OAMR Newsletter - Spring 2016

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President’s Message
Michele Eldridge, CMC, City Recorder, Harrisburg
Spring is a season of renewal and it’s a joy to see the daffodils in
bloom, the songbirds returning, and trees budding. As we start
preparing for all those spring chores at home, OAMR is likewise
preparing for the Mid-Year Academy session on April 1, and
upcoming Board meeting on March 31!
We have held three Board e-meetings since the winter newsletter.
Two of those meetings were in response to issues going on in the
Oregon Legislature that our membership was concerned about.
December 10 Board E-Meeting: Attorney General’s Public Records Law Reform Task Force
On December 10, the Board approved a letter that was sent requesting that the Oregon
Attorney General appoint Karin Johnson, MMC, as a member of the Task Force. After Task
Force Chairperson Michael Kron contacted me, and I told him of OAMR’s dedication and
knowledge in regards to public records, he admitted that they would likely have members that
would leave the Task Force in the future, and thereby provide an opening. He added both
Karin Johnson and me to the distribution list. Thank you to OAMR members Amber
Mathiesen, Sue Ryan, and Linda Galeazzi, who have attended Task Force meetings.
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The Task Force is currently in the process of reviewing the specific exemptions in public
records law. Please watch for Karin’s emails asking for comments from our membership. It’s
vitally important that we provide feedback on this committee. I’ve sent a second letter to the
Attorney General and Michael Kron, thanking them for their consideration of our
appointment, and reminding them that we’d like the opportunity to be appointed in the future
if openings become available. I’d like to thank Scott Stauffer and the Records Management
Committee (RMC) for providing the letter to be sent to the Attorney General, and for
following the progress of the Task Force.
February 2 Board E-Meeting: House Bill 4130 Testimony in Opposition Letter
The RMC members also discovered HB4130, in relation to public records requests. They
provided a letter which was approved by the Board to be sent as testimony in opposition to
this House Bill. (You can find a copy of the letter in the next Board packet, in the RMC
report.) I also asked our membership and their respective agencies to submit testimony in
opposition to this House Bill. The Bill had extremely negative connotations to municipalities,
including fines to cities for not responding within specific timeframes, a change to public
records retention timeframes to a minimum of two years for all one-year or less records, and
reducing our abilities to recoup all the costs for a public records requests, amongst others.
Karin Johnson, Sue Ryan, Linda Galeazzi, Carla Holzworth, and I all made trips to monitor the
bill’s progress through the House Committee on Rules.
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President’s Message Continued…
There were a total of 10 amendments to this bill, and while the two years retention timeframe,
and the more onerous of fines (up to $100 a day to cities who did not respond within a specific
timeframe), were removed, there are still elements to this bill that are not favorable to
municipalities. The bill was adopted, and has now progressed to the Joint Committee on Ways
and Means; we will continue to monitor its progress. Thank you to all of you who submitted
letters in testimony, or who encouraged their Mayors and City Managers to submit letters….and
again, thank you to Scott and the members of the RMC!
February 23 Board E-Meeting: IIMC Region IX Director Nomination for Alaska’s Association of
Municipal Clerks (AAMC) Candidate
It is currently AAMC’s turn in the rotation schedule for nominating a candidate for the IIMC
Region IX Director position that comes open when Alice Atwood’s term ends. They had a great
candidate, who instead had an incredible opportunity to become city administrator in the town
that she and her husband had decided to retire to in the future. AAMC was able to nominate
another candidate for Region IX Director. OAMR had no objections to the nomination, because
the other Region IX Director is our own Tracy Davis, MMC. The Board agreed with sending a
letter in support of candidate Sheri Pierce, MMC. Sheri has previously been a Region IX
Director; some of you will likely remember her from serving in the past. A letter was sent in
support of her candidacy to AAMC.
We cancelled the Board meeting that had been tentatively scheduled for February and our next
meeting will be held on March 31, in the beautiful Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites Conference
Center.
On February 9, our IIMC Region IX Director Tracy Davis and I visited the City of Waterloo in
order to award the Harris-Davis Scholarship to City Recorder Cathy Nelson. Seven other city
recorders had applied for the scholarship and all were deserving! Committee members Tracy
Davis, Julie Krueger, Denise Carey, and Dema Harris, had a tough job in determining who should
receive the award. We surprised Cathy at her City Council meeting, and awarded her
scholarship during the opening part of their Council meeting. This was a fully paid scholarship for
tuition, room, board, and travel to the Northwest Clerks Institute for three years.
Congratulations Cathy!
I also sent a letter to Seaside on behalf of OAMR to give them condolences for their loss of
Police Sergeant Jason Goodding, who was lost in the line of duty in February. Those of us there
in September had met Mayor Larson, and many of us had said hello to the police who were on
duty in Seaside as we were exploring the community. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be
with Sergeant Goodding’s family, the Seaside Police Department, and the Seaside community as
they grieve.
At the end of February, I left the Citycounty Insurance Services (CIS) Conference in order to
attend the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) Board meeting, which was also held in Salem. There
were classes earlier, so I arrived in the late morning. The LOC Board approved the financial
report and FY 2014-2015 financial audit, introduced the new Local Government Personnel
Institute (LGPI) Executive Director Robb Van Cleave, approved a fund balance transfer
resolution, appointed Don Hudson as City Financial Official on the 2016-2017 Budget Committee,
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President’s Message Continued…
approved the Western Municipal Association dues rate, worked on the Strategic Plan, viewed the
Legislative Webinar, viewed a few new resources for members, updated the Board on legal
advocacy, appointed a new City representative to the CIS Board of Trustees, and viewed an
update by staff that focuses on social media in relation to the LOC Strategic Plan.
Be sure to watch for the updates, and in particular the one in regards to “serial public meetings,”
a legal case that the LOC is still participating in (Handy v. Lane County). Sean O’Day, LOC General
Counsel, is strongly advising cities to contact their own attorneys to see what the ramifications
are to cities. The 2016 Legislative Session Webinar is also available for members to view. You
can find the link to the LOC website here: LOC Website; Legislative Webinar. It’s a very good
source of information on what the Legislature was working on during the short session and, of
course, focuses on issues that affect municipalities.
I also attended the OAMR Region III meeting in February, which was held in Lincoln City at The
Eventuary. Region Director Phyllis Bolman planned a very fun event, and we all had a great time
creating art, entitled “Starry Nights in Oregon.”
I headed to Spokane for the Washington Municipal Clerks Association Conference from March
14-18. I always enjoy representing OAMR, and informing our partners in Washington about all
the fun we are having with the Oregon Legislature.
I hope to see many of you soon at the Mid-Year Academy and OAMR Board meeting in Ashland!
Michele
IIMC REGION IX NEWS
From your Region IX Directors Alice Atwood and Tracy Davis
The most current IIMC Region IX Report is available online at http://www.iimc.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/
Item/430. Please take a few minutes to read up on what your IIMC Region Directors have been up to.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact either of us if you have questions, need information, or simply have
ideas to share.
