Condon public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council will review the 2021-22 audit report and discuss the AARP AUD Project with the City of Moro. The body will also consider updating check signer authorizations for BEO accounts.

• 2021-22 Audit Report presented by Kori Sarrett, CPA
• AARP AUD Project with City of Moro
• Approval of Dawn Parm as BEO account check signer and removal of Michael Cronk
• Update on Mural & Public Art Ordinance process
• Condon Grade School update

The Council approved a change in authorized bank signers for BEO accounts and approved the November 2022 meeting minutes. The city's 2021-22 audit report showed a strong cash position with a $400,000 net income. Several items, including a public art ordinance and the use of a $20,000 boiler grant, were deferred to a February retreat.

• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approved Councilor Dawn Parm as BEO account check signer and removed Councilor Michael Cronk (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the appointment of Mark Wilson to the Planning Commission. The agenda includes updates on the Condon Grade School facility and discussions regarding public art and housing plans.

• Appointment of Mark Wilson to the City of Condon Planning Commission
• Condon Grade School Facility update
• Discussion on Mural & Public Art
• Fairway Housing Plans discussion
• Presentation by Kolona Morin regarding Condon Food Pantry

The council approved the Gilliam County Community Wildfire Protection Plan to maintain eligibility for fire mitigation grants. Mayor Hassing appointed Mark Wilson to the Planning Commission. The council also discussed potential abatement of the Condon Grade School building and future mural ordinances.

• Approved Gilliam County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Wilson to the City of Condon Planning Commission
• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Consensus to revise Historic District ordinance to include murals and public art
• Consensus to add Condon Community Food Pantry needs to board retreat and budget discussions

Budget Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will hold a work session to discuss murals and public art. The body will also discuss the Condon Community Pool, Golf Course, and City Park.

• Discussion of Mural & Public Art
• Discussion of Condon Community Pool, Golf Course & City Park

The Park & Recreation Committee discussed options for regulating murals and public art, including creating an ordinance, using the variance process, or establishing a review committee. The consensus was to have City Administrator Greiner draft a policy for mural placement, with the council as the final decision maker. The committee also discussed reseeding the golf course and exploring a grant to resurface the Condon Community Pool. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and discussion-only.

• Consensus to draft a policy for mural and public art placement (no vote recorded)
• Discussed reseeding portions of the golf course (no action taken)
• Discussed applying for a Gilliam County Capital Investment Grant for pool resurfacing (no action taken)

City Council

The City Council will meet to review a payment to K3 Construction LLC and discuss a lease for the Condon School District swimming pool. The body will also consider updates to the mural ordinance and receive updates on the Condon Grade School.

• Payment to K3 Construction LLC for Pennoyer Street paving
• Condon School District swimming pool lease
• Mural ordinance update
• Condon Grade School updates regarding landscape architect, winterization, heating, and abatement

The council unanimously approved an $81,432 payment to K3 Construction LLC for Pennoyer Street paving, and unanimously approved a lease of the Condon Community Pool with the Condon School District. The council also discussed a mural ordinance for the historic district and assigned the Parks & Recreation committee to study the issue.

• Approved $81,432 payment to K3 Construction LLC for Pennoyer Street paving (unanimous)
• Approved lease of Condon Community Pool with Condon School District (unanimous)
• Approved September 7, 2022 council meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a land sale to Larry Conway and the awarding of a hay contract. The body will also discuss property issues regarding Condon Grade School and appoint budget committee members.

• Land sale to Larry Conway
• Awarding of hay contract
• Condon Grade School property issues
• Appointment of budget committee members based on letters from Cassandra Flatt and Tara McIntosh
• CGS Playshed heating system and door replacement update

The Condon City Council approved the sale of a lot to Larry and Sarah Conaway for $5,000 with a deed restriction barring buildings. Two new budget committee members were appointed. The council also awarded a hay contract and discussed the Condon Grade School property.

• Approved land sale to Larry and Sarah Conaway for $5,000 with deed restriction (unanimous)
• Appointed Cassandra Flatt and Tara McIntosh to the budget committee
• Awarded hay contract to Lonerock Ranch for 5 tons at $225/ton, total $1,125 (unanimous)
• Directed Public Works to sell remaining hay at $225/ton (unanimous)
• Approved August 3, 2022 meeting minutes with one correction (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the sale of city-owned property. The body will also discuss a proposed industrial park and the bid process for paving Pennoyer Street.

