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WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2025

Brookings, Oregon

City Council to Revamp Meeting Schedule,

Approves New Fire Vehicle

County Agenda Amended, New Positions Considered by County BOC BY LINDA LEE

Curry Coastal Pilot

Commercial Winner:

Pacific Coast Hearing took home July’s Commercial Yard of the Month Award.

BY LINDA LEE

Curry Coastal Pilot

The Brookings Council is ushering in a new era for its public meetings and signaling a renewed focus on bolstering local tourism. During a recent meeting, the council announced a signiﬁcant change to its meeting schedule, effective this July, and heard passionate pleas from residents and business owners urging a more proactive approach to tourism promotion.

Starting in July, all City Council meetings will commence at 5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, with workshops immediately following. This marks a shift from the previous schedule, where workshops were held on the ﬁrst Monday of the month. The aim is to streamline the council's operations and public engagement. The new schedule, along with other key announcements, is now prominently displayed on the city's website, ensuring residents are well-informed.

Amidst the procedural announcements, a highlight of the meeting was the recognition of June's Yard of the Month award recipients. Paciﬁc Coast Hearing was honored for its commercial property, while Steve and Ann Leon received the residential award. The council member emphasized that while winning is not the sole objective, the awards incentivize residents to maintain beautiful properties, fostering a sense of community pride. Please see CITY COUNCIL Page 3

Residential Winners:

Steve and Ann Leon receive their certificate and sign for winning July’s Residential Yard of the Month award.

Rotarians Saving Lives through Water Safety Program

For over 20 years, the Rotary Club of Brookings-Harbor has presented a water-safety swim course to area third-grade students, during the last week of the school year. Suan Lunsford, Rotary Project Chair, eight Rotary Club members, and a teaching team of twenty community volunteers, including members of the South Coast Community Aquatics Group, come together to teach 140 third-graders to learn safety and enjoy the water. The five days of classes began with testing and grouping students according to their water skills. Some students were not comfortable in the water at the start, but by the end of the first session, and with the help of the volunteers, many were blowing bubbles, smiling, and floating face-up in the water. On the second day, students learned pool rules, and splashed

Water Safety: Rotarian Susan Lunsford, talking with the third-grade class on the importance of water safety.

Please see WATER SAFETY Page 6

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The Brookings Council is ushering in a new era for its public meetings and signaling a renewed focus on bolstering local tourism. During a recent meeting, the council announced a significant change to its meeting schedule, effective this July, and heard passionate pleas from residents and business owners urging a more proactive approach to tourism promotion. Starting in July, all City Council meetings will commence at 5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, with workshops immediately following. This marks a shift from the previous schedule, where workshops were held on the first Monday of the month. The aim is to streamline the council's operations and public engagement. The new schedule, along with other key announcements, is now prominently displayed on the city's website, ensuring residents are well-informed. Amidst the procedural announcements, a highlight of the meeting was the recognition of June's Yard of the Month award recipients. Pacific Coast Hearing was honored for its commercial property, while Steven and Leon received the residential award. The council member emphasized that while winning is not the sole objective, the awards incentivize residents to maintain beautiful properties, fostering a sense of community pride. In other council business, several motions were passed, demonstrating the city's commitment to essential services and infrastructure. The council approved the purchase of a new pickup truck for the fire operations chief. Chief McCrae and Captain Watson presented the request, explaining that the new truck, would replace an aging, high-mileage command vehicle. The cost would be $43,126.50 and an additional $20,083.54 for outfitting, which would be done by Cascade Fire and Equipment. The new truck offers increased capacity for equipment and personnel, and improved access to remote areas. Chief McCrae noted the Dodge pickup was chosen due to state pricing agreements and its lower cost compared to Ford and Chevy alternatives. The truck will be purchased from Roberson Motors. The fire department anticipates a delivery time of approximately five months. Additionally, the council authorized an amendment to the

Please see BOC Page 7

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