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Published By Your City Hall

June 23, 2023

Earlier this week, the Council interviewed five citizens who applied to fill the vacated position on the City Council. This position was formerly held by Councilor Rob Miles before he and his wife moved to Springfield. The Council interviewed Troy Cribbins, Ryan Tuss, Roger Morgan, Michael Hicks, and Lee Ann Warner.  I can’t begin to express how impressed I was with all the applicants. But at the end of the day, the Council could only choose one to fill the empty position. By a majority vote, the Council chose Troy Cribbins to be the next City Councilor. Councilor Cribbins’ took his place at the Council dais Tuesday night and term of office will continue until the next general election in November 2024.

Councilor Cribbins has lived in Coos Bay for over 16 years. This is where he and his wife raised a family and where he started a small business. He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy as well as a practicing Physical Therapist. Currently, he is the Administrator of Pacific Home Health and Hospice and is also an elected member of the Bay Area Hospital Board of Directors.

I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to Councilor Cribbins and my thanks to all those who applied to serve.

-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay

On June 20, 2023, a Proclamation to designate June as National Boys and Girls Club month was signed during the City Council meeting. View the full proclamation by by clicking the box at the right.

Tourism is big business in Oregon. According to Dean Runyan Associates, visitor spending in Oregon last year was $13.9 billion which supports over 117,000 jobs across Oregon.  Cultivating this multibillion-dollar industry takes more than a little effort. In 1995 the Oregon Tourism Commission (OTC), doing business as Travel Oregon, was formed. Travel Oregon is a semi-independent agency which is governed by a nine-member governor-appointed board.  In 2019, Lucinda DiNovo was appointed by former Oregon Governor Kate Brown to serve on the Oregon Tourism Commission. For the past year, she has served as Vice Chair of the organization and beginning July 1 she will assume the role as Chair.  

Lucinda began her career in the gaming and hospitality industry almost 27 years ago, and currently serves as Director of Sales for The Mill Casino • Hotel and RV Park, owned by the Coquille Indian Tribe. She holds a degree in business management and marketing from Oregon State University. 

In addition to serving on the Oregon Tourism Commission, Lucinda is the Council President on the Coos Bay City Council, and she serves as Chair of the Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor and Convention Bureau Board. She also is a Past President of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, American Leadership Forum Senior Fellow and has served on numerous other boards, including the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association and Board of Trustees for the Coos History Museum.

Storm Line Repair and Construction

Earlier this spring, while repairing a sanitary sewer, a storm line failure was observed by the City’s Water Quality Collection Crew. The sanitary sewer repair consisted of replacing 50 feet of compromised pipe and repairing a sink hole in the road. There was a temporary repair made to the storm line, but due to high ground water and heavy storm flows the final repair had to be completed in the summer months. The Water Quality Collection Crew spent last week repairing the line, which included replacing pipe, installing a new catch basin, reconnecting two citizen connections, and patching the road. This restoration will help the drainage in this area and improves the City’s infrastructure.

The Water Quality Collection Crew has a few more projects lined up for this summer and already completed a several this spring as weather permitted. These small projects are essential to the City infrastructure and it is very helpful to have in-house staff to perform these repairs.

Officer Given Certificate of Commendation

Recently, the Coos Bay Police Department’s (CBPD) Community Resource Officer Theran Coleman was presented with a Certificate of Commendation from the American Legion Bay Area Post #34.  The certificate was awarded for “Outstanding Public Service Benefiting Our Community, State and Nation.”

The CBPD would like to thank the American Legion for their recognition of Officer Coleman, their service to veterans, service members, and our community as well as their continued support and recognition for first responders.    

A little bit about Officer Coleman

Officer Coleman has over 11 years of experience as a police officer. He is a highly motivated, hardworking individual who is dedicated to serving his department and community.

Officer Coleman is a team player and works well with community groups such as the Nancy Devereux Center and Coos Health and Wellness, specifically the Mobile Response Team. These partnerships and his caring for all of our citizens made him an excellent selection to serve as our Community Resource Officer (CRO).

