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The INDEPENDENT, April 20, 2006 Banks Council discusses the job description for a city manager Banks City Council, at their April 11 meeting, again dis- cussed the job description for a new city manager. City attorney Jim Lucas had reviewed the description and pointed out that there is a discrepancy between the description and the city charter regarding who has the power to hire and fire city offi- cers. The charter says that the mayor appoints city officers with council approval. The job description gave that power to the city manager. The descrip- tion will be modified to show that the mayor and council re- tain hiring and firing privileges. By next meeting, the descrip- tion should be complete and a salary range determined so the job can be posted and filled. Boy Scout Dallon Hamilton told council that he has pur- chased everything needed to complete his project at the scout cabin. He also said that firemen had cleared off the roof and he had applied moss killer. The next step will be spraying the roof again and rinsing it off. He will wait for warm, dry weather to repair the chinking in the cabin. Mayor Mike Lyda an- nounced that the Market Street paving project was complete and accepted. Favorable weather and ground conditions allowed for quick work and should bring the project in un- der budget. George Carney appeared before council, again, to report on what he learned from Wash- ington County about how he could purchase a small piece of land from the city that is cur- rently the only access to his property. The lot owned by the Oak Village Laundromat 4 Jumbo Washers Air-conditioned Easy Access with Ample Parking located next to Jim’s Market at the junction of Hwy 47 & Hwy 6 Main Street, Banks city is less than 80 acres, so initially the county said that the land could not be further divid- ed. However, since the city owns additional adjacent prop- erty, the lots could be com- bined into a parcel over 80 acres and then the property transfer could be made. Lyda questioned what the city would be giving up by con- solidating the parcels. After some discussion, council de- cided to have Lucas look into the issue to determine the city’s best interest. He will identify the city’s properties, when they were acquired, and if there are any encumbrances that would prevent sale or consolidation. Carney agreed to reimburse the city, up to $1250, for costs incurred by this search. Council discussed, but took no action, on having the city pay for the water for Greenville Park. Lyda stated that the park is owned by city and it is time to start transitioning the costs of the park to the city from the homeowners’ association. Funding the water would cost $8500 and would be a big first step in taking over mainte- nance of the park. Mel Clark, president of Sun- set Park Association, asked council to waive the $60 permit application fee for a new sign being built at the park. The sign will be used by all of the Banks youth sports programs to an- nounce registration and other Please see page 14 Page 13 Banks students in “Holka Polka” play A group of about 40 Banks elementary students enter- tained family and friends with a production of “Holka Polka,” April 13, as part of the first class offered by the new Banks Arts and Recreation Depart- ment. More than 150 specta- tors attended the fairytale mys- tery, directed by Kris Teague- Gifford as part of a class on acting and play production. Another drama class will be offered through May and June and may include a perform- ance of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The Arts and Recreation Department will also be offering an arts and crafts class. Both classes are held after school at the ele- mentary school and are open to first through sixth graders. Students on stage in drama production of “Holka Polka” on April 13. Next class on “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Banks School Board considers funding for roof and classrooms At the public work session preceding the April 10 Banks School Board meeting, the board spent nearly an hour dis- cussing how best to fund two projects for the next year: re- roofing the community gym and remodeling the old high school shop into two classrooms. To- gether, the projects total about $70,000. Two years ago, the board decided to borrow funds each year from the sale of the Bux- ton School to bring district maintenance up to date. Now, Visit Forest Grove Honda for quality Honda power equipment. Motorcycles, Scooters, ATVs Lawn Mowers, Trimmers, Tillers & Generators for Home, Work, and Recreation. The good guys with good deals and great service! 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