Sisters City Council Passes Resolution Supporting SB 30! - LandWatch

Here is the text of a resolution passed last night by the Sisters City Council demonstrating broad support for SB 30.

Voting in support were Mayor Brad Boyd, Councilor William Merrill, Councilor Sharlene Weed, and Councilor Shawna Bell. Lon Kellstrom was the lone dissenter.


City of Sisters
Resolution No. 2007-07

A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SB 30

WHEREAS, SB 30 was introduced during the 2007 Oregon Legislature by Senator Westlund; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of this legislation is to protect the Metolius River watershed, scenic and environmentally sensitive areas by prohibiting the siting of destination resorts in or within three miles of the Metolius River Basin; and

WHEREAS, destination resorts proposed for this basin under the Jefferson County Destination Resort Map will have a significant impact on Sisters, primarily due to increased traffic congestion and local services such as public safety and schools; and

WHEREAS, additionally these resorts pose numerous risks to the region’s natural resources and overall character of the Metolius Basin which is integral to the identity and livelihood of the Greater Sisters Country; and

WHEREAS, the City’s economic future is enhanced not by the creation of new destination resorts, but by the preservation of the natural and scenic qualities of the Metolius Basin for which it is world reknown; and

WHEREAS, the Metolius River is a precious asset to the State of Oregon, and qualities and values deserving protection within the Metolius Basin should be a matter of statewide concern,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Sisters that the City of Sisters supports SB 30 in its original intent and encourages the Oregon Legislature to adopt this legislation.

Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Sisters this 24th day of May, 2007, by the following vote:

Mayor Brad Boyd _________ Councilor William Merrill ________
Councilor Shawna Bell _________ Councilor Lon Kellstrom ________
Councilor Sharlene Weed _________

Approved by the Mayor this 24th day of May, 2007.


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Brad Boyd, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Kathy Nelson, City Recorder