page Eight
Nyssa Got» City Journal, Nysssa, Oregon
Thursday, January 22, 1976
Our City Government
Who’s In Charge Here
Greetings:
This is the first of a series
of articles on City Govern­
ment. operation, planning
and land use designed to
better inform our citizens and
to encourage citizen involve­
ment through the use of news
and radio media as well as
periodic "Town Hall" meet­
ings to solicit citizen partici­
pation.
This first article has been
adapted from an Interna­
tional City Management As­
sociation article by our City
Manager, to provide infor­
mation about our form of
government.
1 welcome and encourage
your response and par­
ticipation in the open forum
meetings being planned for a
later date.
/«/ Donald L. Oldemeyer
Mayor
serve for any specific penod
In addition, unlimited addi­
of time. City Managers serve tional citizen participation is
at the pleasure of the council, possible through whatever
the people who are elected by citizen groups or other
the voters. Thus, in a real channels of grass-roots com­
way. the manager must be munication the elected of­
responsive to the wishes of ficials wish to establish.
the citizens as defined by the
Another major advantage
officials elected by the
of our city's form of
citizens.
government is it minimizes
The City Council is our
1
d
the danger of machine poli­
Community's Legislative
1
tics by placing so much
Body. It sets policy. It
emphasis on the role of the
approves the budget. It
elected officials and by coup­
determines the tax rate. It
ling that in a unique way with
also hires the Manager and
the performance of a profes­
supervises his performance.
sional career administrator.
My job. as it differs from the
The arrangement is the
Council's is to prepare a
same as you find in many
recommended budget for the
businesses, universities, hos­
Council to act on. to serve as
pitals. and other organiza­
the Council's Chief Advisor,
tions where a
Board of
to recruit and hire the best
Directors sets the policies
THIRTY-TWO PRACTICAL nursing students at Treasure Valley
people to work for our
and employs a full-time
Community College received their caps at ceremonies January 16.
government—and to see to it
executive to run the
Front row: Autum Humphries. Anna Smith. Cindy Wimpy. Pam
that the Council's programs
Back row: Instructor Connie Colvin, Kathy Colvin. Camie Smith,
day-to-day activities.
Craig. Maloa Caviness. Chris Butac, Sharon Bow me r. Carol Brown.
are carried out.
Dolores Carico, Carol Watts. Meria Rodrigus, Star Savage. Arlene
Barbar Huiton.
The Council-Manager form
This means that Council
McWilliams. Rawna Hadfield, Mary Higgins. Wennette Petett,
Middle row: Instructor Jean Joyce, Shelly Munn, Cindy Dentel,
of government which voters
members are the Com­
Lenelle Givens. Instructor Ruth Buchtel. Student Shirley Wright was
Sally Gugler. Cindy Haynes. Dolores Grove, Vai Johnson. Nursing
chose for our city is also used
not pictured
munity's decision makers,
Department Chairman Connie McGun, Linda Myers. Sally Newman,
in 2.400 other communities of
the ones with the power
every size and description.
entrusted to them by the top
An average of 75 more
of the power structure—the
American communities adopt
voters. The Manager is hired
this form of local government
to serve the Council as its
Some Nyssa garbage cans
every year and some 50
Besides putreactble matter
city.
full-time executive. My job is
are
«rearing
adornments
million Americans live in
burning being disalknred.
Permits are not required
to bring to the community the
these days in the form of red
communities governed by the
matter which would produce
benefits of my years of
for barrel or incinerator
Finally, after years of
(which is .39 inch long) is
tags issued by the city police.
Council-Manager plan.
noxious «moke (such as
burning but are needed for
training and experience in
debating. U.S. will soon no
only one-hundredth of a
Red tags, according to City
There are other forms of
rubber
tires, chemical«, etc)
administering a local govern­
open buring such as for weed
longer be one of only five
meter (like a cent ia
Manager Henry Schneider,
government, but none ves­
mun not be burned in the
removal
ment's staff, its projects, and
nations that measures length
one-hundredth of a dollar).
signify that the garbage can
ting as much power in the
its programs on behalf of the
in yards instead of meters,
1. Draw a frame that is 12
in
some
way
violates
the
people through their elected
Council.
weight in pounds instead of
centimeters (ems) wide snd
standards set forth in the new
representatives, while at the
As far as policy matters are
kilograms, and volume in
15 ems tail. Label the corners
dty garbage ordinance
same
time
providing
a
concerned. I may make re­
quarts instead of liters.
