Condon public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The Condon Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss proposed amendments to the Residential Zone (R-1) ordinance, including new definitions and standards for duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, accessory dwelling units, and townhomes. The draft, prepared by Planning Consultant Kirk Fatland, will be reviewed for potential finalization. The agenda also includes approval of the November 23, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Draft R-1 zoning update adds duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, and short-term rentals as permitted uses
• New definitions for accessory dwelling units, duplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, and short-term rentals
• Setback changes: corner lot side yard setback increased from 10 to 15 feet
• Parking requirements: two spaces per dwelling unit, with on-street credit and garage door orientation standards
• Accessory structure size threshold increased from 120 to 200 square feet

City Council

The Condon City Council approved the final plat map for the Baseball Field housing project, which will be sent to Gilliam County for recording. They also approved a $2,500 contribution to the Condon Chamber of Commerce for summer events. The council discussed but tabled action on a nuisance ordinance and a fence issue related to a property on Court and East Streets, pending a court appeal. They directed staff to research clearer definitions for the nuisance ordinance and report back in January.

• Approved the November 3, 2021 regular meeting minutes.
• Approved payment #3 to Crestline Construction for $214,236.97.
• Approved the final plat map of the Baseball Field housing project.
• Approved a $2,500 contribution to the Condon Chamber of Commerce.
• Tabled discussion on the nuisance ordinance and a fence issue due to a pending court appeal.
• Directed staff to research clearer definitions for the nuisance ordinance and report back in January.

Planning Commission

The Condon Planning Commission approved a tentative partition plat for Silvia Durfey, splitting four 50' x 100' lots into two larger lots, with conditions for new utility connections and a survey. They also approved the final Baseball Field plat map. No other substantive decisions were made; zoning ordinance changes were discussed for future review.

• Approved October 19, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved tentative partition plat for Silvia Durfey, Application #613, with conditions for new utilities from Lincoln Street and a survey (unanimous)
• Approved final Baseball Field plat map (unanimous)

City Council

The Condon City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2022-01 to form the Gilliam County Fire Services Agency, along with the intergovernmental agreement for the service. They also approved a $328,222.62 payment to Crestline Construction for the Baseball Field project, a tentative plat for the Baseball Field housing project, a $54,517 contract for hazardous materials survey and structural review of the Condon Grade School, and Resolution 2022-04 for general fees. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved October 6, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $328,222.62 payment to Crestline Construction (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2022-01 forming Gilliam County Fire Services (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Gilliam County Fire Services (unanimous)
• Approved tentative plat for Baseball Field housing project (unanimous)
• Approved $54,517 contract with Maul Foster Alongi for grade school survey (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-04 General Fee Resolution (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Condon Planning Commission approved a tentative plat plan for the Baseball Field Housing project, converting 12 lots of 50' x 100' into six 100' x 100' lots. The commission also approved Mike Bell's variance application to place a manufactured home 10' from the Church Street property line instead of the required 15' setback. Both approvals were unanimous.

• Approved August 17, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved tentative plat plan for Baseball Field Housing re-plat (unanimous)
• Approved Mike Bell's variance application #610 for 10' setback (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Park & Recreation Committee reached consensus to repair the existing Condon Community Swimming Pool and keep the lease with Condon School District, while planning to ask Gilliam County for increased annual funding beyond $60,000 due to higher labor costs. The committee also agreed to leave the golf course clubhouse in its current condition until a new plan is made, and to schedule town hall conversations next spring about the grade school block's future use. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Consensus to repair current pool and keep school district lease
• Consensus to seek increased annual funding from Gilliam County (currently $60,000)
• Consensus to leave golf course clubhouse in current condition until new plan
• Consensus to keep playshed for community use, pending building analysis
• Consensus to schedule town hall conversations next spring on grade school block

City Council

The Condon City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2022-01, which ratifies the creation of the Gilliam County Fire Services Agency, by a unanimous roll call vote. The council also approved payments totaling $219,301.03 for the baseball field infrastructure project and Gilliam County paving, and approved the Condon Community Swimming Pool lease with the school district. A resolution to apply for a state grant for zoning updates was also approved unanimously.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-01 creating Gilliam County Fire Services Agency (6-0)
• Approved $99,395.87 payment to Crestline Construction for baseball field project (unanimous)
• Approved $119,905.16 payment to Gilliam County Road Department for paving (unanimous)
• Approved Condon Community Swimming Pool lease with Condon School District (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-03 to apply for DLCD technical assistance grant (unanimous)
• Approved September 1, 2021 council minutes with pool boiler comment added (unanimous)

