Condon public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Condon City Council will review the final draft of the Condon Can! Report, discuss the vacant council position, and approve the hiring of a firm for the City Administrator role. The council will also receive a presentation on the 2023-24 audit and review updates on the swimming pool, grade school, and golf course clubhouse.

• Review & Approve November 6, 2024 Council Minutes
• Discuss & Approve Hiring Firm for City Administrator Position
• 2023-24 City of Condon Audit Presentation
• Condon Community Swimming Pool Update
• Condon Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse Update & Timeline

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding Site Plan Review #675 for the Gilliam County Fairboard. The body will also review administrative decisions concerning the Historic District.

• Public hearing for Gilliam County Fairboard Site Plan Review #675
• Administrative decisions for Historic District: Murray's Condon Pharmacy, Nick Smith (Former R-Up), and Gilliam County Library
• Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes

The Condon Planning Commission unanimously approved Site Plan Review #675 submitted by the Gilliam County Fairboard for a new events center at the fairgrounds. The project includes a 2,400-square-foot building with meeting rooms and restrooms, a breezeway, a grassy area, and a gazebo, plus ADA parking and electrical upgrades. The commission also approved the May 21, 2024 meeting minutes and noted three administrative decisions regarding historic district paint colors.

• Approved Site Plan Review #675 for Gilliam County Fairboard events center (unanimous)
• Approved May 21, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Condon City Council will meet to discuss extending the golf course clubhouse contract with Rutherford Construction LLC and approve a 2024-25 lease for the Condon Community Pool with the Condon School District. The agenda also includes FEMA floodplain compliance measures and a public works report.

• Review & Approve Extension of Golf Course Clubhouse Contract with Rutherford Construction LLC
• Review & Approve 2024-25 Condon Community Pool Lease with Condon School District
• FEMA - Pre-Implementation Compliance Measures (PICM) for Floodplain Issues
• Review & Approve Position Description of Transfer Station/Recycle Depot Attendant
• Stop Sign Placement

The Condon City Council approved a unanimous motion allowing the city administrator to negotiate an extension with Rutherford Construction for the golf course clubhouse project, setting a completion deadline of April 15, 2025, and including a damages clause for delays. The council also unanimously approved the 2024-25 pool lease with the Condon School District and selected a permit-by-permit approach for FEMA floodplain compliance. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed and deferred.

• Approved extension of golf course clubhouse contract with Rutherford Construction, deadline April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-25 Condon Community Pool lease with Condon School District (unanimous)
• Approved permit-by-permit FEMA Pre-Implementation Compliance Measure for floodplain issues (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 2, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Consensus to hold public listening session for EPA grant on December 4, 2024 at 6 p.m.
• Consensus to have city administrator contact LGPS for recruitment costs and process
• Consensus to discuss stop sign ordinance and parking at early 2025 retreat

City Council

The City Council will review payments for the Meter Project and Golf Course Clubhouse Project. Members will discuss the Condon Community Swimming Pool Study and the Golf Course Road - Drinkwine Wagenaar Property Project.

• Payment to Eastern Oregon Contracting, LLC for Meter Project
• Payment to Rutherford Construction for Golf Course Clubhouse Project
• Discussion of Condon Community Swimming Pool Study and Operations
• Discussion of Golf Course Road - Drinkwine Wagenaar Property Project
• Amendment to the Anderson, Perry & Associates Engineering Contract on Meter Project

The Condon City Council approved an OLCC liquor license request for The Condon Local, with Councilor Kirby recusing himself due to a conflict of interest. The council also approved payments for the meter project and golf course clubhouse, and an engineering contract amendment. Discussions included the pool study, a potential land exchange for a golf course road, and updates on the water meter project.

• Approved OLCC liquor license for The Condon Local (3-0, Kirby recused)
• Approved $387,419.22 payment to Eastern Oregon Contracting for meter project (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 payment to Rutherford Construction for golf course clubhouse (unanimous)
• Approved $4,500 amendment to Anderson, Perry & Associates engineering contract (unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a change order for a meter upgrade project and a quote for Phase 2 of the Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. The body will also discuss operations and maintenance for the Condon Community Pool.

