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Condon public meetings in 2025

28 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 16:00

Committee Meeting

Condon Committee to discuss interim city operations

The committee will hold a work session to discuss interim city operations. No other specific agenda items or decisions were listed.

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128 S. Main Street, Condon
Wed Dec 3, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Condon City Council to review S. Main Street sidewalk project contracts

The City Council will discuss contracts for the S. Main Street Sidewalk Project and review an E-Waste Service Agreement with URT. The body is also set to accept the resignation of Councilor Dawn Parm and review the 2024-25 Audit Correction Action Plan.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the E‑Waste Service Agreement with URT

The council unanimously approved the E‑Waste Service Agreement with URT. It also approved the 2024‑25 Audit Correction Action Plan, changed signers on several city bank accounts, and moved forward with the Phase 1 sidewalk contract pending attorney‑reviewed conditions. Additionally, the council accepted Councilor Dawn Parm’s resignation, donated $10,000 to the Oregon Frontier Chamber of Commerce for fireworks and approved up to $2,500 for holiday decorations, and authorized the purchase of four pieces of equipment for $43,817.50.

Mon Nov 24, 2025 · 15:00

City Council

Condon City Council to discuss City Administrator position

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the City Administrator position. This includes an executive session to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to develop city administrator transition plan options

The council discussed the city administrator position. Councilor Hanna Bass moved that staff be directed to proceed with next steps in developing options for the city administrator transition plan, and Councilor Michael Durfey seconded the motion. The motion carried with five councilors voting yes and none voting no or abstaining.

128 S. Main Street, Condon
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
DISCUSS CITY ADMINISTRATOR POSITION
5 yea
Jeremy Kirby yea · Tom Fatland yea · Hanna Bass yea · Michael Durfey yea · Dawn Parm yea
Wed Nov 12, 2025 · 12:30

City Council

Condon City Council to interview City Administrator candidates

The City Council is holding a special executive session to consider the employment of a public officer or staff member. The primary purpose of the meeting is to interview candidates for the City Administrator position.

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✓ Decided: City Council held a special executive session with no decisions

The council entered an executive session to interview candidates for the City Administrator position. The meeting was adjourned at 5:11 p.m. with no decisions made.

128 S. Main Street, Condon
Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved new parking plan for Summit & Main Streets, effective Jan 1 2026

The council unanimously approved the October 1, 2025 regular and executive session meeting minutes. It decided to implement a new parking and traffic plan for Summit and Main Streets, effective January 1, 2026, and to issue a press release about it. The discussion of priorities for the upcoming ODOT Small City Allotment grant was tabled for next month.

Thu Oct 16, 2025 · 16:00

Committee Meeting

Swimming Pool Committee to review site options and design

The Swimming Pool Committee will conduct a site comparison review and a design workshop. The body will discuss potential locations and the design of the pool and bathhouse.

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✓ Decided: Pool committee reviews designs and plans next steps, no decisions made

The committee examined site comparisons, pool and bathhouse designs, and potential additional amenities. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. Opsis will distribute the design materials for further comment and prepare a final report with cost information.

128 S. Main Street, Condon
Wed Oct 1, 2025 · 18:00

City Council

Condon City Council to review City Administrator candidates

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring an executive session. The body will discuss and review recruitment and candidates for interviews for the City Administrator position.

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✓ Decided: Council held executive session to discuss city administrator recruitment

The council entered an executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(a) to consider the employment of a public officer. During the session they reviewed screening materials and discussed candidates for the city administrator position. No actions were approved, denied, or voted on, and the meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

128 S. Main Street, Condon
Wed Oct 1, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approved Ordinance 2026-02 regulating parking and related matters

The council gave final approval to Ordinance 2026-02, which updates parking regulations and related provisions, with a unanimous yes vote. The September 3, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved. The council approved the 2025‑26 Condon Community Pool lease with the school district. Council members agreed to apply for grants to fund sidewalk projects and to obtain quotes for a golf‑course fence and a pickleball court.

Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 23:00

Committee Meeting

City committee to review pool and bathhouse designs

The Condon committee will hold a work session to review options and designs for a new pool and bathhouse at the Old Condon Grade School site.

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✓ Decided: Pool Committee decides new pool will be built at the industrial site

The Pool Committee reached consensus to locate the new community pool at the industrial site at the corner of Cottonwood Lane and Main Street. The committee approved adding cement pads with water and electricity for food trucks. They directed the design team to revise the site‑comparison matrix to include the current pool and will compile today’s information to develop finalized plans for the industrial site.

128 S. Main Street, Condon
Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved first reading of Ordinance 2026‑02 covering parking, golf carts and code updates

The council gave unanimous approval to the first reading of Ordinance 2026‑02, which amends parking rules, golf‑cart regulations, water‑disconnection fees and other code sections. It also unanimously approved the renewal of several existing OLCC licenses and granted a new OLCC license to Condon Dino Mart LLC. Council members agreed to start the process to vacate the alley between Highway 206/Bayard Street and Spring Street, and they tabled further discussion of the $200,000 Gilliam County economic‑development grant.

