Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday February 23, 2021
Where: Electronic via www.Zoom.us
With limited access at Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Public encouraged to attend via Zoom.
Time: 6:30 pm
Due to COVID-19, electronic access is being offered as an alternative to in-person attendance.
Please submit public comments/questions prior to the meeting by 4 pm on February 23rd.
Register in advance for the Zoom meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkceihrzooG9zdpYBw7NRJByAYh0Tr8Rcy (copy & paste)
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The planning commission will meet electronically to review the renewal of a medical hardship permit.
When: February 24, 2021
Due to COVID restrictions, this meeting is being held electronically via email: lyonscityhall@gmail.com.
If you would like to make comment or have questions, please submit to that email address.
AGENDA
BUDGET COMMITTEE & PLANNING COMMISSION
MEMBERS NEEDED
The City of Lyons has one position open on the Budget Committee. The budget committee meets once a year, usually in May. A second meeting may be needed. This is the perfect opportunity for someone with little time to spare but would like to become more familiar with the city.
The City of Lyons also has a position open on the Planning Commission. The planning commission meets as needed. This could be once a year or multiple times during the year. The planning commission is involved with planning responsibilities such as land use and development involving land partitions, annexations, and zoning designations. The planning commission also reviews the comprehensive plan as needed.
These are voluntary positions.
Learn more about these positions:
So You Want To Be a Budget Committee Member
So You Want To Be a Planning Commissioner
OR Planning Commission Handbook
Ready to give it a go? Please complete the application and submit to Lyons City Hall 449 5th St., Lyons.
If you have questions, please give us a call (503) 859-2167.
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
EMERGENCY SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE FUND
The application should be available by 3:00 pm November 19.
Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Website
Coronavirus Information
OR Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine in Oregon
Governor Brown Orders STAY HOME SAVE LIVES
The City of Lyons is monitoring the situation daily and adjusting our practices as recommended by State and Federal officials.
We recommend to the citizens of Lyons to do the same. Wash your hands, cover your cough, keep your distance, and avoid unnecessary travel. We will get through this! Be safe!
For the safety of the public:
Lyons City Parks and restrooms are open, however, there is NO hand sanitizer or water available for handwashing. Please use your own hand sanitizer. Park equipment is not cleaned regularly. Use at your own risk. Please remember 6 ft social distancing with others in the park! Please limit groups to no more than ten people. Face coverings are recommended if 6 foot distancing cannot be maintained.
City Hall is open to the public, face coverings are required and maintain 6 ft distancing when possible.
The Lyons Public Library has curbside pickup available. They are working on procedures to open the library soon.
Statewide Mask, Face Covering, Face Shield Guidance 10/19/2020
OR Governor’s Executive Orders
- Small Business Administration Emergency Funds
- Small Business Administration – Estimated Disaster Economic Injury Worksheet for Businesses
- Business Oregon COVID-19 Financial Resources for Businesses
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease
- Coronavirus: Guidance for Businesses
- Resource Hub for Employers
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Financial Resources for Businesses
- Locable Blog – Marketing Your Small Business or Community in this time of the COVID-19 (coronavirus)
The SANTIAM SERVICE INTERVENTION TEAM MOBILE is available for those who need assistance with things such as basic household items, food, formula, picking up prescriptions. This program is to serve those who have weakened immune systems, elderly, or whose income has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, who live within the Santiam Canyon School District, Cascade School District, and North Santiam School District. 503-409-3652
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday January 26, 2021
Where: Electronic via www.Zoom.us
With limited access at Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Public encouraged to attend via Zoom.
Time: 6:30 pm
AGENDA Ord O5-2021 Nuisances Res. 555-2021 Cemetery Rules Res 556-2021 Fee Schedule
Due to COVID-19, electronic access is being offered as an alternative to in-person attendance.
Please submit public comments/questions prior to the meeting by 4 pm on January 26th.
Register in advance for the Zoom meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYucOyhqDkjEtK90Sy0lnRVJEAeKe-vM2ri (copy & paste)
Lyons City Council Special Meeting
When: Tuesday January 5, 2021
Where: Electronic via www.Zoom.us
With limited access at Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Public encouraged to attend via Zoom.
