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2003-11-04 - Voters Pamphlet - County Deschutes County Voters' Pamphlet Special Election November 4, 2003 This Voters'Pamphlet is provided to give the voter additional information on this measure. INDEX VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION __MEASURE To be eligible to vote in the November 4, 2003 Spe- _ - See text and explanatory statement of measure on cial Election,a completed voter registration card must other side. be postmarked by October 14, 2003. TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN OREGON,YOU MUST DROP SITES BE: SISTERS CITY HALL,150 N Fir Street,Sisters: 1. A resident of Oregon. October 20th through November 3rd, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 2 A United States citizen. (Usual Business Hours & Days). Election Day, Tuesday November 4th,8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. 3. At least 18 years old by election day. DESCHUTES COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE,1340 NW Wall St., Bend (Privacy Booths Provided): Available 7 days a week. YOU MUST UPDATE YOUR REGISTRATION IF: Election Day,November 4th,7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. 1. Your residence or mailing address changes. 2. Your name changes. 3. You wish to change your party affiliation. MADE MISTAKE ON BALLOT OR NEED A NEW BALLOT IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have moved or your If your ballot is lost, destroyed, damaged or you name has changed and you have not yet updated make a mistake in marking your ballot, you may your registration, you are still eligible to vote. Con- obtain a replacement ballot by contacting the tact the Deschutes County Clerk's office, 388-6546 Deschutes County-Clerk's off ice-at-388-654&.-- ---Torrurther information. --- VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES If you need assistance in voting, please contact the Deschutes County Clerk's office at 388-6546. REMINDER: DESCHUTES COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS Election results are available after 8:00 PM on YOUR BALLOT WILL NOT BE COUNTED IF November 4th from the County Clerk's office or on YOUR ENVELOPE IS NOT SIGNED! ALL the Internet at www.deschutes.org.The results will BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER be updated throughout the night. THAN 8:00 PM ON NOVEMBER 4TH. POST- MARKS DO NOT COUNT. Official Deschutes County November 4,2003 Special Election Voters' Pamphlet CITY OF SISTERS Measure No. 9-20 BALLOT TITLE 9-20 UPDATES AND RESTATES THE CITY OF SISTERS CHARTER QUESTION: Shall the 2003 Sisters City Charter be adopted? SUMMARY:The proposed charter updates,renumbers and restates the Sisters City Charter that was approved by the voters in 1967.It corrects certain deficiencies in the present charter and brings the charter into conformity with state law.The proposed charter will enable the city government to discharge its duties and responsibilities in a more effi- cient manner by clarifying several provisions.The proposed charter eliminates outdated provisions and updates cer- tain terminology.It amends provisions relating to the func- tions of the mayor and councilors and the filing of council vacancies.It also adds a section setting out the duties of the City Manager. EXPLANATORY STATEMENT The proposed charter updates, renumbers and restates the Sisters City Charter that was approved by the voters in 1967.It corrects certain deficiencies in the present charter and brings the charter into conformity with state law.The proposed char- ter will enable the city government to discharge its duties and responsibilities in a more efficient manner by clarifying several provisions. The proposed charter eliminates outdated provi- sions and updates certain terminology. For example, the city boundary legal description is eliminated and language is added requiring the city's custodian of records to keep an accurate, current description of the boundaries as they are modified from time to time by voters.Gender specific terminology(i.e."coun- cilman")is changed to gender neutral terminology(i.e."coun- cilor".) Language pertaining to nominations for city office and the conduct of city elections is modified to comply with current state law governing municipal elections.The proposed charter amends provisions relating to the functions of the mayor and councilors and the filing of council vacancies.Specifically,the proposed charter specifies the mayor shall be a voting mem- ber of the council.The current charter allows the mayor to vote only to break a tie.The proposed charter clarifies what consti- tutes a vacancy on the council and the procedure for filling vacancies.The proposed charter also adds a section setting out the duties of the City Manager. These duties, under the title of City Administrator,are currently provided for by city or- dinance.Finally,the proposed charter eliminates provision re- lating to previously issued debt that has been paid(i.e. 1967 water bond and 1979 fire station bond.) Recently approved charter amendments relating