Tue Aug 19, 2025 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold hearing on Fairway Housing subdivision plan

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to deliberate on a tentative subdivision plan for Fairway Housing. The body will also review updates regarding the Condon Grade School and the Round-Up/Main Street properties.

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Fri Aug 15, 2025 · 11:00

City Council

✓ Decided: Pool committee discussed goals, designs, and site options but made no decisions

The committee reviewed project goals, demographic analysis, concept designs, and preliminary site layouts for a new pool. No formal decisions were made on site selection or design details. The city administrator will work with consultants to schedule the next meeting and determine a site for the master plan.

Wed Aug 6, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

City Council to consider payments and change orders for Oregon & Church Streets project

The City Council will discuss infrastructure projects, including the ODOT SCA project at Oregon and Church Streets. The body is also reviewing parking designs for Summit and Main Streets and a grant application for renewable energy.

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✓ Decided: Council approved parking lane plan, grant applications, and construction changes

The council authorized Mayor Hall to approve Crestline Construction invoices of $50,000 or more, approved a change order for the Oregon & Church Streets ODOT project, and approved the parking plan with 8.5‑foot lanes on Summit and Main Streets. It also approved the early‑learning center donation reclassification, adopted a resolution to apply for an Oregon Department of Energy renewable energy grant, and approved the consent agenda items. All motions carried with the recorded vote tallies.

Wed Jul 23, 2025 · 17:30

Budget Committee

Swimming Pool Committee to review potential sites for new pool

The Swimming Pool Committee is holding a work session to conduct a visioning workshop. The committee will review two proposed locations for a swimming pool.

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✓ Decided: Pool committee favors old school site but will re‑examine current location

The committee reviewed two proposed pool sites – the old Condon Grade School property and an industrial parcel at Cottonwood Lane and Main Street. Members expressed a consensus that the school site is preferable, though they asked for a second look at the existing pool location. The city will not fund construction directly; instead it will seek grants and a bond. Consultants will return to evaluate the current pool and both potential sites and provide cost estimates.

Fri Jul 11, 2025 · 10:00

City Council

City Council to discuss City Administrator recruitment

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the recruitment of a City Administrator. The discussion will cover the position description and a draft recruitment timeline.

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✓ Decided: Council set recruitment process steps for new city administrator

The council discussed the recruitment of a new city administrator. It was determined that email will be the point of contact for the process, with the Finance Committee conducting the initial review of applications. Contractor Jennifer Stapleton will research advertising options and budget and report back to the council. No formal vote was recorded.

Wed Jul 2, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Condon City Council to hold hearing on floodplain management regulations

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the first and second reading of Ordinance 2026-01 regarding floodplain management. The body will also review a general fee resolution and finalize the layout for the Fairway Housing Subdivision.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts emergency floodplain management ordinance

The council adopted Ordinance 2026-01, a floodplain management regulation, with an emergency clause making it effective on July 2, 2025. It also approved invoices totaling $143,025.73, a general fee resolution effective August 1, 2025, and a $2,500 grant for the Condon Early Learning Center’s summer food program. Additionally, the council accepted the resignation of City Administrator Kathryn Greiner effective Dec 31, 2025, and appointed members to the swimming pool committee.

Wed Jun 4, 2025 · 17:00

Budget Committee

Condon committee to discuss pool master plan and fee schedules

The Condon Budget Committee will hold a work session to discuss the Condon Community Pool Master Plan and review fee schedules for the golf course and pool. The meeting will be held via Zoom on June 4, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Park & Recreation Committee forms pool design group and updates golf fees

The committee approved the creation of a 6‑8‑person pool committee to work with OPSIS on preliminary designs and a timeline. OPSIS was tasked with gathering current pool budget and attendance data and drafting a basic plan. Pool fees will stay the same for the year, while golf fees will change to a flat $15 daily pass and new clubhouse rental rates.

Wed Jun 4, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Condon council to adopt 2025-26 budget and hear public input

The Condon City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025-26 budget and revenue sharing, followed by a vote to adopt the budget and related resolutions. The meeting also includes reviews of contracts, position descriptions, and updates on community projects.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted the 2025‑26 budget and made appropriations

The council approved the 2025‑26 budget resolution and adopted the city’s appropriations. It also approved a 2.08% waste‑collection rate increase, the finance committee’s recommendations (including a 5% water and sewer rate hike and staff wage increase), and a $219,850 ODOT paving contract. Additional actions authorized the Housing Infrastructure Support Grant contract and an intergovernmental agreement for city‑administrator recruitment. Councilor Stinchfield was appointed council president for the 2025‑26 year.