(starting clockwise at the
Each tag will specify to the
commendations to the Coun­ trained public administrator
Presient Ford over the
upper left): A, B. C, and D.
garbage collection subscriber
as the staff head. Through
holidays signed bills that will
cil. which the Council may or
2. On line-segment AB. 6
the nature of the ordinance
the elected Council members
create a National Metric
may not adopt or may change
cm from A. place a dot and
violation The subscriber will
we
know
what
the
citizens
Board.
or modify them. In any event,
label it E.
have 48 hours in which to
want. Through an appointed
is distributed on a monthly
During the period July 1 to
Bottles of 7 UP are already
as Manager I am bound by
3. On line-segment BC. 8
comply with the ordinance
Manager, we have the
December 31, 1975, the Sute
basis as a result of action
being sold by the liter.
whatever action the Council
cm from B. place a dot and
provisions, the alternative
administrative mechanism to
taken during the 1975 legis­
Highway Divisioo has dis­
Highway signs in fourteen
takes.
label it F. Draw line-segment
«rill be a citation issued by
achieve the goals set forth by
tributed $9.906,467.65 in
lative session. It went to 240
states list distances in both
Almost all communities
EF.
the police department
the people of our community.
highway-user
tax
funds
to
the
incorporated
cities in Oregon
miles
and
kilometers.
The
operating under the Council-
4. On line segment AD. 8
Types of noncompliance incorporated cities of Oregon
whose combined population
new Chevette boasts a
Manager form of government
cm from A. place a dot and
with the ordinance include it was announced today by
now totals 1.320.323.
Questions pertaining to the
1.4-liter engine. IBM has
have a Mayor who is a leader
label it G. Draw line segment
use of cans larger than the Fred B. Klaboe, Highway
The funds come from the
general
operation
of
the
City
said
it
will
not
make
any
new
in developing community
EG.
maximum 32-gallon capacity
Division administrator.
following sources: motor
as well as complaints con­
products after 1978 that does
policies. He works with the
5. Draw line-segment GF.
size, u»e of cans without
The allocation ia based on
vehicle registration and ope­
cerning city services should
not conform to the metric
Council to form these policies
6. On line-segment GF, 1
tight-fining lids and use of the statutory 12 per cent and
rators' license fees, gasoline
be
referred
to
the
City
system. Schools in over half
represents the city at official
cm from F. place a dot and
fatigued cans (dented or
tax, use fuel tax. motor
Manager's Office. Remem­
of the 50 states have plans in
functions, appoints advisory
label it H.
■perforated)
earner fees, and fine» and
ber. He has the responsibility
committees, coordinates
7. On line-segment GF. I
the making to
teach
The dty's rules do not
penalties collected for viola-
their work, and maintains for the overall operation of
exclusively the metric system
cm from g. place a dot and
make allowance for use of
liens of the size and weight
City
facilities
and
services.
contact with other govern­
in the future. Detroit's auto
label it 1.
the 55-gallon barrel or drum
rtatates where cotnptabita
Contact him first, rather
mental agencies and civic
industry is expected to con­
8. On line-segment CD. I
as a garbage can. These and
were made by the highway
than
a
Council
Member,
if
groups.
vert by 1982. At that time
cm from C. place a dot and
incinerators may be used for
Division weighmasters
That’s how we operate you have such a complaint.
odometers will measure their
label it J. Draw line-segment
burning of nonputresdbles
The apportionment is ba­
under the Council-Manager Then if you feel you are not
distances in kilometers rather
HJ.
but they should be located at
sed on the population of each
form of government. A few getting satisfaction, refer the
than in miles. School officials
9. On line-segment CD. I
a prudent distance from the
city as determined by the
words are appropriate here matter to a Council Member,
and businesses will soon
cm from D. place a dot and
garbage cans, Schneider
Center for Population Re­
as to Why we operate under who will followup on your
have to order their paper and
label it k. Draw line-segment
said, so that confusing
search and Census. Portland
this system. This method is complaint.
filing cabinets in metric
IK.
situations don't wind up with
Stale University. The popula­
If you have any ideas,
intended to provide the
measurements.
I think all of you recognize
garbage being toased in the
tion figures are as of
greatest amount of control by additions or changes to City
your picture.
And the best way to get
burn barrel
December 31, 1975. It should
the people as possible. The Policy you would like enac­
acquainted with the metric
be noted that because of
voters elect the Council to ted. contact your Council
system is to w rk with it. All
fluctuation In population fi­
Members, as they are respon*
govern their community, and
you need for this weeks
gures during the reporting
sible for policy.
the city manager is chosen
exercise is a ten-cent ruler
period, the exact amount
by the Council to carry out
The Nyssa Chy Goven-
that has both the metric and
received
by some cities may
the Council's programs.
English lineai units marked
vary slightly from the figure
The Council-Manager plan to the majority of the people.
on it, and a theet of paper.
shown.
is also intended to provide
You'll be work ’g with only a
The City of Nyssa receive«!
The greateat consumer« of refined sugar are the people of
the maximum amount of Journal Classifieds
fraction of a meter: the
Iceland, with Sn average of 5 29 ounces a day!
$20,520.88 based on a popue
participation by the citizens
Centimeter. The Centimeter
lation of 2,735.
Bring Results!
of the community.
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The Metric System
Nyssa Garbage Cans Are In the Red
By Adriana Kunkel
From time to time. Nyssa
citizens undoubtedly ask
themselves several basic
questions: Who really runs
this community? What does
the Council do? What does
the Mayor do? What does the
Manager do? What s the
difference in all these jobs?
