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city news At the March 3, 2014 City Council Meeting: Council Approves Extension of Enterprise Zone Benefits-Council approved Resolution 7-14 and Resolution 8-14 which authorizes the extension of Enterprise Zone Benefits for a fourth and fifth year for Photo Solutions, Inc. and Clean Water Manufacturing Corporation. Both businesses are part of the South Columbia County Enterprise Zone. Mayor Josette Mitchell abstained from voting on the extension of benefits for Photo Solutions. Council Votes to Accept Bio-Solids Removal Bid-Council voted to have staff move forward and engage American Process Group for the bio-solid removal project. American Process Group was the company that provided the lowest bid on the project. Vernonia City News... Vernonia citizens, and the Oregon State University Extension Service. The project identified 44 indicators of community vitality in five categories: Livability and Community Engagement, Youth and Education, Economy, Health and Well Being, and Environment and Natural Resources. The indicators are measures that can be quantified to provide evidence of vitality and provide opportunities for communities to plan, make decisions and act together to realize positive social, environmental and economic outcomes. Laird and Langmaid explained the methodology of how the data was collected and showed several examples of the goals, targets and assessments the project generated. A Community Forum is scheduled for April 5 th to discuss and explore the results further and look for opportunities for action. Council Accepts Budget Calendar, Appoints Handegard as Budget Officer-Council approved the proposed Budget Calendar for the Fiscal Year 2014-15. The first Budget Committee meeting is scheduled for April 15, with a Public Hearing and public comment on April 22 and subsequent meetings scheduled for each following week through June 10. The Budget is scheduled to be adopted on June 16 th . Council also appointed Finance Officer Angie Handegard as the Budget Officer. The position of Budget Officer is usually filled by the City Administrator, but with Josette Mitchell currently serving as Mayor as well as City Administrator Pro Tem, Council appointed the Finance Officer to fill the position. City Administrator Report-Acting City Administrator Josette Mitchell Mayor Appoints Hunter to Parks briefly updated Council on numerous Council Hears Presentation About Committee-Based on a recommendation City projects she is monitoring Indicator Project-Council heard a from the Parks Committee, and with including the Expansion of California presentation by Bill Langmaid and Scott approval from the Council, Mayor Avenue, the Rose Avenue Project, Laird about the recently completed Vital Josette Mitchell appointed Caitlin Vernonia Indicator Project Report. The Hunter to the Parks Committee. project was a collaboration between TWO PARK HOST Vernonia City Council Meetings and Closures The City of Vernonia is seeking two Park Host positions beginning April 1, 2014. The City owns a park with full hook up sites for recreational vehicles known as Anderson Park and a park with primitive camp sites for recreational vehicles and tent sites known as Airport Park. The work to be performed by the Park Host includes all services generally performed for the maintenance and upkeep of a Recreational Park including, but not limited to: • Be a positive representative of the City and Parks, promoting return visits by tourists and encouraging voluntary contribution to the parks • Reservation management • Pick up trash in and around parks buildings and grounds • Clean and sanitize restroom facilities daily and as needed • Keep all camp sites clean and inviting for future campers • Oversee the general care of the park including: mowing, weed eating, all landscaping care and maintain all equipment in good condition and repair City Council Meetings are scheduled for 7 PM: Monday, March 17, 2014 Monday, April 7, 2014 Monday, April 21, 2014 Dates and times subject to change due to conflicts of schedules 2014 Vernonia Lake Trout Stocking by Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Week of: March 10 3,000 March 24 3,000 April 28 6,000 Stocking dates subject to change without notice Vernonia Dental 5 Realtor warnings for homes that were flooded but have no indication on the listing, the Severance Agreement with the former City Administrator, and the New Spencer Park Construction. SEEDLING SALE Saturday, March 8, 2014 22 species - some bag quantities 8:30 AM- 1:30 PM Pacific Pride (Lawrence Oil) St. Helens, Hwy 30 COLUMBIA COUNTY SMALL WOODLANDS ASSOCIATION Information: (503) 556-8800 or (503) 369-9592 POSITIONS OPEN • Maintain the kitchen area and covered picnic area for events • Provide security presence, including enforcement of park rules and directing visitors to clean up after themselves and their pets • Follow Park Maintenance Standards • Additional duties may be required for general daily maintenance The hours of service will be approximately 64 hours per month or less. The City agrees to provide, a 5% monthly compensation on all overnight rentals, a recreational vehicle space (must provide own RV), including utilities: water, sewer, garbage, electricity and telephone (no personal long distance calls). If interested in this position please pick up an application at City Hall, 1001 Bridge St, Vernonia OR 97064 or visit vernonia-or.gov for an application and information about the parks in Vernonia. The City of Vernonia is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Drive Thru Espresso & More e rm an Terry’s Gym D The 2014 Season kicks off Wednesday March 19 th The first membership meeting will be about 7:30 PM, after Wednesday night play. We will be electing officers for the 2014 season Adopting bylaws and having a great time. Come join us, learn to play, learn the rules of golf, and meet new friends. 2014 Vernonia, Oregon 97064 Applications will be accepted through Monday, March 17, 2014 -- 4 pm DM Vernonia Men’s Golf march6 JOIN THE TEAM! 503-901-1705 16720 Noakes Rd. Vernonia D h r. C ris er h to p M . S e ch u 622 Bridge Street Vernonia, OR 97064 phone (503) 429-0880 -- fax (503) 429-0881 Route 26 Diner $1.00 off Friday Prime Rib Dinner 503- 324-0985 47700 NW Sunset Hwy, Banks
