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The INDEPENDENT, October 6, 2005
City Council looks at paving, vandalism, and Eagle Scout project
Public Works Superinten-
dent Tim Grossnickle reported
to the Banks City Council, at
their September 13 meeting,
that bids are being sought for
paving the library parking lot,
Market Street and the public
works building parking area.
Bids will be opened September
20 and a contract may be pre-
sented at the next council
meeting. Grossnickle is also
seeking design/build proposals
for improvements needed for
Well Two. He also noted that
the cutting and sale of timber in
the watershed is complete and
that the city made $250,000,
which is $50,000 more than es-
timated.
Deputy Jim Berning reported
that vandalism has been on the
rise in the area and he is taking
steps to stop it. He said that he
is investigating all vandalism,
whether it is called in or he no-
tices it himself. He also stated
that he is no longer giving
warnings but moving straight to
arrests.
Dallon Hamilton, a 14 year
old Boy Scout from Troop 581,
appeared before council to pro-
pose working on the log cabin
as his Eagle Scout project. His
proposal included repairing or
replacing the caulking, and re-
moving the moss from the roof.
Hamilton said he had a roofer
look at the building and was
told that the roof just needs to
be cleaned, not repaired. He
also asked council what type of
caulking was used previously
to see if it was still under war-
ranty.
Council replied that they will
look for that information. They
also asked Hamilton to return
with a proposal specifying what
work would be done and how it
would be done to preserve the
building and Hamilton’s safety.
Mayor Mike Lyda noted that the
restoration work done five
years ago was done by a log
cabin expert and that care was
needed to be sure to protect
this historic building.
Council authorized Lyda to
sign a zoning application to
Washington County being filed
on behalf of T-Mobile to install
cell antennas on the water tow-
er. Signing the application is
not the same as granting ap-
proval of the project, as a lease
would still need to be reached
and T-Mobile may have to pur-
sue their own right-of-way
easement agreements.
A letter from several resi-
dents of Groveshire Avenue re-
quested that the intersection of
Groveshire and Oak Way and
Groveshire and Buckshire be
changed from two-way stops to
four-way stops. After discus-
sion, council will look at possi-
ble alternatives, have Deputy
Berning keep an eye on the
area, and ask the citizens to
appear before council and ex-
plain why they think more stop
signs would be beneficial.
Council again reviewed lan-
guage for the proposed Chron-
ic Nuisance Ordinance. A first
reading should take place next
council meeting.
Boosters Crab Feed October 15
Boy Scout Troop 581, from Banks, raised $600 for Hurricane Katrina victims at a fundraiser
held at Jim’s Thriftway, September 16 and 17. The money was donated to Northwest Medical
Teams. Photo courtesy of Bud and Kathi Smith.
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The third annual “All You
Can Eat” Crab Feed will be
held October 15, from 5:00 to
10 p.m. at Schlegel Hall, in
Sunset Park, Banks.
The meal includes “all you
can eat” Dungeness crab,
green salad, pasta salad, garlic
bread, dessert, coffee, and one
non-alcoholic beverage. Pre-
purchased ticket prices are $25
for adults (ages 13 and up),
$10 for students (ages 6-12),
while those five and under are
free with the purchase of an
adult ticket. Tickets can also be
purchased the day of the event
at $30 for adults and $15 for
students. To purchase tickets,
call Kathy Edison at 503-324-
3614.
Sponsored by the Banks
High School Parents Associa-
tion, the feed benefits the BHS
Boosters.
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