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city news At the December 7, 2015 City Council Meeting: Council Approves Changes to Livestock Regulations – Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 909 which amends Title 3, section 3-06.03 regulating keeping livestock and domestic fowl in city limits (see full story on front page). Vernonia City News... approved a partial cash payout for 66 Topics From the Floor – Frank and hours and a rollover of 40 hours to next Amy Cieloha told Council that they just received a tax assessment bill from the year. County for a building they constructed Council Discusses Library Board on their property over three years ago. Positions – Council discussed the The bill contains back taxes, because the fact that two members of the Library Cielohas said the City did not properly Board are also Library staff members. report the building to the County. They Library Director Shannon Romtvedt asked what the City would do to insure informed Council that the current this does not happen again. Jessica and Jordon Ray told the language in Ordinance 808 does not speak specifically to city staff serving on City they had a water leak at their home Committees. Council determined that the two staff members should serve out their current terms but be replaced by non staff members. They agreed with Romtvedt that the ordinance should be revised to address this issue. Council Approves Books on Wheels – Council approved a request from the Library Board and Library Director Shannon Romtvedt to begin a new program, Books on Wheels. The program is designed to deliver books to homebound residents. The program will be facilitated by volunteer Audeen Wagner and is available to Meals on Councilor Expresses Concern Wheels recipients along with other About Potential Marijuana Clubs homebound residents. – Councilor Kim Tierney expressed concern about the potential for private Council Approves Food for Fines - clubs in the community where people Council approved a request from the could smoke marijuana. Tierney asked Library Board and Library Director the Council to consider prohibiting this Shannon Romtvedt to host a Food for type of business, and Council directed Fines event. The program is designed to the City Administrator to prepare an reduce fines, encourage library use and ordinance for the December 21 City support local food banks. With approval Council meeting for possible adoption. from Council Romdvedt suggested a two week event in February that would Council Provides Break on Water reduce fines by $1 for each item of Bill – Council discussed a letter from food donated. Donations would benefit Barbara Peterson who said she is on Vernonia Cares. a fixed income and has had a steadily increasing water bill for six months. Council Approves Staff Vacation She discovered a leak and was asking Adjustment – Council approved a plan for consideration on her bill, which to adjust vacation time for a specific City staff determined was $169.99 employee for this year. The Public over her monthly average for the six Works Foreman was unable to use months. Council agreed to split the vacation time that was accrued because the overage for just the last month, of staff shortages and policy dictates that which was $64.60 and provide credit the employee lose that vacation time at for $32.30. the end of the calendar year. Council Friends of the Vernonia Public Library Family: Minimum: Membership Dues: $10.00 Individual: $5.00 $1.00 plus 2 hours minimum of work in the library Make checks payable to: Friends of the Vernonia Public Library Mailing Address: 701 Weed Avenue, Vernonia, OR 97064 Name Address City Phone Date december17 2015 5 and asked what help they can get from the City. Council referred the issue to staff. Rob Curl wanted to discuss the change in City utility rates that increased the charges for larger valves. Curl was told that since he had involved his attorney, the Council could not discuss the issue with him. He said he would get a Letter of Disengagement so the two parties could discuss the issue. What’s Happening at the Vernonia Library Upcoming Events Ongoing Programs Adopt-a-Book Event: December 2 - December 23 Writer’s Group Create a unique holiday treasure by purchasing a book for the Vernonia Public Library’s collection. You can even dedicate the book to the person of your choice with a special bookplate. Sponsored by the Friends of the Vernonia Library. Winter Break Board Game Tournament Tuesday, December 29 and Wednesday, December 30, 3-4:30 pm Registration required at the library. Limit to 12 players. Call (503) 429- 1818 or e-mail library@vernonia-or. gov. Join us on the 29th for a hands-on tutorial of the popular board game “7 Wonders” and practice round and then return on the 30th to use the skills you learned in our tournament where a winner will be crowned and prizes awarded (celebration snacks to follow). 7 Wonders is a beautifully designed board game that teaches children analytical strategic thinking and resource management and it is a blast to play! The game takes 30 minutes to learn and the box recommends it is for children ages 10 and up. December 17 3 rd Thursday of every month, 6 – 7:30 pm Book Discussion Group December 28 Last Monday of every month, 5:30 pm Selection for December: One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus Storytimes Baby and Toddler Time Mondays, 10:30 – 11:15 am Songs, rhymes, books, toys, and bubbles! For ages 0 – 3. Older siblings welcome. Preschool Storytime Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 am (except for holiday closures, Fridays December 25 and January 1) Stories and a craft/activity for children up to age 5. Holiday Closures Closed Thursday and Friday, December 24 and 25 for the Christmas Holiday Closed Thursday and Friday, December 31 and January 1 for New Year’s Holiday Library Hours & Contact Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 – 5 Tuesday, Thursday: 1 -7 Saturday, December 19, 2 – 4 pm Saturday: 10 – 4 Tuesday, December 22, 2 – 4 pm Relax and enjoy a holiday movie and Closed Sundays free popcorn. Call or visit the library Phone: (503) 429-1818 for movie title. E-mail: library@vernonia-or.gov Winter Break Matinees State Zip Amount Enclosed $ I am interested in helping with the following committees (optional): Please Circle •Membership •Endowments •Book Sales •Publicity & Public Relations •Fund Raising •Library Services •Finance-Budget-Legal Matters Cedar Side Inn FULL SPORTS PACKAGE! Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4-7 New Years Eve Party Thursday, December 31st EVENTS Karaoke Every 2nd & Last Friday Thr, Dec. 31st Taco Tuesday from opening until 9pm 3 hardshell or 1 softshell $4.25 Ladies’ Night every Thursday 6pm-close • Free Pool • Free WiFi • Specialty Pizzas iheck our Facebook page for daily specials and upcoming events 756 Bridge Street, Vernonia 503-429-5841 • Specialty hamburgers • 8 Draft beers & mixed drinks • 5 Craft beers on tap • Pool tables & satelite TV • Free Wi-fi • Beer & Kegs to go Sun - Thurs 11 AM - Midnight • 733 Bridge St, Vernonia New Years Eve Party w/ Moonshine Sat, Jan. 9th Triple Edge Band “BIKER FRIENDLY” Fri - Sat 11 AM - 2:30 AM • 503-429-9999