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city news may18 2017 Vernonia City News... At the May 15, 2017 City Council Meeting: Council Approves Agreement on Prop- erty – Council approved acceptance of a property on Rose Avenue that is being transferred to the City from the Creps family. The property is in a wetland and can not be developed. The City will use the property to assist in storm water run- off issues in the area. City Administrator Josette Mitchell was authorized to sign a sale agreement. City Administrator Report – City Administrator Josette Mitchell told the Council the City is requiring an extended warranty from the contractor for an additional 36 months on the DAF at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to ensure the installation of pressure grouting is secure. Mitchell told the Council the architect for the Senior Center/Vernonia Cares project will be delivering plans to Planning, CDBG, and NW Code Pros for approval in about three weeks. Mitchell reported that once approval is received from all agencies the City can start the bid process to find a contractor. Mitchell reported that the City and its legal representative have received no correspondence from the owners of Nickerson Ridge Estates. Mitchell told Council that state authorities have been notified of continuing violations in Bear Creek at Rose Avenue and that those violations have been documented. Mitchell told the Council that construction began on the picnic pavilion at Spencer Park and should be completed around June 30. She also said the cemetery shed that is no longer used has been demolished. Councilor Thanks Mitchell – Councilor Bruce McNair publicly thanked Casey Mitchell for his volunteer work during a three day period of May 13-15 when Mitchell operated heavy equipment during the demolition of the cemetery shed and the beginning of construction for the picnic shelter at Spencer Park. Council Discusses Oversized Ve- hicle Parking – Following their brief regular City Council meeting, the Council met in a workshop to discuss the parking of oversized vehicles and other vehicles on City property. At is- sue was the use of a City owned lot on Rose Avenue. Councilor Mike Seager initiated the discussion, noting that the vehicles, especially vehicles that are for sale, do not make for a good visual entrance into the City and men- tioned mud on the streets resulting from vehicles leaving this lot. City staff suggested blocking access to the lot. Councilor Bruce McNair lobbied for the City to provide an alternative place for oversize vehicles to park. Staff noted that the City needs to cre- ate an ordinance that governs city owned lots and said they would bring back information for the Council to consider at a future Council meet- ing. Council and staff agreed that in- put from the community on the issue should be encouraged and welcomed. HELP WANTED Job Title: Utility Billing Clerk/ Receptionist DEPARTMENT: Administration REPORTS TO: City Administrator EXEMPT/NON: Non-Exempt GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for maintaining customer utility ac- counts. This includes monthly billing, creating and sending de- linquency notices, receiving pay- ments, creating new accounts, regular review of accounts. Other duties include receptionist, cus- tomer service, and assist in other tasks as needed. The successful candidate will be in- novative, analytical, and creative in their approach to technology and problem solving techniques. Will have a positive attitude, the ability to be sympathetic while up- holding the policies of the City and The Vernonia Transfer Station is open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday from 8am-2pm provide excellent internal and ex- ternal customer service. Ability to work with other employees, agen- cies, officials, committees, and the general public. The position will be 30-40 hours. Hourly wage will be $12 (plus ben- efits and PERS). Submit a letter of interest, resume and a completed City application to: Human Re- sources Department, City of Ver- nonia, 1001 Bridge Street, Verno- nia, OR 97064 or email all docu- ments to financial@vernonia-or. gov. Application materials and full job description are available at: www.vernonia-or.gov, or in printed format at City Hall. All application materials must be received prior to 5:00 pm on June 1, 2017. For addi- tional information, please call Hu- man Resources at (503) 429-5291 x 107. Vernonia City Council Meetings and Closures Police Blotter • April 15 - May 16, 2017 Reports Taken/Arrests Citations/Other • April 15, 2017 Report of an Abandoned • April 21, 2017 Cited for Driving While Vehicle on Nehalem Hwy S. Suspended/Uninsured near Rose Ave. • April 16, 2017 Arrested on a Warrant near • April 21, 2017 Cited for Driving Uninsured Madison Ave. and Improper Display near Bridge St. • April 18, 2017 Arrested for Possession of a • April 26, 2017 Cited for Driving While Stolen Vehicle, Possession of a Controlled Suspended/Uninsured near Timber Rd. Substance, and Resisting Arrest near Rose • April 29, 2017 Cited for Violation of the Ave. and Bridge St. Posted Speed 52 mph in a posted 35 mph • April 19, 2017 Report of a Non-injury Hit and near North Mist Dr. Run near California Ave. • April 30, 2017 Cited for Driving While • April 20, 2017 Report of a Non-injury Hit and Suspended near Nehalem Hwy S. Run near Mississippi Ave. • May 2, 2017 Cited for Driving While • April 23, 2017 Report of Theft II near North Suspended/Uninsured near Bridge St. St. • May 4 2017 Cited for Violation of the Posted • April 23, 2017 