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Page 14 The INDEPENDENT, February 5, 2009 Deputy Tran tells the Council that top crime is criminal mischief From page 13 Tran noted that the two top crimes are criminal mischief and thefts which are typically committed by juveniles. City Manager Jim Hough compli- mented the sheriff’s office for their “quality of police servic- es…Tran has especially set the bar high – everybody likes and respects him.” Hough added that, “when the levy comes out again, we need to get this infor- mation out – this information is golden.” Tran introduced Deputy Rue and Lt. Steele. Steele, who is the supervising lieutenant for Banks and Gaston, remarked that he is available to ensure that the sheriff’s office is “get- ting you [the city] what you need” prior to leaving the meet- ing. City Manager Jim Hough presented his report on the fol- lowing activities and events: · The Urban Growth Bound- ary (UGB) Expansion and Transportation System Plan Run with Extra Confidence with Chevron DELO 400 ™ PLUS MOTOR OIL The name you trust for: • Gasoline • Diesel Fuel • Oils • Solvents • Additives • Greases meeting will be Tuesday, Janu- ary 27, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall conference area; council will have the first of three joint work sessions with the Plan- ning Commission · TGM grant contractor CH2M Hill will conduct three community review meetings to discuss the pending transporta- tion system plan with the com- munity. The first meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, in the Banks Elemen- tary School cafeteria. · The Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) is conducting a strategic planning process for potential creation of a library district. A community meeting will be held Monday, February 2, at 9:00 a.m. in the library community room. · The indexed annual water rate adjustment will begin this year. Customers will be notified of the change in the next water CALL (503) 429-6606 WILCOX & FLEGEL 720 Rose Avenue • Vernonia and regulation of dangerous dogs. Council approved an amendment to the intergovern- mental agreement (IGA) with Clean Water Services (CWS). The original payment schedule provided for an annual pay- ment in January, and a revised, erroneous schedule is for monthly payments. CWS’ re- quest to amend the contract was approved. After a second reading, an ordinance on gambling and so- cial games was adopted as modified. Council spent signifi- cant time to be sure that the terms and rules were under- standable for all participants. The ordinance will require an annual, nontransferable appli- cation fee of $35. The next city council meet- ing will be February 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Banks City Hall. WCSO schedules Citizens Academy From page 12 Investigations, Tactical Opera- tions, Use of Firearms, Jail Op- erations, Narcotics, Crime Scene Investigations, Canine, and Traffic Safety Unit. The next Citizen Academy will run from March 31 through graduation on May 26. Classes are held every Tuesday eve- ning from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m., with two weekend classes dur- ing each session. Classes are Winter is here… see us for A NTI F REEZE H EATING O IL bill. · The Banks Chamber of Commerce is planning on reestablishing the Welcome Wagon concept in Banks. Following Hough’s report, Mayor Kinsky turned to the election of the council presi- dent, whose principal duty is to preside at meetings when the mayor is not present. Councilor Pete Edison, who was not pres- ent, was unanimously elected to continue in the position of Council President. Council approved a motion to repeal an ordinance regard- ing the office of police commis- sioner. The position was creat- ed in order to provide an appro- priate organization for a federal grant. The grant has been com- pleted and closed, and govern- mental changes make it neces- sary to delete the position. A first reading was held on an ordinance amending the code regarding identification Featuring a Wide Variety of English&WesternTack Grain & Supplements Open Mon. thru Fri. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 503-429-TACK (8225) 736 Bridge St. Vernonia typically held in the training rooms at the Sheriff’s Office. Eligible participants must be at least 18 years-old and live in Washington County. They must also attend at least nine of the eleven classes offered to quali- fy for graduation. Each acade- my is limited to 35 students, so check your schedule carefully before applying for the course. The Citizen Academy is part of Sheriff Rob Gordon’s contin- uing effort to promote a safe community through quality service and citizen involvement. Sheriff Gordon sees a real val- ue in helping develop citizen awareness and understanding of the role of law enforcement in our communities. For more information about the Sheriff’s Office Citizen Academy, call Darlene Schnoor at 503-846-2774, or email to darlene_schnoor@co.washing ton.or.us. Applications for the academy are available on-line, at the Sheriff’s Office, 215 SW Adams Avenue in Hillsboro, or at the East Precinct, 3700 SW Murray Blvd. in Beaverton. Graduates of the Sheriff’s Office Citizen Academy will not be Deputies or Reserve Depu- ties. They will, however, be bet- ter-informed citizens who, hopefully, will share their knowledge with family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. H ap p y V a le nt in e ’s D ay F e b r ua ry 1 4 Mariolino’s Come in for our Valentine’ s Day Special 721 Madison Ave.,Vernonia • 503-429-5018