Government Meetings: April 23 – April 30

This week’s Government Meetings: April 23 – April 30

To view The Advocate’s full events calendar please visit https://www.corvallisadvocate.com/calendar

Tuesday, April 23

Benton County Board Meeting. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. For Zoom Link and other means to attend virtually, Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/april-23-2024-board-meeting/ for more info.

South Corvallis Food Hub Community Meeting. 12 p.m. Tunison Community Room, 365 SW Tunison, Corvallis. The City of Corvallis and Benton County are moving forward with plans for a food hub in South Corvallis! As part of the strategic planning process, the City will be seeking bids from firms interested in serving as operator of the new food hub concept. The operator will develop and manage the day-to-day activities associated with the food hub, and will serve as the primary point of contact for food providers who might utilize the hub concept. The community can learn more about the forthcoming request for proposals (RFP) at an upcoming public meeting scheduled for 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 23 at the Tunison Meeting Room, 365 SW Tunison. The RFP will also be published on the City website when it is finalized. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/community/page/south-corvallis-food-hub-community-meeting for more info.

Climate Action Advisory Board. 4:30 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Community members Those who would like to attend may register and attend virtually by using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QLBbxbeyRymEh448HKh1NQ. Submit Verbal or Written Testemony: preregister at city@corvallisoregon.gov by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-caab/page/climate-action-advisory-board-41 for more info.

Wednesday, April 24

Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan Update Task Force. 5 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. To register to attend the meeting virtually via live webinar, please visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vbo5ADNkQ8OlDSdY5NuNLQ.  The Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan Update Task Force Meeting will be held at 5:00 pm at the Madison Avenue Meeting Room and also virtually. This meeting is open to the community. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups/page/corvallis-forest-stewardship-plan-update-task-force-3 for more info.

April Historic Resources Commission. 6:30 p.m. Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Join Virtually on your computer, mobile app or room device: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZThjOD… Meeting ID: 298 798 949 124; Passcode: wZM39m. Dial-in by phone: +1 213-357-4434, 832457558# United States, Los Angeles Find a local number, Phone conference ID: 832 457 558#. Visit https://cd.bentoncountyor.gov/events/april-historic-resources-commission/ for more info.

Thursday, April 25

City of Corvallis Goal Development Consultation Meeting. 1 p.m. Public Works Transportation Conference Room, Public Works Offices, 1245 NE 3rd St PO Box 1083, Corvallis. The City of Corvallis, owner of Corvallis Municipal Airport is establishing a new overall goal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in its Federally funded Capital Improvement Projects scheduled in federal fiscal years (FY) 2024-2026.  This includes consultation with general contractor groups, community organizations, and other officials or organizations which could be expected to have information concerning the availability of disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged businesses, the effects of discrimination on opportunities for DBEs, and assist the Airport’s efforts to establish a level playing field for the participation of DBEs. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/publicworks/page/fy-2024-2026-dbe-goal-development-consultation-meeting for more info.

South Corvallis Food Hub Community Meeting. 6 p.m. Tunison Community Room, 365 SW Tunison, Corvallis. The City of Corvallis and Benton County are moving forward with plans for a food hub in South Corvallis! As part of the strategic planning process, the City will be seeking bids from firms interested in serving as operator of the new food hub concept. The operator will develop and manage the day-to-day activities associated with the food hub, and will serve as the primary point of contact for food providers who might utilize the hub concept. The community can learn more about the forthcoming request for proposals (RFP) at an upcoming public meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at the Tunison Meeting Room, 365 SW Tunison. The RFP will also be published on the City website when it is finalized. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/community/page/south-corvallis-food-hub-community-meeting-0 for more info.

Saturday, April 27

Benton County: 2024 Drug Take Back Event. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Parking Lot of Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. This event allows the public to safely dispose of expired or unused medications. This is a one-day, drive-thru event at 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Those interested in dropping off at this location are asked to enter the parking lot off Research Way and follow the signs and directions of the volunteers. Some restrictions apply: NO needles, sharps, injectables, epi-pens, IV solutions, etc. NO medical waste. NO illegal drugs. Individual households only. Sorry, businesses not allowed. Visit https://sheriff.bentoncountyor.gov/events/2024-drug-take-back-event/ for more info.

City of Corvallis: Skate Park Opening [POSSIBLE QUORUM]. 12:30 p.m. The Eric Scott McKinley Skate Park, 1st Street, Corvallis. Possible quorum of the City Council. No decisions will be made and no quorum is required. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/skate-park-opening-possible-quorum-0 for more info.

Monday, April 29

Benton County: 2024 Five Electeds Meeting. 12 p.m. Chiaki “Jack” Yoshihara Meeting Room, Kalapuya Building, First Floor, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/april-29-2024-five-electeds-meeting/ for more info.