City Council

The Condon City Council Housing Committee discussed the Fairway Housing project, with contract planner Kirk Fatland presenting a phased vision for mixed housing north of the golf course. No formal decisions were made, but the committee agreed to have City Administrator Kathryn Greiner set up a meeting with Councilors Cronk and Kirby and PCDC representatives to discuss potential non-profit ownership for workforce housing. The Baseball Field housing project update noted that Crestline Construction was awarded the infrastructure contract, with Amy Coy purchasing the development.

• Discussed Fairway Housing design and layout options, no vote taken
• Agreed to schedule meeting with PCDC to discuss non-profit ownership for workforce housing
• Noted Crestline Construction awarded infrastructure contract for Baseball Field housing, start Sept 27
• Amy Coy purchased Baseball Field development, may have all 6 lots sold

City Council

The Condon City Council is holding its regular September 1, 2021 meeting, where it will consider two resolutions: one reiterating the need for a reserve fund and its intended sources and uses, and another on volunteers. The council will also receive updates on the Condon Grade School property and the Gilliam County Fire Services ordinance and intergovernmental agreement, plus staff reports from public works, police, and administration.

• Resolution 2022-01: Reiterating the need of a reserve fund and intended sources and uses of funds
• Resolution 2022-02: Volunteer resolution
• Update on Condon Grade School property
• Update on Gilliam County Fire Services Ordinance & Intergovernmental IGA
• Review August 2021 Accounts Payable & VISA Statements

The Condon City Council approved Resolution 2022-01 (reserve fund) and Resolution 2022-02 (volunteer resolution) unanimously. The fire services ordinance and IGA were tabled pending final documents. The council also heard updates on the grade school RFP, water usage, and housing project timelines.

• Approved Resolution 2022-01 reiterating the need for a reserve fund and its intended sources/uses
• Approved Resolution 2022-02, a volunteer resolution required for workers' comp policy
• Tabled the Gilliam County Fire Services ordinance and IGA until final documents are received
• Consensus to have the Housing Committee meet September 23 at 4 p.m. to discuss Fairway housing project design

Planning Commission

The Condon Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss and review zoning ordinances, specifically accessory building codes and short-term rentals in residential areas. They will also consider approving street names for Wilson Lane and D Street (formerly Jew Street), and review the July 20, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Review and approve July 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discuss and review accessory building codes
• Discuss and review short-term rentals in residential zones
• Approve street names: Wilson Lane and D Street (formerly Jew Street)

The Planning Commission reached consensus on a draft accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance, including a change from 'legal non-conforming use' to 'non-conforming use', and agreed to recommend raising variance and conditional use permit fees from $150 to $500. They also decided to remove oversized accessory structure language, requiring variances for structures over 16 feet, and approved renaming Jew Street to D Street. No decisions were made on short-term rentals.

• Consensus to approve ADU ordinance with 'non-conforming use' change
• Consensus to request variance/CUP fee increase to $500
• Consensus to remove oversized accessory structure language, requiring variance over 16 feet
• Approved renaming Jew Street to D Street
• Approved July 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Condon City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 4, 2021, covering old business updates on the community swimming pool, Gilliam County Fire Services, and the Condon Grade School building. New business includes OLCC permit renewals for several local businesses and a discussion on street names for Wilson Lane and Jew Street. The agenda also includes consent items, staff reports, and grant information.

• OLCC permits for Buckhorn Saloon, Condon Food Mart, Elks Lodge #1869, Murray's Condon Pharmacy, Two Boys Meat & Grocery
• Discussion of street names: Wilson Lane and Jew Street
• Updates on Condon Community Swimming Pool, Gilliam County Fire Services, Condon Grade School Building
• Oregon Community Foundation grants for swimming pool and tennis courts
• Business Oregon grant for Condon Grade School Building

The Condon City Council unanimously approved OLCC liquor license renewals for five local businesses and voted to defer street naming decisions to the Planning Commission, including renaming Jew Street. The council also discussed updates on the swimming pool, fire services agreement, and a grant for the grade school building.

