Property Annexation; SVCS Welcomes Head of School; Increased DUII Enforcement

Property Annexation

Last night the Florence City Council approved the annexation of a piece of property in the Florence Urban Growth Boundary. The Property is within a group of homes on a cul de sac on 4726 Sea Breeze Lane owned by Ellen and Christopher Huntington.  After annexation approval the property will stand between other properties not annexed into the city proper. City Manager Erin Reynolds says this while not common is done at the request of a homeowner.  She cited different reasons for the annexation request, but said sometimes it is due to a failed septic system and the owner would not be able to repair and need access to sewer.  She reiterated that it is only ever done by request.

“So yes, it’s only if the applicant wants to, the city has a no forced annexation policy it’s of course in consideration of what the applicant wants and what works best for that property owner.”

Reynolds was asked if there were any plans of surveying the residents within the UGB to see who might also be interested annexation.  She said there was no plan or even desire to conduct such a survey.

SVCS Welcomes Head of School

This Thursday evening the Siuslaw Valley Charter School board will welcome its head of School at their meeting at their administrative offices on Laurel Street.  Arturo Ruelas will be welcomed by the board.  Board President Kay King says the meeting will be low key with a more public introduction to come. The board will also discuss participation in Public Meeting Training scheduled for January 15th. Following agenda items they will adjourn the public meeting and move into executive session where they will discuss building and property in accordance with ORS 192.660(2). The Public Meeting will begin at 4pm at 524 Laurel Street.

Increased DUII Enforcement

This holiday season, the Florence Police Department will step up DUII enforcement during Christmas and New Year’s weekends, from December 11 through January 1. Thanks to a grant from Oregon Impact, officers will target impaired drivers to keep roads safe. Florence Police, along with agencies across Oregon and the nation, remain committed to removing impaired drivers and reducing risks for everyone. The grant funding supports efforts to deter driving under the influence and protect the community during the busy holiday season.