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November, 2009
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Volume 12 Issue 11
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Daylight Savings Ends
Remember
to adjust your clocks to “fall back” from 1:59
a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on November 1.
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Local
Business
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BelDi's
- A Tradition of Elegance
Bel Di's on the Rogue ... Impeccable service, a
taste tempting menu and one of the finest wine cellars
in the Rogue Valley await your pleasure. Whether
it be a romantic evening, celebration dinner, impromptu
get together, outdoor dining on the river or a special
occasion of any kind, Bel Di's staff welcome you
and invite you to enjoy a pleasurable dining experience
in a unique setting featuring uncompromising style.
Dinners available in the Lounge or the Main Dining
Room. 21900 Crater Lake Highway 62, Shady Cove,
Oregon 97539
dining@beldisrestaurant.com
(541) 878-2010
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Royal
Coachman Motel
Located
next to Bel Di’s Restaurant, the Royal
Coachman Motel is a landmark in Shady
Cove. World renowned for its salmon an
steel-head fishing, the mighty Rogue flows
right by the Royal Coachman Motel and
offers superb swimming, fishing and river
rafting opportunities. From rafting down
the river on a tahiti to a professionally
guided fishing trip, the Royal Coachman
can accommodate you. For family fun, the
motel offers adjoining rooms with kitchenette
facilities.
info@royalcoachmanmotel.com
For Reservations call (541) 878-24812.
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GET
INVOLVED WITH YOUR CITY
City
Council meetings are scheduled for the 1st and
3rd Thursday of each month with a Study Session
at 1:30 p.m. and a Regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Planning Commission meetings may be held on
the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 6:30 p.m. or as
land use issues come up for their consideration.
Agendas are posted on the bulletin board located
on the front of City Hall. Agendas are available
for review at City Hall during normal business
hours.
Upcoming
Meetings
City
Council
November
5, November 19
Budget
Committee Workshop
November
6, 9:00 a.m.
Planning
Commission
November
12, 6:30 p.m. Holding Zone and Street Ordinance
Town
Hall Meeting re: law enforcement
11/19
Community Center 6:30 p.m.
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City
Council Activity
October
1, 2009 Council Meeting
Mike
Curry of Jackson County Emergency Management gave
a presentation regarding emergency preparedness;
recovery of costs for federally declared disasters;
the H1N1 virus and the prioritization of antiviral
inoculations; the use of reverse 911 to inform residents
of evacuation orders in disaster situations; animal
sheltering during disasters; and the development
of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The
Council continued its discussion of a potential
contract for law enforcement services with the Jackson
County Sheriff’s Department. Council, staff, and
the public discussed: individual elements of the
proposed intergovernmental agreement; coverage during
leave; use of non-sworn personnel; enforcement of
City ordinances; effect on the City Municipal Court;
follow-up contact regarding how other contracting
communities feel about their contracts; time frames
for rebuilding the current Police Department and
for implementing partial or full staffing via the
proposed intergovernmental agreement; vehicle maintenance
and replacement costs; duties of the supervising
sergeant and lieutenant; reducing overtime by writing
few traffic tickets; effect of collective bargaining
agreements; and concurred more information and clarification
was needed. The Council approved a Resolution Transfer
to appropriate funds for the lease of two vehicles
for Public Works. The Council adopted a Resolution
encouraging Eagle Point School District #9 to install
sidewalks adjacent to Shady Cove School.
October
9, 2009
City
Council Goal Setting The Council met in the Library
Community Room to discuss goals, policies, and a
vision for the next 12 months to two years.
October
15, 2009 Council Meetings
The
Council continued their discussion regarding contracting
with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department for
law enforcement services. The Mayor presented Student
of the Month certificates to Janet Haselden (Middle
School - 8th Grader) and Ariana Karcher (Elementary
School - 5th Grade). The Council held a public hearing
on a Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2009-10
and adopted a resolution approving $15,000 for landscaping
of the Civic Center. The Council accepted the resignation
of the City Administrator and approved the contract
for an interim Administrator. The Council adopted
the Goals and Policies discussed at the October
9 Goal Setting.
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City
Council Activity (continued)
October
21, 2009 City Council/Planning Commission Goal
Setting
The
Council and Commission held discussion and subsequently
concurred on goals and policies for the Planning
Commission for final review at a future meeting.
November
12, 2009 Planning Commission Meeting.
The
next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for
November 12, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. to consider public
comment regarding the feasibility of establishing
a new zone (Holding Zone). The Commission will also
consider amending the Street Ordinance.
Voice
of the Mayor
At
the October 15th meeting the City Council accepted
the resignation of our City Administrator effective
November 13th. Elise has accepted an offer to serve
as the City Administrator for Gold Hill. Gold Hill
will benefit greatly from Elise’s extensive knowledge
and experience. Elise is moving on with the heartfelt
thanks and good wishes of the Council and staff.
