White Salmon City Council sets schedule for housing discussions
From the City of White Salmon:
Let's Talk about Housing Schedule
We are gearing up to bring further considerations to council this summer and fall that are related to our work to increase housing!
Join these casual conversations to learn more about the topics that will be forthcoming, and to ask questions of staff and experts.
Upcoming Topics
July 2, 4 to 5 PM - Proposed Tree Code Preview new changes before the public comment period opens
August 27, 4 to 5 PM - Parking vs. Housing A discussion about how parking can impede housing
September 10, 4 to 5 PM - Pre-approved Plans How ready-to-go plans can streamline permitting
September 24, 4 to 5 PM - Zoning Updates Why cities have zones and what White Salmon is Considering for updates
White Salmon Tree Code Discussion set for July 2 at 4 p.m.
From the City of White Salmon:
Join us for a special session to preview the proposed changes to the Tree Code before the public comment period opens!
This is your chance to learn about the new modifications, ask questions, and provide early feedback.
Date: July 2, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Via Zoom
Zoom Meeting ID: 876 9660 3501
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87696603501
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Sheriff Bob Songer to Host Town Hall Meeting in Dallesport June 29 at 9 a.m.
Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer will be host a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, June 29th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m.. to 12:00 p.m. at Dallesport Community Center located at 136 6th Ave in Dallesport, Washington.
Dallesport, WA, June 21, 2024 — Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer will be host a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, June 29th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m.. to 12:00 p.m. at Dallesport Community Center located at 136 6th Ave in Dallesport, Washington.
From Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office:
Sheriff Songer’s Next Town Hall Meeting in Dallesport
At 9:00 A.M, we will be discussing the role of the Elected County Sheriff.
At 10:00 A.M., we will also be discussing the pro's and con's of the County Commissioners Lori Zoller and Jacob Anderson closing down the Klickitat County Jail and contracting our inmates to be housed with Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility (NORCOR) in The Dalles, Oregon.
In my TOWN HALL MEETING, the citizens attending will be allowed to verbally ask questions and make comments without their questions or comments being screened by a moderator.
Option (1) Yes or No, Contract our inmate housing with NORCOR in The Dalles, Oregon and close down the Klickitat County Sheriff's Office Jail.
Option (2) Yes or No, The Klickitat County Commissioners take over the Klickitat County Jail and appoint a Director to run the jail and report to the Board of County Commissioners.
Option (3) Yes or No, Leave the Klickitat Jail under Sheriff Bob Songer and make whatever improvements that need to be made in the operations of the jail.
Option (4) Yes or No, Add three above Options to the November Ballot and let the people vote on which Option they want.
Closing the Klickitat County Jail is a major issue and the citizens we serve should have the opportunity to vote on one of the three Options.
My BOSS is YOU the citizens of Klickitat County, so I hope to see you at the TOWN HALL MEETING to hear your questions and comments on the above subject matter.
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Hood River City Council Meeting June 24 at 6 p.m.
Hood River City Council will host a meeting on June 24, 2024 at 6 p.m.
Please find the Hood River City Council agenda/packet for June 24, 2024 at the following link: https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/meetings/
The City of Hood River Council meetings can now be viewed live on YouTube. See link to connect to live meetings: https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/public-meeting-upcoming-and-archived-videos/
The recording of the meeting will be posted shortly after the meeting on the City’s website. Please check the City’s website for the most current schedule of City public meetings. https://cityofhoodriver.gov/administration/meetings/
I. CALL TO ORDER – Cell Phone Reminder
A. Land Acknowledgement Statement
B. Pledge of Allegiance
II. AGENDA ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS
III. BUSINESS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Hood River City Council encourages community members to talk about issues important to them. If you wish to speak during “Business from the Audience” there are three options to choose from:
If you wish to speak during “Business from the Audience”, and you are attending the meeting in person, please sign up when you arrive at the meeting by printing your name, contact information and topic/item on the sheet provided by the City Recorder.
Submit written comments to the City Recorder at j.gray@cityofhoodriver.gov by Monday, June 24, no later than 12 noon in order to distribute to the City Council in one packet for review by 3pm. All comments will be added to the record.
To address Council during Business for the Audience by Zoom, send an email (name of speaker and topic) to j.gray@cityofhoodriver.gov by Monday, June 24, no later than 12 noon. Please specify the topic your testimony addresses. Testimony will go in order of requests received. Attendees that have pre-registered will be given a Zoom link. The speaker will be promoted by the City Recorder to address Council. Audio and video to be turned on for 3 minutes to address Council.
