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The INDEPENDENT, November 6, 2003 Page 13 anks Council considers police levy, water ordinance changes During audience comment time at the Banks City Council meeting on Oct. 21, resident Franklin Smith said that people were registering their opposi tion to both the parks and po- T h e F a r m S to re E xo tic Pets Lizards • Snakes Tropical Fish 1922 1 9 th A venue F orest G rove 503-357-3631 503-359-7664 lice levies by not voting and, therefore, not meeting the 50 percent of registered voters needed to approve a money measure. When he also protested hir ing reserve officers if the levy passed, Mayor Bob Orlowski again explained that the police levy is not an increase, but a continuation of funding for po lice coverage. Levy passage would not allow an increased police force, he added, and that reserve officers pay their own expenses. Smith also complained that proposed use of a North Plains SUNSET LAUNDRY W ash...$1.00 D ry...250 18 0 S. M ain St. • Banks, Oregon S tm ssei ’ s A uto R epair & H ydraulic H oses 2-4-6 S piral W ire • F lange H ead • S uction H oses A daptors - 3/16” to 2” • B ulk O il P roducts 276 S unset , B anks • 503-324-9808 S p e cia ls On Chain Saw Bars W h ite Supplies Last V well permit would lead to con tamination of the Banks aquifer, since it is part of the North Plains aquifer which is, or is be coming, contaminated. Orlows ki said that the North Plains well permit would allow Banks to increase future water use. He added that the well permit and the water master plan would be discussed at a No vember 12 workshop. Another resident, Marian Steinbach, notified council that the wigwag sign at the railroad crossing on Banks Road was not functioning. City recorder Debra Deegan contacted the Port of Tillamook and was told that they were aware of the sign failure but had not speci fied when the sign would be re paired. Orlowski told the council that discontinuing police services was not an option, but said the city could delay hiring a police chief and continue operations with two officers and four re serves through June, 2004. Ac cording to Orlowski, this level of funding could be continued Brave the Elements' T he highest quality RUBBER CAULK BOOTS. BOOTS ON SALE NOW!!! ONLY $95" 1 0 0 % WATERPROOF. K evlar through the 2004-2005 fiscal year with support from the gen eral fund. The levy could then be placed on the November, 2004, general election ballot, which will not require a double majority. Council agreed to adopt this strategy and directed Orlowski to notify applicants for the chief’s position of the delay. The first reading was held for proposed ordinance changes that would allow the city to set a water service appli cation fee and to assess a fee for checks returned for insuffi cient funds. The ordinance cur rently allows the city to charge a fee for restoration of service, though the city has never es tablished such a fee. Council will vote on the changes next month and they would take ef fect thirty days later, if ap proved. Accompanying the changes were draft resolutions that would establish a $25 ap plication fee, $40 fee for re turned checks, and a $25 re connect fee during regular business hours, which would increase to $50 for nights, weekends and holidays. The resolutions establishing fees will probably not be voted on until December. City of Banks logo design contest Want to win $50 spending money just before the holi days? If you live, work, or go to school in Banks (and are not di rectly affiliated with the city gov ernment) - and are lucky and talented - you may win $50! Banks City Council estab lished a contest, which began October 22, to design a logo for the city. The winning design should be versatile enough to look good in a variety of appli cations, including letterhead and envelopes, business cards, web site, banners and promotional materials. The de sign must contain the words “City of Banks” and may also include a slogan. Entries must be submitted in 8-1/2” x11” for mat, preferably in both color and black and white. Entry forms and additional informa tion are available at City Hall, Banks Public Library and Banks High School. Deadline for entries is Mon day, December 1,2003. Entries will be on display at city hall, December 2 to December 5. A panel of judges will recommend a winner for approval by coun cil at their December 9 meet ing. The winning logo artist will receive a cash prize of $50 and become a part of the city’s his tory. 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