Time: 6:30 pm
Due to COVID-19, electronic access is being offered as an alternative to in-person attendance.
Please submit public comments/questions prior to the meeting by 4 pm on January 5th.
Register in advance for the Zoom meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pcu-gpjktEtASEXE-qJLiMFrZtXMxfjGe (copy & paste)
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Sheriff’s Report December 2020
“DECK THE HOUSE”
HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTEST WINNER!!!
Noah & Aletha Shine
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday December 22, 2020
Where: Electronic via www.Zoom.us
With limited access at Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Public encouraged to attend via Zoom.
Time: 6:30 pm
Due to COVID-19, electronic access is being offered as an alternative to in-person attendance.
Please submit public comments/questions prior to the meeting by 4 pm on December 22nd.
Register in advance for the Zoom meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uce6hpz0uEtDNgczwqvoIjqQ8ZdFVjBps (copy & paste)
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Sheriff’s Report November 2020
Lyons Rural Fire District Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Review
The fire district is accepting comments from the public on this plan. If you wish to comment or have questions, contact the fire district:
Teri Butler (503) 859-2410 or lyonsfire@lyonsrfd.org or Michael Howard mrhoward@uoregon.edu
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday November 24, 2020
Where: Electronic via www.Zoom.us
With limited access at Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Public encouraged to attend via Zoom.
Time: 6:30 pm
AGENDA Election Results & Proclamation
Due to COVID-19, electronic access is being offered as an alternative to in-person attendance.
Please submit public comments/questions prior to the meeting by 4 pm on November 24th.
Register in advance for the Zoom meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0odOmuqT0pH9FoBsbzvx6–UhkI1-QoQ-V (copy & paste)
November 3, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION
The positions of Mayor and two Councilor positions will appear on the November 3rd ballot.
Candidates who have filed for the positions are:
Mayor:
Lloyd Valentine
Councilor Positions:
Michael Wagner
W. Diane Hyde
NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLE
Notice is hereby given that a ballot title for a measure referred by the City Council of the city of Lyons was filed with the City Elections Official on July 28, 2020, for an election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. The election shall be conducted by mail pursuant to ORS 254.465 and ORS 254.470.
Caption: Proposed Amendments to the City of Lyons Charter
Question: Shall the voters of the City of Lyons approve a revised City Charter?
A complete copy of the ballot title, which includes caption, questions, and summary as well as the text of the measure may be obtained at Lyons City Hall, 449 5th St, Lyons, OR 97358; by contacting the Elections Official at cityoflyons@wavecable.com; or by calling (503) 859-2167. Or is available here: Proposed Charter Info Current Charter
An elector of the city who is dissatisfied with this ballot title may file a petition for review in the Linn County Circuit Court no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 7th business day after the date the city received the title, with appropriate notification as required by law. The deadline to request a review from Circuit Court will be August 14, 2020 at 4:00 pm.
A petition for review of the ballot title was not filed therefore, the measure has been filed with the Linn County Elections office to be placed on the November 3, 2020 election ballot.
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday October 27, 2020
Where: Electronic via www.Zoom.us
With limited access at Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Public encouraged to attend via Zoom.
Time: 6:30 pm
Due to COVID-19, electronic access is being offered as an alternative to in-person attendance.
Please submit public comments/questions prior to the meeting by 4 pm on October 27th.
Register in advance for the Zoom meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsd-qvqTkuGdwhljfcJWWb2daVek2rZlzc (copy & paste)
Joint Meeting Notice
A joint meeting of representatives from Lyons City Council, Lyons Fire District, and Lyons-Mehama Water District will hold a dinner meeting to discuss how we can assist each other. Please see the agenda for further information.
When: Tuesday October 13, 2020
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: St. Patrick’s Hall, 362 7th St, Lyons
Due to COVID restrictions seating is limited.
No public comment will be taken at this meeting. Public may attend as observers if seating is available.
Agenda
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Sheriff’s Report September 2020
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday September 22, 2020
Where: Electronic via www.Zoom.us
With limited access at Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
Due to COVID-19, electronic access is being offered as an alternative to in-person attendance.
Please submit public comments/questions prior to the meeting by 1 pm on September 22nd.
