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Page A-10 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 POOL ... Continued from A-1 “That funding source (SODP) stipulates that the land can only be used for outdoor recreation, hence, the pool is an outdoor facility and can only be an outdoor facility,” said Roger Brandt, Cave Junction liaison to the Parks & Rec committee. The return of the property was precipitated by a request from the Josephine County Board of Commissioners for the city to return the property based on a clause in the original agreement that allowed the county to reclaim the property if it had gone unused for over five years. In numerous parks & recreation surveys, residents have expressed their desire to have the pool restored as a community asset, but study after study has proven that to be impossible. The pool was closed after it incurred unfixable damage due to an excessively high water table that caused the empty, winterized pool to literally ‘float’ during winter storms, causing cracks in the concrete that would be costly and nearly impossible to repair. Many people have also come out in favor of turning it into an indoor pool, so the facility would be available year- round - that too was proven out of reach. Regarding the future of the pool property, Johnson said, “No long- term decision or movement has been made.” The county is still in the process of determining what should happen with the pool property. CITY ... Continued from A-1 Ethan Lane from Grocery Outlet offered to pay for the banner placement so the council ended up voting “no” on waiving the fee. Contract planner Ryan Nolan read Ordinance 588 which is a municipal code amendment to not allow wrecking, demolition, junk yards and recycling centers or other similar uses including outdoor storage as a primary use in the commercial or general employment light industrial district. Dan Mancuso advised that the verbiage in the ordinance needed to be specific regarding recycling centers so that there would not be an impediment of proper recycling in the community and used the recycling container behind Chevron as an example. Ethan Lane wanted the council to put in some language to protect the beautification process on Hwy 199 and ensure the ability of the city to recycle. Dillinger said, “The recycling behind Chevron could be grandfathered in. The IVCDO (Illinois Valley Community Development Organization) is doing a great job of keeping the area clean.” After council discussion, Nolan agreed that there needed to be specific language regarding the use of outdoor recycling containers and what actually constitutes a junk yard. The second hearing for Ordinance 588 will be Nov. 9. The council discussed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) funding from Josephine County Executive Session. The IVCDO has given a proposal to administer the first phase of the MOU which is updating the lighting in downtown Cave Junction. Martell explained that the IVCDO has asked for an initial fee of $500 after the proposal is accepted and $1,000 after administering phase 1. (The second phase will be cameras for downtown businesses.) Martell reported the IVCDO is charging $4,000 total for administering the funding. Dillinger questioned whether prior planning from the city will be disregarded by IVCDO. Councilor Jones, who is on the MOU steering committee, said that the IVCDO was going to implement the lighting based on the blueprint councilors came up with. Martell wants to make sure these projects “keep moving forward” and reminded the council that she is on the MOU steering committee. Bosch and Dillinger recommended that the city council approve each step of the MOU projects before they happen. The motion passed 5-0 to accept agreement with IVCDO for implementation of the MOU with the condition that the mayor would be overseeing the steps taken regarding the MOU implementation and then reporting back to council for approval. Councilor Miles is concerned about all the trash around the property of Junction Inn and is thinking about recommending a nuisance citing. Jean Ann’s Gems: In honor of John Lennon’s 80th birthday, “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us. And the world will live as one.” City of Cave Junction Yard Waste Recycle Event November 2nd - November 6th ONLY From: 9:00am-2:00pm 1300 N. Sawyer Ave., Cave Junction, OR Only the following items will be accepted: Grass clippings, leaves, and trimmings from yard foliage. No Building materials. Mr. Hall has no foundation for many of his claims, other than to appear as if he and his “crew” have the only answers. As a former Mayor, I feel that I must address some of the many he has been propagating on radio, print & in meetings. EXPERIENCED TRUSTED RESPECTED Visit me at facebook.com/CJMayorMartell or on the web at MeadowMartellmayor.com Endorsed by: All living past CJ Mayors- Delagowski, Paulson, Moore, Dyer; Howard and Howard Homes and Pomeroy Estates, Cave Junction City Council; CJ Patrol; Mary Reynolds Insurance LLC; Kate Dwyer-Fourway Foundation; Luz Moore 21 st Century Realty, Buck Canyon Farms LLC., Patty Downing and Roger Brandt. Here are a few important ones: Mr. Hall’s Facts Wasteful and unorganized “post it” budget Non-licensed sewer / water plant operators Millions of tax dollars wasted City blew $650k on bankrupt Golf Course Wastewater plant fines & sanctions Affluent wastewater unsafe, dirty Per OR budget law, categorized, itemized, & available for public review at City Hall. 1 licensed operator at sewer plant & 1 licensed operator at water plant. Tax base is a little over $255,000 dollars. Purchased for affluent water storage, which was mandated by Oregon DEQ. None for over 10 years, excellent record. Cleaner than river, in compliance with OR DEQ laws. Highest utility bills in “Rogue Valley” Cave Junction’s base is $86.19, while ( FYI - we live in the Illinois Valley ) Ashland’s is $98.09, others even higher. Respectfully, Tony Paulson Running on Experience and Achievements, NOT promises. Re-Elect Dan DeYoung County Commissioner Pos. 2 Leadership & Experience A Man of Integrity with a Record of Achievements for Our County. EXPERIENCE: • Josephine County Commissioner 4 years • Grants Pass City Council 7 years • 3 Years City Council President • Board of Directors O & C Counties • Small Business Owner for 37 Years • US Navy Veteran ENDORSEMENTS: DAN’S CURRENTLY THE LIAISON FOR 9 DEPARTMENTS: • Sheriff’s Office • Public Works • Community Corrections • Fairgrounds • Airports • Transit • Building Operations • Veterans • Forestry Dave Tomason, Tomason Hospitality Group Don Reedy, Former Commissioner Dan Calvert, Former Josephine County Sheriff Court Boice, Curry County Commissioner Jim Doherty, Morrow County Commissioner Mark Owens, House Dist 60 State Representative Donnie Boyd, Klamath County Commissioner Phil Henderson, Deschutes County Commissioner Dave Yamamoto, Tillamook County Commissioner Ryan Mulkins, Former Jo. Co. District Attorney Paid for by Elect Dan DeYoung Commissioner • P.O. Box 914, Grants Pass, Oregon 97528
