Sumpter September Newsletter

 

Sumpter Parent Club Agenda

Sumpter Parent Club Agenda

September 10, 2013

 

1.  Welcome and Introductions

2.  Approval of June Minutes

3.  Treasurer’s Report

            a) Proposed budget

                Classroom Accts - $7500 (already voted on and distributed)

Field Trips - $7000
Artist in Residence - $2200
Jog-a-thon - $900
Auction/Raffle - $1000
Staff Appreciation - $250
Childcare - $250

Total - $19,100

Last year, without T-shirts and Yearbook, we brought in approx $24,000.  Each of these spending areas has been increased over what we spent last year. 

 

5.  Parent Club Goals

6.  Fund Requests

            a) chair rack for the school approx. $300

            b) Box Tops requesting $150 of seed money for pizza party, copies, postage

7.  Calendar and Upcoming Events

            Picture Day – October 4^th

            Jog-a-thon –  Monday October 14^th

8.  On-going Fundraisers

            Boxtops

            eScrip

            Campbell’s Labels for Education

9.  Looking for Volunteers for 24 Math Club

10.  Looking for Volunteers for a new Art History program

11.  School Report

12.  Other Business

 

 

Movies in the Park at Riverfront Park

MOVIES IN THE PARK AT RIVERFRONT PARK

News Release from City of Salem
Posted on FlashAlert: July 5th, 2013 10:54 AM

In cooperation with the Shutterbug, the City of Salem's summer "Movies in the Park" season begins at dusk this Saturday, July 6, 2013, with the Showing of "Jaws."

Coming movies include:
* July 13-Grease
* July 20-Finding Nemo
* August 3-The Princess Bride
* August 10-Despicable Me

Attendees should bring blankets, low back chairs, and snacks. No alcohol is permitted.

Parking is provided in the Carousel parking lot and at the north end of Riverfront Park (enter off Union Street NE.

There is no charge to attend; however, donations are encouraged

Volunteers interested in assisting with these events should contact Tibby Larson, Volunteer Coordinator, at 503-589-2197.

Contact Info:
Becky George, Recreation Supervisor
City of Salem Public Works Department
503-588-6261, bgeorge@cityofsalem.net

Fairmount Park Celebration

 

Letter asking for independent study of divergent diamonds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

 

Jerry Wolcott

Project Leader

Oregon Department of Transportation

 

Dear Mr. Wolcott:

 

At our May SGNA meeting, the majority of the agenda was a presentation by Walter Bartel with David Evans and Associates.  You are probably already aware that Mr. Bartel is the engineer and designer of the proposed divergent diamond at Kuebler Blvd. and Interstate 5.

 

I must admit that I and several others were skeptical of this proposal.  However, Mr. Bartel spent almost 90 minutes explaining its design and its assured advantages.  He patiently answered all our questions, of which there were many, and by the end of our meeting a good majority of us had turned from being dismissive of this idea to being much more accepting. 

 

His explanation made sense to us as to how the design was more practical for the topography of that location, and how it would be efficient for all traffic, including trucks going to and from the industrial area.  Also, we learned that for two years this proposal had been worked on and adjusted by Mr. Bartel and had been approved through various stages as a viable option by ODOT.  This was contrary to the belief many held that this new design had been a last-minute proposal.

 

We believe the divergent diamond approach has some advantages in terms of traffic flow and could reduce the expense significantly while also reducing the construction time for such a major intersection.  However, we also believe in the old adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”.

 

Therefore, SGNA feels that it would be prudent and wise for the Oregon Department of Transportation, in concert with David Evans and Associates, to arrange an independent and unbiased study of this design by a neutral professional.  As stated above, the design has met requirements and expectations by the State of Oregon, but so far the traffic models have been prepared by either ODOT or David Evans and Associates.  An independent study would be reassuring to the citizens of Salem and the trucking industry both of which are expanding and will continue to grow to the east of that interchange and in South Salem.

 

We also feel, as stated before in previous communications, that it would be more efficient that the work on the widening of the south side of Kuebler be in concurrence with the construction of the interchange no matter which design is ultimately chosen. 

 

We look forward to hearing from you as to the possibilities of such a review dealing with this project.

 

Thank you,

 

Patrick O'Dell

SGNA Transportation Chair

 

 

cc:     Peter Fernandez, City of Salem

          Ralph Lambert, City of Salem

          Walter Bartel, David Evans and Associates

 

 

SGNA Neighborhood Development & Transportation Joint Meeting

SGNA Neighborhood Development & Transportation Joint Meeting

Members Present: Chairs Pat O'Dell and Steve Withers, Randy Barna, Sarah Schra, Becky O'Dell, Pamela Withers, Kristin Roisen, John Stensland, Mike Guyer. Guest Phil Strom.

Topic #1: Moving Summit View Dr. - the current alignment is in the middle of a slope and the road would necessitate putting in a 12' retaining wall on both sides. The option is to move it to a flatter area with property being sold between adjoining land owners to off-set the property loss between the two. The group agreed that moving Summit View would be in the best interest of the neighbors, would limit water run off, and limit safety issues.

Topic #2: I-5/Kuebler Interchange - members were intrigued by the presentation and it changed a lot of minds. The divergent diamonds are worth further study. We think that an independent study/modeling would be a good idea. The action here will be to follow up with Jerry Wolcott of ODOT and to send a letter in support of additional consideration

Topic #3: Third bridge - we have reviewed and support the construction of a third bridge. Pat will put together a letter for approval by the whole board.

Traffic Delays Expected During Commercial Street Bridge Reconstruction

News Release from: City of Salem
TRAFFIC DELAYS EXPECTED DURING COMMERCIAL STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION
Posted: May 30th, 2013 3:57 PM

On Monday, June 3, and Tuesday, June 4, 2013, large bridge beams will be delivered for the Commercial Street Bridge Reconstruction Project. Trucks carrying the beams will travel northbound on Commercial Street SE from Interstate 5 to the project site near Trade Street SE around 8 p.m. Due to the size of the beams, which are 180 feet long, the delivery trucks will be escorted up Commercial Street SE by the Salem Police Department and will travel against the one way flow of traffic between Superior Street SE and Trade Street SE. Arrow boards will be in place to assist the Police Department with temporary traffic changes to allow for the beam delivery.

The bridge beams are anticipated to be installed onto the new bridge abutments between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. During this time, Commercial Street SE, from Trade Street SE to Leslie Street SE, will be closed to all traffic while bridge beams are installed. Traffic will be detoured around the construction site via Trade Street SE to 12th Street SE to Mission Street SE and back to Commercial Street SE during the periodic closures. Additionally, on-street parking between Leslie Street SE and Bellevue Street SE will be affected between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. to accommodate the beam delivery and installation.

For questions regarding the project, please contact the City Project Manager, Brian Vinson, at 503-588-6211.


Contact Info: Brian Vinson, P.E., Senior Project Manager
City of Salem Public Works Department
503-588-6211 or bvinson@cityofsalem.net