Tʜᴇ Rᴏsᴇʙᴜʀɢ Rᴇᴄᴇɪᴠᴇʀ Mᴏʀɴɪɴɢ Scoop | December 09, 2024
Good morning Douglas County! Happy Monday! Here are today's updates live from the Roseburg Receiver Communications Center.
Today's Current Conditions
For Roseburg, Oregon as of 7:30 AM
Today's Pollen Breakdown
Roseburg Area Morning News
KQEN News Radio
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 12:00 p.m. Monday for much of southern Oregon.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service said visibility of one quarter mile or less in dense fog is expected.
The Advisory area includes central Douglas County, Josephine and Jackson counties and eastern Curry County.
Forecasters said low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Those who are driving should slow down, use their headlights and leave plenty of room between their vehicle and the vehicle ahead of them.
KQEN News Radio
The United Community Action Network will activate the Roseburg Warming Center for Monday night.
It will be held in the gymnasium of St. Joseph’s Church on West Stanton Street.
Guests must arrive between 5:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. for check-in. A warm meal will be served during this time. Those staying overnight may check out Tuesday morning between 6:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Coffee, tea, and a light breakfast will be provided.
Volunteers are welcome to help with future Warming Center activations but are required to attend a volunteer orientation and training. Two 1-hour orientations are scheduled for this Thursday: at 1:00 p.m. and at 5:00 p.m.
Register online at: https://ucan.as.me/RoseburgWarmingCenterVolunteerOrientation
KQEN News Radio
The Roseburg City Council will have a varied agenda for its meeting Monday night.
Councilors will have second reading and adoption of an annexation and zone change ordinance for just over 5 acres of property in the 200 block of Northeast General Avenue. The annexation will bring the parcel into the city limits and change zoning from Medium Industrial to Mixed-Use. The purpose of the zone change is to enable the applicant to develop a mini-storage facility.
The council will consider awarding a Streetlight Maintenance Services contract. The city maintains approximately 350 streetlights principally located within the downtown area. This will be a five-year contract with the option to renew for an additional two years.
Councilors will award a contract for the Military and Altamont Storm Water Improvement Project. The project includes approximately 425 lineal feet of 12-inch diameter storm drainage pipe, two new manholes, and other site improvements to capture and re-route storm water to an existing storm water manhole located within city right-of-way.
Other items are on the agenda as well. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the city council chambers. It can be viewed on the city’s Facebook page or viewed later at www.cityofroseburg.org
KQEN News Radio
The City of Roseburg is seeking members for the Public Works Commission.
A city release said the commission has two vacancies. It serves in an advisory capacity to the city council.
People normally appointed to these volunteer positions serve a three-year term unless they are serving the remainder of a term. One volunteer appointed to the Public Works Commission will finish a term that expires at the end of 2025. The other will serve a three-year term that expires at the end of 2027.
The positions remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed weekly as received.
One opening can be filled by someone who lives in the city limits, while the other vacancy can be filled by someone who lives in Roseburg’s urban services boundary, but outside the city limits.
The Public Works Commission meets at 3:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month to provide long-range planning and strategies for financing of capital improvements including sidewalks, lighting and storm drainage, and to consider rules governing operations of the water system and its rate structure.
Online applications can be found on the city’s “Commissions” webpage: https://www.cityofroseburg.org/you-government/commissions. Residents can also request applications at: info@roseburgor.gov. In addition, applications are available by visiting the administration department at city hall on Southeast Douglas Avenue.
The commission chair will recommend candidates to the mayor and city council.
For more information, contact city administration via email or by calling 492-6866.
KQEN News Radio
Ryan Herinckx has taken over the helm of the Roseburg Public Works Department after being promoted to director, effective December 1st.
A city release said for four years, Herinckx served as Design/Construction Manager, overseeing public works construction projects from budget-planning and design through completion of construction – managing about $24 million in infrastructure improvements since 2021.
The projects have included city facility improvements, road construction, water and storm line installations, and domestic or potable water pump projects. Some of his biggest projects include overseeing the Gary Leif Navigation Center, phased water transmission main replacements updating about 7,000 feet of the entire system from the Water Treatment Plant to water reservoirs, backup power generators for the Water Treatment Plant and pump stations, and rehabilitating aging stormwater lines.
Herinckx is replacing Dawn Easley, who left the City of Roseburg in July to return to the City of Medford, where she now works as their Public Works Operations Manager. Retired Roseburg Public Works Director Brice Perkins served as interim public works director from July through mid-September. Herinckx was selected from a large field of candidates following a candidate review process involving all other city department heads.
City Manager Nikki Messenger said, “Ryan has been an integral part of the Public Works team for almost two decades. He is wicked-smart and has shown tireless dedication to protecting, investing in and improving the efficiency of the City’s infrastructure”. Messenger said, “I am excited for him to step into his new role and look forward to the continued positive impact he will have on Roseburg”.
The release said Herinckx has worked for the City of Roseburg for more than 18 years – joining in 2006 as an engineering technician II. He was promoted to Engineering Technician III in 2008. He served for about a year as Engineering Division Manager before being promoted to Design/Construction Manager in July 2020.
KQEN News Radio
Thrive Umpqua will hold the Holiday Lights Community Bike Ride on Tuesday, December 17th.
The festive family-friendly event will go through the Hucrest neighborhood of Roseburg. Community partners Bike Walk Roseburg, the Umpqua Velo Club, and the Umpqua Valley Tennis Center are helping Thrive Umpqua with the event.
The leisurely 3.3-mile route is for riders of all abilities. Participants are encouraged to decorate themselves and their bicycles with holiday lights and costumes to enhance the festive atmosphere. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the route to ensure safety and fun for all.
Check-in begins at 5:15 p.m. at the Umpqua Valley Tennis Center on Northwest Stewart Parkway. The ride will begin at 6:00 p.m. It will conclude back at the Tennis Center with complimentary hot beverages and cookies.
Thrive Umpqua Executive Director Jess Hand said, “We had such a great time the last few years doing this ride, so the tradition continues”.
Helmets and bike lights are required for all riders. A limited supply will be available for those who need them. A brief safety talk, led by Bike Walk Roseburg, will take place at 6:00 p.m. before the group departs.
The event is free, but pre-registration is encouraged to ensure enough helmets and lights are available. Register at: https://bit.ly/holidaybikeride24
Roseburg Area Upcoming Events
More events will be added throughout the week as they are discovered
The Roseburg Receiver Updates
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That is the scoop for this Monday morning!! Have a great day!
- The Roseburg Receiver Team