TD City Council scheduled for two executive sessions, May 14 and 15
The Dalles City Council is set to hold two executive sessions one on May 14 and one on May 15 - both start at 8 p.m.
The general public is not allowed to attend, however media are allowed to go to the meeting but not report on it.
Both sessions are to consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed.
Council may reconvene in open session where a decision could be made.
Kiwanis Events for May 2024
Kiwanis programs for May 2024
By Karl Vercouteren
Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s and visitors are welcome. This month’s Kiwanis events include:
— May 2 Sarah Kellems from Mid-Columbia Community Action Council addresses the opening of the Gloria Center.
— May 9 Wildlife specialist Bill Weiler speaks passionately about fauna in the Gorge.
— May 16 The Col. Wright Elementary School marimba band brings music to Kiwanians.
— May 23 the club dedicates the Dick Rife memorial bench at Pioneer Cemetery on Scenic Drive.
— May 25 (Saturday) club holds work party at Kiwanis Pocket Park.
— May 30 (no noontime meeting) late afternoon club social.
For more information go to www.thedalleskiwanis.org/ or The-Dalles-Kiwanis-Club on Facebook.
Klickitat County Sheriff's Office Town Hall Meeting May 25
From Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office:
Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer will be holding a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the Goldendale Grange located at 228 East Darland in Goldendale, Washington.
We will be discussing the role of a County Sheriff and the pros and cons of County Commissioners Lori Zoller and Jacob Anderson closing down the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office Jail and contracting our inmates with Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility (NORCOR) in The Dalles, Oregon.
”I plan to start our Town Hall Meeting with a video that outlines the role and duties of the County Sheriff, followed by a discussion of the jail situation. In my Town Hall Meeting, the citizens attending will be allowed to verbally ask questions and make comments without their questions or comments being screened by a moderator.
My BOSS is YOU the citizens of Klickitat County, so I hope to see you at the Town Hall Meeting to hear your questions and comments on the above subject matter.
If you have any questions or comments you may contact me at bobs@klickitatcounty.org or 509-261-1833” said Sheriff Songer.
Wasco County Commissioners Meeting April 17 at 9 a.m.
The Wasco County Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Session at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The location for the meeting is 511 Washington Street, Suite 302, The Dalles, OR 97058
The full agenda can be found here.
Agenda
9 a.m.
Call to order
Discussion Items:
Summit Ridge Letter; CAMI Grant; BOPTA Report; Appointments; Finance Report; Board Meeting Venue
Consent Agenda: 4.3.2024 Regular Session Minutes (Items of a routine nature: minutes, documents, items previously discussed.)
Public Comment at the discretion of the Chair (3 minute limit unless extended by Chair)
9:30 a.m. Recess to Library Service District Meeting
9:40 a.m. Community Wildfire Protection Plan – Alice Cannon
9:55 a.m. WCLEA Agreement – Lane Magill/Scott Williams 10:05 a.m. Dufur Ambulance Waiver – Sheridan McClellan/Sarah Smith
10:15 a.m. Emergency Services/Sheriff’s Office Grants – Sheridan McClellan
10:30 a.m. Agricultural Labor Housing – Lesley Tamura
11:00 a.m. Tax & Assessment CAFFA Grant Wholly Uncollectible Taxes
11:15 a.m. Earth 280 EZ Application – Dan Spatz/Jill Amery
11:45 a.m. Information Services: Security Assessment Contract, Google work Space Renewal
BREAK
2:00 p.m. Public Works , H Street Road Vacation, Hood River Road Vacation Work Session
2:30 p.m. Executive Session – Pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(h) Conferring with Legal Counsel
Commission Call
Adjourn
You can join the meeting at https://wascocounty-org.zoom.us/j/3957734524 or call in to 1-253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 3957734524#
QLife budget meeting set for April 25 at 10 a.m.
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of QualityLife (QLife) to discuss the budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The meeting will take place on the 25th of April, 2024 at 12:00 pm. This will be a hybrid meeting; in-person at the Wasco County Courthouse, 511 Washington St. in the Deschutes Room B08, The Dalles OR or online: Click here / https://meet.google.com/evn-uksz-qur or by dialing Mike Middleton, Budget Officer, Wasco County April 12, 2024