At the Mayors discretion, public comments may be received prior to a specific topic of relevance during the meeting. Please observe the time limit of three minutes/person
IV. PRESENTATIONS
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Council Meeting Minutes
– May 28, 2024, and June 10, 2024
VII. ACTION ITEMS
VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Energy Use & Emission Assessment, Haley Ellett
2. Parking Waiver for Tribal Members, Jackie Vanderpuye
3. Waterfront Stormwater Relocation Project Update,
Randy Achziger
IX. CITY RECORDER
X. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
XI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
XII. MAYOR COMMENTS
XIII. COUNCIL COMMENTS
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Oregon Law permits public bodies to meet in executive session to discuss specific matters which are not open to the public. Final actions or decisions on these matters will be made during the open meeting.
1. ORS 192.660 1 (h) To consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed.
Under the provisions of the Oregon Public Meetings Law, the proceedings of this executive session are for background information only for media attending and not for publication or broadcast.
XV. ADJOURN
Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Steering committee meets on June 12 at 9 a.m.
Representatives from the member agencies of the counties of Wasco, Sherman and Hood River, and the cities of The Dalles, Hood River, Cascade Locks, Mosier, Dufur and Maupin will hold their meeting to discuss the following agenda items: [Approval of Minutes, Progress Reports, Financial Reports, and other miscellaneous items.]
Public Meeting Notice:
The Dalles, Ore., June 11, 2024 — The Steering Committee of the Tri-County (Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco) Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program will hold a meeting on June 12th, from 9 AM to 11 AM. The meeting can also be accessed virtually upon request.
Representatives from the member agencies of the counties of Wasco, Sherman and Hood River, and the cities of The Dalles, Hood River, Cascade Locks, Mosier, Dufur and Maupin will hold their meeting to discuss the following agenda items: [Approval of Minutes, Progress Reports, Financial Reports, and other miscellaneous items.]
The nine governments signed an intergovernmental agreement in November 2003 to build and operate two permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities in Hood River and The Dalles, and conduct satellite collection events throughout the region. Wasco County is the lead agency. The facilities and events collect hazardous wastes from households; businesses and institutions, which are Very Small Quantity Generators, as well as pesticide wastes from farmers and ranchers. The program’s grand opening took place on July 29th, 2006.
For more information, call Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program at (541) 506-2529.
Wasco County Board of Commissioners Special Session June 11
The Wasco County Board of Commissioners will host a special session on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:45 a.m. at 401 E 3rd St, The Dalles, OR, 97058 to discuss a Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena Renovation & Infrastructure Funding Request.
The public can also attend the event virtually at https://wascocounty-org.zoom.us/j/3957734524 OR Dial 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 3957734524# OR DIAL 1-502-382-4610 PIN: 321 403 268#
Learn to use Aging and Disability Resource Connection and 211info
You are invited to attend “LET’S LOOK TOGETHER” where you will learn how to use Oregon's Aging and Disability Resource Connection and 211Info to find Community Resources. on June 13th from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center.
Circles of Care Volunteer Informational Meeting June 13
Older Adults have invaluable life experiences and stories to share - and at times need a little help from a friend.
You can be that friend by volunteering for Circles of Care.
Circles of Care matches volunteers with older adults who have requested periodic help such as friendly visits, grocery shopping and transportation.
If you are interested, there is a Volunteer Informational Meeting on Tuesday, June 13th from 1:00 – 2:00 at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center.
You can also apply online at www.ageplus/circles-of-care or call 541-397-0724.
TD Council Meets June 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Click here for the agenda and background information.
This item added on May 5:
10. ACTION ITEM
B. Resolution No. 24-014 Declaring State of Emergency and Restricting Fireworks
Wasco County Commissioners meet June 5 at 9 a.m.
Click here for the agenda and background information.
Beginning May 1, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners meetings will be held at 401 E. 3rd Street (formerly known as the GOBHI building). This new space will allow community members easier access to Commissioner meetings. To better prepare you for this change, please review the important information below:
Street parking is available and there is also a designated disabled parking spot along Third Street, near the Social Security Office.
Enter the board room using the entrance on Federal Street. Look for Wasco County signage.
There is ample seating and ADA compliant restrooms available for those attending in-person.
TD City Council scheduled for two executive sessions, May 14 and 15
The Dalles City Council is set to hold two executive sessions one on May 14 and one on May 15 - both start at 8 p.m.
The general public is not allowed to attend, however media are allowed to go to the meeting but not report on it.
Both sessions are to consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed.
Council may reconvene in open session where a decision could be made.