Register in advance for the Zoom meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vcOutqz4uE9D3csNcHoBjT2xMrm_4aUNM (copy & paste)
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday August 18, 2020
Where: Electronic via www.Zoom.us
With limited access at Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
Due to COVID-19, electronic access is being offered as an alternative to in-person attendance.
Please submit public comments/questions prior to the meeting by 1 pm on August 18th.
Register in advance for the Zoom meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoce6tqDooHNbyI-KHiR5Q2CsTVdrtQR6S (copy & paste)
As a reminder COVID-19 restrictions apply: 6ft distancing, limit of 10 people inside, wear a face covering.
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday July 28, 2020
Where: Electronic via www.Zoom.us
With limited access at Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
As a reminder COVID-19 restrictions apply: wear a face covering, 6ft distancing, limit of 10 people inside
Time: 6:30 pm
Due to COVID-19, electronic access is being offered as an alternative to in-person attendance.
Please submit public comments/questions prior to the meeting by 1 pm on July 28th.
Register in advance for the Zoom meeting at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuduurqDgrGdImZF7kI_9xwsaD3vgw1GJB (copy & paste)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions on how to join the meeting.
Lyons Planning Commission Meeting
Public Hearing Notice
When: Wednesday July 15, 2020
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St., Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
ZOOM Link Due to COVID-19, electronic access is being offered as an alternative to in-person attendance.
Please submit public comments/questions prior to the meeting by 1 pm on July 15th.
AGENDA: Partition Hearing – Peters; Setback Variance Hearing – Waddle
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
w/Budget Hearing and State Revenue Sharing Hearing
When: Tuesday June 23, 2020
Where: Lyons City Hall, 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Zoom Online Due to COVID-19, electronic access is being offered as an alternative to in-person attendance.
In-Person Restrictions: Limited seating – social distancing – face coverings strongly recommended – hand sanitizer available.
Please submit public comments/questions prior to meeting by 1 pm on June 23rd.
Time: 6:30 pm
LB1 Notice Budget 2020-21 BC Approved Res 551-2020 Adopt Budget
Res 550-2020 SRS Election to Receive Res 549-2020 SRS Certifying Eligibility
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP WINNER!
Brian Ritchie
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday May 26, 2020
Where: Electronic via www.Zoom.us
With limited access at Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
Agenda Meeting Packet Ord P10-68-2020 Peters UGB & CP Amend
No public comments will be taken during the meeting. You may submit questions by email: cityoflyons@wavecable.com by 4pm on that day for consideration as an agenda item.
Register in advance for the Zoom meeting at:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions on how to join the meeting.
MAY 19, 2020 ELECTION BALLOT DROP SITE
The City of Lyons is an official drop site to collect your election ballots. Due to coronavirus restrictions, our office is closed to the public. Our locked mailbox is designated as the collection point for ballots. Please place your ballot in this box – no stamp necessary. Ballots placed here will be picked up by an Election’s representative. This is not a collection box for the US Postal Service. They will not pick up your ballot from this box. If you do not want to place your ballot in our box, you may take it to the post office to mail it.
Our box will be available up until 8:00 pm on election day – May 19th.
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING AND
STATE SHARED REVENUE HEARING
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Lyons, Linn County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, will be held electronically from Lyons City Hall, 449 5th St Lyons OR. The meeting will take place on Tuesday May 12, 2019 at 6:30 pm via Zoom online meeting. In response to the current health emergency resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Lyons City Hall is currently closed to the public and meetings are being held electronically. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget and proposed uses of State Shared Revenue funds. Public comment will be taken during the electronic meeting. Written comments received by 4:00 pm on May 12, 2020 will be read during the public comment portion of the meeting. If necessary, an additional budget committee meeting will be held on June 2, 2019 at 6:30 pm electronically. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 5, 2019 online at www.cityoflyons.org or at City Hall, 449 5th St, Lyons between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday. A copy of this notice is available on our website www.cityoflyons.org.
Lyons City-wide Cleanup Day
Saturday May 9th is CANCELLED
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we are unable to hold this event.
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday April 28, 2020
Where: Electronic via www.Zoom.us
With limited access at Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
Agenda items will be limited to action items only. No public comments will be taken during the meeting. You may submit questions by email: cityoflyons@wavecable.com by 4pm on that day for consideration as an agenda item.