Alice Attwood, MMC
Region IX Director
tonasket@nvinet.com
(509) 486-2132
Tracy Davis, MMC
Region IX Director
davist@keizer.org
(503) 856-3412
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Invest in Your Future:
Attend the 2016 Northwest Clerks Institute!
All successful professionals sharpen their skills on a regular basis. Your job is multi-faceted and changing. New citizen
demands, legal changes in procedures and new information technologies have increased the pace of your work and
require you to plan and expedite many different tasks at once. You are the citizen‘s first point of contact in your local
jurisdiction, and your elected officials count on you to make sure that your public meetings, records, elections and
other special projects operate smoothly.
The job of Clerk/Recorder is not getting any easier and you know the importance of keeping abreast of the latest
issues and trends. The best way to do just that is by investing in continuing education and obtaining certification as a
CMC and MMC. The Northwest Clerks Institute provides a comprehensive curriculum in public administration
management, technical skills and professional/personal development.
The Institute experience is a unique combination of state-of-the-art classroom training, high-impact networking, and
one-on-one mentoring with municipal leaders and instructors. The professional friendships you will develop at the
Northwest Clerks Institute will prove invaluable over the course of your career.
Join us at the 2016 Northwest Clerks Institute. Decide to make a difference in your organization, career and future!
The Value of the Institute:  Strong curriculum builds your management skills
 Learn from professional faculty
 Peer relationships are fostered
Dates:
Professional Development I
Professional Development II
Professional Development III
Professional Development IV
June 5-10, 2016
June 12-17, 2016
June 19-24, 2016
June 13-16, 2016
Location: University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA
Registration:
PD I, II, III
PD IV
Postmarked
By April 1
$600
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Housing:
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PD IV
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$650
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DON’T MISS OUT!!
Make this the year you start/continue/complete
your education on your path to certification. Visit
the Northwest Clerks Institute’s website to get
more information or to register.
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To My Wonderful OAMR Family –
I wanted to thank Past President Amy Sowa for selecting me as the 2015 recipient of the Recorder of
the Year Award. It was an amazing honor to receive the award, and to be among so many deserving
applicants. It was humbling to read the application submitted by my Mayor, and the supporting letters
from my peers, as it is gratifying to have the support of my colleagues. While I most certainly love what
I do for the City of Ontario, as City Recorder and currently the Interim City Manager, it’s always nice
to learn that your colleagues and co-workers also think you’re doing a pretty good job. I work hard to
do the best job possible for my Council and my community, but I know I would not have been able to
accomplish so many projects, or tackle so many issues, without the support and help from colleagues,
and the amazing organization of OAMR. Many of you have been my sounding board over these past
years, and I have no words to adequately express my gratitude, and my appreciation, for every call you
answered and every email you responded to. I would be lost without you all.
Also, a special thank you to Stacie and Amy for working together to get my daughter to Seaside to see
the presentation. That was truly the icing to a most amazing cake. Another great memory, courtesy of
OAMR. I am truly blessed.
Tori Barnett, MMC
What happened? What did they decide?
Have you ever wondered what your OAMR Board does during their
meetings? Well, the minutes of all their meetings, including their
e-meetings, are posted on the OAMR website...
http://www.oamr.org/board-agendas-and-minutes.
You must login to view these documents.
If you have any questions, contact Secretary Trudy Borrevik
at cityrecorder@cottagegrove.org.
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Halsey
April 23, 2016 | Book-It 5K Run/Walk | The Halsey City Library is having a “Book-it!
5K Run/Walk” as a fundraiser to help support the Library. There will be prizes for the
first three finishers, shirts if you sign up and register before April 2, and lots of low-key
fun for the rest of us. Plus you will be helping to support the Library!
The 5K will start from the Halsey City Library at 9:00 a.m. It will be an out-and-back on
Seefeld Drive. Join us, and enjoy our beautiful corner of the Willamette Valley! If you don’t want to walk or run, but
still want to donate a little something to help the Library, that would be very much appreciated as well.
Registration forms are available for pick up or turn in at the Halsey City Library or at Halsey City Hall, or can be
downloaded at www.cityofhalsey.com and mailed to: City of Halsey, PO Box 10, Halsey, OR 97348. Checks should be
made payable to the City of Halsey. All proceeds go to support the Library.
Milwaukie
April 2, 2016 | The Dogwood Dash – 5K and 1K | Join us for the 1st annual Dogwood Dash race to benefit St.
John the Baptist Catholic School in Milwaukie. A fun 1K run for the kids will start things off followed by a competitive
5K race with a cash prize for the first male and female winners. The 5K run/walk is family-friendly and a great way to
start your day. There will be an event afterwards with food, drinks and entertainment for the entire family. For
more information visit: http://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/citymanager/dogwood-dash-5k-1k.
April 23, 2016 | Milwaukie Earth Day Volunteer Event | Save the date for the 2016 Milwaukie
Earth Day Event in partnership with SOLV and other community partners! This year’s Earth Day
event will include Arbor Day activities and the dedication of the Kellogg Lake Bike and Pedestrian
Bridge. We set a statewide record last year for the most volunteers in a single location – join us
again this year! For more information visit: http://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/citymanager/milwaukieearth-day-volunteer-event.
May 1, 2016 | The Milwaukie Sunday Farmers Market Returns! | One of the best farmers’ markets in the country
(#57 according to the The Daily Meal) returns in May. For more information visit: http://
milwaukiefarmersmarket.com/new/.
July 9, 2016 | The 9K for K9 Walk | Join this event to help raise funds for Milwaukie Police's K-9
Unit. You can walk your dog 3K, 6K, or the entire 9K. There will be booths, raffle prizes, a DJ and
a lot of other fun activities for kids and adults. Learn more at the Milwaukie Police Safety
Foundation website located at www.milwaukiepsf.org.
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2016 OAMR Annual Conference
Unmasking the Future
Dale Shafer, First Vice President
The 2016 Annual Conference will be held at the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites in Ashland, Oregon from
Wednesday, September 21 through Friday, September 23. Your Conference Committee has been working on
making our first trip to Ashland a memorable and educational experience. Mark your calendars now to attend.
We are confident you will walk away with renewed energy and a plan to confidently “Unmask the Future.”
More details on the classes and other conference happenings, the concurrent sessions and roommate matching
will be available in the coming months. A complete schedule and a link to the online registration page will be
available soon and we will send out an email blast to let everyone know. If, like many cities, you are dealing with
a shrinking travel budget, please be sure to check out the great scholarship programs that OAMR has available.
If you haven’t already made your reservations at the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, now is the time to do so. Call
541-482-8310 or toll free 855-482-8310 to make your reservation and ask for the OAMR rate. The room rate
is $129.00 per night plus a 10% room tax. They have extended the rate to one
day prior and one day following the conference.
The Conference Committee is excited for our venture into Ashland. The
Education Committee, as always, will have some great classes for us and our
Special Projects/Fundraising Committee has come up with some great moneymaking ideas.
Hope to see you all in Ashland!
