City of Weston Newsletter

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1 J U N E City of Weston Newsletter THE MAYOR S CORNER JUNE 2014 THANK YOU to Scott Spendlove, Loy Knudson, Lyn Delph, Heidi Scott and Bill Boyd who helped with the Clean-Up Day, Saturday May 3 rd. Next year I would like to see a few more volunteers step up and help out. I know spring is a busy time for many of us, but a few hours on a Saturday morning would sure make the load easier for all of us. City Council Duane Thul, Mayor Liaison: Planning and Library Bill Boyd, Councilor Liaison: Public Works and TGM Committee Lyn Delph, Councilor Liaison: Historic Landmark & Parks & Rec Julie Schuld, Councilor Liaison: WCDC Jennifer Spurgeon, Councilor Liaison: Police Department and City Hall City Phone Numbers City Hall: Hours 7:30am-4:00pm Closed 12:00pm-12:30pm Lunch Library: Police: Public Works: We re online at: The Budget Committee, consisting of Becky Buckles, Jack Jasperson, Chet Mills, John Holt, Don Jackson and the City Council members met Monday, May 12 th at 6 p.m. to look at the upcoming budget. The General Fund will have more cash carryover this year for two reasons - holding down expenses and having no police officer for part of the year. The General Fund also shows that a city our size cannot afford two (2) police officers. We CAN afford one officer and one part time Code Enforcement officer. The Water Fund income is close to meeting expenditures due to the rate increase last year and cutting expenses to the bare minimum. The big problem for the future is that we have no accumulated reserve fund. The biggest problem in our budget is the Sewer Fund. Even with last year s $15.00 per month rate increase and expenses cut to bare essentials, income is still not meeting expenses. The problem is the decisions that were made before the new Waste Water Plant was built in To finance the repayment of the 1.7 million loans from the USDA and also operate and maintain the entire sewer system with only money from the monthly rate payers, all for a reasonable monthly rate is proving to be an impossible dream. The original engineering plans called for at least one-half of the construction funds to be provided by a bond. We are going to look at any and all options to possibly provide relief to the rate payers. We will gather information on any options and possibly utilize a financial firm/person to fully research the best option for the citizens.

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3 May 2014 Page nd Annual Pioneer Days June 6-7, 2014 Queen and Marshal Selection, Queen's Coronation and Program: Bernice Charlton and Mary Lou Andrews Kiddies Parade: Colby and Dian Jirmstad Pioneer Picnic Parade: Carol Kirk Ribbons and Awards: Carol Kirk Games in the Park: Dawn Strain Dunk Tank: Nichole Cisneros Buttons, Hats and Shirts: Mary Lou Andrews & Charles McCullough Crafts and Concessions: Linda Crampton Entertainment: Jackie Gentry Rooster Crow: Sheldon Kirk and Tom Buell Team Dance: Becki Buckles Fireman's Breakfast: Don Jackson and Volunteers Barbeque: Tom Delph Cook Off: Robert Hill and Chet Mills High School Alumni Reunion: Chuck Price Schedule of Events Unless otherwise noted, activities take place in Charles Elliott Memorial Park Friday June 6, :30 p.m. Memorial Hall Queen Coronation Queen and Grand Marshalls Introduced Annual Meeting 8:00 pm Street Dance for Youth. 8pm to 11pm. 100 block of Main Street Saturday, June 7, :00am to 9:00 am Fireman s breakfast at the park Pancakes, ham, eggs, and drink 7:30am to 12:30pm Registration for Cook-off. Contact Chet at :00am Library Open Check out the local history 9:45am Kiddie s Parade Water Street 10:00 am Grand Parade Water Street All Day Crafts and Concessions in the park Crafts, and much much more. Kids Games Main Street Dunk Tank, Concessions, and Bouncy House Downtown Weston 11:00 am Barbeque Lunch BBQ Sandwich, bakew3d beans, corn on the cob, slaw, and drink 12:00pm to 5:00 pm Park Pavilion Program Entertainment at the Pavilion 1:00pm Introduction of 2014 Pioneer Royalty Queen Rosemary Ross McAmis and Grand Marshals: Richard, Bruce, and Keith Ross Entertainment at the Stage 2:00pm to 3:00pm Kids Games in the Park 3:00pm Rooster Crow Contest 3:30pm Cook-off Judging 6:30pm Alumni Dinner 9:00pm to 11:00pm Street Dance Downtown Weston

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6 Monthly Meetings Library Board June 3 5:30 p.m. Library Lions June 5-7:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Planning May 5 7:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Memorial Hall Budget Committee June 11 10:30a.m. Memorial Hall City Council June 11 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Cemetery District June 13 6:30 p.m. Memorial Hall Parks & Rec June 12 7:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Budget Committee June 18 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Pioneer Association June 19 6:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Historical Society June 17 7:00 p.m. Memorial Hall WCDC June 24 7:00 p.m. Memorial Hall Yard of the Month Ryan and Carrie Local Links Weston Historic Landmarks Commission: Weston Community Development Committee: Weston Parks and Recreation Commission: Weston Public Library: Weston Chamber of Commerce: Historic Weston Oregon: Isham Saling House: Umatilla County Pioneers Association: Weston Middle School Announcements Weston Middle School "Incoming" 4th Grade Information Night June 2nd 6:00 p.m. WMS Auditorium Remember your registration packet to be entered into a TigerScot drawing!! We hope to see you there! Weston Middle School End of Year Academic Assembly June 3rd-WMS Auditorium 4th and 5th Grade from 6:00-7:00 p.m. 6th and 7th Grade from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Cookies and punch provided in the cafeteria following the assembly. Weston Middle School Academic Outing June 5th Departure at 9:00 a.m. from WMS Where are they going? It is a surprise! Students will know June 3rd at the assembly where we are headed! Parents remember to sign and return the permission slip and waiver form. Students will receive these at the assembly and the office will also have copies. It will be a great time and we are really looking forward to it. Weston Middle School 8th Grade Recognition June 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium Come support our 8th graders as they transition to high school! Refreshments in the cafeteria following the ceremony.