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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "CC Work Session 08 10",
   "headline": "Siletz Council to review speed limits, park projects, and city signs",
   "summary": "The Siletz City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a citizen request for a speed limit assessment on the Hwy 229 bridge, updates on the Old Mill Park project, a park playground dedication, a speed bump update, and the design of city signs. They will also review League of Oregon Cities legislative priorities and consider a meeting judge pro tem applicant.",
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   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "CC 07 27",
   "headline": "Council to consider wastewater plant funding, EV charging station bid",
   "summary": "The Siletz City Council will discuss unfinished business including Verizon-Centerline Communications updates, Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 funding, and an Electric Vehicle Charging Station bid proposal. New business includes a League of Oregon Cities legislative priorities ballot and appointment of a Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem. The consent agenda covers June meeting minutes, July accounts payable, and the June treasurer's report.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "CC Work Session 7 13",
   "headline": "Council reviews housing code audit, wastewater funding gap, and skate park future",
   "summary": "The Siletz City Council held a work session covering three main topics: a housing code audit to inventory recent state laws and identify updates for middle housing, manufactured housing, and alternative housing; a $6 million wastewater treatment plant Phase 2 with a $1 million funding gap and a decision to delay a CDBG grant application; and discussion of the deteriorating skate park, including potential closure and replacement with a pump track. No formal votes were taken; staff will return with updates at the next regular meeting.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "CC Work Session 07 13",
   "headline": "Council to discuss housing code audit and wastewater plant funding",
   "summary": "The Siletz City Council will hold a work session to discuss a housing code audit, funding for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 including a CDBG grant application, and plans for the Siletz Valley Fire District building. The council will also consider the future of the skate park and review candidacy filings for the November 2026 election. The council may take action on any agenda item in open session under Oregon public meetings law.",
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   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "July 13, 2026 Work Session",
   "headline": "Council to discuss housing code audit and $1.02M WWTP Phase 2 funding gap",
   "summary": "The City Council will review a housing code audit to identify changes needed to allow more housing types, though Siletz does not meet state population thresholds for most mandates. The Council will also discuss how to fund the $1.02 million engineering cost for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 and whether to apply for a CDBG grant. Other discussion items include fire district building plans, the future of the skate park, and the timeline for the November 2026 election.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Resolution 761 26",
   "headline": "Council to approve audit contract with Aldrich CPAs for 2026-2028",
   "summary": "The Siletz City Council is voting on Resolution 761-26 to award a three-year professional services contract for audit services to Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP. The contract covers fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, through June 30, 2028. Only one firm responded to the city's request for proposals.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Resolution 745 25",
   "headline": "Council sets 3-year priorities: downtown, mission, infrastructure",
   "summary": "The Siletz City Council is voting on Resolution 745-25 to adopt four strategic priorities for fiscal years 2026–2028: downtown revitalization, adopting a mission/vision/values statement, creating an infrastructure strategy, and establishing a community event to boost civic pride and volunteerism. These priorities will guide the annual budget, strategic planning, and policy decisions.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "CC 6 22",
   "headline": "Council accepts 14.5% health insurance hike, keeps full premium coverage for staff",
   "summary": "The Siletz City Council voted to accept a 14.5% increase in employee health insurance premiums, maintaining the current plan and the city's practice of paying the full cost. The council also approved several resolutions, including one to refer charter amendments to the November ballot and another to accept a $12,209 grant for a low-to-moderate income study. A new ordinance was passed to formalize the code enforcement process with clear timelines for citations. The council accepted Councilor Smith's resignation and will leave his seat vacant until the November election.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "CC 06 22",
   "headline": "Council to vote on charter amendments for Nov. ballot, accept $12,209 grant",
   "summary": "The Siletz City Council will consider three resolutions: declaring the city's election to receive state revenue sharing funds, referring proposed city charter amendments to voters for the November 3, 2026 election, and accepting a $12,209 Ford Family Foundation grant for a low-to-moderate income study. The council will also hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 218-26, which amends Title 8 Health and Safety Chapter 8 regarding citations and notices. New business includes accepting a councilor's resignation, reviewing employee benefit plan rates, and discussing attendance at a League of Cities conference.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "CC and June 22, 2026",
   "headline": "Council to vote on charter amendments, grant, and garbage rate hike",
   "summary": "The Siletz City Council will hold a regular meeting to vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including referring charter amendments to voters, accepting a Ford Family Foundation grant, and approving a garbage rate increase. The council will also accept a councilor's resignation and discuss employee benefits and conference attendance.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "CC Work Session and 06 08",
   "headline": "Council to review FY27 budget, charter amendments, and rate increases",
   "summary": "The Siletz City Council will hold a work session to review the 2025-26 rate report and a proposed 4.57% rate increase from Dahl and Dahl Disposal Service, discuss Resolution 767-26 to refer charter amendments to voters in November 2026, and review the FY27 budget. An open session will include a public hearing on proposed use of shared revenues, adoption of the FY27 budget and tax levy, and introduction of Ordinance 218-26 amending Title 8 Health and Safety. Other items include a water conservation partnership, speed bump consideration, a memorandum of understanding with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, and a resolution supporting a grant for the city's first parks master plan.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "CC Work Session 06 08",
