City Council Newsletter - 10/11/07

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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER October 11, 2007 City of Eugene 777 Pearl Street, Room 105 Eugene, Oregon 97401-2793 (541) 682-5010 (541) 682-5414 (FAX) www.eugene-or.gov IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION CITY WINS SAFETY AWARD CITY RECORDER MARY FELDMAN LEADS OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL RECORDERS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH ACTIVITIES PLANNED INFO EXPO: AN OPEN HOUSE FOR INQUIRING MINDS AT EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY EVERYONE IS A WINNER IN THE BUSINESS COMMUTE CHALLANGE “WECAN! COOK NUTRITIOUS MEALS” PROGRAM ENHANCED AROUND THE CITY City Wins Safety Award For the seventh consecutive year, the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) and City County Insurance Services (CCIS) recognized the safe work performance by City of Eugene employees with a Silver Safety Award. The award is based upon the number of lost time injury cases per 100 employees. The injury frequency rate for the fiscal year 2006-07 was 2.76 per 100, down from 2.92 in fiscal year 2005-06. On September 28, CCIS Risk Management Consultant John Zakarriassen presented the award to Mike Pungercar, the City’s Safety/Loss Control and Environmental Program Manager, at the annual LOC Conference held this year in Bend. Mr. Zakarriassen stated that City of Eugene employees should take pride in once again receiving this award as the low injury lost time frequency rate demonstrates an outstanding effort by City employees in working safely. The framed award certificate will be on display in the Risk Services offices in Suite 450 at 101 E. Broadway. This award is in recognition of the continued efforts of City of Eugene employees to operate within the framework of a proactive safety program. For additional information, contact Mike Pungercar at 682-5762. City Recorder Mary Feldman Leads Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders The Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders (OAMR) recently installed Eugene City Recorder Mary Feldman as the 2007-08 President. Ms. Feldman received the oath of office at the association’s annual conference in The Dalles, Oregon on September 22, 2007. OAMR is a professional organization providing education and training opportunities for over 200 Oregon city recorders. Ms. Feldman has been an active member of OAMR since 2003 and has previously served as First Vice President, Second Vice President and Region IV Director in addition to serving on several committees. As First Vice President she was responsible for the organization of the association’s three-day annual conference for over 100 statewide attendees. Ms. Feldman received the prestigious Certified Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks in September 2005. Originally hired by the City of Eugene in December 1987, Ms. Feldman served as the Minutes Recording Services Supervisor for several years before transferring into the Human Rights program where she worked until 2003. Internal restructuring in the City Manager’s Office provided the opportunity for Ms. Feldman to assume the position of City Recorder in early 2003. For further information, please contact Mary Walston, City Manager’s Office, 682-5406.