Vernonia freedom. (Vernonia, Oregon) 1978-198?, March 21, 1979, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextWednesday March 21,1979 City continued from front Also final word was received from the State that it was unlikely they would ever approve of a signal light in front of the Fire Station unless the traffic volume were to change significantly. The Planning Commission submited the application of Jamela Evans as secretary to the Commission, which the commission later approved. A letter was received from Jack Odam’s lawyer stating he may be willing to begin negotiations on his property. (Thè property concerned is adjacent to the City Dump and may be purchased to enlarge the disposal site.) A letter was received from City Attorney Coon stating that his research found that there were no deed restrictions to any of the property at the City Hall location and that the alleyway was platted in the original City platt. The Amendment on Mobile home uses was returned from the Planning Commission where it had been sent for approval. The Planning Commission stating they did not understand the Councils desires. There was discussion of who should do the official w ord in g apd it was • decided that Attorney Coon would assist the City Recorder to put it together correctly then forward it to the Planning Commission. A letter that Attorney Coon had received was presented that gave stipulations for receiving State revenue sharing money. Essentially saying that the City must have a hearing on the use of such money and that it must pass an ordinance requesting the money. There was consenses among the Council that the Budget Hearing constituted a hearing on the revenue hearing money that was in the budget and there was no comment from the audience on the matter. Under old business the Parking ordinance was read for the third time and adopted. It will take effect in 30 days (April 18, unofficial) and bars any parking on the East side of the alley between Bill horns and City Hall. The ordinance to sell city property to Walter A. Groche was read for the. third time and adopted unanimously. Councilman Balia moved to adopt the 1976 State o f Oregon Uniform Building Code. John lentz, building inspector* said the only change from the present usage would be a lower permit fee scale; The 1976 Code was adopted unanimously. - Under new business three applications were recieved from Mrs. Jack Price for water hook-ups. The three applications were in fact three different approaches to the application for one hook-up. " Mrs. Price stated she was advised by her lawyer to proceed in this manner. Council determined it was a matter for the City Attorney and City Recorder to pursue. Councilman Adams asked if various business operations going on in town, such as the group doing the roofin g on Sam ’s Grocery, had city business licenses. Police Chief McLoughlin stated these had been checked. After some discussion Councilman Balia moved and it was approved to allow the city library to tentatively join a Tri- County Library Service, which was seeking a large amount of grant money. Joining such would be no cost to Vernonia. Valerie Price then came forward and asked the City Council to make a statement of opinion concerning the incident between Don Webb and other individuals with him during a fire inspection at the Joy Theater, and her husband Jack Price, owner of the Theater. Mrs. Price stated that the Fire chief and another individual and a city police officer came into the Theater Friday night during the movie and asked to inspect the rear exit door. Then proceeded to go through the theater shining lights about ect. Mr. Price, who was in the balcony watching the show, then came down and met the inspection team and a minor altercation of some sort occured at that time apparently. Fire Cheif Don Webb was present, and stated that he had received a call earlier in the week that the rear exit was barred and illegal and unsafe, thus he was required to inspect it but that he must inspect it only when the theater was in operation. Mr. Webb stated that they did not shine their lights in the theater only when they arrived at the exit area. Mrs. Price had also said the inspection group came back on Saturday night with a state policeman. Councilwoman Tomlin asked Mr. Webb why they had went back on Saturday night, and he stated they needed to check other exits. To which Mayor Fisher (a' former owner of the building) said the only other exits were the front doors. The council moved for further investigation of the affair. There was discussion with Police Chief Gordon McLoughlin as to the purch a sin g of a used car from the State Police as the other two present cars were purchased. One of the present cars being inoperable. After much discussion it was decided to; have Chief McLoughlin go to Salem with a $2000 limit to purchase a car if a good buy could be found. Chief McLoughlin stated he would take Roy Sanders with him to assist in such selection. Missing this week due to deadline rush and coming next week; Womens bowling tourny results and pictures Wrap up of High School Varsity winter sports High School Golf team report Regular bowling report for this week Nehalem Valley Calander „ ■ ™ „ Wednesday March 21 V emonia Planning Commission meets at library 8 pm. Vernonia Schools Spring Vacation n , , ,, Thursday March 22 Rebekah s meet at 1.0 .0 .F. Hall 7:30 pm T.O.P.S. meets at Christian Church 7 pm Vernonia Schools Spring Vacation _ .' Friday March 23 Vernonia Extension meets at West Oregon Electric (potluck) Belly Dancing at Community School Activity Center 7 pm _ Saturday March 24 Dance at Communtiy School Activity Center 8-11 pm ou n r z, Sunday March 25 Self Defense Class at Washington Grade School 2-4 pm „ Monday March 26 Bookkeeping at Vernonia High School 7 pm Campfire Girls 3:10 pm ^ T y e r a t P°rtaWedassroom *2, V.H.S. 7-10pm Slim & Trim Class at Vemonia High School gym 7 pm , . _ . Tuesday March 27 A d d t Volleyball at Washington Grade School 7 pm Chi Painting at Vernonia High School Room 4 7 pm a > » . Wednesday March 28 ^ o t e Ä a l Ä ai 1X C,“ U 8 iO n H a n i«>” <-H Arts and Crafts at Vernonia High Sch T O l^ m 8 n ?*p ?: “ ®ets at Christian Church 7pm R?dff?RidP?wty Commission meets at V.H.S. 7:30 pm Ridge Riders Horse Club meets at West Oregon Electric 8 pm Junior Class Play at Washington G r a ^ S ^ lV p m Bingo at Jewell Grange Hall SatUrday « Junior Class Play at Washington Grade School 8 pm STAN'S AUTO SHOP Complete Automotive And Auto Body Service free estimates gladly Larry Johnson Les Parry auto body mechanic and painter 332 A St 429-7455 Banks W estern Club Inc, W estern D a n ce Sunset Hall Banks, Oregon Second Sunday 2 to 7 pm Third Saturday Night 9 pm to 1 am Acme Wood Heaters Safe and Energy Efficient only air-tight U.L. Listed Stove available Stan Chandler, dealer 332 A St. 429-7455 Attorney A l f f l er 622 Bridge V ernonia fo r appointm ent 429-5061 429-2172 223-7009 V ernonia V ernonia Portland V fe F S b U iiA T b c o O N l: C R E A M CWEE5E lb HfS ElW re aU T O O a.T M x' C4 E L .O H A 5