The Friends of the Waldport Public Library present award-winning author and columnist Bob Welch at the Waldport Community Center, 265 NW Hemlock on April 27, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Bob will speak on his new book, Seven Summers, and other writings. Refreshments are provided.
Each one-hour session will take place at 2 p.m. at the Lions Hall on West Fourth Street, followed by a half-hour question-and-answer period. On each date, doors open at 1:30 p.m. with light snacks and beverages.
On Sunday, April 28, Dr. Kelsey Terland will speak on palliative care, courtesy of Samaritan Health Services. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure.
Weekly craft and food fair featuring up to 60 vendors in the parking lot of the Waldport Community Center sponsored by Waldport Beachcomber Days
Time/Location:
Thursday, May 2, 2024
6:30 PM- 8:00 PM
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center
333 SE Bay Blvd., Newport, OR 97365
Zoom Registration:
https://us06web.zoom.us/
Title: The Oregon National Wildlife Refuge Complex Seabird Program
Speaker: Shawn Stephensen, Wildlife Biologist of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Shawn W. Stephensen has a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife from Utah State University and a Master of Science in Biological Sciences from University of Alaska Anchorage. He has worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for over 34 years as a Wildlife Biologist. He spent four years with Fish and Wildlife Enhancement in Salt Lake City, Utah conducting contaminant studies, 14 years with Migratory Bird Management in Anchorage, Alaska conducting seabird studies and database management, and 16 years with the Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Newport, Oregon conducting seabird studies and refuge management.
Description:
Join MidCoast Watersheds Council for an informative presentation by Shawn Stephensen, Wildlife Biologist of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex! Explore the captivating realm of seabirds as Shawn provides insights into the diverse species found in the Pacific Northwest, along with ongoing projects focused on seabird conservation at the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. With approximately 1.2 million breeding seabirds across 400 colonies in Oregon, understanding their populations and the factors affecting their decline is crucial. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and engage. Save the date and register now for an evening of discovery!
Regular monthly in-person and online meeting of the city of Yachats’ Parks & Commons Commission.
AGENDA
I. Meeting Called to Order
II. Announcements
III. Citizens’ Concerns ● Limited to items not on the agenda ● 5 min. limitation per person
● Issues will be considered for inclusion in future agendas by PCC
IV. Reports a. Trails (5 min.)
b. City Manager (5 min.)
c. Community Services Coordinator (Krystal) (5- 10 min.)
V. New Business 1. CIP Budget for 2024-25 fiscal year
2. Determine overall goals of the Parks & Commons Commission for this coming year. Some considerations: a. Pavilion: $10k for engineering $30k for construction b. Greenspace c. Commons Improvements ■ Entrance (NE entrance): $75k ■ Stairway from sidewalk: $15k ■ Retaining wall along the sidewalk: $15k ■ Commons storage upgrades: $5k ■ Reader board – electronic $40k
3. Memorial Benches & Plaques: Revise Admin Policy No. 5 to reflect changes approved by PCC in November a. Review the decision-making process for approval of plaque requests
■ The subcommittee will revise Admin Policy No. 5 to reflect changes
■ PCC will send the revised admin policy to the City Manager for input
■ City manager will submit the proposed revised Admin Policy No. 5 to City Council for their consideration
VI. Other Business • From Commission • From Staff
Weekly craft and food fair featuring up to 60 vendors in the parking lot of the Waldport Community Center sponsored by Waldport Beachcomber Days
A public meeting of the Yachats Urban Renewal District Agency, Lincoln County, State of Oregon, and
the City of Yachats to discuss the budgets for the fiscal year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 will be held
In-Person and Zoom.
Any person may attend the meeting and hear the discussion and deliberations of
the Budget Committee.
Please visit the City of Yachats website at http://yachatsoregon.org to view
ways to submit public comment and access the budget meeting. Notice of these meetings and agenda
items can also be viewed on the City’s website.
The purpose of the first meeting is to receive the Budget
Message and to receive comment from the public on the budgets. A copy of the budget documents
may be inspected or obtained electronically on the City’s website, or by appointment at City Hall, 501
Hwy 101 N., between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, on or after April 29, 2024. If you need
accommodation, please contact the City Hall at 541-547-3565 before the meeting. The City of Yachats
is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.
CITY BUDGET
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comment
III. City Budget for FY24-25 Fiscal Year
1. Revenues
a. Transient Rental Tax
b. Food & Beverage Tax
c. Long-Term Revenue Forecast and Capital Projects Funding
d. Water and Wastewater Revenue History and Forecasts
2. Personnel
a. Historic, Current and Planned
3. Approved Amendments / Ordinances /CIP
a. Urban Renewal Amendment
b. Budget Revision by Ordinance, Approved
c. Capital Improvement Plan, Approved
The meeting is open to the public and interested citizens are invited to attend. These are open meetings under Oregon law, but a work session
is not a community forum; audience participation is at the discretion of the Council. Meetings are audio-recorded. Public meeting minutes are
available for review at City Hall. The meeting place is accessible to persons with disabilities. For accommodations, please call (541) 547-3565,
or Oregon Relay 1-800-735-2900 TDD) two days in advance. City of Yachats does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed,
gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
POSTED: 04/22/24 BY: KIMMIE JACKSON, RECORDER
******Close Budget Meeting. Short Break, if needed
4. Urban Renewal Budget
5. Debt Service Budget
6. System Development Charges Budget
7. Visitor Amenities Budget
VI. Adjournment
Regular, monthly meeting of the Waldport City Council.