• Public hearing on sale of city-owned property per ORS 221.725
• Ordinance 2023-02 regarding a psilocybin permanent ban or two-year moratorium
• Bid process for paving Pennoyer Street
• Discussion of proposed Condon Industrial Park
• Review and approval of OLCC liquor licenses

The council approved a two-year moratorium on psilocybin service centers and manufacturing, which will go to voters in November. It also directed staff to draft RFPs for abatement and housing development at the former grade school, and authorized the mayor to approve the Pennoyer Street paving bid.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-01, a 2-year psilocybin moratorium (6-0)
• Approved July 6, 2022 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approved OLCC license renewals for 5 businesses (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to approve Pennoyer Street paving bid (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft RFP for CGS abatement and north wing housing plans
• Consensus to negotiate sale of city property to Larry Conaway
• Consensus to apply for $300,000 grant for water meter system

Budget Committee

The CGS Committee will hold a work session to review reports and maps regarding Condon Grade School facility plans. The committee will also discuss an information trip to Baker City.

• Condon Grade School facility plans reports and map
• Baker City information trip itinerary

City Council

The City Council will discuss a general fee resolution and a volunteer resolution. The meeting also includes updates on the Condon Grade School facility and city property sales.

• Resolution 2023-02: General Fee Resolution
• Resolution 2023-01: Volunteer Resolution
• Condon Grade School facility update
• City Property sale and Industrial Park discussion
• Heating/Cooling system for CGS Playshed

The Condon City Council approved two resolutions: a volunteer resolution and a general fee resolution that raises planning fees and water connection costs while lowering the daily swim fee. The council also directed staff to start a public hearing process to sell city property requested by Larry Conaway, and asked the CGS Committee to provide a room-by-room plan for the grade school building.

• Approved Resolution 2023-01 Volunteer Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-02 General Fee Resolution (unanimous)
• Directed staff to begin public hearing process for sale of city property to Larry Conaway
• Directed CGS Committee to provide a plan with specific uses for each room of the grade school
• Consensus to sign landscape architect contract for Condon Grade School project ($6,450, cost shared with Gilliam County)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the budget and state revenue sharing. The body is scheduled to review and approve the 2022-23 budget and appropriations. Other business includes a second reading of a Residential 1 Zone ordinance.

• Public hearing on Budget & State Revenue Sharing
• Resolution 2022-06: Adopting the 2022-23 Budget and Making Appropriations
• Ordinance 2022-02: Residential 1 Zone (Second Reading)
• Contracts for TAG Phase I SCADA System r1 and American Legal Publishing recodification
• Waste Connections rate discussion

The Condon City Council approved the 2022-23 budget and appropriations, passed the second reading of Ordinance 2022-02 revising the Residential 1 zone, and approved a resolution to receive state revenues. They also authorized up to $5,000 for a landscape architect for the Condon Grade School site and agreed to move forward with a renewable energy grant application for the school. A request from Larry Conaway to purchase a city-owned lot was discussed but not approved, with staff directed to investigate the sale process.

• Approved Resolution 2022-06 adopting the 2022-23 budget and making appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2022-02 revising zoning in Chapter 152 (5-0, Paum absent)
• Approved Resolution 2022-07 declaring election to receive state revenues (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 4 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $5,000 for a landscape architect for Condon Grade School playground (consensus)
• Agreed to have the city apply for a Community Renewable Energy grant for the CGS facility (consensus)
• Directed staff to consult attorney about selling city-owned lot to Larry Conaway with deed restriction (no vote)
• Approved early implementation of hourly staff raises effective June 1, 2022 (consensus)

City Council

The CGS Committee is holding a work session to review architecture and structural reports. The body will discuss a firm's design services and estimates for abatement and demolition.

• Review of architecture firms featuring Mark Seder of Seder Architecture & Urban Design
• Discussion of Structural Report
• Review of Executive Summary of Hazardous Materials Survey
• Review of Abatement & Demolition Estimates

Planning Commission

The CGS Committee held a work session and decided not to categorize agenda items yet, focusing instead on broader discussion. They reached consensus on project priorities: green space planning first, then a play shed, housing, and deferring decisions on the main building. They also agreed to post more information online and explore hiring a landscape architect.

