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 For a little over a decade, the City has been working to improve the property at Third Street and Central Avenue, starting with the demolition of the substandard Lockhart Building in December of 2010. You may not remember this building, so we’ve pulled the photo below out of the archives to remind you were this all started. The World Newspaper also still has access to a demolition video: Click for Video.
 Following the demolition, the City began steps to envision what the highest and best purpose of the now vacant lot might be. In the summer of 2011, public meetings were held to review several design possibilities. Unfortunately, those visions did not find the opportunity to move forward. Until now! Work has been underway for several weeks to transition this location into a public parking lot. Below is the design:
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The project is nearing completion, adding several parking spaces, and increasing the aesthetic of the downtown core. This parking lot is unique in our city. It has been constructed with pervious pavers that will capture 100% of the stormwater, which is infiltrated through the pavers and treating the stormwater prior to its discharge into the bay. Over the coming years we will enjoy the additional parking options this lot provides. It will also be used for the many events that occur in the downtown area through the summer months. Stop by and check out the progress. We all eagerly await the construction completion and the final finishing touches.
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
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Coos Bay and North Bend are coming together in many ways, one of which is an opportunity to Walk with the Mayors. Mayor Benetti and Mayor Engelke are encouraging community members from both cities to join them on their first Walk with the Mayors. This first event will be held in Coos Bay on November 20, 2023. Come join both Mayors on a short walk, followed by a respite at Coos Bay City Hall to allow for further discussion. These events will start at City Hall at noon on the scheduled date. The next walk will occur in North Bend and a date is still to be announced. Once established this regularly occurring event is expected to draw community members to get a few extra steps in their day and find out what is going on in their respective communities.
For further questions, contact Coos Bay administration at 541-269-8912 or North Bend administration at 541-756-8536.
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Flagpole Pulley Damage
 On October 26, 2023, Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff immediately pursuant to a Presidential Proclamation in response to the senseless acts of violence perpetrated in Lewiston, Maine. The flag should have been flown at half-staff until sunset on Monday, October 30, 2023. When City staff attempted to lower the flag at the Pointman Memorial at the corner of Commercial Avenue and Bayshore Drive, the cable (halyard) that is used to raise and lower the flag broke, damaging the pulley system atop the pole.
With help from the Coos Bay Fire Department, staff inspected the pulley system, ordered the replacement parts, and will make repairs when the parts arrive. It is anticipated that this repair will be completed by the end of November. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
Should you have questions, please feel free to contact the City of Coos Bay Public Works at 541-269-8918.
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Temporary Lane Closure
The City of Coos Bay Public Works Department has contracted with Tom Gayewski Construction, Incorporated to make repairs to a concrete structure damaged by a motor vehicle accident. The repair will take place on N. 12th Street between Commercial Avenue and 12th Terrace. The repair work will start on November 6, 2023. To complete the work, the west side of N. 12th Street will be closed to thru traffic. It is anticipated that the work will be completed by November 9, 2023, depending on the weather. Please slow down and take caution when near the construction zone.
Should you have questions, please feel free to contact the City of Coos Bay Public Works at 541-269-8918.
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 Join us for the Coos Bay - North Bend Rotary First Friday Downtown Coos Bay Wine Walk Friday, November 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. To participate, you must purchase a wrist band for $10. You will also receive a map of participating downtown, Front Street, and Coos Bay Village businesses and a wine glass. Proceeds will benefit the Charleston Marine Life Center. Our Wine Walk sponsor this month is National Real Estate Company formerly Lifestyle Real Estate-Broker Samantha Oswald. A special thank you to the Mill Casino Hotel and RV Park for sponsoring our Wine Glasses and the businesses and volunteers who make this possible.
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Notice is hereby given that the Coos Bay City Council public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023, has been POSTPONED to Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Coos Bay City Hall Council Chambers located at 500 Central Avenue in Coos Bay Oregon to consider the proposal to amend the text of the Comprehensive Plan and Development Code.
A Joint Work Session including Coos Bay City Council, North Bend City Council, and the Coos County Board of Commissioners is scheduled for Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Coos Bay City Hall Council Chambers to consider this matter in advance of the scheduled public hearing(s).
The delay will give community members more time to review and comment on the proposal.
The Coos Bay Estuary Management Plan (CBEMP) Phase 1 revision represents Coos County’s first step towards improving the plan’s ability to meet the needs of the communities and local governments encompassed by the plan.
CBEMP Phase 1 revisions are intended to:
1) improve plan usability
2) update some maps and inventory data
3) improve coordination between jurisdictions
4) update the 40-year-old plan with current agency names, laws and regulations
CBEMP Phase 1 revisions do not include any changes to zoning or management unit designations—those will be addressed in subsequent phases.