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Harris-Davis Scholarship Award
Tracy Davis, MMC, City Recorder, Keizer
Last September, I had the honor of announcing a very special opportunity for an OAMR member to
receive a full scholarship to attend the Professional Development courses at the Northwest Clerks
Institute. This scholarship was created to honor two individuals near and dear to my heart. The
first…my best friend and husband of 34 years, Guy. In order to do what all Recorders do, each of us
has someone behind the scenes picking up the pieces at home, offering never-ending encouragement,
and supporting us on every step of our professional journey. Guy was my supporter, always
encouraging me to follow my dreams, and understood the passion I had for my professional
organization. His passing last March made me realize how extremely blessed I was to be his partner.
The other… our dear friend and past Northwest Clerks Institute Director Dema Harris. When
Dema took over the Institute Director position in 2003, I don’t think she had an inkling of the impact
she would make in the lives of so many Recorders/Clerks. Over the years, she has held many hands,
taking us down paths we might not have been brave enough to tackle on our own. Dema’s devotion
to the personal and professional development of Municipal Recorders/Clerks has raised the bar so we
can promote ourselves among other municipal management positions.
With these two very special people in mind, along with the generous donations of many of you, this
scholarship valued at approximately $3,800 was announced at the OAMR conference banquet in
Seaside last year. We received seven very well written applications. Everyone who submitted an
application was very deserving and showed a true yearning for professional development. I wish we
would have had funding for everyone, however that not being the case, a final decision was made.
I am overjoyed to announce the winner of the Harris-Davis Scholarship is Cathy Nelson from the
City of Waterloo! OAMR President Michele Eldridge and I surprised Cathy with the announcement
at her City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 9. Cathy was overwhelmed and very appreciative
of the opportunity. After recovering from the initial shock of our visit, Cathy emailed us the next day
thanking us again for the award. In her remarks, she stated, “Thank you for acknowledging that the
little cities matter, too. That is what OAMR is all about. Giving every Recorder an equal opportunity
regardless of population or budget, and for that I applaud our organization and I cry Thank You from
the rooftops.” Congratulations, Cathy!!!
Again, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of my
OAMR family for your generous contributions to the
scholarship as well as all the cards and special thoughts you
sent my way last year. OAMR is not only a fantastic
professional association but also a great group of caring
people who are there to support each of us during difficult
times. As always…
OAMR ROCKS!
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Region I News
Kathy Payne, CMC, City Recorder, St. Helens, Region 1 Director
Region I was hit pretty hard by the weather this winter. Many communities suffered severe
flooding. But being the resilient communities that we are, we are recovering.
We tried to have our annual holiday lunch in Tillamook but the weather and flooding did not
cooperate. We ended up having it at Camp 18 in Elsie just outside of Seaside. It was a pretty wet
day but we sure enjoyed the ornament exchange and the comradery with our peers. We will be
getting together this spring in Tillamook for a meeting.
For years, Scappoose has been trying to fund a new roof on the
Watts House and, thanks to staff getting a grant, the new roof is complete. James Grant
Watts, who was one of Scappoose’s founding fathers, is the namesake of the Watts
House Pioneer Museum which is a 1902 Victorian Home. The museum is open all year
on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with extended hours during the holiday
season. It is located at 52432 SE First Street, Scappoose. Come visit some local history!
Looking forward to seeing everyone at Mid-Year in Ashland!
Region II News
Margaret Reh, City Recorder, North Plains, Region II Director
Sue Ryan has informed us that the City of Newberg is currently recruiting for a City
Manager. The Council will be reviewing applications in March and conducting
interviews in April. A selection is expected to be made by June 2016.
Margaret Reh has notified us that the City of North Plains is having their annual City
Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, May 7, 2016 – You can hit 30+ garage sales within a
one mile radius! Come and check it out! You can make it a day trip and head on out
to Seaside afterward!
The City of Milwaukie has some exciting events coming up this spring. The Dogwood Dash 5K & 1K will be
held on Saturday, April 2 beginning at 9:00 a.m. For more information check out this link: http://
www.milwaukieoregon.gov/citymanager/dogwood-dash-5k-1k.
Then on Saturday, April 23 come participate in the Milwaukie Earth Day Volunteer Event from 9:00 a.m. to
noon. Details are still being worked on, but it will take place near the new pedestrian bridge over Kellogg
Creek. The dedication of the new bridge will also be part of the event. More details for this event can be
found at: http://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/citymanager/milwaukie-earth-day-volunteer-event.
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Region III News
Phyllis Bolman, CMC, City Recorder, Monmouth, Region III Director
On Saturday, February 20, Region III members, met for our
annual “meeting.” Instead of meeting in December, we opted
to meet in February. We met at the coast so that it was
easier for our coast members to attend. We met at The
Eventuary in Lincoln City for a Party and Paint! We definitely
had a lot of fun, made some new friends and created art! In
attendance from front to back & left to right: Peggy Hawker,
Lisa Figueroa, Ruth Post, Karin Johnson, Miki Valentine, Phyllis
Bolman, Judy Smith, Michele Eldridge, Carla Holzworth, and
Cathy Steere. We decided we would not quit our jobs to
become artists!
Several OAMR members have been in the Ford Institute Leadership Program. Judy Smith, Sodaville, is in the East Linn
Cohort. They are asking for help with their project. The East Linn Ford Institute Leadership Cohort has selected to install a
Multi-Use Sport Court in the new Soda Springs Community Center Park in the City of Sodaville as their Community Project.
This project will be completed in two phases. The first phase will be the construction of a functional concrete sport court
including nets and hoops. The second phase will be the purchase and placement of the rubberized tiles that will provide
safety for those using the sport court. The Sport Court will substantially help to meet such a widespread need for healthy
exercise, socialization and community bonding. Volunteers, materials and monetary donations are needed. $14,000 is the
current budget for the first phase of the project, which must be completed before tiles are placed. The information regarding
the project can be found at www.sodaville.org or at www.facebook.com/sodaspringspark or on twitter at twitter.com/
SodaSprings2016.
Hilary Norton from Halsey reports that the City of Halsey is honored to be a recipient of a $28,515 grant from the Oregon
Parks and Recreation Department Veterans & War Memorials Grant program. The City of Halsey is grateful for the
partnership of the American Legion Post 184. We also thank the Brownsville Community Foundation, the Central Linn Lions
Club, DLF Pickseed USA, Georgia Pacific, Grace Bible Community Church, the Halsey Shedd Rural Fire Protection District,
and the Spirit of the Valley United Methodist Church for their support for the project. The proposed project budget of
$36,145 also includes volunteer hours, community donations, in-kind donations, City contribution of labor, equipment and
funds, and a $500 grant from the Brownsville Community Foundation. The proposed project will involve removing the maple
tree from the park, installing a new circular seating area with benches, a new flag pole and lighting, and a new monument in
the center of the park. The unhealthy trees in the planting strip on the south end of the park will be replaced, and new
plantings will be added to the park. The goal for the new monument is to honor the service of veterans from the Central
Linn Community: Halsey, Brownsville, and Shedd, and the surrounding rural area. The proposed timeline would have the
monument complete in July 2017.
Tracy Davis has some exciting news to share… She has a new granddaughter! She is a leapling – born
on leap year day – February 29! Her name is Emerick Hadsall Johnson and her mom and dad are Brian
and Minda Johnson. This is the first baby for Tracy’s daughter and her husband.
