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Crossley resigns from Zillah Council
- By Rosemary Dellinger
- Published 08/10/2010
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Zillah councilman Chad Crossley resigned at the start of the city council meeting on Monday, Aug. 2. Crossley – who ran unopposed for the council seat in the November 2009 – told his fellow council members he has moved outside of the city’s boundaries.
During the announcement, Crossley said he and his wife have become legal guardians of two additional children and needed to find a larger home for their family.
“We have found a lease on a property, but it is outside the city limits,” he said. “I’ve had a great time. It has been a great pleasure serving you folks.”
Zillah Mayor Gary Clark commended Crossley for his time on the council.
“You have been a great asset,” Clark told Crossley prior to his official departure from his seat. “And, hopefully you will stay involved in the community.”
The city is currently taking applications for Zillah residents interested in applying for Crossley’s position 3 vacancy. The term expires in December of 2001. To be eligible, a candidate must be a registered voter in the City of Zillah, have been a resident of Zillah for at least one year prior to the appointment and not hold any other public office or employment under the City government.
Applications for the position are available at Zillah City Hall and must be received by Thursday, Aug. 26 to be considered. The council will interview applicants for the open seat on Tuesday, Sept. 2 during the City’s Council’s study session.
In other action, the council voted to place a moratorium on permits for mobile food vendors. City officials have called for the moratorium while they study current city standards, policies, procedures and zoning issues. The city will have a public hearing on the moratorium on Aug. 2, during the regular City Council session.
Dennis Klukan, head of the Yakima County Health District made a presentation to the council during its study session prior to the Aug. 3 meeting. According to Klukan, Yakima County Health District will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2010. He said the department is the oldest city-county health district in the United States.
Neomi Ortega from the Census Bureau also made a presentation during the study session. Ortega presented the City with a plaque recognizing the city and its residents for achieving a 75 percent return on voluntary census surveys. She noted Yakima County also achieved a 75 percent voluntary return. The state average was 74 percent, while the national average was 72 percent.
In other action, the council:
• approved a preliminary plat request for the Koerner Addition.
• approved a resolution accepting work on the West First Avenue project as complete.
• adopted a new Greenhouse gas policy, in compliance with new state and federal policies.
• approved a new residential rental dwelling unit licensing ordinance for landlords who operate more than two units within the city limits.
During the announcement, Crossley said he and his wife have become legal guardians of two additional children and needed to find a larger home for their family.
“We have found a lease on a property, but it is outside the city limits,” he said. “I’ve had a great time. It has been a great pleasure serving you folks.”
Zillah Mayor Gary Clark commended Crossley for his time on the council.
“You have been a great asset,” Clark told Crossley prior to his official departure from his seat. “And, hopefully you will stay involved in the community.”
The city is currently taking applications for Zillah residents interested in applying for Crossley’s position 3 vacancy. The term expires in December of 2001. To be eligible, a candidate must be a registered voter in the City of Zillah, have been a resident of Zillah for at least one year prior to the appointment and not hold any other public office or employment under the City government.
Applications for the position are available at Zillah City Hall and must be received by Thursday, Aug. 26 to be considered. The council will interview applicants for the open seat on Tuesday, Sept. 2 during the City’s Council’s study session.
In other action, the council voted to place a moratorium on permits for mobile food vendors. City officials have called for the moratorium while they study current city standards, policies, procedures and zoning issues. The city will have a public hearing on the moratorium on Aug. 2, during the regular City Council session.
Dennis Klukan, head of the Yakima County Health District made a presentation to the council during its study session prior to the Aug. 3 meeting. According to Klukan, Yakima County Health District will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2010. He said the department is the oldest city-county health district in the United States.
Neomi Ortega from the Census Bureau also made a presentation during the study session. Ortega presented the City with a plaque recognizing the city and its residents for achieving a 75 percent return on voluntary census surveys. She noted Yakima County also achieved a 75 percent voluntary return. The state average was 74 percent, while the national average was 72 percent.
In other action, the council:
• approved a preliminary plat request for the Koerner Addition.
• approved a resolution accepting work on the West First Avenue project as complete.
• adopted a new Greenhouse gas policy, in compliance with new state and federal policies.
• approved a new residential rental dwelling unit licensing ordinance for landlords who operate more than two units within the city limits.