Coquille public meetings in 2025
28 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Coquille City Council will meet to consider adopting a forest management plan and approving the purchase of a pickup truck. The meeting will also include staff reports and public participation.
- Consider adopting Ordinance 1537 for a Forest Management Plan
- Consider approving purchase of a pickup truck
- Staff reports from City Manager, Fire Chief, and other directors
- Public participation period
- URA meeting to adopt consent calendar
The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 1537, adopting the City of Coquille Rink Creek Watershed Forest Management Plan. It also unanimously approved the purchase of a Ford F-250 from Northside Ford Truck Sales for $50,363.52. In addition, the council accepted the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting.
- Adopted Ordinance 1537 forest management plan (4-0)
- Approved purchase of Ford F-250 for $50,363.52 (4-0)
- Accepted November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
City Council
The Coquille City Council will discuss adopting Ordinance 1537, which establishes a forest management plan. It will also consider a resolution to withdraw 4.52 acres at 1173 N Crest Rd from city limits, a purchase of a pickup truck, and the allocation of the remaining $12,151.00 of state revenue funds to the Police Department.
- Consider Ordinance 1537 adopting a forest management plan
- Consider Resolution 19-2025 to withdraw 4.52 acres at 1173 N Crest Rd
- Consider approving purchase of a pickup truck
- Allocate remaining $12,151.00 of state revenue funds to the Police Department
The City Council accepted the November 3, 2025 URA meeting minutes with unanimous support. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:31 p.m. No other actions were taken.
- Accepted 11/03/2025 URA meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:31 p.m.
City Council
The Coquille City Council meeting will discuss several agenda items, including the appointment of Jeff Jackson to the Planning Commission, the adoption of Ordinance 1537 for a Forest Management Plan, and Resolution 19-2025 to withdraw 4.52 acres at 1173 N Crest Rd from city territory. Council members will also consider requests for state revenue funds and will swear in the new Fire Chief. Public participation is invited, and staff reports from multiple departments will be presented.
- Appointment of Jeff Jackson to the Planning Commission
- Consideration of Ordinance 1537 adopting a Forest Management Plan
- Consideration of Resolution 19-2025 to withdraw 4.52 acres at 1173 N Crest Rd
- Requests for State Revenue Funds
- Swearing in of the new Fire Chief
The council approved the consent calendar. It appointed Paul Frasier to the city council and Jeff Jackson to the planning commission. The council voted to table Ordinance 1537 (forest management plan) until the next meeting. It denied Resolution 19-2025 to withdraw 4.52 acres at 1173 N Crest Rd and allocated the remaining $12,151 of state revenue funds to the police department.
- Approved consent calendar (5-0)
- Appointed Paul Frasier to City Council (5-0)
- Appointed Jeff Jackson to Planning Commission (6-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 1537 forest management plan (6-0)
- Denied Resolution 19-2025 land withdrawal (6-0)
- Allocated $12,151 of state revenue funds to Police Department (6-0)
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss a new forest management plan and the withdrawal of 4.52 acres from city territory. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a new Fire Chief and the appointment of a Planning Commission member.
- Ordinance 1537 adopting a Forrest Management Plan
- Resolution 19-2025 to withdraw 4.52 acres at 1173 N Crest Rd from city territory
- Appointment of Jeff Jackson to the Planning Commission
- Swearing in of new Fire Chief Zach Latimer
- Requests for state revenue funds, including a $10,000 request from Coquille Valley Historical Society
The URA President called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. URA Member Flaherty moved to accept the consent calendar, and URA Member Cooper seconded. The motion passed with six yes votes and zero no votes. The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
- Accepted consent calendar (6‑0)
City Council
The City Council will discuss the annexation and residential zoning of a small property and hold a public hearing on CDBG-funded water system design improvements. The body will also consider bank account access for staff and a radio sponsorship.
- Ordinance 1536: Annexation of 1.96 acres near 498 W Central Blvd and application of 'Residential' zoning
- Public hearing on CDBG-funded project to design and permit water system improvements
- Resolution 17-2025: Adding Mark Denning as a signer to City bank accounts
- Resolution 18-2025: Adding bookkeeper Jessica Barlow to City bank accounts
- Sponsorship for Coquille Winterlakes High School Radio 97.7 KRWL
The URA council accepted the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. Member Flynn moved to accept the minutes, Member Flaherty seconded, and the motion passed unanimously with votes from Corbus, Flynn, Flaherty, and Waddington. No other actions were taken.
- Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0 unanimous)
City Council
The council will vote on Ordinance 1536 to annex 1.96 acres at 498 W Central Blvd and designate it residential. It will also consider Resolutions 17-2025 and 18-2025 to add a check signer and a bookkeeper to city bank accounts. A sponsorship request for Coquille Winterlakes High School Radio 97.7 KRWL will be discussed, and a public hearing will gather feedback on a CDBG‑funded water system design project.
- Ordinance 1536: annex 1.96 acres near 498 W Central Blvd, rezoning residential
- Resolution 17-2025: add Mark Denning as check signer for City’s First Community Credit Union Account
- Resolution 18-2025: add Jessica Barlow as bookkeeper on FCCU and LGIP accounts
- Sponsorship request for Coquille Winterlakes High School Radio 97.7 KRWL
- Public hearing on CDBG‑funded design and permit work for planned water system improvements
The council approved Ordinance 1536 to annex 1.96 acres at 498 W Central Blvd and designate it residential. It also approved adding a signer and bookkeeper access to city bank accounts, and a sponsorship for KRWL radio up to $1,200. The meeting minutes were approved as well.
- Approved meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 17-2025 adding a signer to city bank accounts (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 18-2025 adding bookkeeper access to city bank accounts (3-0)
- Approved sponsorship for KRWL radio up to $1,200 (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 1536 annexing 1.96 acres near 498 W Central Blvd (4-0)
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss the sale of the Jefferson School lots and a request for SDC fee waivers. The body will also review a draft RFP for Lot 202. An executive session is scheduled to consider a charge against a public officer.
- Resolution 15-2025: Approving sale of the Jefferson School lots
- Resolution 16-2025: Request for waiver of SDC fees
- Review of draft RFP for Lot 202
- Executive session regarding a charge brought against a public officer
- URA Meeting to review August 18, 2025 meeting minutes
The council unanimously approved the sale of the Jefferson School lots to Northridge Enterprises for $10. It also approved a waiver of SDC fees, adopted a draft RFP for Lot 202, and accepted bids for the 2025 timber sale, awarding the contract to LBA Contract Cutting for $1,136,900. Councilor Jake Marshall resigned, creating a vacancy with an application deadline of October 24, 2025.
- Approved sale of Jefferson School lots to Northridge Enterprises for $10 (unanimous)
- Approved waiver of SDC fees (Resolution 16-2025) (unanimous)
- Approved draft RFP for Lot 202 with amendments (unanimous)
- Accepted bids for 2025 timber sale and awarded contract to LBA Contract Cutting for $1,136,900 (unanimous)
- Accepted meeting minutes from 8/18/2025 (unanimous)
- Councilor Jake Marshall resigned, creating a council vacancy (recorded)
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss the sale of the Jefferson School lots and a request for SDC fee waivers. The body will also review a draft RFP for Lot 202.
- Resolution 15-2025: Approving sale of the Jefferson School lots
- Resolution 16-2025: Request for waiver of SDC fees
- Review of draft RFP for Lot 202
- Executive session to consider a charge brought against a public officer
URA President Corbus called the meeting to order at 7:44 p.m. URA Member Flaherty motioned to approve the meeting minutes as presented, and URA Member Waddington seconded the motion. The minutes do not record a vote tally or final outcome.
- Motion to approve meeting minutes was made and seconded (vote tally not recorded)
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss a supplemental budget adoption and a proposal to move a loading zone on 1st Street. A separate URA meeting will address funding for the Coquille Broiler and a Central Boulevard striping project.
- Resolution 12-2025: Create new loading zone on West 1st Street and remove East 1st Street location
- Resolution 14-2025: Adoption of a supplemental budget
- Request for proposals for the purchase and development of Lot 202
- URA funding application for Coquille Broiler awning project
- Review and award of bid for Central Boulevard striping project
The council approved the adoption of a supplemental budget (Resolution 14‑2025) with a unanimous vote. It also approved a new signer on city bank accounts (Resolution 13‑2025) and accepted the proposed changes to the 1° Street loading zone (Resolution 12‑2025). Additionally, staff were authorized to develop a request for proposals for the purchase and development of Lot 202, and the meeting minutes were accepted.
