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The INDEPENDENT, August 7, 2003
Have Fun While You Make $$$
Be p a rt o f Vernonia's Annual
City-Wide Garage Sale
Saturday, September 20, 2003
There is no fee for participants, but you must be registered in
order to be included on the map that shoppers will be given.
Participation is open to all local Individuals and Businesses.
Contact Helen at Vernonia Realty & Insurance, 503-429-6203
Call Today ~ 503-429-6203
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NOTICE OF COUNTY
MEASURE ELECTION
Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday,
September 16, 2003, a measure election
will be held in Columbia County, Oregon.
The following shall be the ballot title of
the measure to be submitted to the county’s
voters on this date:
5-113 CAPTION
Three-Year Option Levy for Law En
forcement
W EATHER R E P O R T
JU LY 2003
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QUESTION
Shall
Columbia
County
levy
$0.68/$1000.00 of assessed value for three
years beginning 2003-2004 for law enforce
ment operating funds? This measure may
cause property taxes to increase more than
three percent.
SUMMARY
This measure may be passed only at an
election with at least a 50 percent voter
turnout.
Currently, the Sheriff has only five full
time road deputies providing County-wide
coverage. As a result, response to emer
gencies is delayed, calls go unanswered,
and public safety is jeopardized.
In 1998, county voters approved a new
195-bed jail, 156 more beds than the old
jail. To avoid new taxes the Sheriff has been
renting jail beds to agencies like the Immi
gration Service. However, with local jail
population growth, less beds are available
to rent. General Fund money is limited and
often dedicated by law to other purposes.
The proposed levy would fund addition
al road deputies and sergeants, and addi
tional jail deputies and technicians; uni
forms, equipment and other costs for the
new personnel; help fund the additional
costs of the new jail; and provide funds for
other law enforcement purposes.
The estimated money raised will be
$1,989,939 in 2003-2004, $2,057,457 in
2004-2005, and $2,126,988 in 2005-2005,
for an estimated total levy of $6,174,384.
The following authorized county official
hereby certifies the above ballot title is true
and complete.
John K. Knight
County Counsel
Signed: July 16, 2003
Publish August 7, 2003
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR
STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
The City of Vernonia is seeking Statements
of Qualifications from parties qualified to
perform specific grant administration and
project management activities pursuant to
the rehabilitation of the old Vernonia City
Hall located at 919 Bridge Street. The con
struction work is to include a full re-roof of
the building, interior structural repairs,
some demolition work, as well as repairs to
the exterior masonry.
The selected grant administrator will be ex
pected to provide full services associated
with the administration, monitoring, report
ing and record keeping requirements asso
ciated with the OCDBG program and
grants. The City will hire an architect/firm to
design, develop bid documents and provide
construction management. The City will hire
a construction contractor to build the proj
ect.
A complete request packet is available at
City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street, Vernonia,
Oregon 97064, 503-429-5291. SOQ’s must
be received at City Hall by 4:00 p.m., Au
gust 15, 2003. Statements should be ad
dressed to Mike Sykes, City Administrator.
Individuals or firms mailing SOQ’s should
allow normal delivery time to ensure timely
receipt. One (1) original signed by a duly
authorized individual and three (3) copies of
the SOQ must be submitted.
The City of Vernonia will not be responsible
for any costs incurred prior to the execution
of an agreement.
Publish August 7, 2003
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR
BID PROPOSALS
The City of Vernonia is seeking Bid Propos
als from qualified contractors to perform
specific construction activities pursuant to
the rehabilitation of the old Vernonia City
Hall located a, 919 Bridge Street. The work
is to include a full re-roof of ti>e building, in
terior structural repairs, some demolition
work, as well as repairs to the exterior ma
sonry.
The City intends for this contractor bidding
to begin in July of 2003 and construction in
September of 2003.
A complete construction documents and bid
packet is available at City Hall, 1001 Bridge
Street, Vernonia, Oregon 97064. 503-429-
5291.
All proposals must be received by the City
of Vernonia, City Hall, 1001 Bridge Street,
Vernonia, Oregon 97064. 503-429-5291.
Proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m. on
August 20, 2003. The Contractor and the
City will open the bid proposals at 4:30 p.m.
on August 20. Late proposals will not be ac
cepted.
Contractors mailing proposals should allow
for normal delivery time to ensure timely re
ceipt. A signed original plus three (3) copies
of the proposal must be submitted. The City
of Vernonia reserves the right to accept or
reject any or all proposals.
The City of Vernonia will not be responsible
for any costs incurred prior to the execution
of a construction contract.
Publish August 7. 2003
S k ills Trainer. Immediate opening for
PT (5 hrs/week) skills trainer to provide
in-home family structure and support
under the supervision of a mental
health counselor. Positive people skills
and ability to maintain strict confiden
tiality required. Will train. Salary is
$10.00 per hour.
Columbia Community Mental Health
is a Drug-Free Workplace
Please send resume to: P O Box 1234
105 So. Third, St. Helens OR 97051 or
applications available at 610 Bridge
Street in Vernonia.
B08/07
Building Inspector l/ll
Columbia County, Oregon
Position #03-151/2
DUTIES: Perform residential and/or
commercial inspections and plans re
view.
QUALIFICATIONS: Insp I: HS/GED
plus add’l training w/3 yrs related exp;
Insp II: AA degree plus 4 yrs related
exp.
REQUIREMENTS: Insp I: CABO 1&2
family dwelling structural, plans and
manuf home certs; Insp II: At least 1
OR A level inspector (structural, m e
chanical, plumbing or plans examiner);
all C level CABO certifications. Similar
certs from other states or ICBO may
also be accepted. Preference will be
given for add’l A level certifications and
for 1/2 Fam ily Dwelling Plum bing
and/or Electrical Inspector certification.
SALARY: Insp I: $2595-$3121; Insp II:
$2788-$3353 (total poss. for Insp II
$3784 w/add’l certs). Add’l pay for
each A level cert held/obtained above
minimum up to $430/month. Excellent
benefit package
TO APPLY: County application form is
m andatory;
dow nload
from
<w w w .co.colum bia.or.us> or obtain
from Columbia County Civil Service,
230 Strand, St. Helens, OR 97051;
Phone: 503-397-3874
DEADLINE: Must be received by 5:00
p.m. on August 11, 2003; postmark not
acceptable; facsimile apps not accept
able
Equal Opportunity Employer
B08/07
NOW HIRING: companies desperately
need employees to assemble products
at home. No selling, any hours. $500
weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700
DEPT. OR-1661
P08/07
CHILD CERE
Log tru c k s w ashed and pressure
cleaned, chrome included. Reason
able rates. Call Andy or Dawn 503-
429-0663.
P08/07
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429-5103.
B07/17-08/21
MIKE JAMES
HORSESHOEING
503-429-4017
M ackenzie and H e a th e r’s
C leaning S ervice 503-429-3601
Full com m ercial and residential
housekeeping, from m opping to
dusting, supplies provided. Available
any time, including weekends
Professional references available.
Honest and hard working.
Call for estimate or hourly rate.
C hild C arb
7 D ays
2 4 H ours
ALL AGES WELCOME
6 yrs. classroom experience. Infant,
preschool, toddler and school age.
S ta te R e g is te re d
503-429-0567
J_____ ANNOUNCEMENTS_____
LOST DOG? Columbia County Animal
Shelter, St. Helens, 503-397-3935.
R e c y c le y o u r m a g a z in e s at St.
Mary’s Church, 2nd & 4th Saturdays.
Questions? Call 503-429-8841.
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