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Polk County News Polk County Itemizer-Observer • July 13, 2016 3A NEWS IN BRIEF FC budget focuses on infrastructure Council will not fill empty seat By Jolene Guzman FALLS CITY — The city of Falls City began the 2016-17 fiscal year with a “status quo” budget, with a focus on applying for grants to complete necessary infra- structure improvements. The city’s total budget is $1,919,455, with $516,480 in the general fund, which covers costs in administra- tion, Wagner Community Library, the municipal court, the fire department, parks and cemeteries, and debt service. “The budget submitted Unemployment benefits increase POLK COUNTY — The amount paid to people filing for unem- ployment insurance benefits has increased, according to a press release from the Oregon Employment Department. The maximum weekly benefit amount someone can receive will increase from $567 to $590, while the minimum amount will in- crease from $133 to $138. The change affects new unemployment insurance claims filed on or after July 3. Those with existing unemployment claims will con- tinue to receive the same weekly amount they have been receiving. Under Oregon law, each year the Oregon Employment Depart- ment recalculates the maximum and minimum amounts of unem- ployment insurance benefits people can receive each week. The amounts are set as percentages of the average weekly wage earned by Oregonians. The minimum benefit amount is 15 per- cent of average weekly wage, and the maximum amount is 64 per- cent. Higher wage growth in 2015 resulted in a 3.8 percent in- crease to the minimum weekly benefit and a 4.1 percent increase in the maximum weekly benefit compared to a year ago. The Itemizer-Observer INDEPENDENCE — The city of In- dependence’s community liaison in- tern program has been so successful, City Manager David Clyne said they are looking for a full-time, permanent position. “We want to get somebody in that can have good experience, good edu- cation, and hopefully they will have a good understanding of our communi- ty,” Clyne said. The position will pay around Monmouth 2016 Music in the Park Main St. Park Amphitheater Every Wednesday through August 31 ~ 6:30pm MUSIC, FOOD, BEER & WINE GARDEN Look for Music in the Park Series on Face- book for more in- formation about this year’s artists. Performing Tonight July 13 Brothers & Sister (Allman Brothers Tribute) FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Bring your chairs and blankets and we’ll see you in the park! our revenue base. Right now, the city’s revenues are flat and our expenses con- tinue to increase. We will need to develop plans to re- duce spending and raise revenues.” Ungricht said the budget $40,000 annually, with benefits. Up until now, the city has had three interns do the job. Each one has brought something different to the table, Clyne said. When the city council added out- reach to the Latino community to its list of council goals, Clyne knew it would mean more manpower, some- thing the city didn’t have. “The internship was my way of say- ing, ‘This is how we can do it,’” he said. University students have brought creativity to the job, Clyne said. Through the internships, the city has Dallas Lions Club’s 8th Annual Dallas earns recognition for finances MONMOUTH — Monmouth and Independence police depart- ments responded to reports of a missing person on Friday. Around 11 a.m., Independence Police received a call about a missing person believed to last be seen near Gentle Woods Park in Monmouth. Independence Sgt. Tino Banuelos said they requested the assistance of Monmouth Police Department. Officers located the missing person at the park at 12:30 p.m. in good condition. The Itemizer-Observer received reports from citizens that police were in the park with rifles drawn. Banuelos said that wasn’t the case. “There were no weapons drawn. It was pretty low key,” Banue- los said. “Officers determined what the person’s health was and re- ported back to the family.” this year is pretty much the same as last year’s,” wrote Mayor Terry Ungricht in his budget message. “The chal- lenge before us is to chart the course that helps us meet our citizen’s service expectations and to grow By Emily Mentzer INDEPENDENCE — The city of Independence will host a meet- ing to explain water and sewer rates at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the civic center, 155 S. Main St. The original rate consultant for the city will come out of retire- ment for this encore presentation, City Manager David Clyne said. “He (the rate consultant) will be current with what concerns have been raised with us of late,” Clyne said. The meeting will be video recorded by the city and will be avail- able online for anyone who cannot attend, Clyne said. For more information: ci.independence.or.us. Monmouth, Indy PDs find missing person General fund: $516,480 Water fund: $543,031 Sewer fund: $233,249 Streets and pathways: $169,139 Community Development revolving loan fund: $93,433. Wagner Reserve funds: $89,228 City utility reserve fund: $274,895 Total: $1,919,455 Indy makes liaison permanent Independence to host water meeting DALLAS — The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Fi- nancial Reporting has been awarded to the city of Dallas by the Government Finance Officers Association for its comprehensive annual financial report for fiscal year 2014-15. This certificate is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and fi- nancial reporting. Dallas’ report was judged by an impartial panel which deter- mined that it met the high standards of the program, including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate the city’s financial story. View the report online at http://www.dallasor.gov/80/Financial- Reporting. Falls City’s 2016-17 budget: The Itemizer-Observer MONMOUTH — Monmouth City Councilor Marshall Guthrie re- signed his council seat, effective June 30. The city council decided at its July 5 council meeting not to fill the vacancy prior to the November election, when three coun- cilors will be elected, as well as the mayor. A council candidate forum will be held at 5:30 p.m. on July 27 at Volunteer Hall, 180 Warren St. S., for all interested in running for a local office. For more information: Local Election Official Phyllis Bolman, 503-751-0145. includes grants for water and wastewater projects and for the fire department. It also includes funding for a part-time city manager, although Ungricht is now volunteering to fill the posi- tion. He said that’s only a temporary solution. “I have notified council that the city manager needs to be a full-time position,” he said. “There is too much work for a part-time posi- tion, but due to finances and my volunteering for the posi- tion, we budgeted (at) part- time this year. … We need to look at funding this position full-time in the future.” developed the Festival Informativo. The Latino round table discussions, helped facilitate a play based on the Independence Latino community, and made soccer more of a priority. “Soccer is a path to inclusion,” Clyne said. “Initially, the Independ- ence Sports Park was programmed for mostly baseball and softball fields. When we were doing the parks plan- ning process and engaging the com- munity, what’s the sport for Latinos? Of course, soccer.” City officials will begin reviewing applications on July 20. Music from the Redgate Winery & Fieldhouse Fri. July 15, 6-9 PM Start at Levens St. Bridge - Finish at Main St. Bridge Saturday July 30 • 5 pm Tickets 2 $ PER DUCK 9 prizes valued at $100+ #8 Tickets sold at Courtyard Coffee, Postal Connections and from any Lions Club member. Also sold in Wal-Mart on Saturdays in July. • • • • • • Sponsors include: Home Comfort Inc. Rickreall Bargain Center Dallas Auto Center Center Market #2 Dallas Glass Dallas Animal Clinic featuring The Reckless Rockhounds $5.00 cover Must be 21 • Food Available Tasting fees & glasses of wine $5.00 8175 Buena Vista Road Independence • 503-428-7115 • www.redgatevineyard.com Matinees are all shows before 6pm. New pricing for matinees are: Adult $7.25 Children $6.75 • Senior $7.00 Pricing does not reflect 3D showings. All proceeds for service projects. Friday - Wednesday July 15 - July 20 LEGEND OF TARZAN (Digital) (PG13) (11:40 2:15 4:50) THE BFG (Digital) (PG) (11:25 2:00 4:40) SECRET LIFE (12:00 12:25 2:15 2:40 4:30 4:55) OF PETS (Digital) (PG) GHOSTBUSTERS (Digital) (PG13) GHOSTBUSTERS (Digital) (PG13) (11:35 2:05 4:40) FINDING DORY (Digital) (PG) (11:30 2:00 4:30) MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES (Digital) (R) (12:15 2:40 5:05) THE INFILTRATOR (Digital) (R) (1:25 4:15) 7:25 9:55 7:20 10:05 7:10 6:40 7:15 7:00 9:25 9:15 9:50 9:30 7:30 7:05 9:45 9:55 Thursday July 21 LEGEND OF TARZAN (Digital) (PG13) (11:40 2:15 4:50) THE BFG (Digital) (PG) (11:25 2:00 4:40) SECRET LIFE (12:00 12:25 2:15 2:40 4:55) OF PETS (Digital) (PG) GHOSTBUSTERS (Digital) (PG13) GHOSTBUSTERS (Digital) (PG13) (11:35 2:05 4:40) FINDING DORY (Digital) (PG) (11:30 2:00 4:30) MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES (Digital) (R) (12:15 2:40 5:05) THE INFILTRATOR (Digital) (R) (1:25 4:15) ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE (Digital) (PG) (5:00) STAR TREK BEYOND (Digital) (PG13) 7:20 10:05 7:10 7:15 7:00 7:30 7:05 7:05 7:00 9:25 9:15 9:50 9:30 9:45 9:55 9:40 For More Information Contact: Mark Fancey 503-751-0147 presented by Monmouth Performing July 15 Show begins at 7:30 TY CURTIS Pencil us in! www.polkio.com Lawn Seating — Bring blankets & chairs This Week’s FREE MOVIE: Showing July 14 • 9:45 JUMANJI JULY 22 Concert: Heart by Heart - 7:30 PM JULY 21 Movie: Inside Out - 9:45 PM • VENDORS • BEER & WINE GARDEN Riverview Amphitheater, Independence, OR Visit our website: independenceamphitheater.com
