NEPA/FEMA Progress Update
August 31, 2010
We continue to have weekly conference calls to monitor progress of our FEMA buy-out application. As of August 20 more than 50% of the field studies and research that needs to be done have been completed or will be completed by the end of the month. We will be having another public comment meeting to share these findings at 7 pm, September 28th in the Vernonia High School Cafeteria.
ODOT, Bridge St, Missouri Ave Update
August 23, 2010
The City and County have applied, in partnership with ODOT, for over $3M in a grant to pay for the improvements needed on Bridge St. and Missouri Ave. The federal application, which was submitted today, is for funds that are highly competitive, but with ODOT as the lead applicant and with letters of support from Representative Wu, and Senators Wyden and Merkley we feel we have a pretty good chance of getting funded.
Spencer Park Transfer Update
August 20, 2010
We have met with the Vernonia Parks Committee and will be meeting again to begin preliminary talks on what the current school site will look like when it is converted to a park. We know it must contain two soccer fields and a baseball field (in addition to the existing fields onsite) in order to qualify as a replacement for the existing Spencer Park fields. In addition we have permission from FEMA to keep the concession stand and the stadium (once we have done some flood proofing alterations to them). Once a draft plan is developed it will be shared with all those groups who currently use Spencer Park for their activities and the public for comment.
Vernonia’s Biggest Class Reunion
July 27, 2010
On Sunday August 15, 2010 Vernonia will be hosting its ‘Biggest Class Reunion’
$5.00 registration beginning at 10:00am at the school cafeteria (green building)
Food and beverages will be available for purchase
Prizes – Live Music – Tours – Presentations – Fun!!
Find out more at www.VernoniaClassmates.com or
the Facebook Group: Alumni & Friends of Vernonia Schools – Vernonia’s BIGGEST reunion
Missouri Avenue Design Update
July 20, 2010
The district, architects, and a civil engineer met with residents of Missouri Ave and Bridge St to discuss the proposed design for those streets on July 13. Detailed drawings of the impact on each residence were shared and many questions answered. We will have the drawings available at the Town Hall Meeting July 28 (VHS Cafeteria 7pm) and are planning another neighborhood meeting with all residents of OA Hill at 7 pm on August 10th at St. Mary’s Church.