Register in advance for the Zoom meeting at:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions on how to join the meeting.
2020 SCHOLARSHIP REMINDER
The City of Lyons will award a scholarship to a 2020 Graduating High School Senior on May 28th.
Requirements: Must live within the city limits of Lyons for the past 5 years, complete a 500 word essay, and submit the application and essay by the April 22nd deadline.
The City Council will award $1,000 to one student or, in the event of a tie, $500 will be awarded to two students.
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
for March is CANCELLED
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Sheriff’s Report February 2020
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
When: Tuesday February 25, 2020
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
2020 SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
The City of Lyons will award a scholarship to a 2020 Graduating High School Senior on May 28th.
Requirements: Must live within the city limits of Lyons for the past 5 years, complete a 500 word essay, and submit the application and essay by the April 22nd deadline.
The City Council will award $1,000 to one student or, in the event of a tie, $500 will be awarded to two students.
PUBLIC NOTICE
City of Lyons Planning Commission Vacancy
PC VACANCY NOTICE PC APPLICATION PACKET
Linn County Sheriff’s Report
Lyons City Council Regular Meeting
with PUBLIC HEARING – ADU Amendment Notice Ord P10-67-2020 ADU Ordinance
When: Tuesday January 28, 2020
Where: Lyons City Hall 449 5th St, Lyons OR
Time: 6:30 pm
PUBLIC NOTICE
CONTROL OF NOXIOUS WEEDS & VEGETATION
Residents of the City of Lyons
Between June 1st and September 30th of any year, no owner or person in charge of property shall permit weeds or other noxious vegetation to grow on their property. It shall be the duty of an owner or person in charge of property to cut down or to destroy grass, shrubbery, brush, bushes, weeds or other noxious vegetation as often as needed to prevent them from becoming a fire hazard, unsightly, or in the case of weeds or other noxious vegetation from maturing or going to seed. A complete copy of LMC 8.05.030 is available at Lyons City Hall or on our website under the Codes and Permits tab – City Codes – Chapter 8. Health and Safety – 8.05 Hazardous Vegetation.
SEPTIC SYSTEM NEED REPAIR?
DEQ & Craft3 are working together to provide funding assistance to low income property owners.
For more information visit their website at: Craft3
Cougar Sightings
There have been recent sightings of cougars in the John Neal Park area. To learn more about cougars, visit the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife’s website: Cougar Information
Be Prepared for Inclement Weather
It is that time of year again when the North Santiam School District and First Student Transportation review the process and procedure for inclement weather.
On days where the temperatures have dropped and ice or snow is on the roads, bus routes will be checked starting at 4:00 a.m. A decision will be made by 5:00 a.m. by the Superintendent with input from First Student Transportation and the District’s Director of Health and Safety.
There are three things they will look at as they drive the bus routes:
- Road safety at the high and low elevation levels.
- Current temperatures.
- Forecasts for weather worsening with roads that are already unsafe.
From the data they gather, they will decide to:
- Put buses on snow routes.
- Put schools on a two hour delayed start.
- Or, close school for the day.
This year student households will be called using the School Messenger system, with calls starting at 5:30 a.m. If no one answers the phone and the household has a message system, it will leave a message. If not, other places parents can look for information on school delays or closures include the District website located at www.nsantiam.k12.or.us where it will be posted on the main page, and on local news and radio stations listed in the student handbook.
This year parents can also sign up for email and text messages at http://www.flashalert.net/signup.html regarding school closure. Once on the website, parents are asked to add an organization. To do this:
- Choose Portland/Vanc/Salem.
- Select Marion Co. Schools.
- And finally North Santiam School District (Stayton).
Click on “subscribe” and then enter email addresses or cell phone numbers where you want messages to be sent. There is a validation process that must be completed before messages will actually be sent.
As the weather gets colder, parents should prepare a plan for how they will get their children to and from bus stops if busses are on snow routes, and where their children will need to go if school is delayed or closed. In the meantime, drag out the winter caps and scarves and try to find matches for all those extra socks and gloves, cause old man winter is looking over your shoulder.