• Anderson, Perry & Associates change order for Meter Upgrade/Survey Project
• The Automation Group, Inc. quote for Phase 2 Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)
• Payment schedule for Easten Oregon Contracting LLC regarding Meter Upgrade & Service Line Inventory
• Discussion of Condon Community Pool operations and maintenance
• Condon Grade School update

The Condon City Council approved a $115,851 quote for Phase 2 of the SCADA system, linking reservoirs and the city shop via Starlink, and authorized up to $10,000 for a physical condition assessment of the community pool. They also approved a change order with no financial impact for the meter upgrade project and a $314,305.60 payment to Eastern Oregon Contracting. The council discussed pool operations and set a January 2025 timeline for a final decision.

• Approved $115,851 for The Automation Group Phase 2 SCADA system (unanimous)
• Approved up to $10,000 for Water Technology, Inc. pool assessment (unanimous)
• Approved change order to Eastern Oregon Contracting agreement with no financial impact (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $314,305.60 to Eastern Oregon Contracting for meter upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to prepare annual pool lease with Condon School District

City Council

The Condon City Council will review and approve a resolution adopting the Gilliam County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. The meeting includes approval of July minutes, accounts payable, and updates from the Oregon Frontier Chamber of Commerce.

• Adoption of Gilliam County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
• Approval of July 2024 City Council minutes
• Review of July accounts payable & VISA statements
• Oregon Frontier Chamber of Commerce update
• OLCC liquor license renewals for local businesses

The Condon City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-01, adopting the Gilliam County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. The council also approved OLCC liquor license renewals for five local businesses and the July 10 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or updates.

• Approved Resolution 2025-01 adopting the Gilliam County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved OLCC liquor renewals for Condon Food Mart, Elks Lodge #1869, Murray's Condon Pharmacy, and Wild Sage Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved July 10, 2024 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Condon City Council will consider new agreements with the local fire protection district and sheriff's office. The council will also review a payment exceeding $50,000 for a meter project and receive an update on Condon Grade School.

• Payment exceeding $50,000 to Eastern Oregon Contracting for Meter Project
• Contract with South Gilliam County Rural Fire Protection District
• Agreement with the Gilliam County Sheriff's Office
• Condon Grade School update
• Main Street Economic Vitality Program presentation

City Council

The Public Safety Committee will hold a work session to discuss public safety services. The committee plans to review the contract with the Gilliam County Sheriff's Office and agreements involving South Gilliam Rural Fire Protection District.

• Discussion of Gilliam County Sheriff's Office contract
• Discussion of South Gilliam Rural Fire Protection District contract
• Discussion of Gilliam County Fire Service Intergovernmental Agreement

Planning Commission

The Condon City Council is holding a special meeting to award a bid for water meter upgrades and a service line inventory. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Award of water meter upgrade and service line inventory bid

The City Council approved a contract for water meter upgrades and a required service line inventory. The project was awarded to Eastern Oregon Contracting after a review of two bids.

• Approved water meter and service line inventory contract to Eastern Oregon Contracting for $753,816 (unanimous)

City Council

The council will conduct a public hearing for the 2024-25 city budget and state revenue sharing. The meeting also includes discussions regarding property sales, lifeguard wages, and a fee request from Waste Connections.

• Public hearing for 2024-25 City Budget and State Revenue Sharing
• Public hearing regarding the sale of City Property (Tax Lot 300)
• Waste Connections Annual Report and fee request
• Review and approval of lifeguard wage schedule
• Resolutions for adopting the budget, state revenues, general fees, and real property sale

The City Council approved the 2024-25 budget and the election to receive state revenues. The council also authorized a 2.65% increase in garbage rates and raised wages for community pool staff.

