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May 5, 2023

The beloved Coos Bay Downtown Association (CBDA) Coos Bay Farmers Market opened on Wednesday, May 3 with a fantastic kick off for the 22nd season. Visitors were treated to sunshine, fresh local food, and wares while listening to live music and a crowd of friendly people. The music will continue to play at the Farmers Market every Wednesday as our favorite neighbor and sponsor, So It Goes Coffeehouse, hosts Music at the Market.

Thanks to Ziply Fiber's sponsorship, “Farm Fresh to Every Fork” will continue to be a focus of the CBDA Food Accessibility program. The CBDA Food Accessibility program is to ensure our food poor community has access to farm fresh fruits, vegetables, and basic food items needed for a healthy well-balanced diet at no cost to them while educating them on the importance of healthy eating and stretching their food budget. The SNAP/EBT program with a $20 Double Up Food Buck (DUFB) match for fruits and veggies will be available the entire season. That means you put $20 on your SNAP/EBT card at the Market Informational booth, and you will receive $40 worth of tokens and vouchers to use at the Market. WIC and Senior Nutritional vouchers will be happily accepted at the CBDA Farmers Market.

Enjoy the music, entertainment, demonstrations, samples, yummy hot food, artistic treasures, children’s programs, Food Accessibility programs, and fresh grown produce. The Farmers Market runs every Wednesday through October from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in downtown Coos Bay on Central Avenue.

Established in 1973, May is designated as National Historic Preservation Month with the theme "People Saving Places" and events across the country to promote historic places that can foster community pride, encourage heritage tourism and demonstrate the social and economic benefits of historic preservation. 

Coos Bay has 21 properties within the city limits listed on The National Register of Historic Places - the official national list of historic places worthy of preservation. Some of those places include:

• Egyptian Theatre
• Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery
• Marshfield Sun Printing Museum

The Coos Bay City Council also supports the efforts to preserve the community's irreplaceable buildings and properties. Council moved to proclaim May  National Historic Preservation Month during their meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Notice is hereby given that the Coos Bay City Council will be accepting applications and letters of interest for consideration of appointment to fill an upcoming vacancy on the City Council. To qualify, applicants must be a registered voter and have resided within the Coos Bay City limits for at least one year. The letter of interest should include a summary of the work and community experience, education, and the reason(s) for the motivation to serve on City Council. An attached resume is acceptable.

Letters of interest and applications will be accepted in the City Manager’s Office until 5 p.m. on Thursday June 8, 2023. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview with the City Council. For more information, contact City Manager Rodger Craddock or Assistant City Manager Nichole Rutherford at 541-269-8912

Interviews will be held Tuesday, June 20, 2023, prior to the City Council meeting.

City Parks Benefit from Arbor Day Event

By City Council Proclamation, the City of Coos Bay observes Arbor Day on the last Friday of April each year. City staff along with Tree Board Member Meredith Childs and volunteer Jim Tofflelmire planted a total of nine trees inside of three City parks. Three trees were planted at the Eastside Boat Launch Facility, three were planted at Pirates Park, and three were planted at John Topits Park. The three planted at John Topits Park were donated by Tofflemire to encourage stewardship of the natural health of our community.

Arbor Day was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska. Now, it is observed throughout the nation and the world. Trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife. Trees are a renewable resource giving us paper and wood for our homes, fuel for our fires, and countless other wood products. Trees in our City increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community. Coos Bay has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation and desires to continue its tree-planting endeavors.

Should you have questions, please feel free to contact Public Works and Community Development at (541) 269-8918.

The Community Coalition of Empire (CCE) is pleased to once again be working with the City of Coos Bay and the Coos Art Museum to bring art to the Empire District. The City has identified 13 utility boxes in need of local artists to develop and hand paint their visions of our nautical theme, “Historic Empire with a Focus on the Waters”.

Artists may use the completed Empire Mural to draw inspiration, or they are free to use their imagination. The color palette will be blue, red, white, black, and yellow, and can be mixed according to the artist’s discretion. This project will happen in two phases with an estimated completion date of July 23, 2023. Artists will be given all supplies necessary to make their vision a reality. In addition, each artist will receive a stipend of $100 and will be honored at a reception upon completion of the project.

