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First Citizen nominations
Election: Councilors unanimously accepted the results of the Nov. 8 election. Jason Freilinger was elected mayor, Marie Traeger, April Newton and Eric Hammond were elected as councilors, and a measure to renew the five-year local option property tax levy for the pool passed with more than 64% of the vote.
Budget: The calendar was announced for the 2023-24 budget process. The budget message is due from City Manager Ron Chandler on April 1. Budget committee meetings are scheduled for April 20, April 25 and April 27, with the City Council scheduled to hold a public hearing to adopt the budget on June 19. Civic center furniture: Councilors approved spending approximately $75,000 on office furniture for the new civic center building. The furniture will be built by inmates working on skills and training with Oregon Corrections Enterprises. The inmates will use the remains of the Douglas fir that used to occupy a corner of the civic center lot as well as some reclaimed wood from the demolished Eugene Field School to build the furniture. The Douglas fir had to be cut down because of damage it suffered in the February 2021 ice storm. SACA fee waiver: Councilors unanimously approved waiving the $1,100 application fee normally associated with the conditional use permit required for the nonprofit to operate within the general commercial zone. SACA is seeking new quarters and says its new site will be inside the zone.
Republic: The city will hire a certified public accountant to review financial information received from Republic Services as part of a rate increase proposal. City officials have raised questions about the quality of the data they have been receiving from Republic, the city’s franchise trash hauler.
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Chamber calls for First Citizen nominations
It’s time for Silverton to recognize those who have gone over and above to serve the community. Do you know someone deserving of recognition for their efforts? Do you know of a group that should be highlighted for their good work? Nomination forms are available from the Silverton Chamber of Commerce, 426 S. Water St. or contact stacy@ silvertonchamber.org and have a form emailed to you. Everyone may nominate. Recognition categories are: First Citizen Award - Awarded for making a broad and substantial impact on the community. Distinguished Service Award – Awarded for making an impact on our community in a specific area. Business of the Year - Awarded to a retail or service business for outstanding service to the community.
The Judy Schmidt Lifetime
Achievement Award - For sustained commitment to community service over an extended period of time. Future First Citizen – A 16 - 20 year old. Awarded for peer leadership, community service, and participation in school clubs or organizations. Includes the Jack Berger Memorial Scholarship of $300. Typically nominated by school advisors.
Outstanding Club or Service
Organization - A group that has provided exceptional service to the community over the last year or years. Educators of the Year Awards – A special category returning this year. Areas to consider when making a nomination: Community Service: Contributions of time, labor, talent and other resources freely given to the community.
Dedication and Commitment:
Extraordinary involvement in serving others. Leadership: Examples of influence that might encourage service from others. Nominations are due by Jan. 6, 2023. Mail to Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 257 Silverton, OR 97381 or drop to the office.
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