disclosure This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 9:57 AM To: Sonnen, John Subject: contract plans Hi John, How are things coming with the contract for support on environmental/cleanup matters? 189 Russ Russell B. Axelrod, RG/LG-LHG Owner/Manager Axelrod LLC Environmental Consulting Services Ph/cell: 503.312.8464 / http://www.axelrod-llc.com Confidentiality Statement: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify Axelrod LLC immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank You. 190 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Sonnen, John <[email protected]> Tuesday, July 02, 2013 11:13 AM Russell Axelrod RE: contract plans Slower than expected . By contract they are supposed to be done with the site analysis for us by September 30. I will let you know if we get anything sooner. I will get you a draft personnel service contract for third party review in the next two weeks. John From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 9:57 AM To: Sonnen, John Subject: contract plans Hi John, How are things coming with the contract for support on environmental/cleanup matters? Russ Russell B. Axelrod, RG/LG-LHG Owner/Manager Axelrod LLC Environmental Consulting Services Ph/cell: 503.312.8464 / http://www.axelrod-llc.com Confidentiality Statement: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify Axelrod LLC immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank You. 191 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Sonnen, John <[email protected]> Thursday, June 13, 2013 5:22 PM Russell Axelrod RE: contract setup Hi Russ. I am swamped this week. I will get back to you mid next week John From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 3:48 PM To: Sonnen, John Subject: contract setup Hi John, It would be good to get our contractual agreement in place to provide environmental/cleanup related support that we discussed before my recent trip to Montana/Wyoming. Do you have a simple contractual mechanism you prefer to use or do you want me to provide something? Russ Russell B. Axelrod, RG/LG-LHG Owner/Manager Axelrod LLC Environmental Consulting Services Ph/cell: 503.312.8464 / http://www.axelrod-llc.com Confidentiality Statement: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify Axelrod LLC immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank You. 198 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Sonnen, John <[email protected]> Tuesday, May 14, 2013 3:38 PM Russell Axelrod RE: short profile and ESB certification Thanks Russ . Have a fun trip! From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 2:23 PM To: Sonnen, John Subject: short profile and ESB certification Hi John, As follow-up to our chat Friday I wanted to pass along a short profile of my work history of general interest and a copy of my Tier 1 ESB certification. I look forward to assisting on Blue Heron matters. I leave for Montana/Wyoming shortly and will see you in few weeks. Thanks, Russ Russell B. Axelrod, RG/LG-LHG Owner/Manager Axelrod LLC Environmental Consulting Services Ph/cell: 503.312.8464 Confidentiality Statement: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify Axelrod LLC immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank You. 200 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Sonnen, John <[email protected]> Friday, May 03, 2013 11:48 AM Russell Axelrod RE: PC plans for May 16? image001.gif; image003.jpg; image005.jpg; image007.jpg Hi Russ. Ok. I am pretty open every day except Wednesday. John From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 10:22 AM To: Sonnen, John Subject: Re: PC plans for May 16? Hi John, Looks like we will have to try and meet sometime next week. Things are jamming up before we head out of town, but let me know which day(s) may be best for you. Thanks, Russ From: "Sonnen, John" <[email protected]> To: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 9:32 AM Subject: RE: PC plans for May 16? Hi. I think we can cancel the meeting on May 15, as nothing is scheduled. Let me know when you want to get together re Blue Heron. I am pretty open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. John John Sonnen [email protected] Planning and Building Director 22500 Salamo Rd. West Linn, OR 97068 P: (503) 723-2524 F: (503) 656-4106 Web: westlinnoregon.gov West Linn Sustainability Please consider the impact on the environment before printing a paper copy of this email. Public Records Law Disclosure This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 9:23 AM To: Sonnen, John Subject: PC plans for May 16? Hi John, 202 I am coordinating a trip to Montana/Wyoming in May and may be gone May 15 through the end of the month. Are there any hearings scheduled for May 15 or other critical items on the PC agenda for that date that you know of? I would like to also connect with you about the Heron site and wondering if we might grab a coffee sometime next week if that may fit with your schedule. Thanks, Russ 203 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Sonnen, John <[email protected]> Monday, April 29, 2013 9:19 AM Russell Axelrod RE: PC plans for May 16? image001.gif; image003.jpg; image005.jpg; image007.jpg OK From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 6:52 PM To: Sonnen, John Subject: Re: PC plans for May 16? Wednesday probably best, but might need to be Friday. if it's ok with you, let's see how the early week shapes up and can confirm by Tuesday. Thanks, Russ From: "Sonnen, John" <[email protected]> To: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 9:32 AM Subject: RE: PC plans for May 16? Hi. I think we can cancel the meeting on May 15, as nothing is scheduled. Let me know when you want to get together re Blue Heron. I am pretty open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. John John Sonnen [email protected] Planning and Building Director 22500 Salamo Rd. West Linn, OR 97068 P: (503) 723-2524 F: (503) 656-4106 Web: westlinnoregon.gov West Linn Sustainability Please consider the impact on the environment before printing a paper copy of this email. Public Records Law Disclosure