Coquille public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Library Board
The Coquille Public Library Board met on Dec. 19, 2024, and approved the minutes from the Nov. 21 meeting. The librarian reported receiving a $2,000 grant from SCREL and a $20,000 OCF grant, bringing total grants to $744,092. The board also heard updates on new equipment, a new AmeriCorps volunteer, and a holiday open house. No policy reviews or district reports were presented, and no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of Nov. 21, 2024 meeting
- Noted $20,000 OCF grant for afterschool program
- Noted $2,000 SCREL grant for storytime supplies
- Noted installation of people counter and self-check station
- Noted new AmeriCorps volunteer starting Dec. 2
- Noted Holiday Open House scheduled for Dec. 17
City Council
The City Council will discuss a request from Coquille Automotive to build a 6-foot fence along Central and 3rd Streets. The council will also consider a contract with BEH LLP and a proposal to change utility billing window hours to Monday through Thursday.
- Right-of-way license request for Coquille Automotive to build a 6-foot fence on Central and 3rd Streets
- Authorization to sign contract with BEH LLP
- Proposed change of utility billing and finance department hours to Monday through Thursday
- URA Resolution 05-2024 to dissolve a checking and saving account
- Request for surplus shelving
City Council
The Coquille City Council will hold an executive session to consult with legal counsel on litigation. In open session, they will receive presentations from the Chamber of Commerce and on a right-of-way license for Coquille Automotive, consider a surplus request for shelving, authorize a contract with BEH LLP, and discuss changing utility billing window hours to Monday–Thursday. The Urban Renewal Agency will consider a resolution to dissolve its checking and savings accounts.
- Coquille Automotive Right of Way License Presentation
- Surplus Request for Shelving
- Authorization to Sign Contract, BEH LLP
- Discussion on Change of Utility Billing Window Hours to Monday–Thursday
- Resolution 05-2024 dissolving URA checking and savings accounts
City Council
The Coquille City Council is meeting for a regular session with an executive session for legal consultation on current or likely litigation. The public agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, staff reports, and a National Honor Society presentation. A separate Urban Renewal Agency (URA) meeting will feature a streetscapes presentation. The agenda is largely procedural with no major ordinances, contracts, or public hearings scheduled for decision.
- Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult with legal counsel on litigation
- Consent calendar: approval of October 7, 2024 meeting minutes
- National Honor Society presentation/introduction
- URA meeting: streetscapes presentation
City Council
The Coquille City Council will meet in executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding current or likely litigation. The regular meeting includes consent calendar approval, public participation, a National Honor Society presentation, and staff reports from fire, code enforcement, planning, public works, and library departments. No public hearings or new ordinances are scheduled.
- Executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) for litigation consultation
- Fire station construction issues: water leak repair and electrical corrections
- Sturdivant Park boat ramp grand re-opening scheduled for Nov 7
- Planning department reports on grants: $240k for Sturdivant Park playground, $1.8M water reservoir grant & loan
- URA meeting includes Streetscapes presentation
City Council
The Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to discuss the North Adams Streetscape Improvements project. The meeting includes a review of utility coordination and a revised construction cost estimate.
- North Adams Streetscape Improvements total project cost estimate of $3,302,594
- Roadway improvements subtotal of $1,347,689
- Electrical improvements subtotal of $471,240
- Storm drain improvements subtotal of $330,185
- Sanitary sewer improvements subtotal of $225,375
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss a license for the Sawdust Theatre to use the right of way. A separate Urban Renewal Agency (URA) meeting will include a discussion regarding the Harris Building.