This project is open to ALL artists. Submissions must be original and may be submitted via:

1) mailed to CCE P.O. Box 3452 Coos Bay, OR 97420

2) emailed via pdf format to moss_joanne@yahoo.com, or

3) dropped off at Star of Hope Activity Center 657 Newmark, Coos Bay, OR 97420

PHASE II artist design submission deadline is May 31, 2023. Questions may be directed to louanndewater@sohoregon.org.

The Coos Bay – North Bend Rotary Club will be hosting their monthly Downtown Coos Bay Wine Walk this Friday, May 5, from 5 – 7 p.m. There will be two starting locations: Coos Bay Visitor Center downtown and Checkerberry’s in Coos Bay Village. Stop by, make a $10 donation, get your map, and commemorative wine glass while supplies last! Proceeds benefit the Dolphin Playhouse and Dance Umbrella. The monthly maps listing participating businesses are made possible by Krista Potter who produces the maps and Maya Graphics for printing the maps and donating their services.   

Thank you to the Bay Area Hospital Kids’ Hope Center (KHC) for inviting the City of Coos Bay, including the Coos Bay Police Department, Coos Bay Fire Department, and Coos Bay Library to Family Fun Day at John Topits Park.

Held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, Family Fun Day was hosted by the KHC and sponsored by numerous local businesses and community partners. City staff had a great time meeting with attending families and taking part in the fun free activities, including fishing, a fun run, and a hot dog lunch. We appreciate KHC hosting such a positive community event!

Firefighter of the Year for 2019-2022

The Coos Bay Fire Department (CBFD) held its annual banquet last Saturday night at The Mill Casino. Due to the pandemic, this was the first awards banquet for the Department since 2019. Both department retirees and current staff were thankful for the opportunity to once again get together to reflect on the achievements and celebrate those individuals that have demonstrated outstanding service.

Chief Anderson shared some of the statistics from the past four years, highlighting the continuing increase in response activity. In 2022, the Department responded to 4,420 emergencies. This reflects a 4.5 percent increase over 2021 despite efforts to revise the Departments’ response model.

The highlight of the evening was the recognition of some outstanding individuals. Firefighter/Engineer Anthony Saccente was awarded the Firefighter of the Year award for 2019, Battalion Chief Steve Takis received the award for 2020. Firefighter/Engineer Jason Wilson and Battalion Chief John Guenther were presented with the Firefighter of the Year honors for 2021 and 2022 respectively. Others being recognized for outstanding service included Fire Marshal Amy Linder, Firefighter/Engineer Gabe Ouellette, and Volunteer Firefighter Scott LaFevre.

Some of the special guests in attendance included Cliff Vaniman (Fire Chief from 1991 – 1996), Chuck Leslie (Vol. Deputy Chief 1954 to 1982), and Ed Johnson (Volunteer for 52 years; 1959 to 2011). These dedicated men were joined by a dozen other retirees as well as the active members of the CBFD.  

After 33 years of service to the City of Coos Bay, Lieutenant Doug Vetter is retiring at the end of June. In an effort to fill the vacancy as a supervisor or company officer, the Coos Bay Fire Department (CBFD) recently conducted a promotional process for six interested candidates. Following a comprehensive evaluation, Anthony Saccente was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.

Saccente has been a Firefighter/Engineer for Coos Bay since May of 2018. He is a licensed Paramedic, a Hazardous Materials Technician, and has several fire service certifications that will benefit his development as a new officer. Saccente was selected as the CBFD Firefighter of the Year in 2019 and in 2022 he was recognized by the American Legion as the Firefighter of the Year for the State of Oregon.

Saccente and his wife, Haley, (a dispatcher for the City of Coos Bay) became new parents on January 1 of this year. The CBFD is excited to have this enthusiastic and respected young leader join the team of fire service officers. 

The City of Coos Bay is participating in the annual Building Safety Month, a worldwide campaign presented by the International Code Council, its members, and partners to promote building safety. On Tuesday, May 2, Mayor Benetti proclaimed May as Building Safety Month. This year’s campaign, “Building Safety is….Personal,” raises awareness about the importance of building codes in ensuring safety in the spaces in which we live, work, and learn. The Council proclamation can be viewed by clicking the button below.