• Approved July 7 and July 23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved OLCC permits for Buckhorn Saloon, Condon Food Mart, Elks Lodge #1869, Murray's Condon Pharmacy, Two Boys Meat & Grocery (unanimous)
• Deferred to Planning Commission to name Wilson Lane and rename Jew Street (unanimous)

City Council

The Condon City Council is holding a special meeting to review and potentially award a housing and infrastructure construction bid to Crestline Construction Company, LLC. The meeting includes roll call and may include an executive session if necessary.

• Review and award housing and infrastructure bid to Crestline Construction Company, LLC

The Condon City Council unanimously approved a bid from Crestline Construction Company for the Baseball Field Housing infrastructure project, including Additive A (Fairway Drive water improvements) and Additive B (Fairway Drive wastewater improvements), totaling $860,806. The bid was about $140,000 over the engineer's estimate due to material costs, but the city reduced the price by about $31,000 by having its own crew install water meters and handle seeding. Funding will come from the Development Fund, Water and Wastewater Improvement Funds, and $154,000 in federal American Rescue Plan funds.

• Approved Crestline Construction bid for Baseball Field Housing and Fairway Drive water/wastewater improvements, $860,806 total (unanimous)
• Deleted bid items 9, A9, A13, A14, B7, and B8 from the contract
• City crew to install water meters, saving $18,900
• City to handle seeding, saving approximately $12,100

Planning Commission

The Condon Fiber Council is holding a work session to discuss and score proposals for Gilliam County's RFP for design and engineering of a countywide fiber system. The council will interview four proposers and recommend a top three ranking.

• Discuss Gilliam County RFP process and industry input
• Interviews with Communication Network Engineering, Inc., CommStructure Consulting, LLC, Danella, and Mid-State Consultants
• Recommend and rank top three proposals for design/engineering of countywide system

The Fiber Council interviewed four firms for the Gilliam County broadband design/engineering RFP and unanimously approved a ranking of Commstructure (1st), CNE (2nd), and Mid-State Consultants (3rd) to recommend to the Gilliam County Court. The court will make the final decision at its August 4 meeting, with pricing due by July 26.

• Approved ranking: 1-Commstructure, 2-CNE, 3-Mid-State Consultants (unanimous)
• Recommended top three firms to Gilliam County Court for final decision
• Set pricing deadline for top three firms: July 26, 5 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Condon Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss and review the zoning ordinance, with information from Planner Kirk Fatland. They will also discuss and make a recommendation on naming a dirt road from Jefferson to Highway 19. The agenda includes approval of the June 15, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Review of zoning ordinance with Planner Kirk Fatland
• Discussion and recommendation on dirt road name from Jefferson to Highway 19
• Approval of June 15, 2021 meeting minutes

The Condon Planning Commission held a work session to review revisions to the Residential 1 (R-1) zoning ordinance, focusing on single-family home requirements. They discussed and reached consensus on several changes, including reducing street setbacks from 15 to 10 feet for non-enclosed structures, setting a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet for all residential housing, and requiring garage doors to be subordinate to the primary street-facing facade. The commission also recommended naming a dirt road Wilson Lane and renaming Jew Street to D Street, both to be forwarded to the City Council.

• Approved June 15, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously
• Consensus to reduce street setback from 15' to 10' for non-enclosed structures like stairs, decks, porches
• Consensus to set minimum lot size at 5,000 sq ft for all residential housing types
• Consensus to require garage doors to be subordinate to primary street-facing facade, with setback of 4' from primary facade
• Consensus to require front street-facing facade to have at least 15% windows or main entrance door
• Consensus to remove outdoor area requirements from the draft
• Consensus to require 5' between residence and accessory buildings
• Consensus to recommend Wilson Lane for dirt road from Highway 19 to Jefferson Street

City Council

The Condon City Council will hold its regular meeting to discuss updates on local projects, review the 2021-22 insurance summary, and consider the Gilliam County Fire Services contract and ordinance. The agenda also includes routine consent items and staff reports.

