Page 12 The INDEPENDENT, September 16, 2004 Law enforcement, parks, council members, mayor on Banks ballot If Banks residents want a city police department and im- proved parks, they will have to decide on two levies that will be on the November 2 ballot. The four-year operating levy for law enforcement would cost property owners $2.00 per $1,000 of assessed (not ap- praised) value. The funds could be used only for law enforce- ment personnel, equipment and services. A prior five-year levy, passed in 1998, was based at $1.80 per thousand of assessed val- ue. Banks voters have twice approved a new police levy but, in both elections, voter turnout S TRASSEL ’ 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 SUNSET LAUNDRY Wash…$1.00 Dry…25¢ was too low to meet the double majority requirement. That re- quirement does not apply in the November General Election. The second levy, for parks maintenance and improve- ments would cost 75 cents per $1,000 of assessed (not ap- praised) value. Also a four-year levy, the funds could be used only for maintaining or improv- ing city parks. After nearly 20 years of vol- unteer service for the City of Banks, Mayor Bob Orlowski is stepping down, so voters will also be choosing a new mayor. Two candidates are seeking the mayor’s position – City Councilor Terri Branstitre and long-time planning commission member Mike Lyda will both be on the ballot. Three vacancies on the city council have attracted only two candidates. Ryan Birr is seek- ing another term. Brian Biehl, whose planning commission term is expiring, has also filed for a seat on the city council. Boy Scout Troop #581, of Banks, pictured above (see story on page 13) at the beginning of their 50.9 nautical mile adventure. They started on the Gilbert River on Sauvie’s Island. Washington Co. advisory panel volunteers sought The Washington County Board of Commissioners is seeking volunteers to serve on several advisory panels. Serv- ing on an appointed board or commission is a great way for county residents to participate in decisions that affect them and to learn more about how local government works. Jim Dandy Farm Market’s AMAZING CORN MAZE U-PICK TOMATOES Senior coupons accepted 45770 NW Sunset Hwy, Banks • 503-324-3954 Candidates are needed for the following boards. Adult Behavioral Health Council (ABHC) (1 current vacancy, plus 1 term to expire 12/1/04) Description: Identifies com- munity needs, recommend funding priorities, and help se- lect and evaluate service providers. The County's em- phasis on contracting with com- munity agencies for social serv- ices makes the work of this vol- unteer advisory council critical. Commission on Chil- dren & Families (CCF) (3 current vacancies, plus 2 180 S. 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The Washington County Com- mission on Children and Fami- lies is part of a statewide net- work of commissions. In addi- tion to recommending funding for key services for children and families, the Commission administers a small grants fund to support the development of assets in the community. Land Use Ordinance Advi- sory Committee (LUOAC) (3 terms to expire 10/31/04) Description: An amendment to the County Charter estab- lished LUOAC to describe pro- posed technical changes to the County's land use regulations in a way the general public can easily understand. LUOAC's five members read all proposed land use ordinances and pre- pares notices describing them which are mailed to a list of in- dividuals who request individ- ual notification. The Committee also drafts the Annual Land Use Notice that is mailed each fall to Washington County prop- erty owners. Application Information The application deadline is October 18, 2004 or until all va- cancies are filled. Applications may be obtained by visiting the website or by calling (503) 846- 8685. Descriptions of all the boards can also be found on the website: http://www.co.was hington.or.us/cgi/boards/com- mis.pl.