City government meetings, summarized by AI. For schedules, agendas and packets, visit City of Manzanita, OR .
Proclamation Honoring Former Mayor Dr. James Bond The City Council meeting began with a heartfelt proclamation to honor Dr. James Bond, a former mayor of Manzanita, who was recognized as Oregon's first Black mayor. Councilor Tom Campbell introduced the proclamation, highlighting Dr. Bond's significant contributions to
Accounting Manager Update The meeting commenced with an update from the accounting manager, who has been busy with end-of-year tasks and budget preparations. The selection committee, consisting of Joy Nord, Jerry Spegman, and the manager, reviewed and edited the selection criteria. The manager also updated on internal controls, with questionnaires
Introduction to the Meeting The Manzanita City Council convened for a work session focused on a single topic: short-term rentals (STRs). This meeting was led by Cheryl Ogburn, chair of the Short-Term Rental Committee, and Layla Amon, the city manager. The session aimed to provide an in-depth discussion on STR
Parking and Short-Term Rentals The City Council meeting began with an extensive discussion on the challenges of managing parking, particularly in relation to short-term rentals (STRs). The council acknowledged the limitations of the current ordinances, noting that while illegal parking can be addressed by code enforcement and police, managing parking
Welcome and Introductions The City of Manzanita Planning Commission meeting began with Chair Karen Reddick-Yurka calling the session to order. New members were introduced, including Brad Berman, who shared his extensive background in architecture and real estate development, highlighting his interest in contributing to the planning commission. Linda Kessner, chair
Oath of Office for Mayor and Councilors The City Council meeting began with the swearing-in of Mayor Kathryn Stock and Councilors Jerry Spegman and Tom Campbell. City Manager Layla Amman administered the oath, stepping in for Judge Larry Blake, who was absent. The newly elected officials pledged to uphold the
Pine Grove Community House Fiscal Sponsorship The meeting began with a light-hearted discussion among the council members about the Pine Grove Community House's fiscal sponsorship. Tom Campbell shared that he received a significant donation for Pine Grove's flooring project. The council handles the financial logistics since
Public Comments and Concerns The meeting commenced with a warm welcome from Mayor Kathryn Stock, who noted the festive holiday decorations at the Pine Grove. The public comment section began with Karen Reddick-Yurka extending holiday wishes to the council and staff. Ben Rosenberg, a resident of Manzanita, raised concerns about
Short-Term Rental Discussion Deferred The City Council of Manzanita convened for a work session, with Mayor Kathryn Stock presiding. Council President Linda Kozlowski addressed the first agenda item, the short-term rental report, which was deferred due to insufficient preparation time. Kozlowski assured the council that the discussion would likely occur
Audience Participation and Community Concerns The meeting commenced with audience participation, where Dennis Tong expressed gratitude to the council for their efforts in implementing the "20 is Plenty" initiative, which aims to reduce speed limits in certain areas of the city. He also proposed creating a vehicle-free stretch
Accounting Manager Updates During the meeting, the accounting manager provided updates on several key initiatives. The recent audit was highlighted as a significant success, with no journal entries or findings, except for the ongoing issue of segregation of duty. The manager expressed gratitude towards Nancy, the court clerk, Lori Miller,
Quarterly Rate Study Discussion The City Council of Manzanita, Oregon, convened for a work session focusing on two main agenda items, the first of which was the continuation of discussions on the quarterly rate study. This discussion is a follow-up to a previous session that lasted nearly two hours. The
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes The meeting commenced with the approval of the minutes from the September 9th, 2024 meeting. Commissioner John Collier clarified his attendance at the last meeting, which was inaccurately recorded. The minutes were approved unanimously after confirming the correction.
Comprehensive Plan and Housing Ordinance Update The Manzanita Planning Commission meeting began with an update on the long-awaited Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) and Housing Ordinance update. Scott Frago from 3J Consulting introduced the consultant team, including Violet Brown, Marcy McAnally, and Journey Gehring. The team outlined the project, emphasizing the
Water Rate Discussion The City of Manzanita City Council meeting focused extensively on the topic of water rates, a subject that has been under discussion for some time. Mayor Kathryn Stock opened the meeting by acknowledging the significance of the date, but quickly turned the focus to the ongoing water
Comprehensive Plan and Housing Ordinance Update The City of Manzanita Planning Commission meeting was primarily focused on the comprehensive plan and housing ordinance update. The meeting included detailed presentations from consultants and engaged discussions among Planning Commission members and the public.