City of Haines Newsletter
June 2015
Welcome to your City’s newsletter. In an attempt for better communication, your Mayor, City Council and City employees would like to give updates and announcements for the benefit of the citizens. The newsletter is now posted on the City web site at: www.cityofhainesor.org.
Community Income Survey Volunteers
The City of Haines would like to thank all the volunteers that donated their time to conduct the Community Income Survey: Sandy Wood, Steve Proebstel, Carol Proebstel, Viola Perkins, Marjory Peck, Diana Lash, Harv Down, Katherine Down, Dawn O'Grady, Tanner O'Grady, Venita Cullum, Mary Jones, Katie Jones Bedolla, Eva Jones Bedolla and Gracee Cross. The volunteers visited the 174 occupied households in Haines in one day and returned to households up to three time that were not available.
The City would also like to thank the community members for cooperating in completing the survey. The survey was required to determine eligibility for funding to complete the necessary Water Compliance Project to upgrade the City's water system. Thank you to everyone for being a part of your community.
Budget Hearing
A public meeting of the City of Haines will be held on June 9 at 7:00 pm at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015 as approved by the City of Haines Budget Committee. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at the Haines City Hall or online at: www.cityofhainesor.org. The Haines City Council meeting will be held immediately following the Budget Hearing.
Maintaining City Rights of Way
The City will be mowing and spraying the City street rights of way. If you have items on the right of way the City would appreciate your cooperation in moving the items so the City can maintain the area. There are large amounts of noxious weeds, mainly white top, that are becoming a large problem in the City. Fire Official's are concerned that there is going to an extended period of time this summer that the fire danger level will be extreme. If you choose to maintain the area that adjoins your property by mowing and spraying for weeds that is highly appreciated and needs to be completed as soon as possible.
Volunteers Needed for Neighborhood Watch
Neighborhood Watch is asking for volunteers. Contact Sandy Wood at 541-856-3284 for more information.
Recycle Center
The City is still having a huge amount of household garbage and non-recyclable items taken to the Recycle Center. Electronic items, such as TV's and computers cannot be taken to the Haines Recycle Center or the Haines Landfill, these items can be taken to Baker Sanitary Recycle Center located at 3048 Campbell Street in Baker City. The City is asking for help monitoring the Recycle Center, if you see someone dumping something other than normal recyclable items please contact the Haines City Hall or the Baker County Sheriff's Department.
Dog License
It is time to purchase your 2015 Dog license. It is a requirement to have your dog(s) licensed with the City of Haines. If you have unlicensed dog(s) you are in violation of the City's Dog Ordinance and could be subject to a fine. Licenses can be purchased at City Hall, please bring proof of current rabies vaccination.
ATV License
In order to ride an ATV on City Streets it must be licensed with the City. Licenses can be purchased at City Hall for $5.00.
The next Council Meeting will be held Tuesday, June 9th following the Budget Hearing at City Hall. Thank you for reading and until next time, enjoy living in Haines.
Mayor Jim Brown: 541-519-0334 Council President Dawn O'Grady: 541-856-3562
Councilor Katie Jones Bedolla: 541-856-4054 Councilor Connie Pound: 541-856-3347
Councilor Don Adcock: 541-403-0476 Councilor John Shurtleff: 541-519-5264
Councilor Lisa Whited: 541-856-3688 Public Works Josh Proebstel : 541-910-0708
City Recorder Valerie Russell: 541-856-3366 Dog Control Officer Julie Bolling: 541-403-4167
The City of Haines is an equal opportunity employer and complies with section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 and the Americans with disabilities act.