to systems development charges are retained in the proposed charter.A new effective date of November 5,2003 is established. NO ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST THIS MEASURE WERE FILED (This information furnished by Eileen F. Stein, CityAdministratorlRecorder.J Deschutes County iio Voters' Pam ph let Special Election November 4, 2003 This Voters'Pamphlet is provided to give the voter additional information on this measure. VOTER REGISTRATION INDEX INFORMATION _MEASURE_ To be eligible to vote in the November 4,2003 Spe- See text and explanatory statement of measure on cial Election,a completed voter registration card must be postmarked by October 14, 2003. other side. TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN OREGON,YOU MUST DROP SITES BE: SISTERS CITY HALL,150 N Fir Street,Sisters: 1. A resident of Oregon. October 20th through November 3rd, 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. 2 A United States Citizen. (Usual Business Hours & Days). Election Day, Tuesday November 4th,8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. 3. At least 18 years old by election day. DESCHUTES COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE,1340 NW Wall St., Bend (Privacy Booths Provided): Available 7 days a week. YOU MUST UPDATE YOUR REGISTRATION IF: Election Day,November 4th,7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. 1. Your residence or mailing address changes. 2. Your name changes. 3. You wish to change your party affiliation. MADE MISTAKE ON BALLOT OR NEED A NEW BALLOT IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have moved or your If your ballot is lost, destroyed, damaged or you name has changed and you have not yet updated make a mistake in marking your ballot,you may your registration, you are still eligible to vote. Con- obtain a replacement ballot by contacting the tact the Deschutes County Clerk's office, 388-6546 Deschutes County Clerk's_office at 388-6546_ - --forfurther information. - - VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES If you need assistance in voting, please contact the Deschutes County Clerk's office at 388-6546. DESCHUTES COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS REMINDER: Election results are available after 8:00 PM on YOUR BALLOT WILL NOT BE COUNTED IF November 4th from the County Clerk's office or on YOUR ENVELOPE IS NOT SIGNED! ALL the Internet at www.deschutes.org.The results will BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER be updated throughout the night. THAN 8:00 PM ON NOVEMBER 4TH. POST- MARKS DO NOT COUNT. Official Deschutes County November 4,2003 Special Election Voters' Pamphlet PANORAMIC ACCESS SPECIAL ROAD DISTRICT Measure No. 9-21 BALLOT TITLE 9-21 LOCAL OPTION TAX FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT QUESTION: Shall district levy taxes of$3.03 per$1000.00 of assessed value for up to twenty-five years beginning 2004-2005? This measure may cause property taxes to increase more than 3%. SUMMARY:This measure may be passed only at an elec- tion with at least a 50%voter turnout. The Board of Directors for Panoramic Access Special Road District has voted to place this measure on the ballot in order to create additional revenue for the purpose of pav- ing the roads within the district.The estimated cost to pave the roads is$555,500.00.The Board has voted to finance the paving project by securing a loan from the Oregon Eco- nomic and Development Department. The additional tax assessment is necessary to pay back the road construc- tion loan and will be limited solely to that purpose. EXPLANATORY STATEMENT This proposed twenty-five year assessment of taxes would be in addition to the current permanent rate of$1.18 per$1000 of assessed value.The road district was established in May of 1985.This proposed Local Option Tax will not change the sta- tus of the Panoramic Road District.There has been no request for additional tax revenue since formation of the district.With expected population growth and subsequent increased usage the Board of Directors has voted to place this measure on the ballot in order to secure additional revenue for the purpose of funding the paving of all the roads in the district.The cost of this project is estimated to be$555,500.00.The project would be completed in the spring/summer of 2004. The tax revenue from this measure would allow Panoramic Special Road District to secure a low interest loan from the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department to pay for the construction costs.The district is an eligible ap- plicant for funding from the Special Public Works Fund pursu- ant to ORS 285B.410. Payments will be made annually and will begin on December 1 st of the year that the project is com- pleted.The additional tax assessment will begin with the tax years 2004-2005 and will be limited solely to the purpose of paying back the road construction loan. NO ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST THIS MEASURE WERE FILED (This information furnished by Janet Zueiire, Panoramic Access Special Road District.)