- Approved supplemental budget (Resolution 14‑2025) (7‑0)
- Approved new city bank account signer (Resolution 13‑2025) (6‑0, 1 abstain)
- Approved changes to 1° Street loading zone (Resolution 12‑2025) (7‑0)
- Authorized staff to develop RFP for purchase and development of Lot 202 (decision to proceed)
- Accepted meeting minutes (consent calendar) (7‑0)
City Council
The Coquille City Council will meet to decide on a $2.5 million Community Development Block Grant for water system improvements, approve a new loading zone on West 1st Street, and consider several resolutions including a supplemental budget and city bank account updates.
- Consider $2,500,000 CDBG grant for water system improvements (replacement of mainline, water plant upgrades, Oerding water tank)
- Consider Resolution 12-2025 to create a new loading zone on West 1st Street
- Consider Resolution 14-2025 to adopt a supplemental budget
- Consider Resolution 13-2025 to authorize a new signer onto city bank accounts
- Consider Request for Proposals for purchase and development of Lot 202
The council accepted the July 7 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved the URA funding application for the Coquille Broiler up to $9,104.00. The council accepted the bid and awarded the Central Boulevard Restriping Project to SPM LLC for $159,842.50 with a $50,000 contingency, all unanimously.
- Accepted July 7 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Coquille Broiler URA funding application up to $9,104.00 (unanimous)
- Accepted bid for Central Boulevard Striping Project (unanimous)
- Awarded Central Boulevard Restriping Project to SPM LLC for $159,842.50 with $50,000 contingency (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for water system improvements. The body will also review a lease for the Coquille Broiler and a contract for the City Manager.
- Public hearing and consideration of CDBG construction grant application for water system improvements
- Consideration of lease to the Coquille Broiler
- Consideration of Ordinance 1535 to award Pacificorp franchise
- Consideration of Resolution 04-2025 for archival data storage at First Community Credit Union
- HGE presentation for the URA Streetscapes project
The council authorized a $2.5 million application to the Community Development Block Grant program for water system improvements. It also approved a lease for the Coquille Broiler, updated the City Manager contract, appointed Patrick Flynn to the council, and adopted several ordinances and resolutions.
- Authorized $2.5M CDBG water grant (Y: Flaherty, Marshall, Waddington, Corbus, Westrum; N:0)
- Accepted lease to the Coquille Broiler (Y: Flaherty, Marshall, Waddington, Corbus, Westrum; N:0)
- Approved updated City Manager contract (Y: Flaherty, Marshall, Waddington, Corbus, Westrum; N:0)
- Appointed Patrick Flynn to City Council (Y: Flaherty, Marshall, Waddington, Corbus, Westrum; N:0)
- Approved Ordinance 1535 (Y: Flaherty, Marshall, Waddington, Corbus, Westrum, Flynn; N:0)
- Approved Resolution 04-2025 for safe‑deposit box (Y: Flaherty, Marshall, Waddington, Flynn, Westrum; N:0)
- Approved Claire Martin’s appointment to Planning Commission (Y: Flaherty, Marshall, Waddington, Corbus, Westrum, Flynn; N:0)
- Approved Resolution 11-2025 regarding fitness court (Y: Flaherty, Marshall, Waddington, Corbus, Westrum, Flynn; N:0)
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider an application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for water system improvements. The body will also review a lease for the Coquille Broiler and a franchise agreement with PacificCorp.
- Public hearing and consideration of CDBG construction grant application for water system improvements
- Consideration of lease to the Coquille Broiler
- Consideration of Ordinance 1535 awarding PacificCorp franchise
- Consideration of Resolution 04-2025 for a safe deposit box at First Community Credit Union for archival data
- HGE presentation for the URA Streetscapes project
The URA approved the meeting minutes from June 2, 2025 with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The board also approved accepting the advertisement for the Streetscapes project bid, also by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
- Approved 06/02/2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved advertisement for Streetscapes project bid (6-0)
City Council
The City Council and Urban Renewal Agency (URA) will hold public hearings to discuss the FY 2025-26 budgets, state revenue sharing, and the imposition of taxes. The council will also consider a Teamsters contract and an ordinance regarding system development charges.