- Resolution 19-2024: Authorization for Mayor to sign license for use of right of way, Sawdust Theatre
- URA Meeting: Discussion on the Harris Building
- Good of the Order: Streetscapes Project
City Council
The Coquille City Council will consider Resolution 19-2024 authorizing the mayor to sign a license for use of right-of-way for the Sawdust Theatre. The council will also hold a URA meeting to discuss the Harris Building and receive an update on the Streetscapes Project. Consent calendar includes approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Resolution 19-2024: Authorization for mayor to sign license for use of right-of-way, Sawdust Theatre
- URA discussion on the Harris Building
- Good of the Order: Streetscapes Project update and URA meeting scheduled for October 22
- Consent calendar approval of meeting minutes from September 3, 2024
City Council
The Coquille City Council will hold a public hearing on a land-use matter, consider a funding request for Red Devil football and basketball broadcasting, and vote on a right-of-way incursion for Sawdust Theatre and a library contract. The meeting also includes consent agenda approval of prior minutes and staff reports.
- Public hearing on a land use matter
- Funding request for Red Devil Football and Basketball Broadcasting
- Approval of right-of-way incursion for Sawdust Theatre
- Approval of City Manager signing Library Contract
The Coquille City Council approved Ordinance 1532 to withdraw approximately 2.4 acres at 1537 N Henry Street from the city limits. They also approved an encroachment permit agreement with Sawdust Theatre Inc. and authorized the City Manager to sign a Library Contract. The meeting included public comments about Johnson Mill Pond and a funding request for Red Devil football and basketball broadcasting, both of which were discussed but not formally decided.
- Approved Ordinance 1532 withdrawing 1537 N Henry St from city limits (unanimous)
- Approved encroachment permit agreement with Sawdust Theatre Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved City Manager signing Library Contract (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including 08/05/2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The Coquille City Council will hold a public hearing on a land use matter, consider a request for funding to broadcast Red Devil football and basketball games, approve a right-of-way incursion for Sawdust Theatre, and authorize the City Manager to sign a library construction contract. The meeting also includes a URA meeting with consent calendar items.
- Consider Request for Funding Red Devil Football and Basketball Broadcasting
- Public Hearing on Land Use Matter
- Consider approval of right of way incursion, Sawdust Theatre
- Consider approval of City Manager signing Library Contract
The Coquille Urban Renewal Agency (URA) meeting on September 3, 2024, was procedural only. Members approved the minutes from the August 5, 2024 meeting unanimously, then adjourned without any substantive decisions or discussions.
- Approved meeting minutes of 08/05/2024 (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a land use matter and consider resolutions regarding property acquisition and system development charge exemptions. The City Manager will also present the development status of the Jefferson School Parcel.
- Resolution 15-2024: Authorization to purchase the Hickam property
- Resolution 17-2024: Research into system development charge (SDC) exemptions for residential developments
- Public hearing on a Land Use Matter
- Resolution 18-2024: Assignment of administrator for First Community Credit Union account access
- Discussion on the Jefferson School Parcel housing developer
City Council
The City Council will consider resolutions for a water system loan and a fund transfer to the ambulance fund. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a land use matter and a decision regarding City Manager status. The URA meeting will discuss the HGE First National Bank Park proposal.
- Resolution 12-2024: Loan from Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund
- Resolution 13-2024: Transfer from General Fund Contingency to Ambulance Fund
- Resolution 14-2024: Withdrawal From Territory
- Public hearing regarding a land use matter
- HGE First National Bank Park proposal
City Council
The Coquille City Council will consider authorizing a loan from the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund for water system improvements. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a land use matter and a resolution regarding withdrawal from city territory. Additionally, the council will address a fund transfer to the Ambulance Fund.
- Resolution 12-2024: Authorizing a loan from the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund
- Resolution 14-2024: Withdrawal From Territory
- Resolution 13-2024: Transfer from General Fund Contingency to Ambulance Fund
- Public hearing regarding a land use matter
- HGE First National Bank Park proposal
City Council
The Coquille City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to adopt the FY 2024-25 budget, set property taxes, and accept state revenue sharing. The council will also vote on a new collective bargaining agreement with the police officers' association, authorize borrowing from the URA, and approve the purchase of real property. The URA board will separately adopt its own budget and consider grant applications for local projects.