• 2021-22 Insurance Summary with John Anderson of Wheatland Insurance
• Discuss & Review Gilliam County Fire Services Contract & Ordinance with Sheriff Gary Bettencourt and GCFS Coordinator Laci Olsen
• Baseball Field Housing Infrastructure Update
• Condon Community Pool Update
• Golf Course Irrigation Project Update

The Condon City Council approved the June 2, 2021 budget hearing and regular meeting minutes unanimously. Councilors discussed the Gilliam County Fire Services contract and ordinance, with plans to send draft agreements to the city attorney for review and start the ordinance process in August or September. The council also reviewed the 2021-22 insurance summary, noting a 19% increase in property/liability insurance and a halved workers' comp cost. No other formal decisions were made; most items were informational updates.

• Approved June 2, 2021 Budget Hearing and Regular City Council meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed 2021-22 insurance summary; noted 19% P/L increase and halved workers' comp cost
• Discussed Gilliam County Fire Services contract; will send draft agreements to city attorney for review
• Discussed naming a public access road; planning commission to recommend a name
• Received final 2021-22 budget document

Planning Commission

The Condon Planning Commission is holding a work session to review and discuss draft zoning ordinances prepared by Planner Kirk Fatland. The commission will also approve minutes from its April 2021 regular meeting and work session.

• Review of Planner Kirk Fatland draft zoning ordinances
• Approval of April 20, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of April 29, 2021 work session minutes

The Planning Commission discussed proposed revisions to the Residential 1 (R-1) zone, including adding duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, ADUs, and short-term rentals as permitted uses. They reached consensus on several changes, such as reducing lot sizes for multiple housing units to 5,000 square feet and adjusting setbacks, but tabled final decisions pending further design examples from the consultant. The meeting was a work session, so no formal ordinance was adopted.

• Approved April 20 and April 29, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Consensus to change lot size for duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes to 5,000 square feet.
• Consensus to allow 10-foot setback from street to porch, but keep 15-foot for foundation.
• Consensus to keep two on-site parking spaces, with one replaceable by on-street credit.
• Consensus that front entrances must face street or have side door with open front porch.
• Tabled decision on garage placement pending examples from consultant.
• Tabled decision on design requirements to avoid shop-like appearance pending consultant ideas.

City Council

The Condon City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2021-22 budget and state revenue sharing, then consider several resolutions including adopting the budget, setting general fees, and exercising eminent domain for right-of-way services. They will also review waste collection rates, an ODOT addendum, and a library funding request. The meeting includes updates on the golf course pump station, COVID, community pool, and baseball housing projects.

• Public hearing on 2021-22 budget and state revenue sharing
• Resolution 2021-09: exercising eminent domain for right-of-way services
• Resolution 2021-06: general fee resolution
• Resolution 2021-07: adopting 2021-22 budget and making appropriations
• Review of Waste Connections, Inc. rates for 2021-22

The Condon City Council unanimously approved the 2021-22 budget and appropriations, a 1.45% garbage rate increase from Waste Connections, and several resolutions including a general fee change and state revenue election. The council also approved an ODOT addendum for right-of-way agreements and a resolution exercising eminent domain for the North Main Street sidewalk project. No public comment was received, and the budget hearing was closed without input.

• Approved 2021-22 budget and appropriations (Resolution 2021-07) unanimously
• Approved 1.45% garbage rate increase from Waste Connections unanimously
• Approved ODOT addendum for right-of-way agreements (ROWA) unanimously
• Approved Resolution 2021-09 exercising eminent domain for right-of-way services unanimously
• Approved Resolution 2021-06 general fee resolution (daily swim pass $3) unanimously
• Approved Resolution 2021-08 declaring election to receive state revenues unanimously
• Approved May 5, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously
• Consensus to allow Gilliam County Library to use Arts & Music grant in 2021-22

City Council

The Condon City Council will hold first and second readings of two ordinances amending the city's comprehensive plan and zoning map for specific properties, including a baseball field and properties within the urban growth boundary. The council will also review an OLCC license for Buckhorn Saloon, discuss personnel compensation recommendations, and receive updates on COVID, the swimming pool, and fire services.