Emerick
Mary Dibble is also a proud new grandma! Grandson Judah, born
February 15 . He joins big brother Emmett, who is four years old,
and adjusting to no longer being the center of the universe with
varied success depending on the day and whether or not he is
hungry.
Cuteness overload!
Judah
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Region IV News
Carolyn Shields, CMC, City Recorder, Myrtle Creek, Region IV Director
Spring is around the corner and if you’re like me I want to say, “Good riddance winter and
hello spring!”
We are beginning to host our annual spring
clean up event in Myrtle Creek. This is
comprised of the residents throwing out old
appliances and furniture. The city crew comes
by and puts everything in a dump truck and
takes those discarded items to the county
landfill for no charge to the city residents. Here in Myrtle
Creek we have an excellent workforce that cares for one
another like family and it is a pleasure to work with each and
everyone.
OAMR Region IV will host an elections training in Roseburg on
April 22 at 1:30 p.m. The training will be presented by Douglas
County Clerk Patti Hitt and Douglas County Counsel Paul
Meyer. We will hold the training at the Roseburg Public Safety
Center located at 700 SE Douglas Avenue, Roseburg. All are invited and we will be hosting some of the
recorders from the coastal region. Some of us are new to overseeing city referrals during our election and this
will give us a chance to learn about the process before the November general election.
If you have a chance to work with Rural Development Initiatives, I would highly recommend their services to
your city. For a nominal fee, they will come in and evaluate your business community and come up with a road
map of vitality for a path to success. For small cities like Myrtle Creek, Riddle, Canyonville, and Glendale they
are a great resource tool to have in your toolbox.
South Umpqua River Bridge into Myrtle Creek built in
1921 by famous bridge engineer, Conde B. McCullough.
The bridge has undergone two major renovations to
accommodate current day traffic.
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Region V News
Deanna Casey, MMC, City Recorder, Central Point, Region V Director
I would like to welcome Winnie Shepard from Medford. Winnie has worked at the City of Medford
since June of 2005. She was promoted to Deputy City Recorder in June of 2015 when Karen
Spoonts took the position of City Recorder. She has enrolled in the
CMC program, become a notary and is learning the “ins and outs”
of her new position. Winnie has lived in Southern Oregon since she
was four years old. She has three children, four grandchildren, four
dogs, and four chickens. She enjoys traveling, reading and visiting
with friends and family. Everyone please give her a warm welcome at
Mid-Year and in September.
Region V is busy getting things lined up for the Annual Conference.
We can’t wait to showcase Ashland and the surrounding area while you are all here.
We have an elections training scheduled in March. I think there should be a good
attendance with the County Elections Official invited and several of the surrounding
districts. We all have items going before the voters in November so this should be a
good opportunity for all of us to learn a little more about elections before the big day
arrives.
Winnie Shepard
Central Point has a Planning Commission appeal going before the City Council in March. We are confident that the
Planning Commission made a sound decision regarding a Costco Conditional Use Permit. We are proceeding and
getting prepared for the appellant to take the decision to the Land Use Board of Appeals.
June will be a busy month in our area with the Rogue River Rooster Crow, and the Medford Beer Week.
Unfortunately, there will not be a Battle of the Bones in Central Point but we will have our big 4th of July Parade and
festivities.
I look forward to seeing everyone in Ashland in April and September for Conference.
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Region VI News
Lisa Morgan, City Recorder, Prineville, Region VI Director
There are not any significant items to report except that Julie Krueger, MMC in
The Dalles has taken the position of City Manager. I would like to take this
opportunity to thank her for everything she has done for OAMR over these
many years and for being such a valuable member of OAMR. I know for myself,
the couple of times I needed quick information or direction, she was always
right there, as I am sure she has been for many of you. I encourage everyone to
reach out and congratulate Julie and wish her well in her career.
With Julie’s new role as City Manager, we have another new face to welcome to
OAMR. Izetta Grossman has assumed the role of City Clerk and Administrative Assistant to the City
Manager. Izetta and I have communicated and she is really looking forward to meeting all of us at the
Annual Conference in September.
I hope that many Region VI members can traverse the miles and meet for an annual luncheon in May.
I am looking forward to seeing some of you at the end of the month in Ashland!
Region VII News
Nancy Parker, City Recorder, Athena, Region VII Director
The sun is shining (sometimes), flowers are starting to bud and bloom, the grass is
growing and baby animals are arriving – HAPPY SPRING!!
There is not a lot of news to report for Region VII. We are organizing an elections
training in late April and have scheduled another training on July 27 in Island City
facilitated by Oregon State Social Security on wage garnishments, employer classification
and W2 filing using the state’s iWire program.
On a personal note, I am taking my two daughters to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for a week the first part of
April. I’m so excited to spend time alone with my girls, and can’t wait to soak up some sun and just
relax.
I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at Mid-Year!
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The Silent Auction Needs YOU!
Great silent auctions don’t happen by accident. They happen because people bring great stuff! Start collecting
donations and shopping now to create an epic silent auction contribution for the September Annual Conference.
Now is a great time to hit end-of-winter sales that will appeal to discerning OAMR shoppers next fall. Better
yet, get together with a friend or two, come up with your own little basket theme and make it happen. It’s
almost as much fun to watch bidders fight over something you brought as it is to bid yourself.
Questions about the silent auction? Contact Karin Johnson at johnson.karin@ci.independence.or.us or Ruth
Post at ruth.post@ci.philomath.or.us. We’ll be happy to confirm that you’ve come up with a fabulous donation or arrange for your contribution to be delivered to Ashland in September.
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Historical Preservation Committee Report
Lisa Scholl, CMC, Deputy City Recorder, St. Helens
The Historical Preservation Committee has been working on the 2015 conference scrapbook. I am excited to
see the creativity flow through the conference pictures! Thank you to Deanna Casey, MMC, Central Point; Jenn
Nelson, CMC, Carlton; Trudy Borrevik, CMC, Cottage Grove; Roberta Tharp, CMC, Creswell; and Lisa
Figueroa, Silverton, for joining me.
Deanna is continuing to update a committee participation spreadsheet. It will be a great historic resource.
Do you enjoy scrapbooking, either on the computer or with paper? We could use your help to create
scrapbook pages to preserve the history of OAMR. There are still several pages that have not been completed
yet.
You can view past scrapbooks by going to http://oamr.org/oamr-scrapbooks. Send me an email at lisas@ci.sthelens.or.us if you would like to join our team!
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Internet Committee Report
Melissa Thompson-Kiefer, Assistant City Recorder, Nehalem
ListServ Archives
Are you looking for information on a topic that you know has been previously shared on the listserv? Visit the listserv
archives for a wealth of information at: http://mail.oamr.org/mailman/private/oamr_oamr.org/.
Online Conference Registration
Online conference registration for the 2016 Mid-Year Academy went very well overall. If you have any comments or
suggestions for improving the process, please send them to recorder@ci.nehalem.or.us. Registration for the 2016
Annual Academy & Conference will also be completed exclusively online. Watch for announcements in the coming
months and check the OAMR website home page for the latest event listings.
