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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.
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Siuslaw School Board
also met Feb. 17 for a spe-
cial meeting to discuss
“Policy JFCIA and JF-
CIA-AR – Student Drug
Testing.” All board mem-
bers were present, includ-
ing Sneddon.
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-
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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.
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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.
Additionally, a new voice
was added from Florence City
Councilor Sally Wantz, who in-
troduced herself.
“I am very pleased to be
a part of the committee and
the new ex-officio for the city
council,” Wantz said. “What I
learn here at these meetings I
will take back to the city coun-
cil and what the city council
wishes for this committee to do
I will bring back to you. I am
hoping it will be something that
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