April 12, 2022 4:00 a.m.

For the first time in eight months, the Roseburg City Council met in-person on Monday night.

Due to the pandemic, this was only the third in-person meeting in the last two years. The last one was in August of 2021.

Outgoing councilor Alison Eggers was the first one to arrive. As other members came into the council chambers, there was laughter and comments about how long it had been since many councilors had seen each other in-person.

Mayor Larry Rich began the regular meeting by recognizing city volunteers and issued a proclamation for Volunteer Recognition Month. Rich thanked the councilors, commission members, and many others who give significant time to the City each year. Rich also had a proclamation for Oregon Arbor Month, which is celebrated in April.

Councilors accepted the resignation of Alison Eggers, who is leaving after seven years, and will be moving to Washington State. Rich thanked Eggers for her service, and asked her to go around the room and say goodbye to department heads, other staff and the council individually. Along with receiving a plaque and her picture which has been displayed in City Hall during her time in office, Eggers received a standing ovation from those attending the meeting.

The council also accepted the resignation of Planning Commission Chair Ronald Sperry, who has moved outside the city limits and is no longer eligible to serve.

Councilors heard a presentation regarding the proposed $154 million bond levy from the Roseburg School District, which is on the May Primary Election ballot. Lance Colley, who is on the committee advocating for the plan, and Roseburg School District Board Chair Rebecca Larson, talked about the process of putting the levy together and the projects it will pay for if approved by voters.  The council unanimously approved a resolution in support of the levy.

Councilors also said yes to authorizing the dedication of City owned real property for use as Public Right-of-Way. This is for a small parcel at the corner of West Harvard Avenue and Keady Court, which will provide access for the proposed Thundering Water Recreation and Wellness Park.

The meeting concluded shortly after 8:00 p.m.

Pictures from the meeting are posted with this story at www.541radio.com