Cliff Pettigrew

The council discussed and addressed various administrative and municipal matters, including a proclamation for National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day. Key actions included the approval of sewer connection for a property outside city limits, an amendment to an ODOT grant, declaring a vacancy in Council Position #1, and issuing a letter of support for the Enterprise Grange #489. Mural design plans for park facilities were approved, as were committee minutes. Further discussions focused on ordinances regarding public safety fees, transient room tax applicability, and a cable franchise agreement renewal with Spectrum Pacific West, LLC.

The City Council meeting included a presentation on the 2024-2025 financial audit report. Key actions taken included the approval of requests for the Palmerton Park Ride the Rogue event and a banner for the event over Depot Street. The council also approved updates to committee rules to add a Fire District Liaison position and appointed a member to that role. Additionally, the council approved revisions to the liquor license processing procedure, the annual Rooster Crow agreement with the Rogue River Kiwanis, and accepted committee meeting minutes.

The council reviewed the 2024-25 financial audit report and addressed emergency procurement documentation deficiencies and information technology access controls. Discussions included requests for event support and banner placement for the Ride the Rogue event, the creation of a new Fire District Liaison position, and the approval of various ordinances and resolutions. Additionally, the council addressed appointments to city committees and commissions, and authorized an emergency expenditure for bank stabilization at the 2nd Street Shop property.

The meeting included the presentation of the 2026 State of the City Message, which highlighted police department accreditation, infrastructure improvements, and grant funding success. Committee reports covered design projects, school board updates, and emergency communications. The council handled several administrative items, including the approval of Mayoral appointments, the adoption of new policies for discretionary public funds, and the establishment of updated fee schedules for water and sewer services. Additionally, the audit report for the 2024-2025 financial statements was accepted, goals for the 2026-2027 year were adopted, and various committee minutes were reviewed and accepted.

The council meeting addressed several municipal matters, including the issuance of proclamations honoring a late councilor and declaring Arbor Day. Key legislative actions involved updating the public safety fee and transient room tax, and revising liquor licensing procedures. The council conducted a public hearing regarding a utility connection request and reviewed staff reports on FEMA code change proposals. Administrative actions included the amendment of an ODOT grant for Depot Street, the declaration of a council vacancy, and the approval of mural designs for park restrooms. Additionally, the council discussed appointments to the Fire District Liaison position and reviewed the annual Rooster Crow agreement.