Sumpter Parent Club Agenda

Sumpter Parent Club Agenda

February 12^th, 6:45 pm

 

1.    Welcome and Introductions

2.    Approval of January Minutes

3.    Treasurer’s Report- Patrick Hurley

4.    School Report- Ms. Prats

5.    Committee Reports-

     - Boxtop contest over and will start another

     - Auction/Raffle/Dance-chair Jennifer Koenig

6.    Calendar-

      - Tara Hurley sharing about World Math Day on March 6^th and  

          Sumpter Math Night

        - Lynda Woodworth sharing about Bazillion Books week

     7. Funds request-

          Mrs. Siegrist would like $200 to buy wristbands for the next                

                Awards Assembly  

      8. Other Business

 

Sumpter Parent Club Help Needed!!!!!

Hello Parents,

We need you HELP!  Let me explain...On February 15th, the kids will have an assembly that Mrs. Siegrist, school counselor has organized that introduces them to a term called N.E.D. (NEVER give up, ENCOURAGE others, DO your best).  A performer who entertains with yo-yo tricks and other fun-filled activites. Given that we are heading into testing season, our assembly will include strategies for overcoming test anxiety. The overall objective is for our students to become champions in school and in life.

Mrs. Siegrist will be holding a meeting on February 11th, Monday at 9:30 am for those parents that would be interested in helping with yo-yo sales. We will need parents selling yo-yo's at a table in the library area right after school for the week following the assembly. We also could use help filling orders throughout the day when kids bring in their money and order forms that are being sent home at the end of this week.

 

 

Mrs. Woodworth, the librarian has a need for 600 paper bags or plastic bags for an event called BAZILLION BOOKS. Drop them off at the library starting now. More info to follow.

 

Thanks so much for your help and support!!!!

 

Annette Brown

President of Parent Club

 

 

City of Salem Draft Community Forestry Strategic Plan Open for Comment on City's Website

News Release from: City of Salem
CITY OF SALEM DRAFT COMMUNITY FORESTRY STRATEGIC PLAN OPEN FOR COMMENT ON CITY'S WEBSITE
Posted: February 6th, 2013 9:32 AM

The City of Salem and a 19-member citizen advisory committee have completed a draft Community Forestry Strategic Plan. The Plan describes the benefits of trees, the state of Salem's existing tree canopy, and Salem's potential tree canopy. The Plan presents a series of voluntary actions that could be undertaken by the City, the public, businesses, property owners, and developers that will help preserve and enhance Salem's tree canopy in a way that will benefit future generations.

The draft Plan is located on the city's website http://www.cityofsalem.net/Residents/Parks/UrbanForestry/Pages/default.aspx, along with supporting studies and documents. Comments will be accepted until April 1, 2013.


Contact Info: Patricia Farrell, Natural Resources Specialist City of Salem Public Works Department
503-588-6211 or pfarrell@cityofsalem.net

Open House Events for New Cell Tower Regulations in Salem

Salem Moves to Regulate Cell Towers

Public Invited to Attend Upcoming Open House Events

Cell Towers – New Regulations

 

The popularity of wireless communications and the spread of smart phones and electronic tablets mean more

cell towers will be needed.

 

The City of Salem wants to stay ahead of this trend, and is working on new regulations that will set standards

for the design and development of cell towers, antennas and other wireless facilities.

You’re Invited!

 

Salem residents and property owners can learn more and share their views at two upcoming open house

events:

Thursday, February 7

6:30-8:00 p.m.

Salem Public Library

585 Liberty Street SE

Wednesday, February 20

6:30-8:00 p.m.

Center 50+

2615 Portland Road NE

 

Get Your Questions Answered

ü Where can cell towers be sited (or not sited)?

ü Can the towers be designed to be compatible with their surroundings?

ü How should cell towers and antennas be regulated?

ü How will the new regulations protect your neighborhood?

ü Will neighbors have a say in the placement of new towers?

 

Learn More

Go to: cityofsalem.net/WirelessCodeAmendment

Contact: Pamela Cole, Associate Planner

503-540-2309

pcole@cityofsalem.net

 

Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta información, por favor llame 503-588-6178.

If you need help understanding this information, please call 503-588-6178.

ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in

City Launches Clean Streams, Clear Choices Facebook Page

News Release from: City of Salem
CITY LAUNCHES CLEAN STREAMS, CLEAR CHOICES FACEBOOK PAGE
Posted: January 29th, 2013 9:42 AM

The City of Salem announces a new Clean Streams, Clear Choices Facebook page that provides local water and natural resources related information and news. The Facebook page will serve as a community resource for teachers, professionals, job hunters, families, and you.

The site contains announcements about local events, workshops, and presentations; City of Salem water related and natural resources related job announcements; school resource information, including grant opportunities; actions community members are taking to improve and protect local streams; pollution prevention tips; awards; and more! Find us and like us at Facebook/CleanStreamsClearChoices.

The Clean Streams, Clear Choices program was developed as an outreach tool to help address elements of the City of Salem's Stormwater Management Program that is administered by the City's Public Works Department and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit administered by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. This program shares a simple message: our everyday behaviors affect streams and our choices make a difference. When people are well informed, the best choices for clean streams and the community are clear.