- Public hearing and adoption of FY 2025-26 City Budget and imposition of taxes
- Public hearing and adoption of FY 2025-26 URA Budget and imposition of taxes
- Consideration of Teamsters contract
- Ordinance 1534 regarding system development charges
- HGE presentation for Streetscapes project
The council approved the consent calendar unanimously. The Urban Renewal District budget for 2025‑2026 was adopted for $2,855,354 with all members voting in favor. The board also voted to reject the bid for Adam’s Street Project. No other actions were taken.
- Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
- Adopted URA 2025‑2026 budget $2,855,354 (unanimous)
- Rejected bid for Adam’s Street Project (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council and Urban Renewal Agency (URA) will hold public hearings to discuss and adopt their respective FY 2025-26 budgets and the imposition of taxes. The council will also consider a Teamsters contract and state revenue sharing.
- Public hearing and adoption of FY 2025-26 City Budget and imposition of taxes
- Public hearing and adoption of FY 2025-26 URA Budget and imposition of taxes
- Resolution 08-2025 regarding State Revenue Sharing
- Ordinance 1534 regarding System Development Charges
- Consideration of Teamsters contract
The Coquille City Council approved the FY 2025‑26 budget of $14,864,279 and set a permanent property tax rate of $6.1038 per $1,000 of assessed value. It also accepted state revenue sharing funds, allocating $26,000 to the Fire Department and $6,849 to the Police Department. Additional actions included approving a Teamsters contract, adopting Ordinance 1534, and scheduling a Town Hall meeting for June 17.
- Accepted consent calendar (all vote in favor)
- Tabled council application until July meeting (all vote in favor)
- Approved Teamsters contract (all vote in favor)
- Accepted State Revenue Sharing, allocating $26,000 to Fire Dept and $6,849 to Police Dept (all vote in favor)
- Adopted FY 2025‑26 budget of $14,864,279 (all vote in favor)
- Imposed property tax rate $6.1038 per $1,000 assessed value for 2025‑26 (all vote in favor)
- Approved Ordinance 1534 regarding system development charges (all vote in favor)
- Scheduled Town Hall meeting for June 17, 6:30‑8:00 p.m. (council decision)
City Council
The City Council is considering the sale of the Jefferson School property to Northridge Enterprises, LLC, for $10 in exchange for a commitment to build 11 single-family homes. The council will also review bids for IT and recruiter services and discuss ambulance service options.
- Resolution 06-2025: Sale of Jefferson School property to Northridge Enterprises, LLC for $10
- Acceptance of IT service bids from Systec and Integotec
- Acceptance of bids and contract consideration for recruiter services
- Resolution 07-2025: Increasing ambulance fee on utility bills
- Discussion of options for ambulance service
The council approved the sale of the Jefferson School property (Resolution 06-2025). It accepted bids and entered contracts for IT services with Integotech and for recruiter services with Prothman. The council also approved an increase to the ambulance fee on utility bills (Resolution 07-2025) and postponed scheduling a town hall meeting.
- Approved Resolution 06-2025 sale of Jefferson School property (unanimous)
- Accepted bids for IT services (unanimous)
- Entered contract with Integotech for IT services (unanimous)
- Accepted bids for recruiter services (4-1)
- Awarded recruiter contract to Prothman (4-1)
- Approved Resolution 07-2025 increasing ambulance fee on utility bills (3-2)
- Postponed scheduling of town hall meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The Budget Committee will elect a chair, then hold separate public hearings for the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) budget, state revenue sharing, and the city's overall budget. Members will review proposed budgets for the general fund, enterprise funds, and numerous special revenue funds. The committee will take action and make recommendations on each budget following the hearings.
- Public hearing and committee recommendation on the Urban Renewal Agency budget
- Public hearing on state revenue sharing
- Review of General Fund budgets: Police, Parks & Recreation, Planning, Code Enforcement, and others
- Introduction of Enterprise Funds: Water, Sewer, and Stormwater
- Introduction of Fire, Sidewalk, Property Management, Equipment Reserve, and Reserve Funds
The Budget Committee adopted the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) budget after a motion by Mayor Flaherty was seconded and approved unanimously. The committee also approved awarding $26,000 to the Fire Department and $6,849 to the Police Department from state revenue‑sharing funds. Councilor Westrum was elected Budget Committee Chair and the committee voted to present the draft city budget to the full council.