Your Online Profile
Did you know you can log into your profile on the OAMR website to update your photo, see your conference
registrations, or view recent invoices and payments? Log in to the OAMR website, then click your name at the top of
the page under the photo of Crater Lake to access your My Profile page. Click the “Edit Profile” button to update your
photo and contact information. Click the “Invoices and Payments” link to see your invoices, payments and event
registrations.
If you have any comments or suggestions for the OAMR website, please send them to: recorder@ci.nehalem.or.us.
We value your feedback!
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Membership Committee Report
Mary Dibble, MMC, City Clerk, Albany
On behalf of the Membership Committee, please join us in extending a warm welcome to our new members.
Region I
City Recorder Stephanie Borst from City of Vernonia joins us from Region 1!
Region II
Welcome to Aubrey Minear, Deputy City Recorder for the City of Hillsboro! Aubrey has been in her
current position since December 2015, and worked as a Support Specialist for the City Manager’s Office since
June 2015. Prior to that she worked for Marriott for nine years. A Marriott co-worker went to work for the
City of Hillsboro and could not say enough great things about it. Eventually, Aubrey says, she jumped ship to
figure out for herself why the co-worker thought the City of Hillsboro was so great. Aubrey says she was right!
Aubrey learned about OAMR from Amber Ames and Debbie Werner and is an IIMC member. When asked
what she needs most help with, she said she feels as though she is slowly learning what she needs and, although
she is not responding much to the listserv, she is watching and learning from it.
Aubrey was born in Colorado and moved to Oregon with her family (three brothers, no sisters) when she was
nine. She is married to her best friend from high school, and together they have a spoiled-rotten minidachshund puppy (he’s actually two, but he will always be her baby) named Dudley. She was just about to get a
Rottweiler in December, but none of her friends will watch a Rottweiler puppy and a mini-dachshund while she
goes to the OAMR and IIMC conferences! One day, she says, she will have a Rottweiler! Aubrey likes
anything outdoors – camping, hiking, target shooting, fishing (she got married on a deep sea fishing boat), wine
tasting, taking Dudley on walks, and making her husband grill dinner on the back porch while she watches. She
is very interested in anatomy/physiology and likes to work out and be healthy, although she says she LOVES
food (bacon).
Region III
Welcome to City Recorder Micki Valentine, City of Lyons!
Region IV
City Clerk Joyce Donnell from Lowell joined OAMR in February. She has been in her current position of
City Clerk since July 2015, when the position was created. Joyce was hired as the Utility Billing Clerk for the
City of Lowell in September 2010 and before that worked as a Registered Nurse for 20 years. When she
moved to Oregon, she started volunteering at Toketee Falls School on the North Umpqua and became an
Educational Assistant and later an Educational Assistant/Office Clerk.
Joyce learned about OAMR by looking at our website at the suggestion of her new City Administrator. When
asked what she needs help with most in her new position, Joyce said she wants to learn what she can do to
help her new City Attorney and learn the government requirements that are her responsibility. Joyce was
born and raised in North Dakota and lived in Wyoming prior to moving to Oregon in 2004. She is married
and has three beautiful girls. Her oldest is in the Air Force, stationed in Texas. Her second daughter died in a
four-wheeler accident when she was 14 years old, in 2005. Her youngest is 14 years old and a freshman at
Lowell High School.
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Joyce enjoys being with her family, theatre, “fun” 5k runs, and going on adventures. She likes to volunteer, is a
Lowell School Board Member, the Coordinator for “Kidz Korner” at the annual Blackberry Jam Festival, a
Sparks Leader for a youth church program (AWANA), and the Coffee Connection Hostess at her church on
Sundays. Joyce recently went to Taiwan on a mission trip for 10 days in January, which she says was an
amazing experience.
Region V
Welcome to Winnie Shepard, City of Medford Deputy City Recorder/Assistant to the Mayor and City
Council. Winnie has worked for Medford for 10 years. In June of 2015, she was appointed to her new
position. Prior to working for Medford Winnie worked in the legal field.
Winnie learned about OAMR through Karen Spoonts. Karen has earned her Master Municipal Clerk
Certification and spent many hours teaching Winnie the ropes. Winnie said, “Who knew City Recorders did
so much? I don’t really know what I’ve needed the most help with; I’ve needed help with so much!”
Winnie has lived in southern Oregon since she was four years old. She has three children, four grandchildren,
four dogs and four chickens. She enjoys visiting with friends and family, reading, hiking, and traveling.
Region VI
Welcome to City Clerk Izetta Grossman from The Dalles and Administrative Assistant April Ott from City
of Bend!
Region VII
Administrative Assistant Bonnie Pickett, City of Shady Cove, became a member in February 2016. Bonnie
started with Shady Cove in September 2014. Prior to that, she worked in the health insurance industry for
seven years in customer service. She also helped her husband with their air-cooled-only Volkswagen auto
shop. She says she didn’t mind getting her hands dirty with him.
Bonnie learned about OAMR through City Administrator Aaron Prunty. Bonnie is a native Oregonian and loves
it here. She met her wonderful husband while on the job at an electronics company. They have been married
for 14 years and have a very spoiled cat.
Bonnie loves to read books, cross stitch, scrapbook, and occasionally make holiday greeting cards. She enjoys
camping at the beach. She and her husband are part of the Southern Oregon Philatelic Society, collecting
mainly US stamps. The only foreign stamps in their stamp collection have Volkswagens on them.
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Records Management Committee Report
Scott Stauffer, Administrative Specialist II, Milwaukie
Since our winter report, the RMC met twice in Wilsonville and took up topics ranging from social media to the
ongoing review of the Records Management Manual (a.k.a. the Information Management Manual, or IMM). We look
forward to wrapping up the IMM review this summer and submitting it to the Board at Conference.
We’ve been busy tracking House Bill 4130 (HB4130) and proposed changes to Division 17 of the Oregon
Administrative Rules (OARs). As introduced before the Short Session convened, HB4130 would have set time limits
on record requests, established a daily fine of $100 for requests that exceeded 30 days, and capped what agencies
could charge; we are pleased to report that HB4130 has been amended and will not likely move much further in 2016.
The proposed changes to Division 17 of the OARs come from the State Archives and would allow electronic storage
of permanent records; this would be a major change and we will be sure to notify OAMR members should it be
approved – click on the links above for more information and… watch the listserv!
Thanks to RMC members Amber Mathiesen, Karin Johnson, Sue Ryan, and Linda Galeazzi, and President Eldridge, for
their diligence in tracking HB4130 and attending hearings in Salem!
Special Projects/Fundraising Committee Report
Debbie Hamilton, CMC, City Recorder, Sutherlin, Second Vice President
Spring is almost here and so is Mid-Year! Hope to see you there! We have some exciting new items for the
OAMR Store! We should have them online by the end of the month. We’ll be offering a coffee mug that comes
with a coaster and spoon, stadium blanket with carrying case, two-port USB for your car, and an aluminum card
case to protect your identity. We think you’ll enjoy any one of these!