Contact Info: Deborah Topp, Natural Resources Outreach Specialist City of Salem Public Works Department 503-588-6211, dtopp@cityofsalem.net

Open Houses and Public Hearing for Proposed Cell Tower Regulations

News Release from: City of Salem
OPEN HOUSES AND PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED CELL TOWER REGULATIONS
Posted: January 24th, 2013 12:00 PM

City of Salem to Host February Events Regarding Proposed Code Amendments

The City of Salem Planning Division is hosting two open houses to provide information on proposed regulations for locating cell towers and other support structures such as antennas and related equipment.

The two open houses have been scheduled as follows:
* February 7, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Anderson Room of the Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty Street SE
* February 20, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Center 50+, 2615 Portland Road NE

The proposed regulations include:
* A new zoning chapter with application requirements, approval criteria, and siting and development standards
* Regulations for antennas attached to utility poles in public rights-of-way
* Design standards for cell towers near residential and commercial office zones
* Related changes to other zoning chapters.

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed regulations on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 5:30 pm at City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 240, 555 Liberty Street SE. The public may testify at the hearing or submit written comments before the hearing to Community Development, 555 Liberty Street SE Room 305, Salem,,Oregon 97301-3503.

Additional information is available on the City of Salem website at http://www.cityofsalem.net/WirelessCodeAmendment

Please contact Pamela Cole, Case Manager, at 503-540-2309 or pcole@cityofsalem.net for additional information.

These are open, public meetings and special accommodations are available, upon request, to ensure access for individuals seeking to participate. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation, languages other than English, or persons with disabilities. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-588-6178 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta información, por favor llame 503-588-6178.
If you need help understanding this information, please call 503-588-6178.


Contact Info: Pamela Cole, Associate Planner, Case Manager City of Salem Community Development / Planning Division 503-540-2309, pcole@cityofsalem.net

We are looking for input and guidance on establishing regulations for skateboarding/long-boarding on streets and sidewalks within the City of Salem

In response to issues raised by the skateboarding/longboarding community, the Public Works Department is working on preparing a draft Ordinance regulating the use of skateboards and other similar forms of transportation on city streets and sidewalks.  This Ordinance is intended to support active forms of transportation like skateboarding while making sure they are used in a safe and compatible way with other users of the public right-of-way.

 

I have attached a conceptual list of rules based on ordinances adopted by Portland and Ashland who have led the way on this issue. We would like feedback regarding the proposed list of rules. For example:  Is this the right list?   Should we add any other items to the list?  Or Remove or modify the list?  We feel your unique perspectives as users of the public right-of-way and your familiarity with the streets in your neighborhoods could help us draft an Ordinance that would best fit the needs of Salem residents. 

 

If you have time on your agenda and would like us to attend an upcoming Neighborhood Association meeting to explain and discuss the proposed new rules, please call me at 503-588-6211 x7352 or email me at jjohnduff@cityofsalem.net

 

Thank you for your help on this item!

 

Judy

 

Judith Johnduff, AICP

Associate Transportation Planner

City of Salem Public Works Department

555 Liberty Street SE/Room 325

Salem OR 97301-3513

jjohnduff@cityofsalem.net

503-588-6211

 

The City of Salem has recently adopted a comprehensive update to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Elements of the Salem Transportation System Plan.  As a part of this work issues have been raised about the use of skateboards and long-boards as a means of transportation and whether they are allowed to operate on streets or sidewalks within the City Limits.  For the most part they are neither expressly allowed nor prohibited by State and Local regulations to operate on streets or on sidewalks.  They exhibit some of the characteristics of both bicycling and walking.  This lack of regulation has created an uncertainty for people who use skateboards and long-boards to get around.  Therefore, the City is working on establishing a set of regulations that will support active forms of transportation like skateboarding while making sure they are used in a safe and compatible way with other users of the public right-of-way.

 

Below, please find a list of regulations identified for inclusion in the proposed new Ordinance regulating skateboards and long-boards: 

 

·         Allow skateboarding on most sidewalks (except in the downtown core);

 

·         Allow skateboarding on streets with speeds that are 25 mile per hour or lower;

 

·         Allow skateboarding on all streets that are striped with bike lanes (would require skateboarders to use bike lane or sidewalk);

 

·         Require lighting at night;

 

·         Require helmets for riders under the age of 16 (consistent with State law);

 

·         Require skateboarders to comply with Oregon Vehicle Code requirements for driving, unless they are obviously not applicable;

 

·         Require skateboarders to yield the right-of-way to motorized vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians;

 

·         Require skateboarders to ride single-file;

 

·         Prohibit skateboarders from towing behind motor vehicles;

 

·         Prohibit racing by skateboarders on public right-of-way;

 

·         Require skateboarders to travel at the far right side of the roadway (except when preparing to execute a turn or to avoid debris in the roadway);

 

·         Require skateboarders to give an audible warning when approaching pedestrians on the sidewalk;

 

·         Require that people operate a skateboard in a standing position, and

 

·         Prohibit careless riding of skateboards.