- Adopt URA Budget (all vote in favor)
- Award $26,000 to Fire Department (all vote in favor)
- Award $6,849 to Police Department (all vote in favor)
- Elect Councilor Westrum as Budget Committee Chair (all vote in favor; Westrum abstains)
- Approve presentation of draft city budget to Council (all vote in favor)
City Council
The Coquille City Council will meet on May 5, 2025, to consider several items including a resolution to add a safe deposit box at First Community Credit Union, review budget committee applications, surplus police vehicles to Myrtle Point, and discuss a first reading of Ordinance 1533 to vacate a lot on Jefferson. The agenda also includes approval of renewed appointments to the Coos Library Board and a discussion about a potential special council meeting on May 19. The Urban Renewal Agency meeting following the regular session is primarily procedural.
- Resolution 04-2025 to add a safe deposit box at First Community Credit Union
- Review of budget committee applications
- Consider surplus police vehicles to be provided to Myrtle Point
- Consider Ordinance 1533 for vacation of Jefferson lot
- Approve renewed appointment of members to the Coos Library Board
The council unanimously approved Ordinance 1533, vacating the 0.64‑acre Jefferson School Park. It also appointed Joe Teel to the Budget Committee, approved the transfer of surplus police vehicles to Myrtle Point, and renewed library board appointments for Barbara Caffey and Cathy Larcom‑Johnson. A special council meeting was scheduled for May 19 at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting minutes from April 7 and May 8 were accepted.
- Accepted meeting minutes from 4/7/2025 and 5/8/2024 (unanimous)
- Tabled Resolution 04‑2025 to add a safe deposit box at First Community Credit Union (unanimous)
- Appointed Joe Teel to the Budget Committee (unanimous)
- Approved surplusing police vehicles to Myrtle Point (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 1533, vacating Jefferson School Park (unanimous)
- Renewed appointments of Barbara Caffey and Cathy Larcom‑Johnson to Coos Library Board (unanimous)
- Scheduled a special council meeting for May 19 at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss the vacation of the Jefferson lot and the potential transfer of surplus police vehicles to Myrtle Point. The body will also review Budget Committee applications and a resolution regarding a safe deposit box.
- Ordinance 1533: Vacation of Jefferson lot
- Resolution 04-2025: Add a safe deposit box at First Community Credit Union
- Consideration of surplus police vehicles for provision to Myrtle Point
- Review of Budget Committee applications
- Renewed appointment of members to the Coos Library Board
The council approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. URA Member Flaherty moved to approve, URA Member Westrum seconded, and all members voted in favor. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The URA Board will review the sole bid for the Adams Streetscapes Project from Johnson Rock at $2,684,951, which exceeds the design estimate of $2.1M and available funds of $1.85M. Staff will present a pared-down project to meet the $1.8M cost component. The board will also consider a Pacific Power conversion agreement for overhead-to-underground lines estimated at $357,235, which would add $5.19 per month per customer for two years.
- Adams Streetscapes Project: sole bid of $2,684,951 from Johnson Rock exceeds design estimate and available funds
- Staff proposes revised scope to achieve $1.8 million cost goal
- Pacific Power conversion agreement for underground lines on N Adams St, estimated $357,235
- Conversion cost recovery would add $5.19/month per customer charge for 2 years
- URA financial commitments update shows $1,853,415 remaining available funds after committed projects
The council reviewed bids for the streetscapes project but did not approve, deny, or table any items. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. No votes or resolutions were recorded.
City Council
The Coquille City Council will hold a regular meeting and a URA meeting. They will consider a request from the Coquille Broiler to lease a larger portion of a city-owned parking lot, discuss and potentially adopt goals for the upcoming fiscal year, and consider vacating a park at the Jefferson School site. The URA will discuss the Central Blvd striping project and a budget amendment. Two executive sessions are scheduled before the open session for labor negotiations and personnel matters.
- Request to lease city-owned parking lot property to Coquille Broiler (expired easement, larger revised area)
- Consideration of City Council goals for FY 2025-26
- Consider vacation of park at Jefferson School site
- Resolution 04-2025 to add a safe deposit box at First Community Credit Union
- URA discussion of Central Blvd striping project and resolution amending FY 2024-2025 budget
The council approved the March 3 and March 19 meeting minutes, rejected a new lease proposal while keeping the existing 25 × 25 lease, and adopted the FY 25‑26 Council Goals. It also approved budget committee applications for Sean Sanborn and Joe Root, vacated the park at Jefferson School Site, and approved a Library Board appointment. A resolution to add a safe‑deposit box was tabled due to lack of quorum, and a council seat will stay vacant until May 25 2025.
