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city news june15 2017 5 Vernonia City News... At the June 5, 2017 City Council meeting: Council Adopts 2017-18 Budget – Following a Public Hearing at which there was no public testimony, the Council voted to approve Resolution 04-17 and adopt the Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget. Topics From the Floor – Richard Meyer, Vice President of the Ridge Riders, had questions about the procedures and costs associated with restoring water service to the horse arena area. City Administrator Josette Mitchell suggested that Council consider a reduced fee at their next meeting on June 19. City Recorder Stephanie Borst read a letter into the record from James Collins, asking that the $35 water re- connect fee be waived due to unfortunate circumstances. Council asked staff to place the issue on the next meeting’s agenda. Leslie Siebert wanted to make the City aware of a dangerous situation, telling the Council that the wooden bridge over Rock Creek on the Linear Trail near Anderson Park is extremely The Vernonia Transfer Station is open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday from 8am-2pm slippery when wet, which resulted in her son being seriously injured in a bicycle accident last Christmas. Siebert requested the City take action to make the bridge safer. Richard Stein asked the City to hold a public meeting to discuss plans for replacing trees in the downtown corridor. Council Approves Several Library Items – Library Director Shannon Romtvedt brought several items to the Council. Council approved a revised computer and internet use policy, which clarifies patrons’ agreements to terms of use and limits use to one hour per day. Council approved plans for the expanded Food for Fines program, which will make use of grant funds to allow patrons to pay for damaged and lost materials. The Council also approved Resolution 03-17, declaring certain property surplus and authoring the sale of the property. Police Report – Police Chief Mike Conner told Council his department is not working on any significant cases, but did congratulate Officer Cody Vernonia City Council Meetings and Closures City Council Meetings are scheduled for 7:00 pm: Monday, June 19, 2017 Monday, July 3, 2017 June 24 July 8 & 22 City Closures are scheduled for: Tuesday, July 4, 2017 Independence Day Holiday Dates and times are subject to change due to weather Dates and times subject to change Pesio and his wife on the birth of their first child. addition of the sale of Urn Plots at the cemetery. Council Approved Amended Master Fee Schedule – Council approved Resolution 15-17 to Amend the Master Fee Schedule. The changes include adjustments to the water rates previously approved by Council that include increasing the base water rate from $24.50 to $29.30, reducing the Loan Repayment Fee from $11.50 to $9.50, and reducing the consumption charge from $4.25/1,000 gallons to $3.00/1,000 gallons. Council approved the changes unanimously with Councilor Bruce McNair voting “yes” but expressing his disagreement with Council’s decision on how excess fees collected by the City for repayment of the Loan are being returned to the ratepayers. The revised Master Fee Schedule also included the Councilor Commends Staff for Cemetery Work – Councilor Bruce McNair commended staff, the Cemetery Committee and the Council for the work they have done to improve conditions at the Memorial Cemetery. City Administrator Report – City Administrator Josette Mitchell updated the Council on several current projects she is monitoring, including the upgrades at the Waste Water Treatment Plant, the Rose Avenue Project, Nickerson Ridge Estates, and Bear Creek issues. She told the Council that construction of the picnic shelter at Spencer Park should be completed in the next few months. Police Blotter • June 1 - 12, 2017 Reports Taken/Arrests • June 6, 2017 Report of a Non Injury Vehicle Crash near Rose Ave. • June 8, 2017 Report of Fraud taken near North Mist Dr. • June 8, 2017 Report of a Motor Vehicle Crash near Rose Ave. • June 10, 2017 Arrest on a Warrant near Anderson Park • June 11, 2017 Arrest on a Warrant near State Ave. Posted Speed 71/55 mph near Nehalem HWY South • June 8, 2017 Cited for Driving While Suspended, Failure to Carry Proof of Insurance, and Violation of the Posted Speed 70/55 mph near Nehalem HWY South • June 8, 2017 Cited for Violation of the Posted Speed 79/55 mph near Nehalem HWY South • June 10, 2017 Cited for Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device near Bridge St. Citations/Other • June 4, 2017 Cited for Defective Lighting and Failure to Carry proof of Insurance near Nehalem HWY South • June 6, 2017 Cited for Violation of Posted Speed 57/35 mph near Elm St. • June 8, 2017 Cited for Violation of Vernonia Police Department responds to calls that do not always end in Arrest, Report, or Citation. 06/01/2017 through 06/12/2017 VPD had 73 calls for service Vernonia’s Voice is published twice each month on the 1st and 3rd Thursday. Our next issue will be out July 6. Reserve Police Officer Job Announcement AA Meetings Open Meetings Women’s Meeting Mondays & Thursdays 6:30-7:30 pm Vernonia Christian Church 410 North Street Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm Grace Family Fellowship Youth Center 957 State Avenue The Vernonia Police Department has openings for Reserve Police Officers. In- terested citizens can obtain an application and complete job description in per- son at the Vernonia Police Department. Minimum qualifications include, but not limited to: must have a high school diploma or GED; must be at least 21 years of age and be a U.S. Citizen; have a valid Oregon driver’s license; be able to pass a criminal background investigation; and pass medical and psychological evalu- ations. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Chief Michael Conner (503) 429-7335 ext. 110. Cedar Side Inn FULL SPORTS PACKAGE! 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