Be sure to look for some of the sale items there too, there are some
great buys available!
We hope you’ve been selling the raffle tickets for the Region IV and
Region V basket that will be raffled off at Mid-Year. You don’t want to
miss a chance at some of the awesome items that fill both baskets!
New this year is a beautiful table runner with matching placemats!
Our thanks to Deanna Casey for making these for us!! Raffle tickets
for each basket or the table runner/placemats are $1 each or six for
$5. Let us know if you need raffle tickets and sell, sell, sell!!!
Remember, all the $$$ we bring in goes to the OAMR scholarship funds, which in turn goes back to those of you
who apply and qualify! Diane Harris, Sutherlin, will have the quilt top at Mid-Year so you can see first-hand what
you will be raffling for at our September Conference! It’s going to be beautiful! You will be able to start buying
raffle tickets for that at Mid-Year, too.
My thanks to everyone on the Special Projects/Fundraising Committee! It’s so nice when you respond with your
answers, ideas and suggestions! I hope we can make this a record-breaking year for OAMR fundraising!
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Legislative Committee Report
Lisa Morgan, City Recorder, Prineville
The League of Oregon Cities provided a very good summary found in the March 4, 2016 LOC Bulletin for this short
whirlwind session, that I would recommend reading. As seems true for many previous sessions, public records came up
again. As the Legislative Committee Chair, I would like to thank the hard work of Scott Stauffer, Michele Eldridge, CMC,
Amber Mathiesen, CMC, Carla Holzworth, Karin Johnson, MMC, Linda Galeazzi, CMC, Shelia Cox, MMC, and Sue Ryan,
CMC. Between these passionate OAMR members in this outstanding group, HB4130 had several amendments introduced
on this bill that made it somewhat reasonable for cities in responding to public records requests. This bill as originally
introduced would have been a nightmare to cities.
This also leads me to encourage more members to join the OAMR Legislative Committee. With only two people originally
(Karin Johnson, MMC, and myself), and so many moving pieces in these sessions, it is virtually impossible for a two-person
committee to track what’s happening. We are now up to three members thanks to Linda Galeazzi, CMC, joining us. Please
consider joining, so we don’t let something slip through.
Another item I would like to bring your attention to watch this November is known right now as IP28. The group A Better
Oregon is confident that they will get enough signatures to get on the ballot for November. In a recent presentation by the
Tax Foundation, they had determined that this will cause Oregon to drop significantly in rating as a good economic
environment for development. They expect if this passes, that many businesses will be faced with laying people off, and
worse, have companies find other states in which to run their businesses. Their analysis should be available at their website
any time, so if it isn’t on there yet, keep checking. In the meantime, the websites provide some good background
information on these groups.
Scholarship Committee Report
Nanci Moyo, Deputy City Recorder, Beaverton
Congratulations go out to the following members who were awarded Mid-Year Academy scholarships:
Mid-Year
Anna Ruggles, Forest Grove
Diane Harris, Sutherlin
Jennifer Nelson, Carlton
Karen Hewitt, Port of Newport
Kimberlyn Collins, Jacksonville
Margaret Reh, North Plains
Nancy Parker, Athena
Scott Stauffer, Milwaukie
Winnie Shepard, Medford
Professional Development scholarships will be announced by March 28.
It’s never too early to start looking ahead to the next scholarship opportunity. The Annual Academy and
Conference scholarship guidelines and applications are included in this newsletter and can be found on the OAMR
website. Applications will be accepted from April 11 through June 10. Recipients will be notified by July 8.
If you have any questions about OAMR’s scholarship opportunities, feel free to contact Nanci Moyo, Scholarship
Committee Chair, at 503-526-2650 or nmoyo@beavertonoregon.gov.
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2015-2016 OAMR BOARD
President
Michele Eldridge, CMC
City of Harrisburg
PO Box 378
Harrisburg, OR 97446
541.995.6655
meldridge@ci.harrisburg.or.us
First Vice President
Dale Shafer
City of Nehalem
PO Box 143
Nehalem, OR 97131
503.368.5627
manager@ci.nehalem.or.us
Second Vice President
Debbie Hamilton, CMC
City of Sutherlin
126 E. Central Avenue
Sutherlin, OR 97479
541.459.2856 x207
d.hamilton@ci.sutherlin.or.us
Secretary
Trudy Borrevik, CMC
City of Cottage Grove
400 E. Main Street
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
541.942.5501
cityrecorder@cottagegrove.org
Treasurer
Nancy Batchelder, MMC
City of Yachats
PO Box 345
Yachats, OR 97498
541.547.3565
nancy@ci.yachats.or.us
Immediate Past President
Amy Sowa, MMC
City of Springfield
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
541.726.4666
asowa@springfield-or.gov
Region 1 Director
Kathy Payne, CMC
City of St. Helens
PO Box 278
St. Helens, OR 97051
503.366.8217
kathy@ci.st-helens.or.us
Cell: 503.369.2148
Region II Director
Margaret Reh
City of North Plains
31360 NW Commercial Street
North Plains, OR 97133
503.647.5555
margaret@northplains.org
Region III Director
Phyllis Bolman, MMC
City of Monmouth
151 W. Main Street
Monmouth, OR 97361
503.751.0145
pbolman@ci.monmouth.or.us
Region IV Director
Carolyn Shields, CMC
City of Myrtle Creek
PO Box 940
Myrtle Creek, OR 97457
541.863.3171
cshields@ci.myrtle-creek.or.us
Region V Director
Deanna Casey, MMC
City of Central Point
140 S. Third Street
Central Point, OR 97502
541.423.1026
deanna.casey@centralpointoregon.gov
Region VI Director
Lisa Morgan
City of Prineville
387 NE Third Street
Prineville, OR 97754
541.447.8339
lmorgan@cityofprineville.com
Region VII Director
Nancy Parker
City of Athena