- Approved March 3 and March 19 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Rejected new lease proposal, retained existing 25 × 25 lease (unanimous)
- Adopted FY 25‑26 Council Goals (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Committee applications for Sean Sanborn and Joe Root (unanimous)
- Approved vacation of park at Jefferson School Site (unanimous)
- Approved Library Board application for Barb Steven (unanimous)
- Tabled Resolution 04‑2025 to add a safe‑deposit box (no quorum)
- Announced vacant council seat to remain open until May 25 2025
City Council
The City Council will discuss the adoption of goals for the 2025-26 fiscal year and a request from Coquille Broiler to lease city-owned property. The meeting also includes a separate Urban Renewal Agency session to discuss the Central Blvd striping project and budget amendments.
- Request from Coquille Broiler to lease city-owned property in a parking lot
- Consideration of Council goals for FY25-26
- Resolution 04-2025 to add a safe deposit box at First Community Credit Union
- Discussion of Central Blvd striping project (URA Meeting)
- Resolution to amend the City of Coquille Urban Renewal Agency 2024-2025 budget
The council unanimously approved the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved Resolution 02‑2025 amending the 2024‑2025 fiscal year budget of the Coquille Urban Renewal Agency. No other actions were taken.
- Approved meeting minutes 3/3/2025 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 02‑2025 amending URA 2024‑2025 budget (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will discuss options for ambulance services. The meeting includes a resolution to withdraw a previously scheduled May 20, 2025, election regarding a local option tax to support those services.
- Discussion of ambulance service options
- Resolution 03-2025 to withdraw Resolution 02-2025 regarding a May 20, 2025, local option tax election
The council voted unanimously to approve Resolution 03-2025, which revokes Resolution 02-2025 that called for a May 20, 2025 election on a local option tax for ambulance services. All council members voted in favor. The council also agreed to continue the striping project on Central Avenue and to postpone the First National Bank Park Project.
- Approved Resolution 03-2025 revoking Resolution 02-2025 (all in favor)
- Decided to continue striping project on Central Avenue (unanimous agreement)
- Decided to hold off on First National Bank Park Project (unanimous agreement)
City Council
The Council will hold a work session at 6:15 p.m. to discuss an ambulance service tax levy, following a resolution passed in February calling for a May 20, 2025 election on a local option tax. Later, they will review and award a bid for the Coquille Community Building reroof project, and the URA will consider approving $200,000 in funding for that project. Other agenda items include appointing a planning commissioner and an after-school program presentation.
- Work session to discuss ambulance service tax levy (election May 20, 2025)
- Review and accept bids for Coquille Community Building reroof project
- Award bid for Coquille Community Building reroof project
- URA consider approving $200,000 towards Coquille Community Building reroof project
- Appoint Charlie Davis to Planning Commission
The Coquille City Council approved the consent calendar, reappointed Charlie Davis to the Planning Commission, and accepted bids for the Coquille Community Building Reroof Project. The council then awarded the reroof project to C&R Homes and Construction for $328,350, as recommended by staff. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a work session on a potential ambulance service tax levy and a presentation on the after-school program.
- Approved consent calendar including minutes from 2/3/2025 and 2/24/2025 (all in favor)
- Reappointed Charlie Davis to the Planning Commission (all in favor)
- Accepted bids for Coquille Community Building Reroof Project (all in favor)
- Awarded reroof project to C&R Homes and Construction for $328,350 (all in favor)
City Council
The City Council and URA will meet to review and award bids for the Coquille Community Building reroof project. The council will also hold a work session to discuss an ambulance service tax levy.
- Review and award of bids for Coquille Community Building reroof project
- URA consideration of $200,000 in funds for the Community Building reroof project
- Appointment of Charlie Davis to the Planning Commission
- Work session regarding Ambulance Service Tax Levy
- Presentation on after school program
The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) approved $200,000 in funds for the Coquille Community Building Reroof Project. The consent calendar, including the February 3, 2025 meeting minutes, was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved $200,000 for Coquille Community Building Reroof Project (unanimous)
- Approved February 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council is discussing funding options for ambulance services because the current $774,111 general fund subsidy is unsustainable. The body is considering a resolution to call a May 20, 2025, election for a local option tax.
