The INDEPENDENT, August 20, 2009
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Banks City Council sees new Sheriff’s Deputy sworn in to serve
At the August 11, Banks City
Council meeting, former Mayor
Crippen’s family stood in recog-
nition as Mayor John Kinsky
proclaimed Saturday, August 1,
as Mike Crippen Appreciation
Day for the invaluable service
that former Mayor Crippen pro-
vided to the community.
Former Mayor Crippen was
noted for his involvement with
the entire community through-
out his term of office; he provid-
ed insight and direction to the
City Council during a particular-
ly difficult legal proceeding in
which the City ultimately pre-
vailed. Through his hard work,
he restored the severely dam-
aged water springs infrastruc-
ture following the 1996 flooding
in Banks. Crippen led the way
in refurbishing the Banks Log
Cabin, saving a significant his-
torical artifact. He upgraded the
Banks Water Utility by looping
water mains and replacing un-
dersized and outmoded piping
throughout town and worked
with the Banks Tree Board to
enhance Banks’ Urban Forest.
He worked to ensure that hon-
esty prevailed in all of his en-
deavors, and he founded and
supported the Banks Fire
Cadet program that has provid-
ed fire protection to the City for
many years. Upon conclusion
of the proclamation, Senator
Betsy Johnson, the mayor and
council rose to give the family a
standing ovation on Crippen’s
behalf. The family informed the
mayor and council that the
proclamation was read to him
before his passing. There will
be a memorial service for Crip-
pen in the city on Saturday, Au-
gust 22.
Senator Johnson apologized
to council for rescheduling her
visit to the city three or four
times, saying that it had been a
“tough session” [in Salem] and
she was the chief negotiator on
three of four initiatives. John-
son was very informative about
S TRASSEL ’ S A UTO R EPAIR
& H YDRAULIC H OSES
the issues that are facing mu-
nicipalities in this session,
which will not end until January.
Sheriff Rob Gordon attend-
ed, telling Council that he “val-
ues the partnership”. Gordon
was there to witness the swear-
ing in of Deputy Pat Chertude
who has been assigned to the
City of Banks.
Sergeant Bob Ray intro-
duced Chertude, saying that
Pat was the best one chosen
through a competitive process.
Chertude, a 12 year veteran of
the sheriff’s office, has been
part of the SWAT team, school
resource officer, firearms and
defense tactics, and served in
the military for 17 years. Also in
attendance were Chertude’s
wife, Michelle, and Chief Dep-
uty Pat Garret.
City Manager Jim Hough re-
ported the following:
• The city worked with PGE
representatives regarding the
addition of a privilege tax to the
franchise. Council adopted the
privilege tax for all utilities in
June 2007, and the city plans to
implement the privilege tax at
the time the new PGE franchise
becomes effective.
• The city contracted with
American Leak Detection to
conduct a city-wide leak detec-
tion survey. A significant drop in
water loss is anticipated when
the water main from the sand
filter at Carsten’s water tank(s)
is replaced.
• The annual Banks Cham-
ber of Commerce 9-hole two
person team scramble golf
tournament will be held Sep-
tember 14 at Quail Valley Golf
Course beginning at 3:00 p.m.
It will be followed by the Cham-
ber’s annual social and Appre-
ciation Dinner at 6:00 p.m. at
Coleman’s Shady Rest Restau-
rant (55660 NW Wilson River
Highway). Council members
and spouses are invited.
• Kennedy-Jenks was au-
thorized to prepare a request
for proposal (RFP) on the Oak
Way project. The plan is to start
the project on Saturday 26 and
west Science Expo Middle
School Special Award in the
Environmental Science Cate-
gory, and authorized expendi-
ture of $100 to $300 annually
for an engraved plaque and
$50 U.S. Saving Bond.
Hough gave some back-
ground on the Five-City Re-
gional Economic Area status –
council had a brief discussion
but no action was taken.
At the July 29 special council
meeting, council passed a mo-
tion outlining a desired UGB
expansion area to be re-ana-
lyzed. The motion passed with
Councilor Brian Biehl voting
nay.
The next city council meet-
ing will be held September 8 at
7:30 p.m.
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September 27 to minimize in-
terference with the businesses
on the street.
• The City of Forest Grove
has invited Western Washing-
ton County mayors and council
members to an evening of
training on legislative affairs
and other sub-regional matters,
on August 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Council adopted an Ordi-
nance amending the Banks
Municipal Code Identifying and
Regulating Dangerous Dogs.
Councilor Pete Edison com-
mented that “[City Attorney Jim
Lucas] did really good work…it
[the ordinance] doesn’t talk
about breeds; it’s strictly dog
behavior.”
Council agreed to participate
in establishing an Intel North-
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