PO Box 686
Athena, OR 97813
541.566.3862
nancy@cityofathena.com
Cell: 541.969.8885
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Audit
Denise Carey, MMC
City of Estacada
PO Box 958
Estacada, OR 97023
503.630.8270 x202
carey@cityofestacada.org
Bylaws
Abigail Donowho
City of Tillamook
210 Laurel Avenue
Tillamook, OR 97141
503.842.3450
adonowho@tillamookor.gov
City Recorder’s Procedure Manual
Angie Lanter
City of Banks
13680 NW Main Street
Banks, OR 97106
503.324.5112
alanter@cityofbanks.org
Conference
Dale Shafer
City of Nehalem
PO Box 143
Nehalem, OR 97131
503.368.5627
manager@ci.nehalem.or.us
Education
Peggy Hawker, MMC
City of Newport
169 SW Coast Highway
Newport, OR 97365
541.574.0613
p.hawker@newportoregon.gov
541.992.4858 (cell)
Historical Preservation
Lisa Scholl, CMC
City of St. Helens
PO Box 278
St. Helens, OR 97051
503.366.8216
lisas@ci.st-helens.or.us
Internet
Melissa Thompson-Kiefer
City of Nehalem
PO Box 143
Nehalem, OR 97131
503.368.5627
recorder@ci.nehalem.or.us
Legislative
Lisa Morgan
City of Prineville
387 NE Third Street
Prineville, OR 97754
541.447.8339
lmorgan@cityofprineville.com
Membership
Mary Dibble, MMC
City of Albany
PO Box 490
Albany, OR 97321
541.917.7532
mary.dibble@cityofalbany.net
Mentoring
Nancy Parker
City of Athena
PO Box 686
Athena, OR 97813
541.566.3862
nancy@cityofathena.com
541.969.8885 (cell)
Newsletter
Kathy Payne, CMC
City of St. Helens
PO Box 278
St. Helens, OR 97051
503.366.8217
kathy@ci.st-helens.or.us
503.369.2148 (cell)
Nominating
Amber Ames, MMC
City of Hillsboro
150 E. Main Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
503.681.6117
amber.ames@hillsboro-oregon.gov
Northwest Clerks Institute Education
Karin Johnson, MMC
City of Independence
Peggy Hawker, MMC
City of Newport
Ruth Post, MMC
City of Philomath
503.837.1127
kjohnson@ci.independence.or.us
541.574.0613
p.hawker@newportoregon.gov
541.929.6148
ruth.post@ci.philomath.or.us
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Professional Growth and Leadership
Development
Karin Johnson, MMC
City of Independence
PO Box 7
Independence, OR 97351
503.837.1127
kjohnson@ci.independence.or.us
Records Management
Scott Stauffer
City of Milwaukie
10722 SE Main Street
Milwaukie, OR 97222
503.786.7519
sstauffer@milwaukieoregon.gov
Retired Clerks
Carol Weir, MMC
City of Rogue River
PO Box 1137
Rogue River, OR 97537
541.582.4401 x100
cweir@cityofrogueriver.org
Scholarship
Nanci Moyo
City of Beaverton
PO Box 4755
Beaverton, OR 97008
503.526.2650
nmoyo@beavertonoregon.gov
Special Projects/Fundraising
Debbie Hamilton, CMC
City of Sutherlin
126 E. Central Avenue
Sutherlin, OR 97479
541.459.2856 x207
d.hamilton@ci.sutherlin.or.us
If you would like to view the photo album of pictures from the
2015 Annual Academy and Conference,
please click here.
If you need assistance, please contact
Kathy Payne at kathy@ci.st-helens.or.us or 503-366-8217.
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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE (Continued)
CHAIR: Denise Carey, MMC, Estacada
Debby Roth, MMC, Cornelius
Dale Shafer, Nehalem
Debi Russell, Weston
Lori Gilmore, Yamhill
Janette Booth, Phoenix
Nancy Batchelder, MMC, Yachats
Jennifer Nelson, CMC, Carlton
Joann Thompson, North Bend
Karen Howton, Island City
BYLAWS COMMITTEE
Karen Spoonts, MMC, Medford
CHAIR: Abigail Donowho, Tillamook
Kathy Payne, CMC, St. Helens
Anna Ruggles, CMC, Forest Grove
Kitty Vodrup, CMC, Junction City
Carol Weir, MMC, Rogue River
Lilly Alarcon-Strong, Hermiston
Dale Shafer, Nehalem
Linda Kaser, CMC, Lebanon
Norma Alley, MMC, Tigard
Lisa Scholl, CMC, St. Helens
Mandy Balcom, Coburg
Margaret Reh, North Plains
Mary Dibble, MMC, Albany
CITY RECORDER’S PROCEDURAL MANUAL COMMITTEE
Melissa Thompson-Kiefer, Nehalem
CHAIR: Angie Lanter, Banks
Nancy Batchelder, MMC, Yachats
Carol Weir, MMC, Rogue River
Nancy Parker, Athena
Carolyn Shields, CMC, Myrtle Creek
Nicole Morris, CMC, Tualatin
Debby Roth, MMC, Cornelius
Peggy Hawker, MMC, Newport
Kelly Morse, MMC, Redmond
Phyllis Bolman, MMC, Monmouth
Sammy Egbert, Coburg
Scott Stauffer, Milwaukie
Stacie Cook, MMC, Mill City
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Susan Reeves, MMC, Scappoose
CHAIR: Dale Shafer, Nehalem
Tori Barnett, MMC, Ontario
Anna Ruggles, CMC, Forest Grove
Barb Christensen, MMC, Ashland
Carol Weir, MMC, Rogue River
Carolyn Shields, CMC, Myrtle Creek
Cathy Nelson, Waterloo
Colleen Resch, Sherwood
Colleen Riggs, Cannon Beach
Deanna Casey, MMC, Central Point
Debbie Manning, MMC, Dundee
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EDUCATION COMMITTEE
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
CHAIR: Peggy Hawker, MMC, Newport
CHAIR: Lisa Morgan, Prineville
Abby Donowho, Tillamook
Karin Johnson, MMC, Independence
Barb Christensen, MMC, Ashland
Debby Roth, MMC, Cornelius
Debi Russell, Weston
Karen Hewit, Port of Newport
Karin Johnson, MMC, Independence
Kim Jordan, Seaside
Nancy Parker, Athena
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Nicole Morris, CMC, Tualatin
CHAIR: Mary Dibble, MMC, Albany
Ruth Post, MMC, Philomath
Cathy Nelson, Waterloo
Sandy King, MMC, Wilsonville
Colleen Riggs, Cannon Beach
Stacie Cook, MMC, Mill City
Debby Roth, MMC, Cornelius
Sue Ryan, CMC, Newberg
Susan Reeves, MMC, Scappoose
Tori Barnett, MMC, Ontario
Terri Michel, Rockaway Beach
Tracy Davis, MMC, Keizer
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
CHAIR: Lisa Scholl, CMC, St. Helens
Deanna Casey, MMC, Central Point
Jenn Nelson, CMC, Carlton
Lisa Figueroa, Silverton
MENTORING COMMITTEE
Roberta Tharp, CMC, Creswell
CHAIR: Nancy Parker, Athena
Trudy Borrevik, CMC, Cottage Grove
Carol Weir, MMC, Rogue River
Cathy Nelson, Waterloo
INTERNET COMMITTEE
Debby Roth, MMC, Cornelius
CHAIR: Melissa Thompson-Kiefer, Nehalem
Debi Russell, Weston
Alissa Angelo, CMC, Stayton
Kay Neumeyer, Malin
Debby Roth, MMC, Cornelius
Kim Scheafer, MMC, Canby
Joann Glass, Retired (Vernonia)
Nicole Morris, CMC, Tualatin
