Public Hearing Notice

Public notice is hereby given that the Millersburg City Council will conduct a public hearing on December 10, 2019, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 4222 NE Old Salem Road, Albany, Oregon.

The purpose of this public hearing is to consider a sewer rate increase of 7.5%.

Background
In 2014, the City of Millersburg recognized that revenue from sewer rates was falling behind annual operating costs due to the fact that no sewer rate increases had taken place since 2010.  At that time, it was determined a 25% rate increase would be required to get the rates to where they need to be to meet operating costs.  In December of 2014, City Council adopted a rate increase of 10%, effective January 1, 2015, followed by another 10% rate increase January 1, 2016.  The first rate increase was implemented; the second was not.

In 2017, the City undertook a study of both water and sewer rates.  The study is now nearing completion and both rate structure changes and rate increases are being recommended for each utility.  The financial plan developed through the study outlines a path to insure utility revenues are sufficient to cover expenses of the utilities over the next five to ten years through rate structure changes as well as rate increases (4% for water and 7.5% for sewer) over the upcoming years.

It is proposed that the first sewer rate increase of 7.5% be adopted, effective February 1, 2020.  An increase in the sewer rates is necessary at this time to fund operational costs as well as upcoming required projects and offset the need for even larger increases in the future.

Public testimony, both oral and written will be accepted at the public hearing. Written statements may be submitted to the City Recorder, 4222 NE Old Salem Road, Albany, OR 97370 or by email at kwollenb@cityofmillersburg.org

Assistive listening devices are available for persons with impaired hearing and can be scheduled for this meeting. To obtain such services call City Hall at 541-928-4523.

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Accepting Park Shelter Reservations – Millersburg Residents Only

Starting today, December 2, 2019, the City is accepting Park reservations for Millersburg residents ONLY. The regular reservation time period will open on January 2, 2020.

To verify you are a Millersburg resident, please bring in a copy of the most recent water/sewer bill or other form of ID showing your Millersburg residential or business address. Visit: http://cityofmillersburg.org/park-rental/ to see the calendar of dates available and to find application and information. First come; first served on dates.

The City will accept applications via email as well as taking reservations in person at City Hall. Send email applications to ahesberg@cityofmillersburg.org. The reservation isn’t considered booked until payment is received; however, you will be electronically invoiced for emailed applications.

We will not be taking reservations over the phone. Please stop in, mail or email your application. If you have any questions, please contact City Hall at 541-928-4523.

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Accepting Applications – Planning Commissioner

Deadline: December 9, 2019

The City Council is accepting applications to fill a vacated Planning Commission position as a result of the appointment of John Sullivan to City Council. This is a three (3) year appointment beginning January 1, 2020.

Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on December 9. On December 10, 2019, the Council may appoint a person to fill the vacant position.

Interested applicants should mail, email, or deliver their completed application to: Kimberly Wollenburg, City Recorder, City of Millersburg, 4222 NE Old Salem Road, Albany OR 97321, kwollenb@cityofmillersburg.org.

Click for application: F-CAG-001_Commission_Committee Application

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Community Link Newsletter

July 2019 Newsletter

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Handling Leaves in the City

For those of you new to the City, there is no leaf pickup service available either by the City or Republic Services who does this in Albany. Please do not sweep leaves into the streets. While our street sweepers will sweep up small bits of leaves in the street, they will bypass any piles which could lead to leaves accumulating in the storm drains and streets. Leaves should be disposed of in the yard waste recycling bin during your regular trash pickup day.

Thank you for helping keep our streets clean and storm drains unblocked.

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2019 Street Sweeping Schedule

he following schedule is for Millersburg residential neighborhoods. The main arterial roads: Alexander Lane, Conser Road, Millersburg Drive, and Woods Road are done twice a month.

December 17^th thru 19^th

Do you have questions about Millersburg’s tax rate or seek clarification about how tax rates are assessed? Click Your Millersburg Tax Rate and Assessed Value Explained to learn more.