How do they relate to each
other? And most of all, who's
in charge here?
As the City Manager of
your community. I can
answer two of those ques­
tions for myself immediately
The manager does not run
the community, and the
manager is not in charge
here.
The Gty Government ope­
rates under the Council-Ma­
nager Plan, and it can be said
with complete honesty and
objectivity that 7*a a good
form of government. The
Council-Manager Plan is the
system of focal government
which combines the strong
political leadership of elected
officials in the form of the
City Council with the strong
managerial experience of an
appointed City Manager.
Because the citizens of our
community had the wisdom
and foresight to vote to
operate their city government
under the Council-Manager
Plan, we now have the form
of local government which
puts the power where it
belongs—in the hands of the
voters. They are in charge
here.
The voters elect our City
Council, and the Council
hires a manager who does not
Highway User Funds
Distributed To Cities
My Ntighbsri
Can You Guess Our
Mystery Merchant" for *24°° ?
WHERE TO LOOK FOR CLUES
Gues may be hidden in ANY AD IN THIS SECTION
When a star appears in any of these ads, it means that
additional advertising of that firm appears elsewhere in
this issue of the paper and additional clues may also be
hidden in any of those ads as well.
Gues will be scattered. . . there may be from one to
five in any ad ■ or none. This is a contest of skills ■ and
we intend to do our best to outwit you. We invite you to
do your best to outwit us!
Gambles
Wkn Bros. Dept Sun
Now
Men'a catting a styling
Specializing in latest blower cuts
and iron cwhng
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5. There is no other place where entries will be
accepted. Any member of the family may bring in all
the entries for that family. Children under 12 must be
accompanied by an adult.
2. Nothing to buy • use any slip of paper for entry
blank. Not necessary to be present to win. Not
necessary to be a subscriber to the Gate City Journal to
enter.
* Bleaches * Permanents • Tints
214 Mata St
4. To enter, write down the name you think WHO'S
WHO is. Add the total number of clues you can find in
ALL the ads of sponsoring merchants In this issue. You
do not have to list all these dues - just give the total
number of them. Don’t forget to add your name and
address. Then, drop your entry in the box located at the
sponsoring merchant, whose ad is bordered in this
section of this issue.
CONTEST RULES
1. This is a family fun contest! One entry per person
(family of four could submit four entries.) Anyone may
enter UNLESS a member of your family is employed by
the Gate City Journal or by the merchant whose ad is
heavily bordered in this section. (This applies ONLY
during the week this ad is bordered.) Employees of
other sponsoring merchants ARE eligible.
MARY ELLEN FRAHM, Route 1, Ontario, second
grade teacher at Nyssa schools was the lucky winner of
the Mystery Merchant Contest this week. Arleigh
Adams, of Newhouse Chevrolet, Inc. (formerly
Johanneson Adams Motors, Inc.) presented Miss
Frahm with a check for $52 Monday The Mystery
Merchant this week was Ernie Metcalf of Nyssa Co-op
Supply and there were 14 clues. Out of 275 entries. 110
had the correct answers.
Prize money will again start at $24 and the bos will
be at Stout Appliance until 4 p.m. Monday. Remember,
you can't win if you don't enter.
NOTE—JOY ADAMS was last week's Mystery
Merchant. Her name was inadvertently left out.
Owybee Boovty Satai
3. WHO'S WHO may be anyone in the Nyssa area.
Gues for his or her identity «rill be hidden ONLY In ads
for sponsoring merchants (aee "Where to look for
Gues” above.) If by coincidence, the name of the
WHO'S WHO (or other facts about him or her) happens
to appear in news items, editorial matter or other places
in this newspaper, these «rill not count as clues in this
contest.
rOH-rwrTOI jDOt*
118 Main St.
372-3563
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6 This week'« contest starts when you receive this
issue and doses at 4 p.m. Monday of the following
«reek.
7. At that time (4 p.m. next Monday) a drawing will be
held at the store where entries have been received for
this week's contest. The first entry drawn that correctly
Identifies WHO'S WHO will win SIO. If THAT entry
also lists the correct total number of dues hidden in all
ads of sponsoring merchants, a BONUS OF $14.00 will
be paid Whenever this BONUS is not won. it will be
added to next week's BONUS ■ which will continue to
grow until it is won!
8. Every possible precaution will be taken to prevent
typographical errors that might be mistaken for dues,
but errorless typography CANNOT BE GUARANTEED
(by onyone). The publisher of the Gate City Journal «rill
be judge in all questiona and his decision is final.
Family participation gives you a better chance to win
the jackpot...your «rife, husband or youngster MAY
spot a due that you miss!
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124 Mata St
372-3363
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NEWHOUSE CHEVROLET
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of experience, fine
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212 Main St.
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Pharmacy
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127 Mata St.
Watch and
Jewelry Work
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372-2914
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401 Maia St.
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cold days
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