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Special Session Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 6:00 P.M.

Item 6A Economic Development Plan Orientation

The City of North Plains has an opening for a part time permanent Volunteer Coordinator/Library Assistant position.  Interested persons may view the job announcment, description and obtain the specific application below.

All applications must be submitted to North Plains City Hall by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 22, 2010.

Volunteer Coordinator/Library Assistant Job Announcement

Volunteer Coordinator/Library Assistant Job Description

Volunteer Coordinator/Library Assistant Employment Application With Supplemental Questions

Due to site conditions, this event has been cancelled.  A new site on city property appears to be better located and events are being planned for later this spring and in the fall.

Plant trees and help restore the McKay Creek watershed in North Plains at SOLV's Tem Up For Watershed Health site on February 13, 2010.  Plantings start at 9:00 a.m. and end by 12:00 p.m..  SOLV provides tools and gloves.

By planting native trees and shrubs, volunteers will be lowering stream temperatures and creating an ecosystem that will filter polluted stormwater runoff, improve water quality, provide better habitat for wildlife, and be more resilient to climate change.

Over the years, McKay Creek has been overrun with blackberry and reed canary grass degrading the overall health of the watershed.  As part of this opportunity, volunteers will work to restore a functioning ash wetland on site by planting natives and wetland vegetation, which will improve water quality and decrease erosiion.  Project partners include the City of North Plains, Clean Water Services and Summit Foods.

For more infromation and to register to visit the Team Up For Watershed Health Web Site, http://www.solv.org/programs/teamup_watershed_health.asp.  Event information is found at the very bottom of the page.  You can also contact Brett Lyon at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (503) 844-9571, Extension 332.

Put on your boots, grab a shovel and come dig in!  We hope to see you out in your watershed!

Are you interested in helping plan and develop programs and events?  The City Council formed a new 2010 Centennial Celebration Planning Committee on Monday, October 19, 2009, and is seeking people in the community who are interested in serving on this committee.

Next year will be the 100th year anniversary of the city, and everyone is encouraged to participate in the planning process.

If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact City Recorder Lisa Gibson at (503) 647-5555, or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Direct Pay is available for your water bill and is a free service.  Sign up to have your water bill paid by Direct Debit.  Come into City Hall and fill out a Direct Debit Authorization form and attach a voided check.  Or, print the Direct Debit form and drop in the night drop box on the door of City Hall facing Commercial Street.  The payment will be automatically deducted from your account within a day or two of your billing due date.  If you have any questions please call Utility Billing Clerk/Clerical Assistant Sarah Baker at (503) 647-5555.

Volunteers Needed!

North Plains benefits from the generosity of those who are willing to share their time and talents. Please consider joining this distinctive group of citizens. Volunteer applications are available at City Hall.

Budget Committee:  3 members are needed to serve on the 14 member Budget Committee.  The Budget Committee is comprised of 7 Councilors/Board members and 7 citizens.  The Budget Committee meets 3-4 times annually, typically around February through June, at 7:00 p.m. in the Jessie Mays Community Hall.  The Comittee reviews draft budgets and recommends proposed budgets for approval.  Citizen Committee members serve three year terms of office, expiring December 31st.

Planning Commission:  1 member is needed to serve on the 7 member Planning Commission.  The Planning Commission meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Jessie Mays Community Hall.  The Commission considers land use applications and reviews the Zoning and Development Code for necessary revisions.  Commissioners serve four year terms of office, expiring December 31st..