- Resolution 07-2024 adopting the FY 2024-25 budget and imposing taxes
- Resolution 06-2024 accepting state revenue sharing
- Police Officer's Association collective bargaining agreement
- Resolution 09-2024 authorizing borrowing $111,000 from the URA for the Myrtle Vet lot purchase
- URA grant applications from The Broiler and Coquille Valley Hospital Pharmacy
City Council
The Coquille City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to adopt the FY 2024-25 budget, set property taxes, and approve state revenue sharing. They will also review a new collective bargaining agreement with the police officers' association, authorize borrowing from the URA, and consider purchasing real property. The agenda includes several executive sessions for labor negotiations and legal consultation.
- Resolution 07-2024 adopting FY 2024-25 budget and imposing taxes
- Resolution 06-2024 for state revenue sharing
- Police Officer's Association collective bargaining agreement
- Resolution 09-2024 authorizing borrowing $111,000 from URA for Myrtle Vet lot purchase
- Resolution 10-2024 authorizing purchase of real property
City Council
The Coquille City Council, acting as the Budget Committee, will hold public hearings and review the proposed FY 2024-25 budgets for the City, the Urban Renewal Agency (URA), and state revenue sharing. The agenda includes presentations, fund-by-fund introductions, and committee recommendations. The budget message highlights a proposed 3% COLA, a $100,000 transfer to stabilize the Ambulance Fund, and major capital projects like the Water Master Plan and Community Center remodel.
- Public hearing and committee action on the URA budget
- Public hearing on state revenue sharing
- Proposed 3% employee COLA for FY 2024-25
- Ambulance Fund requires $100,000 transfer to avoid -$84,000 deficit
- Water Master Plan Phase I: $6.4 million in upgrades, seeking $2 million grant
City Council
The Coquille City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 6, 2024, preceded by executive sessions for legal, real estate, and labor negotiations. In open session, the council will consider two resolutions authorizing real property purchases, an ordinance limiting liability for trail use, and a proposed purchase of the Hickam timber property. They will also hear presentations on the school bond question and Bee City designation, and consider a budget committee application.
- Ordinance No. 1532: adopting limitation of liability for claims from trail use on public easements and unimproved rights-of-way, declaring an emergency
- Resolution No. 03-2024: authorizing purchase of real property (Cox Lot, Parcel 2, Final Partition Plat 2020 #5)
- Resolution No. 04-2024: authorizing purchase of real property (GP Lot #5, Myrtle Vet Lot)
- Proposed purchase of Hickam Property for timber resources
- Presentation on school bond question by Superintendent Wayne Gallagher
City Council
The Coquille City Council will hold executive sessions on litigation, real property negotiations, and labor negotiations before its regular meeting. In open session, the council will consider two real property purchase resolutions, a timber parcel purchase, a trail liability ordinance, a budget committee application, and hear presentations on a school bond and Bee City designation. The agenda also includes a URA meeting to authorize negotiations for property purchases.
- Ordinance No. 1532: adopting limitation of liability for claims from trail use on public easements
- Resolution No. 03-2024: authorizing purchase of real property (Cox Lot)
- Resolution No. 04-2024: authorizing purchase of real property (Myrtle Vet Lot)
- Proposed purchase of Hickam Property for timber resources
- URA meeting: authorize City Manager to negotiate for property purchases
Library Board
This meeting has no agenda available, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed. The agenda text indicates only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes for prior meeting details.
City Council
The Coquille City Council will hold public hearings on assigning the Wadsworth garbage collection franchise to Waste Connections (dba Les's Sanitation) and on a new franchise agreement with NW Natural, followed by consideration of Ordinance 1530 for the gas franchise. The council will also adopt 2024-2025 goals. The URA will discuss purchasing properties and developing the First National Bank Park. The agenda includes an executive session for real property negotiations.