• Approved 2024-25 Budget and Appropriations via Resolution 2024-04 (unanimous)
• Approved election to receive state revenues via Resolution 2024-05 (unanimous)
• Approved 2.65% rate increase for Waste Connections for 2024-25 (unanimous)
• Approved lifeguard base hourly rate increase to $14.50 and pool manager seasonal wage increase to $11,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-07 declaring real property for sale (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2024-06 General Fee Resolution
• Approved May 1, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss swimming pool pay and salaries. The body will also review the city's general fee schedule and the 2023-24 financial statements as of April 30, 2024.

• Swimming pool pay/salary discussion
• Review of General Fee Schedule
• Review of 2023-24 financial statements as of 4-30-2024

The Finance Committee recommended increasing lifeguard base pay to $14.50 and raising golf course membership and daily pass fees. The committee also recommended increasing staff hourly rates for public information requests and setting a $2,500 monthly health insurance cap for a new employee.

• Recommended lifeguard base rate of $14.50 with 5% experience increases
• Recommended $500 increase for pool manager seasonal wage
• Recommended golf fee increases effective October 1, 2024
• Recommended secretarial staff rate increase from $20 to $50 per hour
• Recommended professional/technical staff rate increase from $50 to $75 per hour
• Recommended keeping dog license fees at zero
• Recommended $2,500 monthly health insurance cap for new Public Works employee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the Jamieson & Marshall Historical Review Development Permit #651. The meeting also includes a review of the April 16, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Public Hearing: Jamieson & Marshall Historical Review Development Permit #651
• Review and approval of April 16, 2024, Planning Commission minutes

The Condon Planning Commission approved Jamieson & Marshall's Development Permit #651, a 285-square-foot addition to an existing building in the Historic District, with no conditions. The addition matches the current building, meets setback and height requirements, and needs no extra parking. The Commission also approved the April 16, 2024 meeting minutes and heard updates on previously approved projects, including an administrative variance for a 960-square-foot manufactured home on B Street.

• Approved Jamieson & Marshall Historic District addition (285 sq ft, no conditions) — unanimous
• Approved April 16, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes — unanimous

City Council

The council will review the April meeting minutes and accounts payable. Discussion includes a request to purchase a city lot and a proposed mural from the Condon Arts Council.

• Carter Request to Purchase City Lot
• Condon Grade School Update
• Mural Requested by Condon Arts Council
• Public Works Staff Report
• Police & Fire Staff Report

The Condon City Council approved a steelhead mural proposed by the Condon Arts Council and awarded $2,000 to the Gilliam County Historical Society for a Sanborn map project. The council also approved a $105,000 down payment to Rutherford Construction LLC when requested, and gave consensus to proceed with selling a city-owned lot and road development. The meeting included staff reports on water, public works, and police activities.

• Approved April 3, 2024 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $105,000 down payment to Rutherford Construction LLC when requested (unanimous)
• Consensus to proceed with selling city-owned lot and road development
• Approved steelhead mural by Condon Arts Council as proposed (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 to Gilliam County Historical Society for Sanborn map project (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The committee will meet for a work session to review an application from the Condon Arts Council regarding a proposed mural. The session includes discussing the application and ordinance to provide a recommendation.

• Condon Arts Council mural application review

Budget Committee

The Condon Budget Committee will elect its officers and review the 2024-25 City of Condon budget documents, including the budget message and notes. The committee will hold a public comment session on the budget and State Revenue Sharing, with comments limited to five minutes. The meeting concludes with a motion to approve the 2024-25 budget or continue the discussion to April 29, 2024.

• Election of Budget Committee Chairperson and Secretary
• Public comment on 2024-25 City of Condon Budget & State Revenue Sharing
• Review of April 17, 2023 Budget Committee Meeting Minutes
• Review of 2024-25 City of Condon Budget Message and Notes
• Motion to approve 2024-25 budget or continue to April 29, 2024

The Budget Committee unanimously approved the proposed 2024-25 city budget and set the operating tax rate. The committee also elected its officers and reviewed fund allocations for public works, fire protection, and infrastructure projects.