Elise’s professionalism and contribution to the
well being of the community is clearly seen during
her tenure, through the progress made on many fronts
to improve the livability of Shady Cove. The City
Council has hired as Interim-City Administrator
Mr. Dale Shaddox. Dale has over 25yrs experience
in city administration and public works. Dale recently
completed a six-month assignment for the City of
Newport, Oregon.
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Contracting
On
October 15, 2009, the Council, staff, and the audience
continued their discussion regarding contracting with
the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) and noted
the most significant pros and cons of contracting
vs. retaining a City PD, concurring on a Town Hall
meeting to garner additional public comment.
Benefits of Contracting for Law Enforcement
Transfer of risk and liability to JCSO. Flexibility
regarding level of service required. 6 comparable
sized cities have a good relationship and are satisfied
with Sheriff services. JCSO has a greater array of
resources and specialized services than can be provided
by a small police department. Reduced staff burnout
and fatigue.
Disadvantage
of Contracting for law enforcement
Once contracting is initiated, it could be difficult
to rebuild a police department.
Benefits
of retaining City Police Department
Willingness of officers trading off wages for quality
of life. Response time may be faster. Officers long
term relationships with businesses and resident.
Disadvantage
of retaining City Police Department
Small cities have difficulty recruiting and retaining
professional law enforcement staff due their inability
to compete with larger, higher paying agencies. Typically
seen as a “training grounds” for other departments.
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Events
 MATERIAL
GIRLS QUILT SHOW
The annual Material Girls Quilt Show will be held
at Shady Cove School on Saturday and Sunday, November
7th and 8th. The event will run from 10 am to 4 pm
on both days. Be sure to stop by the Shady Cove School
gymnasium to view the quilt displays. Suggested donation
is $2.00.
LIBRARY BOOK SALE
November 7 - 10 to 4 pm
November 8 - 12 to 4 pm
THE CONVERSATION PROJECT: SHADY COVE LIBRARY
This is the first of a 3-part “Conversation” Series.
Jeff Golden will be giving a lecture on “What Never
Was and Never Will Be: Can Our Media Serve our Democracy.”
Join us at the Library on November 11 at 7:00 p.m.
 JACKSON
CO. PLASTIC ROUNDUP
November 14 & 15
8 AM to 4 PM
Three FREE drop off locations:
Rogue Disposal Transfer Station
8001 Table Rock Road, White City
Ashland Sanitary & Recycling Valley View Transfer
Station
3000 Valley View Rd, Ashland
OSU Extension Service
569 Hanley Road, Central Point
For
more information: www.jcrecycle.org
THANKSGIVING
AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
The Upper Rogue Community Center will host a Thanksgiving
dinner on November 26 at noon. For information on
bringing a dish to share call 878-2702.
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Town
Hall Meeting
Scheduled
at the Community Center on November 19 at 6:30
p.m. with general public, Sheriff and Under Sheriff,
presentations, identification of costs for various
staffing options.
Police
Department
 Suspicious
Activities
Report suspicious activities to the Police by calling
Dispatch at 776-7206. Dispatchers will be able to
gather information from you and summon assistance.
www.shadycovepd.net
Spotlight
on Local Businesses
 In
a way, the Shady Cove Rock and Gift Shop never
closes. Owner Ruth Miller opens all hours for customers
who call and even encourages them to lean on the horn
for admittance in off-hours. For gifts or for personal
use, the rock shop is full of unique items such as
beautiful jewelry, belt buckles, bola ties and other
items made from gemstones and rocks in all colors.
Oregon thunder eggs, sunstone and geodes are also
out of the ordinary gift items. For the hobbyist there
are beads, cabochons, findings, raw unpolished material,
tumblers, material and grit kits and books. Prices
are reasonable and shopping locally at the Rock Shop
saves a trip to Medford.
Official
hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. Call 878-3433 or visit 22074 Highway
62.
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Community
Bulletin Board
Does
your club have info it wants to publicize? Let
us know. We will include the info on a first come,
first serve basis.
Shady
Cove Boosters
Meets 2nd Saturday of each month at 10 a.m.
Moose Lodge
Info: John Burgess @ 878-1480 — New Members WELCOME!
Shady
Cove Business Assn.
Meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 8:45
a.m.
@the River Plaza, Suite 1
Info: Christie @ 878-4233
Upper
Rogue Grange
Meets 4th Tuesday each month at 5:30 p.m.
on Crowfoot Road
Info: Ed Mayer @ 878-1480
ACCESS
Food Pantry
Upper Rogue Community Center
Thursdays Noon to 2 pm
City
Directory
Phone:
(541) 878-2225 Fax: (541) 878-2226
P.O. Box 1210 22451 Hwy. 62
Shady Cove, OR 97539
e-mail: info@shadycove.net
City
Hall is open to the public from Monday through Thursday,
9:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Officers
Staff
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City of Shady Cove
22451 Highway
62
P.O. Box 1210
Shady Cove, Oregon 97539
(541) 878-2225
info@shadycove.net
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:30 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 3:30
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