- Public hearing on assignment of Wadsworth garbage collection franchise to Waste Connections (dba Les's Sanitation)
- Public hearing and Ordinance 1530 for NW Natural gas franchise renewal
- Adopt Council Goals for 2024-2025
- URA: Authorize City Manager to negotiate purchase of properties
- URA: Discuss development of First National Bank Park
City Council
The Coquille City Council will hold public hearings on assigning the Wadsworth garbage collection franchise to Waste Connection (dba Les's Sanitation) and on a new franchise agreement with NW Natural, followed by consideration of Ordinance 1530 for the gas franchise. The council will also adopt goals for 2024-2025. The Urban Renewal Agency will discuss purchasing properties and developing First National Bank Park. The meeting includes an executive session for real property negotiations.
- Public hearing on assignment of Wadsworth garbage collection franchise to Waste Connection (dba Les's Sanitation)
- Public hearing and Ordinance 1530 for NW Natural gas franchise
- Adopt Council Goals for 2024-2025
- URA: Authorize City Manager to negotiate purchase of properties
- URA: Discuss development of First National Bank Park
Library Board
This Library Board meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes for information.
- No agenda items listed
City Council
The Coquille City Council will hold a work session on a proposed levy, then a regular meeting with a public hearing on extending the Wadsworth garbage collection franchise, followed by consideration of Ordinance 1528 for a five-year franchise. They will also accept bids and award a contract for the Sturdivant Park Boat Launch Replacement Project, authorize a grant application for a playground, and vote on closing Banner Bank accounts. The URA meeting will consider an application from Myrtle Veterinary Hospital Business, LLC.
- Public hearing and Ordinance 1528 for five-year garbage franchise to Wadsworth Garbage Collections
- Accept bids and award contract for Sturdivant Park Boat Launch Replacement Project
- Authorization to apply for Oregon Parks and Recreation Department funding for Sturdivant Park Playground
- Resolution to close all City of Coquille accounts at Banner Bank
- URA consideration of application from John Deck, Myrtle Veterinary Hospital Business, LLC
Library Board
The agenda for this meeting is empty, containing only the note 'No Agenda.' No items are scheduled for discussion or decision. The public is directed to review the minutes for any prior actions.
City Council
The Coquille City Council will hold a work session on a proposed sobering center, then a regular meeting to consider ratifying the city attorney contract, appointing a library board member, assigning a garbage collection franchise, and adopting Ordinance 1527, which amends multiple municipal code titles. The URA will also meet to authorize a museum project payment.
- Presentation on proposed sobering center by Adapt's Jerry O'Sullivan and Ross Acker
- Ratify City Attorney Contract
- Appointment for Library Board
- Request for Assignment of Garbage Collection Franchise—Wadsworth
- Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 1527 amending Titles 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, and 10 of the municipal code
City Council
The Coquille City Council will hold a work session on a proposed sobering center, then a regular meeting to consider ratifying the city attorney contract, making a library board appointment, and assigning a garbage collection franchise. A public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 1527, which amends multiple titles of the municipal code, are also on the agenda. The URA meeting will consider a museum project payment authorization.
- Presentation on proposed sobering center by Adapt's Jerry O'Sullivan and Ross Acker
- Ratify City Attorney Contract
- Make appointment for Library Board
- Request for assignment of garbage collection franchise—Wadsworth
- Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 1527 amending municipal code titles 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10
Library Board
There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.
City Council
The Coquille City Council will hold a work session on a workforce housing needs assessment, then a regular meeting to consider authorizing the purchase of a pickup truck for the Fire Department and handle routine consent items. The Urban Renewal Agency will also meet to authorize payments for two facade projects.
- Workforce Housing Needs Assessment presentation by Leland Consulting
- Authorize purchase of 2023 Ford F-150 XLT pickup for Fire Department (budgeted, $60,305 MSRP)
- URA: 74 West First Street payment authorization
- URA: Reimbursement for Hersey Bldg. Project
- Consent calendar: Council minutes 12.04.2023