Regardless of whether you own your home or you're renting, keeping your home maintained is important to ensure you're living in a safe environment. Home maintenance encompasses a wide range of preventative tasks that all contribute to occupant health, occupant safety, security, and overall sustainability. From mold prevention to electricity safety tips from a code inspector, here are some of the resource highlights:

• Never overload electrical cords or power strips. Be sure the total amount of energy used by appliances and lights plugged into the cord or strip does not exceed that capacity.
• Don’t use appliances that have damaged cords.
• For mold prevention, watch for leaky pipes, condensation and wet spots, and fix sources of moisture problems as soon as possible.
• There are several materials and items that shouldn't be flushed down the toilet, including medication, disposable wipes, coffee grounds and more.

The International Code Council is helping our communities forge a path forward on energy and sustainability to confront the impacts of a changing climate and these guiding tenants can be used at home, too! With fresh water supplies at risk and an ever-increasing load on the power grid threatening communities around the world, every proactive step we take at home makes a big difference in decreasing our footprint and burden on the system. Keep these tips (more below) in mind the next time you set your thermostat, plan a home renovation and more.

• Install water-saving shower heads and low-flow faucet aerators, and use your water meter to check for hidden water leaks.
• Never dump anything down storm drains.
• Change the filters in the heating and cooling system of your home regularly.
• Replace your light bulbs with LEDs, which use up to 90 percent less energy and last up to 25 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs.
• Design your home with materials that are easily recyclable, reusable, renewable, durable, affordable, and low maintenance.
• Build a rain garden to capture roof drainage and divert it to your garden or landscaping. Be sure to check your local rules on rainwater harvesting prior to installation.

Bring in a plant or plant cutting and pick up a new plant for your collection! Houseplants of all kinds are welcome as well as vegetable and flower seedlings during the Coos Bay Library's Plant Swap on Friday, May 12. 

GUIDELINES

• Please only bring pots that you are willing to part with
• Avoid bringing invasive species
• Please make sure your plants are pest and disease free
• Label your plants with the names and include some care tips if you can
• If you have a box, please bring it. We'll have a few but not enough for everyone
• Please bring just a few plants (whatever you can carry)

We work on the honor system. For example, if you bring two plants, take two plants. We want there to be enough for everyone. Please wait until the end of the event to take extra items

** COURTESY POSTING. POSITION IS WITH THE COOS BAY-NORTH BEND WATER BOARD, NOT THE CITY OF COOS BAY. **

Engineering Services Coordinator

The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Engineering Services Coordinator. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email jspencer@coosbayor.gov. City applications are available from the Finance Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov or at the bottom of this job posting.

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $5259 - $6556 DOQ
• Deadline to Apply: 06/05/2023 at 5 p.m.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs professional engineering administrative work; directs the planning, designing, and construction of street, sanitary sewer, and storm drain projects.  Maintains an organization through which these projects may be properly planned, designed, and constructed.  Provides technical support for all department activities and performs related work as required.

Project Engineer/Administrator I or II

The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Project Engineer/Administrator I or II. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email jspencer@coosbayor.gov. City applications are available from the Finance Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings.

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:$7059 - $9009 DOQ
• Deadline to Apply:06/05/2023 at 5 p.m.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Manage major capital improvement projects related to treatment plants, pump stations, pipeline projects roads, culverts, sidewalks, and ADA improvements. This includes but is not limited to managing consultant and construction contracts. Review plans and monitor construction schedules and submittals, conduct onsite observations, review contractor’s work. Provides support to the Operations Division as needed (wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and facilities).

Water Quality Superintendent

The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Water Quality Superintendent. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email jspencer@coosbayor.gov. City applications are available from the Finance Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings.

• Type:Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:$5784 - $7382/month DOQ
• Deadline to Apply:05/22/2023, 5 p.m.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES; Assist Water Quality Supervisor: Plan, coordinate, direct, and supervise, under the direction of the water quality supervisor, all operations and programs relating to the city's wastewater treatment plants, collections system, biosolids program, pretreatment program and the laboratory in a safe, continuous, and cost-effective manner, in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.  Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the treatment, collections and maintenance groups, performs related work as required.

City of Coos Bay 500 Central Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420

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