• First & second reading of Ordinance 2021-01 amending zoning map for baseball field property
• First & second reading of Ordinance 2021-02 amending zoning map for properties within UGB
• Review & approve OLCC license for Buckhorn Saloon
• Swimming pool update & fee recommendation
• Golf course irrigation project selection/timeline

The Condon City Council approved first and second readings of two ordinances amending the city's comprehensive plan/zoning map: Ordinance 2021-01 for the baseball field housing project and Ordinance 2021-02 for properties within the Urban Growth Boundary north of Cottonwood Road. The council also approved personnel compensation increases, including raising part-time and seasonal employees to $17/hour and transfer station, recycle depot, and janitorial staff to $20/hour, plus a 3% raise for Public Works and City Administrator positions. A liquor license for the Buckhorn Saloon was approved, and Mayor Hassing was granted authority to approve the golf course pump house bid.

• Approved first and second reading of Ordinance 2021-01 (baseball field zoning) (5-0)
• Approved first and second reading of Ordinance 2021-02 (UGB rezoning) (5-0)
• Approved raising part-time/seasonal employees to $17/hour and transfer station/recycle depot/janitorial to $20/hour effective May 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved 3% raise for Public Works and City Administrator positions, with $775 subtracted from CA Greiner's raise for health insurance (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Buckhorn Saloon (unanimous)
• Granted Mayor Hassing authority to approve golf course pump house bid (unanimous)
• Approved April 7, 2021 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Condon Planning Commission is holding a work session to review and discuss zoning regulations for Residential 1, Commercial, and Industrial/Manufacturing districts. No formal decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Review and discuss zoning for Residential 1
• Review and discuss zoning for Commercial and Industrial/Manufacturing

The Planning Commission held a work session to review and discuss potential changes to residential zoning, including allowing more housing types with special standards and simplifying the development process. No formal decisions were made; the consultant will draft ordinance changes to bring back for future recommendation to the City Council. The commission also agreed to allow accessory building heights up to 15'6" without a hearing, and canceled the May meeting.

• Consensus to allow accessory building height up to 15'6" without a hearing
• Canceled May 2021 meeting; next meeting set for June 15
• No formal votes taken; all items were discussion only

Planning Commission

The Condon Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit application (#606) from Rolles Construction. They will also discuss short-term rentals and accessory dwelling units. The meeting includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Public hearing and decision on Conditional Use Permit Application #606 (Rolles Construction)
• Discussion of short-term rentals and accessory dwelling units
• Review and approval of March 16, 2021 meeting minutes

Budget Committee

The Condon Budget Committee will hold a regular meeting to hear public comment on the 2021-22 city budget and possible uses of State Revenue Sharing funds. They will elect officers, review prior minutes, receive the budget message, discuss the budget, and may vote to approve it or continue to April 26, 2021.

• Public comment on 2021-22 budget and State Revenue Sharing (5-minute limit)
• Election of Budget Committee Chairperson and Secretary
• Review and approval of April 21, 2020 meeting minutes
• Receive budget message and 2021-22 budget documents
• Motion to approve 2021-22 budget or continuance to April 26, 2021

The Condon Budget Committee unanimously approved the 2021-22 budget and set the property tax rate at 7.2820 per $1,000 of assessed value, plus $26,000 for bond principal and interest. The committee also elected Mayor Hassing as chair and Councilor Parm as secretary, and approved the prior year's minutes. No public comments were made.

• Approved 2021-22 budget as presented (unanimous)
• Set tax rate at 7.2820 per $1,000 assessed value for operations (unanimous)
• Approved $26,000 for bond principal and interest (unanimous)
• Elected Mayor Hassing as Budget Committee chair (unanimous)
• Elected Councilor Parm as Budget Committee secretary (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2020 Budget Committee minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Condon City Council Finance Committee is holding a work session to discuss employee wages and compensation, covering seasonal, part-time, swimming pool, and full-time employees. No formal decisions are expected, as this is a discussion-only agenda.

• Discussion of hourly wages for seasonal and part-time employees
• Discussion of hourly/salary wages for swimming pool employees
• Discussion of salary for full-time employees

City Council

The Condon City Council will hold three public hearings and then vote on selling the baseball field property, rezoning it, and approving a development agreement with Coy Real Estate LLC for a housing project. The council will also consider a tiered water rate fee resolution, an ODOT agreement for an ADA ramp project, and an audit action plan.