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 Place your order by Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
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 Oregon State University's Marine Studies Initiative presents " Heceta Bank: Oregon's Hidden Wonder" on December 7, 2023. Please join us at the Egyptian Theatre for a film screening and Q&A panel presenting one of Oregon's more unique coastal habitats, followed by an informal discussion at 7 Devils Brewery and Tap Room. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
Please RSVP at beav.es/qwf to help us plan. If you'd like to donate to Oregon State University's Marine Studies Initiative, please visit: beav.es/T67.
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$93,400-$122,417/annually DOQ - with excellent benefits
92% employer paid health/vision/dental;
9% to 13% retirement annually, plus additional benefits
Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board is located on the Southern Oregon Coast where recreational opportunities and beautiful scenery abound, providing a quality living and working environment. The Water Board serves drinking water to a total base of approximately 13,600 customer accounts.
This position works under the general supervision of the General Manager and directs the construction, operations, and maintenance activities of the Operations Division, including the water supply sources, treatment facilities, and the pumping and distribution system. It exercises full supervision over the Water Treatment and Distribution Sections; evaluates work performance and makes decisions in selection, discharge, and personnel actions; responsible for operation of the Board’s Safety Management Plan; assumes division fiscal responsibility by participating in the preparation of and operating within an approved annual budget.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED
Five years progressively responsible experience in water utility treatment and distribution operations and maintenance; two years of supervisor experience or education, graduation from a senior high school or GED, and an associate degree from an accredited college or university in Science, Water System, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT/LICENSES
Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license and acceptable driving record; ability to secure State of Oregon Water Treatment and Distribution Level III Certifications within time mutually agreed upon.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business administration or related field. Preference will be given to qualified veterans who apply for this position pursuant to ORS 408.225 to 408.237. Any veteran who has special qualifications and/or transferable skills in the management and operation of a water treatment plant and distribution system should reference those skills and qualifications in their application. Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board is an EOE.
TO APPLY
Visit our website at www.cbnbh2o.com. To download an employment application, click Employment Opportunities. Please return application and resume to karen_parker@cbnbh2o.com
Relocation reimbursement available.
First consideration of applications will be reviewed on November 13, 2023 – position is open until filled.
For more information contact Karen Parker at 541-267-3128 Ext. 231 or email karen_parker@cbnbh2o.com
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 NeighborWorks Umpqua's (NWU) Economic Equity Investment Program aims to help low to moderate income families with focused effort on reaching previously marginalized populations to boost earnings, reduce expenses, and make appropriate financial decisions that lead to asset building through innovative approaches to service delivery.
Position Summary
The Bilingual/bicultural financial coach provides direct services to low to moderate-income individuals who are enrolled as NeighborWorks Umpqua's (NWU) participants. Financial counseling and coaching involve an ability to engage and motivate clients, a strong understanding of personal finances, and the ability to teach that knowledge to others. The financial coach is responsible for assisting clients in developing plans of action that are intended to help the client reach their goals and achieve financial stability. The financial coach is expected to focus services in a one-on-one counseling format. However, the coach might also conduct classes and workshops on topics such as budgeting, credit building, and banking products. The Bilingual/bicultural financial coach reports directly to the Economic Equity Investment Program Manager
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide one-on-one financial coaching
- Teach clients about the value of NeighborWorks Umpqua's (NWU) services and engage the client in a long-term relationship
- Support Director and Manager in development, coordination, and facilitation of targeted outreach materials and events, screening for, and provision of technical assistance to disadvantaged individuals
- Link clients to services that access innovative economic equity investment programming
- Increase the number of participants who successfully complete their savings and asset training goals
- Assist clients in resolving current financial situations, while providing a wide lens on their financial health to shift the approach to proactive financial management
- Work with clients to complete a very detailed financial assessment
- Work with the client to document a budget and provide strategies for budget improvements
- Access the clients credit report/score and provide strategies for credit building
- Document the client’s balance sheet and provide strategies for increasing net worth
- Develop plans of action and provide tools, resources, and accountability to the client to help them meet their goals
- Understand other services offered by the organization and connect the clients to these other services
- Maintain project evaluation measurements
- Case management and record keeping of participants and prospective participants
- Track data related to clients and curriculum, including their progress and benchmarks
- Track the stories and successes of program participants
- Participation in regional and national asset building trainings, including presenting when appropriate
- Participation in grant writing and reporting activities as needed
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Deputy Library Director
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Deputy Library Director. 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.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible for assisting the Library Director in the planning, organization, supervision, development, and administration of all Library services, personnel, operations, and programs. The Deputy Director assumes the duties of the Library Director in their absence.
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Type: Full Time
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Salary/Pay Rate: $5323 - $6795 DOQ
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Deadline to Apply:11/08/2023 at 5 p.m.
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