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*CANCELLED*Notice of Executive Session
Notice: City of Union City Council Executive Session June 20, 2023 6:30pm.
- Call to Order. a. Ascertain quorum: i. The City of Union Council will meet in Executive Session, pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(a): To consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent. Representatives of the news media and designated staff may be allowed to attend the executive session. All other members of the audience are prohibited.
Representatives of the news media are specifically directed not to report on any of the deliberations except to state the general subject of the session as previously announced. No final decisions may be made in Executive Session.
2. Adjournment
THUNDER AT THE PEAK
Thunder At The Peak – 4th of July Fireworks Show
Event Details
Thunder At The Peak will be held on July 4th, at Buffalo Peak Golf Course in Union, Oregon.
Fireworks Show starts at dark!
2023-2024 Budget Hearing
A public meeting of the Union City Council will be held on June 12th, 2023 at 7:15 pm at the Leonard Almquist City Council Chambers, Union, Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 as approved by the City of Union Budget Committee. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at Union City Hall, between the hours of 10 am and 5pm(Monday-Thursday) or online at www.cityofunion.com. This budget is for an annual budget period from July 1, 2023 -June 30, 2024. This budget was prepared on a basis of accounting that is the same as the preceding year.
Notice of Budget Committee Meetings
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
Public meetings of the Budget Committee for the City of Union, Union County, Oregon for the Fiscal Year of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, will be held at the Leonard Almquist Council Chambers in Union. The meetings will be held April 25, 26, and 27, 2023 starting at 6:00pm each night. Public comment on the budget will be held April 27, 2023, at 6:00pm, while the other dates are reserved for budget committee deliberations but open for public observation.
A copy of the budget documents may be inspected or obtained, for cost, at Union City Hall on or after April 20, 2023, during business hours of 10:00am – 5:00pm Monday-Thursday.
Notice is also posted on our website: www.cityofunion.com
Budget Committee Meetings
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING: Public meetings of the Budget Committee for the City of Union, Union County, Oregon for the Fiscal Year of July 1, 2022 thru June 30, 2023, will be held at the Leonard Almquist Council Chambers in Union. The meetings will be held April 25, 26, and 27, 2022 starting at 6:00pm each night. Public comment on the budget will be April 27, 2022 at 6:00 pm, while the other dates are reserved for the budget committee deliberations but open for public observation. A copy of the budget documents may be inspected or obtained, for cost, at Union City Hall on or after April 20, 2022 during business hours of 10:00am-5:00pm Monday -Thursday.
Clean-Up Day!
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Clean-Up Day poster created on Canva.com
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETINGS
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
Public meetings of the Budget Committee for the City of Union, Union County, Oregon for the Fiscal Year of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, will be held at the Leonard Almquist Council Chambers in Union. The meetings will be held April 23, 24, and 25, 2024 starting at 6:00pm each night. Public comment on the budget will be held April 25, 2024, at 6:00pm, while the other dates are reserved for budget committee deliberations but open for public observation.
A copy of the budget documents may be inspected or obtained, for cost, at Union City Hall on or after April 18, 2024, during business hours of 10:00am – 5:00pm Monday-Thursday.
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 4th 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 23rd-25th 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 25th, 2024 at 6:00pm and observation from the public of the budget committees deliberations will be on the 23rd and 24th 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: 1st Monday of each month at 7:30pm
Charter Committee: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 9am
Zoning Committee: 1st Thursday of each month at 6pm
Trails Committee: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6pm
Ordinances Committee: 2nd 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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We’re Hiring
The City of Union will be accepting applications for Public Works Utility 1 from April 1st-April 19th, 2024. This is a Full-time, benefited position. Duties will include, but are not limited to, streets work, water/utility work, wastewater treatment facility work, and mechanical maintenance. To apply: Contact Laura Dodds at (541) 562-5197, pick up an application @ city hall, or email for an application to lauradodds@cityofunion.com.
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You’re Invited – Water/Sewer Rates Discussion
You’re Invited! City of Union Council Meeting to discuss Water & Sewer Rates for the upcoming year to start April 1st, 2024. Please join us on Monday, March 11, 2024 @ 6:00 pm in the Leonard Almquist Council Chambers, 342 S. Main Street, Union, OR 97883.
Rescheduled: Fire/EMS Rate Meeting
Tonight’s Fire/EMS Rate Forecast Committee Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, 2/27/24, @ 6pm at the Fire Hall.
City Council Goal Setting
City Council will hold a goal setting session on Friday, 2/16/24, from 9am-1pm.
City Hall Closed on Presidents’ Day, Monday, 2/19/24
City Hall will be closed on Presidents’ Day, Monday, 2/19/24.
Want to join the Planning Commission?
We have an open seat on the Planning Commission. Please stop by City Hall to apply. Applicants must live in city limits and be registered to vote.
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Looking for committee volunteers!
Looking for committee volunteers for the Fire/EMS budget forecast! Stop by city hall to fill out a volunteer form. The meetings will be January 9th, January 23rd, February 6th, and February 20th. All meetings will start @ 7:00 PM and will be held at the Fire Hall, 570 E. Beakman.