• Public hearing and vote on sale of baseball field property per ORS 221.725
• Public hearing and vote on rezoning baseball field property
• Review and approve baseball field development agreement with Coy Real Estate LLC
• Review and approve Resolution 2021-05 General Fee Resolution with tiered water rates
• Review and approve ODOT intergovernmental agreement for ADA ramp project

The Condon City Council unanimously approved selling the former school district baseball field property, rezoning 12 lots (Lots 1-12, Block 66, Lancaster's Addition) from Open Space/Public to Residential 1, and entering into a development agreement with Amy Coy of Coy Real Estate for housing. The council also approved a comprehensive plan amendment for the Urban Growth Boundary north of Cottonwood Road, an audit action plan, an ODOT ADA ramp agreement, and a tiered water rate resolution.

• Approved sale of baseball field property per ORS 221.725 (unanimous).
• Approved rezone of baseball field Lots 1-12, Block 66, Lancaster's Addition to Residential 1 (unanimous).
• Approved comprehensive map and plan amendment for UGB north of Cottonwood Road (unanimous).
• Approved development agreement with Amy Coy/Coy Real Estate for housing on baseball field (unanimous).
• Approved audit action plan for segregation of duties deficiency (unanimous).
• Approved ODOT intergovernmental agreement for ADA ramp project (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 2021-05 General Fee Resolution for tiered water rates (unanimous).
• Consensus to reinstate utility shut-off procedures; no late fees for now.

Planning Commission

The Condon Planning Commission will hold three public hearings: an ODOT Historic District review for an ADA curb project, a City and Gilliam County comprehensive map amendment, and a rezone of the baseball field for a housing project. The commission will also review and approve the February 16, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: ODOT Historic District Review for ADA curb project
• Public hearing: City & Gilliam County Comprehensive Map Amendment
• Public hearing: City of Condon Rezone Baseball Field Housing Project
• Review and approve February 16, 2021 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved ODOT's ADA ramp project in the Historic District and recommended a comprehensive map amendment for the Urban Growth Boundary. The commission also voted 4-1 to recommend rezoning the baseball field from Public/Open Space to Residential 1 for housing development, despite public opposition. The recommendation will go to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved February 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ODOT's ADA ramp project in Historic District (unanimous)
• Approved comprehensive map amendment from Industrial to Rural Residential in UGB (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning baseball field to Residential 1 (4-1, Hiser opposed)

City Council

The Condon City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering old and new business. Key items include discussing a fiber RFP response, a fire services agreement revision, tiered water rates, and approving a baseball field housing RFP and a solid waste agreement. The council will also discuss pool operation, golf course maintenance, and several funding requests.

• Discuss Fiber RFP response from Home Telephone Company
• Tiered Water Rate Discussion
• Review & Approve Baseball Field Housing RFP
• Review & Approve Solid Waste Agreement with Waste Connections, Inc.
• Resolution 2021-04: Declare Surplus of 1995 Chevrolet Pickup

The Condon City Council reviewed and discussed the sole response to the baseball field housing RFP from Coy Real Estate LLC, which proposed purchasing six lots for $60,000 and building homes. The council did not take a formal vote on this item during the meeting, instead discussing details and timelines. The council did unanimously approve a new solid waste contract with Waste Connections, Inc.

• Approved February 3, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved solid waste contract with Waste Connections, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-04 declaring 1995 Chevrolet pickup surplus (unanimous)
• Consensus to allow Gilliam County Library to modify Arts & Music grant
• Consensus to approve Chamber of Commerce request to use 2020 concert funds in 2021
• Consensus to have solar expert evaluate pool system before issuing repair RFP
• Tabled fiber RFP from Home Telephone Company

Planning Commission

The Condon Planning Commission will hold a work session with two public hearings to decide variance applications #604 (Herschel Lantis) and #605 (Jay Buse). The commission will also elect officers and approve prior meeting minutes. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Public hearing and decision on Herschel Lantis variance application #604
• Public hearing and decision on Jay Buse variance hearing #605
• Election of Chairman, Vice Chair, and appointment of Secretary
• Review and approval of November 17 and December 1, 2020 meeting minutes

The Condon Planning Commission unanimously approved two variance applications, allowing Herschel Lantis and Jay Buse to build shops taller than the 14-foot limit. Both approvals include deed restrictions preventing the lots from being split and sold while the shops stand. The commission also discussed housing issues, including short-term rentals and potential code changes, but took no formal action.

