“Two juveniles trespassed on the mill property and caused damage while building “forts” in the wood stacks. Both juveniles were identified, and some very upset parents handled the discipline and worked with the mill manager to find a resolution to the incident,” this month’s police log notes.
Banks
Banks City Council grants Ziply Fiber 10-year franchise
The Banks City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance granting Ziply Fiber a 10-year, non-exclusive franchise agreement to operate their fiber network in the city.
Banks June 2022 Police Log
This month’s police log: Five crashes at Highway 26 and NW Sellers Road, string of burglaries in Banks, and more.
City plans document to outline roles and responsibilities of city councilors, citizen volunteers
The Banks City Council is formalizing and consolidating into a document to be posted on the city of Banks website the roles and responsibilities of city councilors, as well as those of citizens on volunteer boards, committees, and commissions.
What businesses used the most water in Banks last year?
Following a summer of water curtailment and worries of water shortages in Banks in 2021, this summer has been a milder season so far. With fixes in place to help address some of the city’s water infrastructure, 2022 could be a kinder year for the city, which maintains its own[Read More…]
City Council considers in-city RV parking permit system
The Banks City Council is considering drafting an ordinance that would require property owners to obtain a temporary permit from the city to allow people to lodge on their land in a vehicle for 30 days or less. For now, the city council decided to continue taking the issue under[Read More…]
Banks City Council eyes burying
Main Street power lines
The city of Banks plans to conduct a feasibility study to provide the Banks City Council with a cost analysis for removing utility poles on Main Street and submerging those power lines underground.
Recalls, resignations, elections: Numerous positions are open in local government
Recalls, resignations, elections and open positions mean that local governments are trying to fill a number of open spots, including seats on the city council, the fire board, and several boards and commissions. Elections for four city positions will be held in November The city of Banks has begun to[Read More…]
Another vacancy opens on Banks City Council
The Banks City Council now has two vacancies after former councilor Mike Rainey recently stepped down and Erica Harold-Heine announced her resignation in early May. Banks Mayor Stephanie Jones said Rainey told her he “just doesn’t have the time with his new business to devote to it.” Harold-Heine told the[Read More…]
Banks May 2022 Police Log
Theft from vehicle – Arbor development: Unknown suspect(s) entered several unlocked vehicles and misc items (wallets, ear buds and other misc electronics) through out the arbor development. Although there was some video available from several houses, none of the footage was clear enough to obtain a usable description.Suspicious circumstance –[Read More…]