• Elected Mayor Jim Hassing as budget committee chairman (unanimous)
• Elected CA Greiner as budget committee secretary (unanimous)
• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-25 operating tax rate of 7.2820 per $1,000 of assessed value (unanimous)
• Approved $26,000 for payment of bond principle and interest (unanimous)
• Approved the 2024-25 proposed budget as presented (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Development Permit #663 for Larry Conaway. The body will also discuss a permit extension request for the Condon Early Learning Center.

• Public hearing for Development Permit #663 (Larry Conaway) conditional use permit
• Discussion of Condon Early Learning Center request for permit extension
• Approval of August 15, 2023 meeting minutes

The Condon Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a drive-through and walk-up coffee shop at 112 N. Oregon Street, subject to a traffic condition. The commission also approved minutes from the August 15, 2023 meeting and granted a permit extension to the Condon Early Learning Center. Additionally, staff provided updates on several local housing and development projects.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #663 for Larry Conaway's drive-through coffee shop with traffic conditions (unanimous)
• Approved August 15, 2023 planning commission meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved permit extension for Condon Early Learning Center to June 30, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a construction contract for the golf course clubhouse and a payment to ODOT for a sidewalk grant. The council also approved an OLCC license request and a contract addendum for a visioning project.

• Approved $210,475 construction contract for golf course clubhouse with Rutherford Construction, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $78,515.86 payment to ODOT for North Main sidewalk project match (unanimous)
• Approved OLCC license request for Alyson Sedlock (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 addendum to Rural Development Initiatives contract for Visioning Project (unanimous)
• Approved March 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided not to apply for Oregon Park & Recreation grant this year (consensus)
• Scheduled Public Safety Committee meeting for June to discuss fire services contract (consensus)

City Council

The Condon City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 6, 2024, to discuss and vote on several items, including a second reading of an outdoor lighting standards ordinance and emergency adoption of a transient lodging tax ordinance. They will also review contracts, position descriptions, and appointments. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-07 on outdoor lighting standards (Chapter 154.09)
• Emergency adoption of Ordinance 2024-08 implementing a transient lodging tax, repealing Ordinance 2019-03
• Intergovernmental agreement with Oregon Department of Revenue for transient tax collection
• Review and approve Point & Pay payment contract
• Appoint Rachel Boyer to Budget Committee

The Condon City Council approved two ordinances: outdoor lighting standards (Ordinance 2024-07, effective April 6, 2024) and an emergency transient lodging tax (Ordinance 2024-08, effective March 6, 2024, repealing Ordinance 2019-03). It also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Oregon Department of Revenue for transient tax collection, contingent on city attorney review, and approved street closures and $2,500 for July 4 and August 3 chamber events. The council approved job descriptions for a Public Works Laborer and City Administrator, appointed Rachel Boyer to the budget committee, and approved a Point & Pay payment contract contingent on attorney review. A dog park request was tabled.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2024-07 (outdoor lighting standards), 6-0, effective April 6, 2024
• Approved emergency second reading of Ordinance 2024-08 (transient lodging tax, repealing Ordinance 2019-03), 6-0, effective March 6, 2024
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Oregon Department of Revenue for transient tax collection, contingent on city attorney review, unanimous
• Approved street closures and $2,500 sponsorship for July 4 and August 3 chamber events, unanimous
• Approved Public Works Laborer position description and hiring timeline, unanimous
• Approved City Administrator position description, unanimous
• Appointed Rachel Boyer to budget committee, replacing Dennis Bruneau
• Approved Point & Pay payment contract contingent on city attorney review, unanimous

City Council

The Condon City Council will review and approve the 2024 Goals & Priorities and take a first reading on an ordinance establishing outdoor lighting standards. The meeting also includes a discussion on a transient tax ordinance and an agreement with the Oregon Department of Revenue. Additionally, the council will approve payments for the City Shop and review updates on the Fairway Housing and Condon Grade School projects.