• Prioritized green space planning, play shed, housing, and reserve judgment on main building
• Decided not to table a survey; instead, post more information on city website
• Agreed to contact UO Landscape Architect program for potential services
• Set next meeting for June 1 at 5:30 p.m. prior to city council meeting

City Council

The Condon City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda, old business, and new business items. Key actions include a first reading of Ordinance 2022-01 on the Residential 1 Zone, a resolution to dissolve the Fiber Council, and discussion of a potential city property sale. The council will also hear updates on the Fairway Housing project and staff reports from public works, police/fire, and administration.

• First reading of Ordinance 2022-01 - Residential 1 Zone
• Resolution 2022-05 dissolving the Fiber Council
• Discussion of potential sale of city property
• Fairway Housing update
• Review April accounts payable and VISA statements

The Condon City Council unanimously affirmed the Planning Commission's decision on the Residential 1 zone revision and approved the first reading of Ordinance 2022-02, which revises Chapter 152 zoning regulations. The council also approved the annual IT services contract with AccTech Solutions, dissolved the Fiber Council, and discussed but did not decide on selling city property north of the Little League fields.

• Affirmed Planning Commission decision on R1 zone revision (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-02 revising Chapter 152 zoning (unanimous)
• Approved annual IT services contract with AccTech Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05 dissolving the Fiber Council (unanimous)
• Approved April 6, 2022 council minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Condon Planning Commission is holding a work session to organize a new committee, tour the Condon Grade School property, and discuss its future. The group will also set its goals, establish a meeting schedule, and review its council mandate. This is an organizational session rather than a decision-making meeting.

• Tour of Condon Grade School property
• Discussion of Condon Grade School property
• Organization and council mandate review
• Setting committee goals
• Establishing meeting schedule, time, and frequency

Planning Commission

The Condon Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on a residential zone ordinance, which may change zoning rules for residential areas. The commission will take testimony from staff, the applicant, and the public before making a decision. The agenda also includes reviewing and approving the minutes from the February 15, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing on residential zone ordinance
• Decision on residential zone ordinance
• Review and approval of February 15, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Condon Budget Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve the 2022-23 city budget, including discussion of State Revenue Sharing uses. The agenda includes public comment, election of officers, and approval of prior minutes. The committee may vote to approve the budget or continue to April 25, 2022.

• Public comment on 2022-23 budget and State Revenue Sharing (5-minute limit)
• Election of Budget Committee Chairperson and Secretary
• Review and approval of April 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2022-23 City of Condon Budget Message and related documents
• Motion to approve 2022-23 budget or continuance to April 25, 2022

The Condon Budget Committee unanimously approved the 2022-23 city budget and set the property tax rate at 7.2820 per $1,000 of assessed value, plus $26,000 for bond payments. The committee also elected Mayor Jim Hassing as chair and Councilor Jan Stinchfield as secretary, and approved the prior year's minutes. No public comment was received.

• Approved 2022-23 tax rate of 7.2820 per $1,000 assessed value plus $26,000 for bond principal and interest (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-23 proposed city budget as presented (unanimous)
• Elected Mayor Jim Hassing as budget committee chair (unanimous)
• Elected Councilor Jan Stinchfield as budget committee secretary (unanimous)
• Approved April 19, 2021 budget committee minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Condon City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 6, 2022, addressing old business including an update to the Residential 1 planning ordinance and a structural review of Condon Grade School. New business includes reviewing baseball field deed restrictions, appointing a school master planning advisory committee, and discussing a technology proposal from AccTech Solutions. The council will also consider a summer street closure request from the Oregon Frontier Chamber and approve finance committee recommendations.

• Update Planning Ordinance for Residential 1
• Condon Grade School HBMS & Structural Review
• Baseball Field Deed Restrictions & Extensions
• ATS - AccTech Solutions Technology Proposal
• Oregon Frontier Chamber Summer Street Closure Request

The Condon City Council approved a $11,728 contract with ATS-AccTech Solutions for a new server and network hardware, and unanimously approved the Finance Committee's staff compensation recommendations. The council also appointed nine community members and two councilors to the Condon Grade School Master Plan Advisory Committee, and approved the closure of Gilliam Street for summer events. A decision on the annual tech support proposal was tabled pending more information.