- Resolution 02-2025: Proposed five-year levy of $2.61 per $1,000 of assessed value
- Estimated annual cost of $396.04 for the average Coquille home ($151,800 assessed value)
- Projected total revenue of $3,981,851 from FY 2025/26 through 2029/30
- Discussion of alternative: forming an Ambulance District for the full 400 square mile service area
- Discussion of 'Do Nothing' option: dividing the service area among other providers
The Coquille City Council unanimously approved Resolution 02-2025, calling for a special election on May 20, 2025, to let voters decide on creating a local option tax to support ambulance services. The council also scheduled a work session for March 3 at 6:15 p.m. before the regular meeting.
- Approved Resolution 02-2025 calling for May 20 election on ambulance service local option tax (unanimous)
- Scheduled work session for March 3 at 6:15 p.m. before the 7:00 p.m. council meeting
City Council
The Coquille City Council will meet on February 3, 2025, to act on several items including approving the purchase of playground equipment for Sturdivant Park, deciding on a request to sell city property to the Coquille Broiler, and adopting the FY2025-2026 budget calendar while appointing the city manager as budget officer. The council will also appoint planning commissioners and, in the URA session, receive a presentation on the streetscapes project.
- Request to approve purchase of playground equipment at Sturdivant Park (funded by $240,000 OPRD grant)
- Request for city to sell property adjacent to Coquille Broiler (staff recommends new easement or lease instead)
- Approve FY2025-2026 budget calendar and appoint City Manager Forrest Neuerburg as budget officer
- Appoint planning commissioners to fill open positions
- URA meeting: presentation on streetscapes project
The Coquille City Council approved the purchase of playground equipment for the Sturdivant Playground Project from Game Time for $245,956.64. The council tabled a request to sell city property, pending further discussion. It also adopted the 2025-2026 budget calendar, appointed City Manager Forrest Neuerburg as budget officer, and reappointed Ryan Olson and Nikki Graham to the Planning Commission.
- Approved $245,956.64 playground equipment purchase from Game Time (unanimous)
- Tabled property sale request until next meeting (unanimous)
- Adopted 2025-2026 budget calendar and appointed City Manager as budget officer (unanimous)
- Reappointed Ryan Olson and Nikki Graham to Planning Commission (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session and public hearing on a supplemental FY2024-2025 budget, then vote on a resolution to adopt it and modify appropriations. Election results will be certified and new mayor and councilors sworn in. The Urban Renewal Agency will also hold a public hearing and adopt its own supplemental budget.
- Public hearing and adoption of supplemental FY2024-2025 budget (Resolution 01-2025)
- Election results certification and swearing in of mayor and councilors
- Authorization to transfer auditors
- Surplus of dump truck declared
- URA public hearing and adoption of supplemental FY2024-2025 budget (Resolution URA 01-2025)
The Coquille City Council approved Resolution 01-2025 adopting a supplemental FY2024-2025 budget and modifying appropriations. They also authorized a transfer of auditors due to a firm merger, declared a dump truck surplus, and appointed Councilor Waddington to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Election results were accepted and new officers were sworn in.
- Approved Resolution 01-2025 adopting supplemental FY2024-2025 budget (unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of auditors due to firm merger (unanimous)
- Approved surplus of dump truck (unanimous)
- Appointed Councilor Waddington to Parks and Recreation Committee (unanimous)
- Accepted election results and swore in Mayor and Councilors (unanimous)
- Elected Councilor Corbus as Council President (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council and Urban Renewal Agency (URA) will hold public hearings to discuss and potentially adopt supplemental budgets for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The meeting also includes the swearing in of the Mayor and Councilors.
- Public hearing and adoption of Supplemental FY2024-2025 Budget (Resolution 01-2025)
- Public hearing and adoption of URA Supplemental FY2024-2025 Budget (Resolution URA 01-2025)
- Authorization to transfer auditors
- Surplus of dump truck
The Coquille Urban Renewal Agency (URA) approved meeting minutes and voted unanimously to proceed with the streetscape project to bid, following a presentation by Stephanie Martel. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved meeting minutes of 01/06/2025 (unanimous)
- Approved motion to proceed to bid on streetscape project (unanimous)