Judy Smith, Sodaville
Peggy Hawker, MMC, Newport
Kathy Payne, CMC, St. Helens
Phyllis Bolman, MMC, Monmouth
Kelli Weese, Florence
Susan Reeves, MMC, Scappoose
Lisa Figueroa, Silverton
Teri Porter, Pilot Rock
Trudy Borrevik, CMC, Cottage Grove
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CHAIR: Kathy Payne, CMC, St. Helens
Debbie Manning, MMC, Dundee
Debbie Werner, MMC, Hillsboro
Elisa Olson, MMC, Klamath Falls
Donna Biggerstaff, Pendleton
Hannah Wells, Milwaukie
Jennifer Nelson, CMC, Carlton
Justin Hogue, Mt. Angel
Joann Glass, Retired (Vernonia)
Karen Howton, Island City
Judy Smith, Sodaville
Karin Johnson, MMC, Independence
Lisa Scholl, CMC, St. Helens
Kathy Woosley, MMC, Cascade Locks
Phyllis Bolman, MMC, Monmouth
Kattie Riggs, Oregon City
Susan Reeves, MMC, Scappoose
Kelli Weese, Florence
Trudy Borrevik, CMC, Cottage Grove
Kim Scheafer, MMC, Canby
Kimmie Jackson, Yachats
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Kitty Vodrup, CMC, Junction City
CHAIR: Amber Ames, MMC, Hillsboro
Lilly Alarcon-Strong, Hermiston
Anna Ruggles, CMC, Forest Grove
Linda Kaser, CMC, Lebanon
Debby Roth, MMC, Cornelius
Lisa Figueroa, Silverton
Kitty Vodrup, Junction City
Margaret Reh, North Plains
Nancy Parker, Athena
Mary Dibble, MMC, Albany
Susan Reeves, MMC, Scappoose
Pat DuVal, CMC, Milwaukie
Robyn Christie, MMC, Bend
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & LEADERSHIP
Sandy King, MMC, Wilsonville
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Sheila Cox, MMC, Roseburg
CHAIR: Karin Johnson, MMC, Independence
Sue Ryan, CMC, Newberg
Carol Weir, MMC, Rogue River
Teresa Zak, CMC, West Linn
Elisa Olson, MMC, Klamath Falls
Peggy Hawker, MMC, Newport
Ruth Post, MMC, Philomath
Sheila Cox, MMC, Roseburg
RETIRED CLERKS COMMITTEE
Stacie Cook, MMC, Mill City
CHAIR: Carol Weir, MMC, Rogue River
Tori Barnett, MMC, Ontario
Debbie Hamilton, CMC, Sutherlin
Tracy Davis, MMC, Keizer
Jane McGarvin, MMC, Retired (Lake Oswego)
Karen Spoonts, MMC, Medford
RECORDS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
CHAIR: Scott Stauffer, Milwaukie
Amber Mathiesen, CMC, Salem
Anne-Marie Simpson, Lake Oswego
Cathy Steere, MMC, Lincoln City
Debbie Lockhart, MMC, Keizer
Sheryl Simmons, Siletz
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SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
SP/F COMMITTEE (continued)
CHAIR: Nancy Moyo, Beaverton
Kitty Vodrup, CMC, Junction City
Anna Ruggles, CMC, Forest Grove
Linda Wangsness, Yachats
Debby Roth, MMC, Cornelius
Lisa Figueroa, Silverton
Debi Russell, Weston
Nancy Batchelder, MMC, Yachats
Diane Harris, Sutherlin
Rebecca Lawson, Glendale
Donna Biggerstaff, Pendleton
Ruth Post, MMC, Philomath
Kitty Vodrup, CMC, Junction City
Sadie Cramer, Molalla
Nancy Parker, Athena
Sadie Main, CMC, Estacada
Sadie Cramer, Molalla
Stacie Cook, MMC, Mill City
Sadie Main, CMC, Estacada
Susan Reeves, MMC, Scappoose
Susan Reeves, MMC, Scappoose
Tori Barnett, MMC, Ontario
Teri Porter, Pilot Rock
SPECIAL PROJECTS/FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
CHAIR: Debbie Hamilton, CMC, Sutherlin
Amber Mathiesen, CMC, Salem
Angie Lanter, Banks
Carol Weir, MMC, Rogue River
Cathy Nelson, Waterloo
Dawn Bennett, Canyonville
Deanna Casey, MMC, Central Point
Debby Roth, MMC, Cornelius
Diane Harris, Sutherlin
Donna Biggerstaff, Pendleton
Heidi Bell, Donald
Karin Johnson, MMC, Independence
Kim Jordan, Seaside
Kimmie Jackson, Yachats
OREGON
ASSOCIATION
OF
MUNICIPAL
RECORDERS
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SPRING
2016
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IIMC REGION IX
ALASKA * CALIFORNIA * OREGON * WASHINGTON * HAWAII
IIMC REGION IX DIRECTORS
Tracy L. Davis, MMC
City Recorder - City of Keizer, OR
(503) 370-8352
davist@keizer.org
Term expires May 2018
Alice J. Attwood, MMC
City Clerk/Treasurer - City of Tonasket, WA
(509) 486-2132
tonasket@nvinet.com
Term expires May 2016
REGION IX STATE PRESIDENTS
FIRST VICE PRESIDENTS
Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks
Laurie Sica, MMC
Municipal Clerk - City/Borough of Juneau
(907) 586-0216
laurie.sica@juneau.org
Term: Nov. 2015-Nov. 2016
Nova, Javier, MMC
Borough Clerk - Kodiak Island Borough
(907) 486-9310
njavier@kodiakak.us
Term: Nov. 2015-Nov. 2016
City Clerks Association of California
Byron Pope, MMC
City Clerk - City of Beverly Hills
(310) 285-2401
bpope@beverlyhills.org
Term: Mar. 2015-Sept. 2016
Jose Jasso, CMC
Assistant City Clerk - City of Manteca
(209) 456-8013
jjasso@ci.manteca.ca.us
Term: Mar. 2015-Sept. 2016
Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders
Michele Eldridge, CMC
City Recorder - City of Harrisburg
(541) 995-6655
meldridge@ci.harrisburg.or.us
Term: Sept. 2015-Sept. 2016
Dale Shafer
City Manager - City of Nehalem
(503) 368-5627
manager@ci.nehalem.or.us
Term: Sept. 2015-Sept. 2016
Washington Municipal Clerks Association
Shannon Corin, CMC
City Clerk - City of Bremerton
(360) 473-5290
shannon.corin@ci.bremerton.wa.us
Term: Mar. 2016-Mar. 2017
Christy O’Flaherty, MMC
City Clerk - City of Tukwila
(206) 433-1855
christy.oflaherty@tukwilawa.gov
Term: Mar. 2016-Mar. 2017
IIMC PRESIDENT
Monica Martinez Simmons, MMC
City Clerk - City of Seattle, WA
(206) 684-8361
monica.simmons@seattle.gov
IIMC PRESIDENT ELECT
Vincent Buttiglieri, MMC
Township Clerk - Township of Ocean, NJ
(732) 531-5000 x3321
vbuttiglieri@oceantwp.org
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Mission Statement:
The mission of the Oregon Association
of Municipal Recorders is to enhance
the quality of our office and to
encourage dedication to our profession,
by providing educational experiences
of the highest quality as well as
promote the professionalism of the
office of municipal recorder.
OAMR Newsletter Committee
c/o Kathy Payne, Chair
P.O. Box 278
St. Helens, OR 97051
Phone: 503-366-8217
Newsletter Submission Deadlines
Summer 2016—June 10, 2016
Fall 2016—October 14, 2016
Winter 2016—December 9, 2016
Spring 2017—March 10, 2017