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