• First Reading of Ordinance 2024-07: Outdoor Lighting Standards
• Review & Approve 2024 Goals & Priorities
• Discuss Transient Tax Ordinance and Agreement with Oregon Department of Revenue
• Review & Approve Resolution 2024-03 regarding immunity from claims under House Bill 2865
• Review & Approve Payment to Cleary Building for City Shop

The City Council approved the 2024 Goals and Priorities and a resolution regarding personal injury and property damage immunity. The council also passed the first reading of an outdoor lighting standards ordinance and reached a consensus to keep the golf course clubhouse in its current location.

• Approved January 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Goals and Priorities (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-07 Outdoor Lighting Standards (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-03 regarding immunity from certain claims (unanimous)
• Consensus to move forward with Oregon Department of Revenue transient tax administration
• Consensus to keep golf course clubhouse in current location

City Council

The Condon City Council is holding a work session retreat to discuss a range of topics including housing projects, broadband upgrades, public works staffing, park projects, and budget forecasting. This is a working session for discussion and planning, not a formal decision-making meeting.

• Fairway Housing Project
• Condon Grade School housing
• Historic District Upstairs Housing Project
• Oregon Broadband Office & federal funds
• 2024-25 Budget Forecasting

The Condon City Council held a work session retreat on January 19, 2024, discussing housing projects, broadband, public works, parks, and administration. No formal motions or votes were recorded; the meeting was discussion-only. Key items included a planned meeting with Hayden Homes on the Fairway Housing Project, a night sky lighting ordinance that will require cost estimates from CBEC, and a proposed $25,000-$50,000 annual streetlight replacement budget. The council also reviewed the golf course clubhouse project, pool thermal cover grant, and 2024-25 budget forecasts.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was a discussion-only work session retreat
• Determined funds would not be budgeted at this time for the Historic District Upstairs Housing Project
• Directed PW Wilkins to contact CBEC for streetlight replacement costs under a night sky ordinance; city to budget $25,000-$50,000 per year
• Agreed Vernon Grey can detail building materials for the golf course clubhouse roof and siding; plans to go to planning commission in March
• CA Greiner to apply for a Gilliam County grant for a $29,000 pool thermal cover, with remaining funds from transient tax or pool reimbursement
• CA Greiner to work with city attorney to draft annexation agreements for properties in the Urban Growth Boundary requesting city water
• Staff to pursue Oregon Department of Revenue collection of transient tax at $10 per property per quarter, requiring an ordinance in February or March
• CA Greiner to update goals and priorities and bring to council for approval at the February 7 meeting

City Council

The Condon City Council will hold its regular meeting with second readings of two ordinances: one to vacate an alley and another amending public contracting rules. The council will also review the 2024-25 budget calendar, make appointments to city committees, and hear updates on the grade school building and Condon Can! visioning project.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-05 to vacate an alley
• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-06 amending Chapter 32 (Public Contracting)
• Appoint Kathryn Greiner as Budget Officer
• Appoint Jay LaRue and Dennis Bruneau to Budget Committee; Cody Bettencourt and Haylee Potter to Planning Commission
• Designate Bank of Eastern Oregon and Oregon State and Local Government Investment Pool as depositories

The City Council approved two ordinances to vacate an undeveloped alley and amend the municipal code regarding public contracting. The council also authorized funding to complete the Condon Can! Visioning Project and made several annual administrative appointments.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-005 to vacate an undeveloped alley between Trimble and Pennoyer Streets (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-06 amending Chapter 32 of the Municipal Code regarding Public Contracting (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 from the General Fund Community projects line item to complete the Condon Can! Visioning Project
• Approved 2024-25 Budget Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Condon City Calendar (unanimous)
• Appointed Kathryn Greiner as 2024-25 Budget Officer
• Appointed Jay LaRue and Dennis Bruneau to the Budget Committee
• Designated Bank of Eastern Oregon and Oregon State Local Government Investment Pool as city depositories