From the Desk of Celeste Tate, City Administrator

From the Desk of Celeste Tate, City Administrator

Spring has begun and as such the weather cannot decide whether it will be 70’s and sunny, or 30’s and snowing. While we had some record-breaking temperatures in Oregon and many unseasonably warm temperatures here in Union in March, the weather has returned to normal Spring fluctuations while trending upwards.

Work has started on well #2 that will be paid for with the CDBG grant. This well will have improvements completed this summer along with a new building. This project will take approximately 2 ½ to 3 months to complete after which time, well #3 will also be improved to include new controls. The city hopes to have these two projects completed by the end of August.

Public Works is also preparing for several chip seal projects to be completed in mid-July. South 4^th will be chip sealed 3 blocks along with portions of E Delta, Belwood and E Harrison. More to come as the project time approaches.

Public Works will also be completing some scheduled maintenance, repairs, and cleaning at the wastewater treatment plant this summer which will take most of the summer to complete.

The City of Union will be hiring soon to fill a full-time vacancy in the Public Works Department as a Utility/Water/Maintenance position. Advertising will begin this month with interviews towards the end of the month. Applicants must be age 16 years or older and possess a Driver’s License.

As a reminder, budget meetings are scheduled for April 23^rd-25^th at 6pm. We welcome you to come and observe and comment on the FY 2024-2025 budget. Public comment on the budget will be received on April 25^th, 2024 at 6:00pm and observation from the public of the budget committees deliberations will be on the 23^rd and 24^th starting at 6pm.

The Council has formed committees to work on the goals for the 2024-2025 year and encourages citizens to attend and participate. All meetings are here at City Hall. The meeting times are:

Water/Sewer Committee: 1^st Monday of each month at 7:30pm

Charter Committee: 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays of each month at 9am

Zoning Committee: 1^st Thursday of each month at 6pm

Trails Committee: 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 6pm

Ordinances Committee: 2^nd Thursday of each month at 1pm

The City of Union welcomes the newly appointed positions to the Budget Committee and Planning Commission. Marlin Good was appointed to the Planning Commission and fills a vacancy left from Lani Jones resignation. Brett Baxter and Lavelle Braun were appointed to the Budget Committee and fill vacancies from two members who were unable to serve due to moving out of the city or otherwise unavailable.

Enjoy the sunshine when it is out and stay safe during those springtime storms.

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