Thu May 22, 2025 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Finance Committee to review fee schedule and employee compensation

The Finance Committee is holding a work session to review the current general fee schedule. The committee will also review employee compensation for 2025-26.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee recommends water rate hikes and staff pay raises

The committee unanimously recommended the proposed 5% water and sewer rate increases, including higher base rates, a $170 deposit, and higher bulk‑water and sewer‑reserve fees, to the City Council. It approved raising transfer‑station fees to $1 for grocery bags and $3 for 30‑gallon bags. It approved new golf fees of $15 for nine holes and $15 for a full day, plus clubhouse rentals of $50 to close the course and $150 for a one‑day rental. It also recommended a 5% staff salary increase and lowering the insurance cap to $2,200 per month.

Wed May 7, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

City Council to review swimming pool master plan and golf course construction

The Condon City Council will meet to discuss several infrastructure agreements and reports. The body is deciding on a master plan agreement for the community swimming pool and a construction change order for the golf course clubhouse.

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✓ Decided: Council approved pool master plan agreement and several key contracts

The council approved the Condon Community Swimming Pool Master Plan agreement with Opsis Architecture and authorized the city administrator to sign it. It also approved a $117,898 payment for equipment under the Community Wildfire Defense grant, a $3,367.50 change order for steps at the Golf Course Clubhouse, and changes to the municipal account signers. The April 2, 2025 council minutes were approved. The fire services agreement will be revisited at the June meeting.

Mon Apr 21, 2025 · 19:00

Budget Committee

Budget Committee to review and potentially approve 2025-26 City of Condon budget

The Budget Committee will meet to elect officers and review the 2025-26 budget message, notes, and city goals. The committee will hear public comment on the budget and state revenue sharing. The meeting may conclude with a motion to approve the 2025-26 budget or a continuance to April 28, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Budget committee approves 2025-26 Condon budget and tax rate

The committee elected Mayor Dustan Hall as chair and appointed City Administrator Kathryn Greiner as secretary. They approved the April 22, 2024 budget committee minutes. They approved a tax rate of $7.282 per $1,000 of assessed value and a $26,000 bond payment for fiscal year 2025-26. They also approved the proposed 2025-26 City of Condon budget as presented.

Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review draft floodplain ordinance

The Planning Commission will meet to review and discuss a draft floodplain ordinance. The body will also review and approve minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approved November 2024 meeting minutes

The commission voted to approve the November 19, 2024 planning commission meeting minutes. The motion was made by Commissioner Vernon Grey, seconded by Commissioner Mark Wilson, and carried with all present voting yes. The commission also discussed a draft floodplain ordinance, voiced concerns, and agreed to forward those concerns to the city council. No other actions were taken.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
REVIEW & APPROVE MINUTES
4 yea
Vernon Grey yea · Mark Wilson yea · Cody Bettencourt yea · Rachel Weinstein yea
Wed Apr 2, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Condon City Council to consider $50,900 payment for golf course clubhouse

The City Council will review a payment to Rutherford Construction, LLC and a second reading of an ordinance regarding city burning regulations. The body will also discuss fairway housing and an attorney agreement with Wyatt Baum.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $50,900 golf clubhouse payment and adopts burning regulations ordinance

The council approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes, authorized a $50,900 payment to Rutherford Construction for the golf course clubhouse, adopted the second reading of Ordinance 2025-01 outlining burning regulations (effective May 3, 2025), and approved the attorney fee contract with Wyatt Baum. All motions carried with unanimous yes votes and no opposition.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
CONSENT AGENDA
6 yea
Jan Stinchfield yea · Jeremy Kirby yea · Tom Fatland yea · Hanna Bass yea · Michael Durfey yea · Dawn Parm yea
Thu Mar 20, 2025 · 17:30

Planning Commission

Public Works Committee to discuss water, sewer, and street priorities

The Public Works Committee will review the city's water distribution, wastewater, and street systems. The body will discuss water and sewer rates and provide updates on the AMI water meter system and Safe Routes to School.

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Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Council to approve contracts and discuss burning regulations

The Condon City Council will review and approve the February accounts payable and a contract with Anderson, Perry & Associates. The council will also hold the first reading of an ordinance regarding burning regulations.

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Wed Feb 5, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

City Council to approve 2025 goals and reserve fund resolution

The Condon City Council will meet to approve meeting minutes, accounts payable, and 2025 goals. The council will also consider a resolution to establish a reserve fund and declare intent to purchase real property.

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Fri Jan 17, 2025 · 13:00

City Council

Condon City Council holds retreat work session to discuss city priorities

The City Council is meeting for a retreat work session to discuss various infrastructure and community projects. The session focuses on planning and next steps for city facilities and services. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Wed Jan 8, 2025 · 19:00

City Council

Condon City Council to swear in officials and appoint committee members

The City Council will administer oaths of office to the Mayor and three Councilors. The body will also vote on several administrative appointments for the Planning Commission, Budget Committee, and city record designations.

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