New fees proposed for rural fire suppression Burns City Council News May 29, 2019May 29, 20190 With costs continuing to rise, the city of Burns is moving forward with a new fee schedule for the rural fire suppression program. At the Burns City Council meeting on May 22, Mayor Jerry Woodfin explained that the primary purposes of the program are to “enable the city to efficiently and
So far, surveys say deer don’t bother citizens Burns City Council News May 15, 2019May 15, 20190 So far, the deer are winning. Recently, the cities of Burns and Hines declared the urban deer a nuisance and are considering seeking kill permits from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) in an effort to eliminate or decrease the urban deer population. ODFW would likely issue each city a
Burns Council discusses Economic Opportunities Analysis Burns City Council News May 1, 2019May 2, 20190 At the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, April 24, Burns City Manager Dauna Wensenk reported that a meeting was held the previous week to discuss the findings of the Economic Opportunities Analysis that ECONorthwest performed for the city. The analysis was done in accordance with Goal 9: Economic Development of
Keady resigns from Burns council Burns City Council News April 17, 2019April 17, 20190 The Burns City Council is looking to fill a vacant seat. At its meeting on April 10, the council unanimously voted to accept the resignation of Forrest Keady from the council. Those interested in filling the vacancy should submit a letter of interest to city hall. Whoever is appointed to fill the
Cutbacks could be coming to rural fire response Burns City Council News April 3, 2019April 3, 20190 For many years now, the Burns and Hines fire departments have done what they could to respond to fires outside city limits. However, due to financial reasons, that response to rural fires may be about to change. At the Burns City Council meeting on March 27, Burns Fire Chief Scott Williamson
Burns council considers ATV ordinance Burns City Council News February 20, 2019February 20, 20190 Residents of Burns may soon be able to legally operate ATVs on city streets. Several weeks ago, the Hines Common Council approved an ordinance allowing ATVs on city streets, within stated restrictions, so residents could use the vehicles for plowing snow. At the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 13, Councilor
Burns council votes for economic development fund Burns City Council News January 30, 2019January 30, 20190 With the goal of spurring economic development in the community, the Burns City Council voted to use $5,000 to hire a grant writer to pursue more funds for the same purpose. The funds were already set aside in the budget for economic development. The council also voted to move the money
Burns considers street vacation Burns City Council News October 31, 2018October 31, 20180 A public hearing to receive public input regarding the proposed street right-of-way vacation of North Imperial Avenue between West Jefferson and West Washington streets was held during the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 24. City Clerk Dawn Crafts reported she hadn’t received any letters, calls, or visitors objecting to
Burns Council discusses vacant buildings, park restrooms Burns City Council News October 17, 2018October 17, 20180 As has been the case for a number of years, the Burns City Council is faced with the question of what to do with the vacant buildings in the city. Rob Paramore, a realtor, attended the Burns City Council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 10, to address the vacant buildings on North
Burns police encourage motorists to lock up Burns City Council News October 3, 2018October 3, 20180 Take your valuables out of your vehicle and lock the doors. That was the message from Burns Police Chief Newt SkunkCap at the Burns Council meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 26. SkunkCap said the thieves are walking around town, checking vehicle doors to see if they’re unlocked. The police are receiving a