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6A | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2021 | SIUSLAW NEWS #MyFlorence Shop. Eat. Support. SAVE. SHOP SUPPORT CITY from page 1A outreach, the Florence Urban Renewal Agency (FURA), code enforce- ment, land use planning, transportation and the Florence Events Center (FEC). One of the new initia- tives mentioned during the meeting was the ini- tiation of a survey de- signed to elicit respons- es from citizens on what they feel are important subjects or issues to be addressed by the city council. Staff also reviewed the impact initiatives and restrictions associat- ed with the COVID-19 pandemic, which has curtailed most public meetings, celebrations and large-scale events. The city is also work- ing on its Coast Guard City designation renew- al, which is needed this year, and the renewal of Florence’s designation as a Tree City. There were also many water-related items pre- sented by Miller, which included updates on stormwater, wastewater, sewer expansion and the development of a facili- ties plan for the Waste- water Treatment Plant. The review of the Florence Work Plan was completed with no offi- cial actions taken. The next meeting of the Florence City Coun- cil will be this Monday, Feb. 22, beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit ci.florence.or.us. Speak your peace. Write a Letter to the Editor. Editor@ TheSiuslaw News.com seconded by Barnett, “re- solved that the Siuslaw School District Board of Directors suspend the preseason drug screen- ing for all activity partic- ipants, and direct that the superintendent conduct a program of reduced ran- dom screening in-season Get Results...List With Tim. Tim Sapp Owner / Principal Broker 541 999-8230 Lake Point Dr #69 – Cleared and level 1.74 acre lot in the Reserve, overlooks seasonal lakes, dunes and nature preserve areas. 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Resolution 021721-3.1, read by Mann-Heintz and duced for discussion were the work being done by the city’s Tree Board, which is preparing to apply for a continuation of its designation as a Tree City USA through the Arbor Day Foundation. There was also a short discus- sion on Earth Day and how to move forward this year during the COVID-19 pandemic. Committee member Sherry Harvey also asked when the request from Kirsch would be considered. Titmus was supportive of in- cluding that expense this year. The discussion will continue at a later date. The next EMAC meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 24. For more information, visit ci.florence.or.us. rector Wendy FarleyCampbell reviewed the agenda and dis- cussed in detail staff ’s recom- mendation on a rate review for waste haulers. This process, according to FarleyCampbell, will take some time as there are many moving parts to the decision, which in- cludes the submission of finan- cial information from Central Coast Disposal and County Transfer and Recycling, as well as public hearings on the sub- ject. EMAC Member Vicki Phil- ben also revisited the plan to increase the collection of yard waste, and the stated desire of the committee to focus on this area as one part of an overall increase in debris collection from homeowners. Two of the last items intro- V MEETING from page 5A uation process must be complete by March 10. The directors will hold To conclude the Feb. 10 meeting, the school board a special meeting to fi- held an executive session nalize the superintendent to review the superinten- evaluation summary on dent evaluation process. Thursday, Feb. 25. The The superintendent eval- meeting will primarily be held in executive ses- sion. will spark your imagination and move us in the right direc- tion to keep our city healthy, vibrant and environmentally sound.” The first action item of the evening was the nomination and approval of committee leadership. After a brief dis- cussion, Titmus was elevated to chairperson and Ronelle Kuert was voted vice chair. EMAC’s members are now: Daniel Berry, Cavarno, Green, Josh Haring, Sherry Harvey, Ronelle Kuert, Oshel, Vicki Philben, Ray Sherrill, Michael Titmus and Walter-Sedlacek. The ex-officio members are Wantz, Brian Enochian from County Transfer & Recycling and David Twombly from Cen- tral Coast Disposal. Next, Florence Planning Di- E so that, when you have your budget discussions, you will have more information upon which to base your decisions,” Kirsch said. “Eco-Generation will be offering three Take Back events in Florence in 2021 and these events are scheduled for May 2, Aug. 1 and Oct. 3 — all on Sundays. This is a sponsor- ship request to EMAC and the City of Florence for $400 to as- sist with the operational costs associated with conducting these events.” Kirsch indicated the city’s work plan, which includes a goal of supporting EMAC’s work to enhance efforts towards recycling and waste reduction. She also said 150 households participated in Eco-Genera- tion’s November event. The introduction of new members was next on the agenda and all new appointed members spoke briefly, with the exception of Cavarno, who had audio difficulties and par- ticipated using “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” to signify his position. 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