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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (July 12, 2011)
city news july12 Vernonia City News... At the July 5, 2011 Vernonia City Council Meeting Harrison Appointed to VCLC Com- mittee—At the request of the Vernonia Community Learning Center (VCLC) Committee, Sally Harrison was appoint- ed to the committee by Mayor Josette Mitchell. DADS Recycling Update—Council re- ceived a memo from City Planner Carole Connell explaining that a Land Use per- mit and Conditional Use permit obtained by DADS Recycling have expired. Ac- cording to the memo, the Planning Com- mission has granted two extensions for permits at DADS new site on Mist Drive, and stated in their last action that there would be no more extensions. DADS has completed it highway access approach and had it approved by ODOT. According to Connell other conditions of their permit have not been met, in- cluding their driveway, fence gate and storage containers. Roger Lindsley rep- resented DADS at the meeting and stat- ed that the rest of the conditions could be met soon and asked for consideration. Council recommended DADs provide a timeline for completion of the work and go back to the Planning Commission. Council Approves Solid Waste Rates—Council approved a rate in- crease for City of Vernonia customers from Waste Management for collection rates. Columbia County approved an increase of disposal costs at the transfer station, leading to Waste Management requesting to pass those increases on to their customers. Customers will see an approximately 1% increase in their bills. Council Approves Use of FMA Funds for School Property—Council ap- proved two concurrent motions: one which recommended that the Columbia County Board of Commissioners use available Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) funds to purchase the approxi- mate twenty acres of current Vernonia School property currently located in a special flood hazard zone; and the sec- ond which stated that the City of Ver- nonia accept this property as permanent green space to be maintained in perpe- tuity. The land purchase and exchange is all part of a previously agreed upon MOU between the City, School District and County. Council Approves Contract for GIS Services—Council approved a contract between the City and Sean Pickner for GIS consulting services. The contract is 2011 5 not to exceed $25,000. Pickner worked on the City GIS project last year under a one-year contract. The contract contains a specific scope of work and Pickner will report to the City Administrator. Council Approves Contract Amend- ment with City Attorney—Council approved an amendment to the con- tract with City Attorney Alexandra E. Sosnkowski. The amendment simply changes the name of the firm and adds Ruben Cleaveland as assistant and back up counsel. Counsel Holds Executive Session— Council entered into Executive Session under ORS 192.6602(d), to meet with persons designated to conduct labor ne- gotiations. No decision was announced after Council returned from Executive Session. On the Shelves: What’s Happening at the Vernonia Library Book Donations Wanted--Just a reminder, 10,000 or less to engage and motivate young readers, the Friends of the Vernonia Library are seeking while helping these smaller libraries drive traffic and donations for their annual Book Sale. Donations can encourage summer reading. be made during library hours. Please no textbooks, On Wednesday July 13 at 6:30 PM, juggler encyclopedias or Readers Digest Condensed Books! Rhys Thomas will bring his Juggle Mania show to Juggle Mania Comes to the Vernonia Public Library at Vernonia--The Oregon College 701 Weed Ave. Juggle Mania Savings Plan has partnered with the is described as hilarity and Oregon State Library and the Oregon dexterity in the form of comedy Library Association on “Destination juggling and circus tricks. Over College Savings,” a statewide the last 20 years, Juggle Mania campaign designed to promote Oregon has appeared to laughter and public libraries’ summer reading applause on cruise ships in the program. As part of its sponsorship, Mediterranean, at festivals in the Oregon College Savings Plan Japan, by dogsled in Alaska, is underwriting a series of free and at schools and libraries in Rhys Thomas will bring his Juggle special performances in libraries in America. Thomas also teaches Mania show to the Vernonia Public communities with a population of physics via circus tricks at Library July 13 at 6:30 PM. museums across North America, as well as in Trinidad and Singapore. “Destination College Savings” kicked off June 1 in public libraries across the state and continues through Sept. 6. Last year, more than 165,000 children and teens statewide participated in the summer reading programs offered throughout Oregon, reading more than 1.6 million pages. Participation in “Destination College Savings” is easy. Oregon parents (or legal guardians) first enroll their children in the 2011 Summer Reading Program at their local public library, then fill out a postage- paid entry card, available at the library, and drop it in the mail, or enter online at Oregon College Savings. com. All entries must be postmarked by Sept. 2 and received by Sept. 6. Visit Oregon College Savings. com for official rules and prize details. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. By Sally Harrison The Vernonia Economic Develop- ment (VED) Committee, in conjunction with some “special angels” installed a beau- tiful new Welcome Sign on the corner of Bridge Street and Rose Avenue on June 29, 2011. The Committee spent considerable time and energy considering the many op- tions for the improvement of the sign. Shirlee Daughtry provided the historic photo of Engine #105 dumping logs into the Mill Pond. Doren Lower, the Graphic Arts instructor at Vernonia High School composed the fabulous layout and design. R PAY OLL PLUS LLC Full Service Payroll Bookkeeping QuickBooks Assistance Income Tax Preparation The VED Committee passed the hat among its members to start the ball roll- ing for the fund raising. Then came a gener- ous donation by both Vernonia Pride and the Vernonia Lions Club—so much appreciated in these hard economic times. When the Committee was running out of options to raise the remaining funds, Eleanor Thomp- son brought out her checkbook to make up the considerable difference. The sign was installed by Bud Dow and Tim Bero. Everyone who conceived the idea and donated labor and funds to bring this sign to Vernonia hope the citizens and visi- tors enjoy the beauty and historic signifi- cance of this new sign that greets everyone at the south entrance into town. I C U P EE K Dyslexic I Hear U the Bird What U say Matters 2 Me Validate words by Oprah Winfrey TSP Local Properties For Rent 406 A Street 5 bedroom, 3 bath, family room, laundry room. Updated vinyl windows through- out. Formerly a 3-plex converted into a home. For faster reply contact Ted at 503-799-0999 or leave msg at 503-255-2959 $995/mo. 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