• Approved Herschel Lantis variance for 16-foot shop height, with deed restriction against splitting lots (unanimous)
• Approved Jay Buse variance for 16-foot 6-inch shop height, with deed restrictions (unanimous)
• Elected Vernon Grey as chairman, Cody Bettencourt as vice-chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Kathryn Greiner as secretary
• Approved November 17 and December 1, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Condon City Council is holding a work session to discuss operations and repairs for the city's swimming pool and golf course, including timelines. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Swimming pool repairs and timelines
• Golf course repairs and timelines
• Meeting held via Zoom

The Condon City Council held a work session to discuss swimming pool and golf course operations. No formal votes were taken; the council directed staff to investigate pool repair options, including legal requirements for contracts over $30,000, and to plan for a potential minimum wage increase. For the golf course, staff will connect to city water and order irrigation controllers to conserve water.

• Directed staff to contact The Pool & Spa House about solar system review
• Staff to check legalities of pool repairs without RFP
• Staff to contact City Attorney about repairs over $30,000
• Budgeted for potential $15/hour minimum wage in 2021-22
• Staff to get pool house repair list from manager for J&M
• PW to order irrigation controllers for golf course
• PW to order seed for fairways
• Discussed combining fiber and pool surveys for county residents

Budget Committee

The Condon Fiber Council is holding a work session to discuss a proposal from Home Telephone Company to the City of Condon. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with routine procedural items like roll call and adjournment.

• Discussion of Home Telephone Company proposal to City of Condon
• Meeting held at Condon City Hall, Council Chambers, 128 S. Main Street
• Zoom participation available with meeting ID 837 9364 4284

City Council

The Condon City Council will hold its regular meeting, covering old and new business. Key items include considering the 2021 community swimming pool lease, discussing a fiber RFP response, reviewing tiered water rates and a water conservation program, and approving the 2021 goals and priorities. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and staff reports.

• Consider Condon Community Swimming Pool Lease for 2021 Season
• Discuss Fiber RFP Response - Home Telephone Company
• Review & Discuss Tier Water Rates & Water Conservation Program
• Review Franchise/Right-of-Way Agreement with Waste Connections, Inc.
• Review & Approve Agreement with Bank of Eastern Oregon for Use of Memorial Hall in Emergencies

The Condon City Council approved the 2021 goals and priorities, the 2020-21 swimming pool lease with the school district, and appointed The Automation Group as Integrator of Record. They also approved a five-year emergency use agreement with Bank of Eastern Oregon for Memorial Hall. The council discussed water rate changes and conservation, but deferred action until March. The franchise agreement with Waste Connections was removed from the agenda.

• Approved January 6, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2020-21 swimming pool lease with Condon School District (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Goals & Priorities (unanimous)
• Approved five-year emergency agreement with Bank of Eastern Oregon for Memorial Hall (unanimous)
• Appointed The Automation Group as Integrator of Record (unanimous)
• Directed staff to add sewer and water line alternatives to Baseball Field project bid documents (consensus)
• Removed franchise/right-of-way agreement with Waste Connections from agenda (not completed)

City Council

The Condon City Council is holding a work session retreat to discuss goals and priorities for 2021. Topics include housing projects, school plans, fiber, water and sewer updates, the community pool, city buildings, public safety, and budget issues. This is a discussion session, not a decision-making meeting.

• Housing: Baseball Field & Fairway Projects
• Condon Grade School Plans & Timeline
• Fiber Project and Timeline
• Water & Sewer Updates & Projects
• Grants, Funding Issues, Budget Update

City Council

The Condon City Council will hold its regular meeting, including administering the oath of office to the mayor and three councilors, and filling a council vacancy. The council will also review the housing project RFP, approve the employee handbook, make several appointments, and discuss water rates and usage.

• Oath of office for Mayor Jim Hassing and Councilors Tom Fatland, Donald Jamieson, Jeremy Kirby
• Review letters of interest for City Council vacancy
• Housing Project Update & RFP for Developer
• Appoint Budget Officer Kathryn Greiner and Budget Committee members Dan Schott, Stephanie Carter, Cheryl Baker, Derek Hiser
• Discuss Water Rates and Usage