Page 12 The INDEPENDENT, November 18, 2010 Banks City Council sets UGB expansion meeting for December 15 Mayor John Kinsky, at the November 9 Banks City Coun- cil meeting, read a proclama- tion declaring December 10 as Human Rights Day in the City of Banks. Human Rights Day is rooted in the Universal Decla- ration of Human Rights, which was signed December 10, 1948, when all member nations of the United Nations, regard- less of different political, eco- nomic and social systems, unanimously agreed on the fundamental rights that all peo- ple share solely on the basis of their common humanity. Mayor Kinsky encouraged citizens to study and promote the ideas contained in the Uni- versal Declaration of Human Rights. Disregard for human rights has resulted in acts which have offended the con- science of mankind. The Uni- versal Declaration is referred to as the primary definition of hu- man rights standards, and is in- creasingly referred to as cus- tomary international law, by which all countries must abide. A certificate of appreciation was presented to Deborah Deegan for her support of the City of Banks by serving on the Banks Budget Committee. She was thanked for her public service. 69 th Annual Banks Union Point Cemetery Dinner and Bazaar Saturday, December 4th Holiday Bazaar 10 am to 7 pm Turkey Dinner 12 pm to 7 pm Adults $10 Seniors (65) $8 Children (5-12) $6 4 & under free Banks Elementary Cafeteria 42350 NW Trellis Way Deputy Patrick Chertude re- ported that there were 140 po- lice-related incidents during October, including two Police Officer Holds made for distur- bances within the city, one ar- rest for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, one arrest for menacing, and one arrest for driving while suspended – mis- demeanor. There were 37 traf- fic stops which resulted in ten written citations. City Manager Jim Hough re- port included the following: • The city is working with the eTec firm to pursue installation of an Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Banks under a feder- al grant. In the past, the city at- tempted to have the grant pro- vide for a station at the Banks trailhead of Banks-Vernonia State Trail; the Oregon Parks & Recreation Department elected to forego that option. The city may, with an emphasis on “may”, be able to locate one on the south end of Banks. Hough will keep council informed. • The city needs a more effi- cient emergency notification program, so staff has been working with a vendor whose program appears to be efficient and cost effective. Because the system involves telephone call- ing, the city will need to update MS 290 STIHL Farm Boss ® its water system telephone and email listings before entering into a contract for services. If it is the consensus of the Coun- cil, the city will pursue this proj- ect and make a report/recom- mendation in the next few months. • Bobby Edwards has been hired as the city’s new Water Utility Worker/Public Services Worker. He began working No- vember 5, and the city is pleased to have a skilled em- ployee in the newly created po- sition. • The city is advertising for a Water Utility Operator/Public Works Supervisor to replace Fred Evers when he retires. The application deadline is No- vember 19. The city hopes to have the new person by early December so he can overlap with Evers for a couple of months. • An October 29 ribbon cut- ting ceremony for the Banks- Vernonia State Trail trailhead went very well. The city has al- ready seen an increase in the number of trail users in Banks and in using the trailhead. • The city continues to work with Community Development Sustainability Analyst Stevie Freeman-Montes on drafting the Banks Sustainability Strate- gy (BBS) and anticipates pre- senting a draft to the Council at a work session on January 11. Hough expects this project to be ready for adoption by the February 8 council meeting. • The city has completed the sale of the Certificates of Par- ticipation (COPs). These funds will be used for the city’s capital projects in the next year. The city is grateful to Katie Schwab from Wedbush Securities for her support of their process. • The first evidentiary hear- ing on the UGB Expansion will be at a special Planning Com- mission meeting scheduled for December 15 at 7:00 p.m. The city anticipates that the second evidentiary hearing will be at the February meeting of the City Council. Council unanimously adopt- ed an ordinance revising the Planning Commission Appoint- ment Process. At times, Coun- cil experiences difficulty in fill- ing Planning Commission posi- tions. The amendment to the Banks Municipal Code provides the option of reappointing a term-limited Planning Commis- sioner after a three month gap in service. A special visitor attended the November 9 Banks City Coun- cil meeting, Catherine Helmer, a Vernonia City Councilor. City Manager Jim Hough introduced Helmer to council and com- mented that it is always nice to have guests from sister cities. Helmer, whose term is about to end, said that she is trying to complete her “bucket list”, which included visiting another small city council meeting. When asked by council what she thought of the meeting, Helmer remarked that the meeting was “inspiring.” The next Banks City Council meeting will be held on Decem- ber 14 at 7:00 p.m. Your New Best Friend IS WAITING FOR YOU AT THE BONNIE L. 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