   "headline": "Council to vote on budget, charter amendments, and trash rate hike",
   "summary": "The Siletz City Council will hold a work session and open session to discuss and act on several items. Key decisions include a proposed 4.57% rate increase from Dahl and Dahl Disposal Service, a resolution referring city charter amendments to the November 2026 ballot, and adoption of the FY27 budget. The council will also consider a water conservation partnership with Newport and Toledo, speed bumps, and a grant application for the city’s first Parks Master Plan.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Parks and Rec Work Session 06 08",
   "headline": "Parks and Rec work session to plan FY27 events schedule",
   "summary": "The Siletz Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a work session to discuss the events schedule for fiscal year 2027. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, the FY27 events discussion, and adjournment. No specific events, budgets, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "CC Work Session 06 08",
   "headline": "Council approves 4.57% trash rate hike, budget, and code enforcement MOU",
   "summary": "The Siletz City Council held a work session and open session, deciding on several key items. The Council approved a 4.57% rate increase for Dahl and Dahl Disposal Service, adopted the FY27 budget totaling $9,118,061, and approved a new MOU with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for minor citations. The Council also discussed a proposed charter amendment for a four-year mayor term and a regional water conservation partnership.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Resoluton 768 26 A Resolution Imposing and Categorizing the Tax Levy for FY2026 27",
   "headline": "Council sets property tax rate for FY 2026-27 at $0.2376 per $1,000",
   "summary": "The City Council is adopting Resolution 768-26 to impose and categorize the tax levy for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The permanent tax rate is set at $0.2376 per $1,000 of assessed property value. No taxes are excluded from the general government limitation.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Resolution 27 DEDICATES PROPERTY FOR OLD MILL SITE PARK TO THE PUBLIC FOR EXTENSION OF HOLLIS ST",
   "headline": "City dedicates property for Hollis Street extension to Old Mill Site Park",
   "summary": "The City Council passed Resolution No. 27 on August 7, 1971, dedicating a described tract of land to the public for use as a street, specifically to complete Hollis Street and provide access to the newly acquired Old Mill Site Park. The resolution authorizes the City Recorder to record the dedication in Lincoln County deed records.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Budget Committee",
   "headline": "Budget Committee to set property tax rate and approve budget",
   "summary": "The Siletz Budget Committee will meet to discuss and revise the proposed budget, set the ad valorem property tax rate to be certified to the assessor, and approve the budget. The meeting includes a budget message and a public comment period.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "CS Budget Committee 05 14",
   "headline": "Siletz Budget Committee approves $5.6M FY 2026-27 budget",
   "summary": "The Siletz Budget Committee reviewed and approved the FY 2026-27 budget totaling $5,599,567 in appropriations, with $2,825,000 allocated to the sewer rehabilitation project. The committee made several amendments, including removing a $1,600 Lincoln County Watersheds Alliance allocation and adding a $3,000 fire district payment. The property tax rate was certified at $0.2376 per $1,000 of assessed value.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "CC Work Session 05 11",
   "headline": "Council rules transitional living center similar to nursing home, approves interim use",
   "summary": "The Siletz City Council held a work session and open session. They determined that a transitional living center is a similar use to a nursing home or retirement home under the city code, allowing future applicants to seek a conditional use permit directly. The council also discussed an EV charging grant program, reviewed positive income survey results that make the city eligible for CDBG funds for a wastewater plant, and directed staff to draft a code enforcement ordinance.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "CC Work Session 05 11",
   "headline": "Council to discuss transitional living center code and EV charging grants",
   "summary": "The Siletz City Council will hold a work session to discuss a similar use code interpretation for a transitional living center and residential care facility, further discuss EV charging grants, review income survey results, and examine code enforcement key timeframes and processes. The council may also convene an open session to act on the similar use code interpretation item.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "CC Work Session and 05 11",
   "headline": "Council to decide if transitional living center is a similar use to nursing home",
   "summary": "The City Council will deliberate whether a transitional living center qualifies as a similar use to a nursing or retirement home under the zoning code, which would allow the Confederated Tribes to apply for a conditional use permit. The Council will also discuss EV charging grants from Central Lincoln PUD (75% grant up to $20,000) and review results of a community income survey showing 57.8% of service area residents are low/moderate income, making the city eligible for CDBG wastewater treatment funding. Code enforcement timeframes and processes are also on the agenda.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "CC 04 27",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "CC 04 27",
   "headline": "Siletz City Council meeting scheduled for April 27, 2026",
   "summary": "The City Council will meet to review the consent agenda and hear reports from various city officers and standing commissions. New business includes a discussion regarding upcoming Central Lincoln EV Charging Grants.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "CC and 04 27",
   "headline": "Council to consider Arbor Day proclamation and EV charging grants",
   "summary": "The Siletz City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider an Arbor Day Proclamation and discuss upcoming Central Lincoln EV Charging Grants. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from March 23 and April 13, the April accounts payable, and the March treasurer's report. The council will also receive reports from the mayor, library, fire department, and county sheriff's office, along with standing commission updates. The meeting will conclude with an executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) to consider exempt information or records.",
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "CC 03 23",
   "headline": "Council adopts planning fee schedule, sets water alliance benchmarks",
   "summary": "The Siletz City Council adopted a new planning fee schedule to recover costs for development review services and approved a resolution setting benchmarks for continued participation in the Lincoln County Water Systems Alliance. The council also appointed two budget committee members and discussed downtown concerns including litter, traffic safety, and a proposed gazebo.",
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