This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 9:23 AM To: Sonnen, John Subject: PC plans for May 16? Hi John, I am coordinating a trip to Montana/Wyoming in May and may be gone May 15 through the end of the month. Are there any hearings scheduled for May 15 or other critical items on the PC agenda for that date that you know of? 206 I would like to also connect with you about the Heron site and wondering if we might grab a coffee sometime next week if that may fit with your schedule. Thanks, Russ 207 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Sonnen, John <[email protected]> Friday, April 26, 2013 10:33 AM Russell Axelrod RE: PC plans for May 16? Hi. I think we can cancel the meeting on May 15, as nothing is scheduled. Let me know when you want to get together re Blue Heron. I am pretty open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. John From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, April 26, 2013 9:23 AM To: Sonnen, John Subject: PC plans for May 16? Hi John, I am coordinating a trip to Montana/Wyoming in May and may be gone May 15 through the end of the month. Are there any hearings scheduled for May 15 or other critical items on the PC agenda for that date that you know of? I would like to also connect with you about the Heron site and wondering if we might grab a coffee sometime next week if that may fit with your schedule. Thanks, Russ 209 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Tuesday, December 10, 2013 9:49 AM Worcester, Ken RE: Assistance to City for environmental oversight services image001.gif; image005.jpg; image006.jpg; image007.jpg Hi Ken, Perhaps we are talking about different types of support? It is most important to be involved early in the remedial investigation (RI) process so that any interests/concerns of the City can be addressed. Otherwise, you are typically not able to have addressed in the RI/FS process the concerns/interests that may be important to the City. This is something that John finally understood, but he was slow to get things going because he had other priorities apparently before he left – I felt that the City was perhaps at least a year behind already(?) My impression from my limited understanding of the project is that the City could miss an important opportunity to further address its interests/potential liabilities for the property. If you have the time and we can discuss this further sometime I would be happy to meet. We are not talking about very much money to review the work to date and provide some feedback so I believe its $$ well spent no matter the outcome. Thanks for your time and consideration on the matter, Russ From: Worcester, Ken [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 5:15 PM To: 'Russell Axelrod' Subject: RE: Assistance to City for environmental oversight services Hi Russ, Third party oversight would be helpful when we get to that point though we are not there yet. I’m not sure if John mentioned that we have our own local contracting rules which are not quite as lenient as the States. Anyway, Once we have an idea what and when things are going to happen, I will give you a shout out. Ken Ken Worcester [email protected] Parks & Recreation Director 22500 Salamo Road, Box 1100 West Linn, OR 97068 P: 503-557-4700 F: (503) 656-4106 Web: westlinnoregon.gov 1 West Linn Sustainability Please consider the impact on the environment before printing a paper copy of this email. Public Records Law Disclosure This e-mail is subject to the State Retention Schedule and may be made available to the public. From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 2:35 PM To: Worcester, Ken Subject: Assistance to City for environmental oversight services Hi Ken, This past year I discussed with John Sonnen environmental issues involving the Heron site and the City of West Linn’s acquisition of the property. These issues were related to environmental cleanup and potential liability and future site use considerations that the City needed to be aware of in the RI/FS process currently underway for the property. John was smart to recognize the potential concerns and issues facing the City, and that it needed assistance in a 3rd party oversight role to advise the City on cleanup matters that others were performing on property it was assuming ownership/stewardship on. We were just about to complete a general services (time and materials) type contract for me to assist the City in this capacity when John was fired. I asked John how I should proceed in his absence and he recommended that I work with you because of your involvement, insight and because he believed Parks & Rec will be managing things overall for the City. So, I am writing to see if we might advance this process working together. I would be happy to discuss the matter by phone or better yet to meet for coffee sometime if that works for you. I am an Oregon Certified Tier 1 Emerging Small Business (Tier 1 ESB) so any governmental agency can hire me on contracts up to $100,000 without competitive bid. Of course we were looking at a much smaller contract to generally assess things and provide oversight services to the City on an on-call basis, but the certification makes all of this very easy. As sole proprietor of my company, I can also be flexible on contracting elements and can provide a very competitive billing rate considering the senior level of my experience and capabilities on such matters. That is to say the City can take advantage of the opportunity with minimal costs compared to it seeking such services on the open market. It is my experience over the years that such services pay for themselves many times over in the long-run. For your information I have attached a copy of my Tier I ESB certification and also a short profile of my company and general services and qualifications. I look forward top hearing from you at your convenience. Thanks, Russ Russell B. Axelrod, RG/LG-LHG Owner/Manager Axelrod LLC Environmental Consulting Services Ph/cell: 503.312.8464 / http://www.axelrod-llc.com Confidentiality Statement: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify Axelrod LLC immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank You. 2 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Worcester, Ken <[email protected]> Monday, December 09, 2013 5:15 PM 'Russell Axelrod' RE: Assistance to City for environmental oversight services Hi Russ, Third party oversight would be helpful when we get to that point though we are not there yet. I’m not sure if John mentioned that we have our own local contracting rules which are not quite as lenient as the States. Anyway, Once we have an idea what and when things are going to happen, I will give you a shout out. Ken From: Russell Axelrod [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 2:35 PM To: Worcester, Ken Subject: Assistance to City for environmental oversight services Hi Ken, This past year I discussed with John Sonnen environmental issues involving the Heron site and the City of West Linn’s acquisition of the property. These issues were related to environmental cleanup and potential liability and future site use considerations that the City needed to be aware of in the RI/FS process currently underway for the property. John was smart to recognize the potential concerns and issues facing the City, and that it needed assistance in a 3rd party oversight role to advise the City on cleanup matters that others were performing on property it was assuming ownership/stewardship on. We were just about to complete a general services (time and materials) type contract for me to assist the City in this capacity when John was fired. I asked John how I should proceed in his absence and he recommended that I work with you because of your involvement, insight and because he believed Parks & Rec will be managing things overall for the City. So, I am writing to see if we might advance this process working together. I would be happy to discuss the matter by phone or better yet to meet for coffee sometime if that works for you. I am an Oregon Certified Tier 1 Emerging Small Business (Tier 1 ESB) so any governmental agency can hire me on contracts up to $100,000 without competitive bid. Of course we were looking at a much smaller contract to generally assess things and provide oversight services to the City on an on-call basis, but the certification makes all of this very easy. As sole proprietor of my company, I can also be flexible on contracting elements and can provide a very competitive billing rate considering the senior level of my experience and capabilities on such matters. That is to say the City can take advantage of the opportunity with minimal costs compared to it seeking such services on the open market. It is my experience over the years that such services pay for themselves many times over in the long-run. For your information I have attached a copy of my Tier I ESB certification and also a short profile of my company and general services and qualifications. I look forward top hearing from you at your convenience. Thanks, Russ 3 Russell B. Axelrod, RG/LG-LHG Owner/Manager Axelrod LLC Environmental Consulting Services Ph/cell: 503.312.8464 / http://www.axelrod-llc.com Confidentiality Statement: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify Axelrod LLC immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank You. 4 Mollusky, Kathy From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Russell Axelrod <[email protected]> Friday, December 06, 2013 2:35 PM Worcester, Ken Assistance to City for environmental oversight services Axelrod_profile short_2-13.pdf; ESB Certification for Axelrod LLC_Feb 2012.pdf Hi Ken, This past year I discussed with John Sonnen environmental issues involving the Heron site and the City of West Linn’s acquisition of the property. These issues were related to environmental cleanup and potential liability and future site use considerations that the City needed to be aware of in the RI/FS process currently underway for the property. John was smart to recognize the potential concerns and issues facing the City, and that it needed assistance in a 3rd party oversight role to advise the City on cleanup matters that others were performing on property it was assuming ownership/stewardship on. We were just about to complete a general services (time and materials) type contract for me to assist the City in this capacity when John was fired. I asked John how I should proceed in his absence and he recommended that I work with you because of your involvement, insight and because he believed Parks & Rec will be managing things overall for the City. So, I am writing to see if we might advance this process working together. I would be happy to discuss the matter by phone or better yet to meet for coffee sometime if that works for you. I am an Oregon Certified Tier 1 Emerging Small Business (Tier 1 ESB) so any governmental agency can hire me on contracts up to $100,000 without competitive bid. Of course we were looking at a much smaller contract to generally assess things and provide oversight services to the City on an on-call basis, but the certification makes all of this very easy. As sole proprietor of my company, I can also be flexible on contracting elements and can provide a very competitive billing rate considering the senior level of my experience and capabilities on such matters. That is to say the City can take advantage of the opportunity with minimal costs compared to it seeking such services on the open market. It is my experience over the years that such services pay for themselves many times over in the long-run. For your information I have attached a copy of my Tier I ESB certification and also a short profile of my company and general services and qualifications. I look forward top hearing from you at your convenience. Thanks, Russ Russell B. Axelrod, RG/LG-LHG Owner/Manager Axelrod LLC Environmental Consulting Services Ph/cell: 503.312.8464 / http://www.axelrod-llc.com Confidentiality Statement: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, copying, distribution or use is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify Axelrod LLC immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank You. 5
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