• Approved $11,728 ATS server and network hardware contract (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Committee staff compensation recommendations (unanimous)
• Appointed nine community members and Councilors Parm and Kirby to Condon Grade School Master Plan Committee
• Approved Gilliam Street closure from Ward to Oregon for summer events
• Tabled decision on ATS annual tech support proposal
• Consensus to have CA Greiner contact ATS about termination clause and CIS for IT financial support

Planning Commission

The Finance Committee recommended a salary schedule with increases for city staff, including Public Works Superintendent Gibb Wilkins and Public Works Assistant Aaron Fitzsimmons, City Administrator Kathryn Greiner, and Administrative Assistant Jessica Isley. The committee also discussed the 2022-23 budget, including a new fund for the Condon Grade School property and other projects. No formal votes were taken; the recommendation will be presented to the council.

• Recommended salary schedule with increases for city staff (no vote recorded)
• Discussed 2022-23 budget, including new fund 009 for Condon Grade School property
• Reviewed general fee resolution; new service installation fees to be revised for April council meeting

City Council

The Condon City Council approved a supplemental budget resolution and a land exchange with the Condon School District to allow ODOT's ADA sidewalk project to proceed. The council also directed the city administrator to form a community committee to explore redevelopment options for the Condon Grade School property, and gave consensus to join the Oregon Main Street program.

• Approved Resolution 2022-06 adopting supplemental budget (unanimous)
• Approved land swap with Condon School District for ODOT ADA sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Approved February 2, 2022 council minutes (unanimous)
• Directed CA to form 6-10 member community committee for school property redevelopment
• Consensus to join Oregon Main Street program via Oregon Frontier Chamber of Commerce
• Allowed CA to enter additional testing for grade school within $69,000 contract

Planning Commission

The Condon Planning Commission is holding a work session to review and potentially approve the final draft of the zoning ordinance. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes. This is a working session, so no final decisions are expected beyond the consent agenda.

• Review and approve December 21, 2021 minutes
• Review final draft of zoning ordinance

City Council

The Condon City Council approved the 2022 Goals & Priorities, donated a surplus 1995 Chevrolet pickup to the Port of Arlington, and appointed Mark Wilson to the Budget Committee. The council also received the 2020-21 audit report, which noted a finding on separation of duties but showed a net position increase of $879,000.

• Approved 2022 Goals & Priorities (unanimous)
• Approved donation of surplus 1995 Chevrolet pickup to Port of Arlington (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Wilson to Budget Committee
• Approved January 5, 2022 regular meeting and January 19, 2022 retreat minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Condon City Council is holding a regular meeting with a broad discussion agenda covering housing, public works, staffing, broadband, and other priorities. The council will discuss draft zoning changes from the Planning Commission, affordable workforce housing, ordinance recodification, and potential public works projects. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.

• Housing: Planning Commission draft zoning changes
• Housing: Affordable Workforce Housing & Fairway Housing Development
• Recodify City of Condon Ordinances with American Legal Publishing
• Public Works: City Storage Shop, Greenhouse Facility, Solar Possibilities
• FEMA Floodplain Update & add to goal list

City Council

The Condon City Council approved a $103,198.67 payment to Crestline Construction for the Fairway Housing infrastructure project, contingent on review by Anderson, Perry & Associates. They also approved a $38,995 pool heater RFP from Jamieson & Marshall, Inc., and made several appointments and designations for 2022. The nuisance ordinance review was tabled until the council retreat.

• Approved $103,198.67 payment to Crestline Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $38,995 pool heater RFP from Jamieson & Marshall, Inc. (4-0, Jamieson abstained)
• Approved December 1, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 city calendar and 2022-23 budget calendar (unanimous)
• Appointed Kathryn Greiner as Budget Officer
• Appointed Dennis Bruneau and Jay LaRue to budget committee for 2-year terms
• Designated The Times-Journal as newspaper of record for 2022
• Designated Bank of Eastern Oregon and Oregon State Local Government Investment Pool as depositories