Officer Coleman also serves the department as an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) instructor, to help train our officers in the safe operation of our patrol vehicles; a critical skill our officers need and use daily.  Officer Coleman is also a Field Training Officer to help mold, train, and mentor our new officers.  Lastly, Officer Coleman has a vast amount of knowledge and training from his membership on the Coos County Emergency Response Team that we use to train staff in building search and active threat response.

Annual Coos Bay Classic Baseball Tournament will be hosted this weekend, June 24-25 around different locations in Coos Bay:

•  22 teams from all over Southern Oregon
•  Ages 5-12 were included on teams
• 1000+ people (players, coaches, families and spectators) in attendance
• Multiple different fields used including two at Sunset, SWOCC, Marshfield softball field at the school district building, and Mingus Park.

If you want to stay up-to-date with tournament schedule, standings, and scores, download the app with the link below.

https://tourneymachine.com/R106972

For more info call Jake Graves, Coos Bay Baseball League at 541-294-1489.

Do you need guidance in connecting with community resources? Are you looking for housing options, Veteran services, food services, behavioral health assistance, and other needs? Do you need assistance with job applications or your resumé? Do you need help with filling out forms? Let’s chat! Tammy is available at both the Coos Bay and North Bend public libraries.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact me at:

Tammy Aley, Community Engagement Specialist
541-808-7244 or by email at: tammy.aley@chw.coos.or.us

Monday – Coos Bay Public Library: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. by appointment only

Wednesday – North Bend Public Library: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. by appointment only

Thursday – North Bend Public Library: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. by appointment only

Friday – Coos Bay Public Library: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. by appointment only

Since there is a high volume of needs in our area, it is best to call or email before coming into the Library. Sometimes walk-in meetings are available, but calling in advance is always best. Please be sure to leave a message.

Coos Bay registered voters may be getting a call, email, or text in the next couple of weeks to participate in a survey. The survey is regarding the location for a new library facility and the amount of a general obligation bond. The City is looking forward to receiving the results to make the possible decisions regarding the new facility.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

Coos Bay Shakespeare in the Park Presents Free Shows at Mingus Park

Coos Bay Shakespeare in the Park will present the well-known Shakespeare comedy Much Ado About Nothing on June 24, and 25 – beginning at 3 p.m. at Mingus Park Amphitheatre, 725 N. 10th Street, Coos Bay. The production uses Shakespeare's dialogue placed in a corporate office environment for a modern twist on the classic play.

The venue is outdoors and is lawn seating so audience members should provide their own chairs or blankets and dress appropriately for the weather. There is no charge but donations will be gratefully accepted to help cover costs of scenery, costumes, etc. The actors, director, and all those who are involved in the productions are volunteers who come from the community. Currently in its eighth year of presenting free Shakespeare plays, Coos Bay Shakespeare in the Park is a 501(c)3 non-profit who strives to provides quality, live theatrical productions of Shakespeare’s works accessible to the community with an emphasis on those who would not otherwise have this opportunity.  

For additional information, please visit www.coosbayshakespeare.com.

Library Board Members Needed

The City of Coos Bay is seeking volunteers to fill openings on the Library Board. Applications are available from the City Manager’s Office during the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, by calling 541- 269-8912, or on the City’s website at www.coos.bay.org or email Christine Sylvester at csylvester@coosbayor.gov. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2023. Applicants will be contacted for interviews, and appointments will be made by the City Council at the July 18, 2023, regular council meeting.

Library Board Background

The Library Board, Coos Bay Municipal Code 2.25, was established by Ordinance No. 57 and consists of seven members. The term of office is four years. Up to three board members may at any one time reside in Coos County within the boundaries of School Dist. 9 but outside the city limits of Coos Bay. Members shall be limited to serving no more than two full consecutive terms; however, any person may be reappointed after an interval of one year. There are currently two openings on the Board.

Water Quality Treatment Operator

The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for one to two Treatment Operator positions. The positions can be filled as a Treatment Operator-in-Training, I, II, or Lead depending upon qualifications of selected applications. To apply for a position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email at 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.

The deadline to apply is June 28 at 5 p.m.

Operator-in-Training…………$3,812 – $4,731 DOQ
Operator I…………………………$3,919 – $4,884 DOQ
Operator II…………………………$4,172 - $5,204 DOQ
Lead Treatment Operator….$4,639 - $5,784 DOQ

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

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