Detained for a Parole Violation Speed 51 mph in a 35 mph near North Mist Dr. near East Bridge St. and Lakeview Dr. • May 5, 2017 Cited for Violation of the Posted • April 24, 2017 Arrested on a Felony Warrant Speed 54 mph in a 35 mph near North Mist Dr near Maple St. • May 6, 2017 Cited for Violation of the Posted • April 25, 2017 Report of a Non-injury Hit and Speed 71 mph in a 55 mph near Nehalem Hwy Run near Weed Ave. S. • April 25, 2017 Arrested on a Warrant near • May 7, 2017 Cited for Violation of the Posted Weed Ave. Speed 50 mph in a 35 mph near North Mist Dr • April 27, 2017 Report of a Bomb Threat near • May 7, 2017 Cited for Failure to Maintain Missouri Ave. Lane and Driving Uninsured near Bridge St. • April 28, 2017 Report of a Dog Attack near • May 7, 20017 Cited for Driving While Jefferson Ave. Uninsured and Failure to Carry Proof of • May 3, 2017 Arrested on a Warrant near Registration near Grant Ave. Jefferson Ave. • May 7, 2017 Cited for Altered Vehicle Plates • May 5, 2017 Cited for Unauthorized Use and and Expired Tags near Grant Ave. Entry of a Motor Vehicle near North St. • May 8, 2017 Cited for Violation of the Basic • May 9, 2017 Informational Report taken Rule 85 mph in a 55 mph near Nehalem Hwy • May 9 2017 Arrested on a Felony Warrant S. near Maple St. • May 8, 2017 Cited for Driving While • May 12, 2017 Report of a Stolen Vehicle near Suspended near Bridge St. Riverside Dr. • May 8, 2017 Cited for Driving While • May 13, 2017 Report of Criminal Trespass Suspended and no Insurance near Rose Ave. near Nehalem St. • May 14, 2017 Arrested on a Warrant near Ivy St. Vernonia Police Department responds to calls that do not always end in Arrest, Report, or Citation. 4/15/2017 through 5/16/2017 VPD had 366 calls for service. FORM LB-1 NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING A public meeting of the Vernonia City Council will be held on June 5, 2017 at 7:00 pm at 1001 Bridge St Vernonia, Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018 as approved by the City of Vernonia Budget Committee. A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at 1001 Bridge St Vernonia, Oregon between the hours of 9am and 5pm. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting this is the same as used the preceding year. If different, the major changes and thier effect on the budget are: Contact: Angie Handegard Telephone: 503-429-5291 TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL SUMMARY - RESOURCES Actual Amount 2015-2016 1,759,244 2,288,652 133,121 2,642,412 300,968 77,786 638,713 7,840,896 Beginning Fund Balance/Net Working Capital Fees, Licenses, Permits, Fines, Assessments & Other Service Charges Federal, State and all Other Grants, Gifts, Allocations and Donations Revenue from Bonds and Other Debt Interfund Transfers / Internal Service Reimbursements All Other Resources Except Current Year Property Taxes Current Year Property Taxes Estimated to be Received Total Resources Email: financial@vernonia-or.gov Adopted Budget Monday, June 5, 2017 Monday, June 19, 2017 Approved Budget This Year 2016-2017 1,886,250 2,110,376 2,051,000 2,230,740 236,664 58,426 650,000 9,223,456 FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS BY OBJECT CLASSIFICATION Personnel Services 1,098,273 Materials and Services 3,680,232 Capital Outlay Debt Service 729,133 300,968 Interfund Transfers 0 Contingencies 0 Special Payments 0 Unappropriated Ending Balance and Reserved for Future Expenditure 5,808,606 Total Requirements Next Year 2017-2018 1,683,507 2,281,430 2,970,583 0 465,000 16,500 708,000 8,125,020 1,166,473 5,318,627 1,256,853 4,187,913 897,597 184,674 683,515 569,000 465,000 709,872 972,570 9,223,456 936,382 8,125,020 FINANCIAL SUMMARY - REQUIREMENTS AND FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES (FTE) BY ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT OR PROGRAM * Name of Organizational Unit or Program FTE for that unit or program General Administrative FTE 4.0 Library FTE 1.5 Police FTE 4.0 Airport FTE 0 Cemetery FTE .2 Parks FTE 1.1 Water FTE 2.6 Sewer FTE 2.0 Streets FTE .5 Sewer SDC FTE .3 Sewer Rehab FTE .3 CDBG Fund FTE 0 487,275 3.2 95,619 1.4 457,208 4.5 10,818 0.0 12,707 0.2 261,953 0.8 439,921 3.2 512,817 2.8 119,396 0.7 2,646,931 0.4 0 0 Timber Fund City Council Meetings are scheduled for 7:00 pm: 5 FTE 0 Not Allocated to Organizational Unit or Program FTE Total Requirements Total FTE 16.4 5,044,645 530,221 4.0 101,811 1.5 498,418 4.5 7,468 0.0 15,763 0.2 123,072 1.1 573,642 2.6 431,321 2.0 193,742 0.5 167,200.0 0.0 2,251,152 0.3 2,050,000 0.0 586,835 3.6 111,994 1.3 525,062 4.8 13,202 0.0 17,666 0.2 161,269 1.3 568,956 2.7 544,933 2.0 230,214 0.5 0.0 0.0 981,583 0.0 1,988,000 0.0 7,774.0 5,774 0.0 0.0 2,754,531.0 2,356,732 7,481,141 8,092,220 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ACTIVITIES and SOURCES OF FINANCING * May 13 & 27 June 10 & 24 City Closures are scheduled for: Monday, May 29, 2017 Memorial Day Holiday Dates and times are subject to change due to weather Permanent Rate Levy (rate limit 5.8163 per $1,000) Local Option Levy Levy For General Obligation Bonds LONG TERM DEBT Dates and times subject to change General Obligation Bonds Other Bonds Other Borrowings Total PROPERTY TAX LEVIES Rate or Amount Imposed 2014-2015 5.8163 STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS Estimated Debt Outstanding on July 1. $7,213,650 $803,059 $8,016,709 Rate or Amount Imposed This Year 2015-2016 5.8163 Rate or Amount Approved Next Year 2016-2017 5.8163 Estimated Debt Authorized, But Not Incurred on July 1 $0 $0 $0
