– Topics –
– Work Session –
Chemeketa Community College levy
Representatives from Chemeketa Community College presented information about the bond measure on this coming November ballot.
How much will this cost? The 2024 bond measure is a replacement of the 2008 bond. So there is no increase in tax rate at all!
The 2008 bond raised a total of 92 million over its life. However, due to increased property values over time, this 2024 bond measure will raise 140M.
Where will the money go?
- Career and Technical Training
- Increase capacity in career and technical education (CTE), specifically in healthcare
- Wellness and Disaster Preparedness
- Renovate Building 7 on the Salem Campus to support wellness programming in addition to physical education, and to function as a community disaster resource site.
- Improved Teaching and Learning Spaces
- Modernize technology and meet ADA and other compliance standards
- Safety and Security
- Enhance district-wide safety and security
- Improved Science Opportunities
- Create a Science lab at the Woodburn Center
- Supportive Environments for Student Success
- Renovate and upgrade student environments and create community athletic fields
Who supports this measure? Chemeketa said the bond was recently endorsed by the Dallas Chamber of Commerce.
This bond measure will be on the ballot this November 5th, 2024.
Illicit discharge ordinance
The Council was presented with information about this ordinance. There was some discussion if washing personal vehicles is permitted under the ordinance. While it is on the permitted list, there are opportunities to educate the public on ways to mitigate hazardous run off from car washing chemicals and soaps.
What is the ordinance?
- The ordinance covers illegal discharges, intentional dumping, illegal connections, and protection of waterways.
- The ordinance allows the City to lead with education for violations, and opportunities to correct.
- The ordinance includes appropriate penalties for repeat or intentional violations.
Remember: The ordinance meets the minimum qualifications required by DEQ, and is not more restrictive than required.
The city was able to secure an intern from the RARE program (Resource Assistance for Rural Environments, part of AmeriCorps). She will be working on public relations and education for this topic for the next 12 months.
What’s next? The council is scheduled to vote on this ordinance on Oct 21st, 2024.
– City Council –
Recognitions
Fire & EMS Chief Wallace share that last week several fire fighters and police were invited to a young girls birthday pizza party, after no invited guests showed up. The chief wanted to spotlight and thank the kindness of her staff and highlight the positive interactions with the public.
Public comment
- Friends of Dallas aquatic center – Shared that telling people about the group has led to new donations and other information about the aquatic center
- Dallas resident – various complaints, including the construction of a rain garden
City Manager report
Transfer station information
This topic is a follow up from last work session’s presentation on the Re-Hub Center proposed at the old Rickreall Dairy site.
Jeff, a manager at a transfer station in Linn County, Oregon spoke to the Council tonight. The city asked Jeff to present in order to offer the Council a perspective not affiliated with the company behind the ReHub Center.
What was discussed?
- A pro for the proposed ReHub center: it will create shorter and fewer truck trips overall, as opposed to the current situation.
- Something to think about is busier weekend traffic. This is due to the public using the center more on the weekend than during weekday hours.
- Jeff felt the numbers presented by the Rehub group were right on track with what he would expect for impact figures.
- We should expect little negative long term environmental impacts from this center
- There are known ways to reduce immediate effects of any odors
Remember: The poop pond will remain active in the ReHub Center proposal.
What’s next? The council will continue to learn and discuss this topic. The company behind the ReHub site is looking for a council decision to support the center sometime in Fall 2024.
Buying 2025 dump truck
To purchase a dump truck with a snow plow package, the Public Works Department asked the City Council to approve $180,335.08. The Council must approve any purchase over $150,000.
Why do we need a dump truck? This dump truck will cover an aging dump truck (25 years old). The aging truck is still being used, but the department wants to keep it as a back up. This purchase will add a 3rd snow plow to the cities fleet.
The purchase of a forklift will be moved to next year in order to cover the overage from the originally planned $150,000 cost. Public Works is ok to delay forklift purchase to next year.
Why do it now? Requirements for diesel vehicles are soon changing. So Public Works wants to do this purchase now under the current requirements.
What happened tonight? The procurement for the dump truck was approved unanimously by the Council.
City Manager Follow up
The City Manager gave an update on a topic raised in public comment. The city will be looking further into the concrete on the rain gardens.
Ordinance reading
No. 1898 – Noncompliant vehicles
Learn more about this from the meeting prep notes.
What happen tonight? The 1st reading of the ordinance passed.
What’s next? The 2nd reading and final vote for the ordinance is scheduled for Oct 21, 2024. If approved, the ordinance becomes effective on Nov. 20, 2024.
No. 1899 – Zone change
Learn more about this from the meeting prep notes.
What happened tonight? The 1st reading of the ordinance passed.
What’s next? The 2nd reading and final vote for ordinance is scheduled for Oct 21, 2024. If approved the zone change becomes effective on Nov. 20, 2024.
Resolutions
Hwy 22 & Hwy 51 Intersection
This proposed resolution is a call to action for safety improvements to be made in a timely manner at the dangerous and deadly intersection. While there are future plans to change the Highway 22 and Highway 51 intersection completely, nothing has been done to address current safety issues.
What action happened tonight? This resolution passed unanimously.
Two ODOT easements
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is working to update their ADA ramps across Dallas. ODOT is asking for temporary and permanent easements at NE corner of Jefferson and Washington and the NE corner of N Kings Valley Hwy and Polk Station Rd.
What did the Councilors say? There was discussion if these easements could be used as leverage to spur action on the 22 & 51 intersection. Differing views were shared but the conversation concluded that this was not the issue or the way to spur action on the Hwy 22 & 51 intersection.
What action happened tonight? The Council approved giving the City Manager the ability to sign the easement agreement with ODOT. This passed unanimously.
– More Information –
- Councilor Collins Facebook video meeting recap
- Work session YouTube video archive
- Council Meeting YouTube video archive
- Work session full agenda
- City council full agenda
