City of Burns

Recorded City Council Meeting June 25, 2025: https://zoom.us/rec/share/uAr27_D6g0TBidG6CW5j-PaAZ_G5DznkQMkOX015zO7oKRdGRo92UcpnsQx4OjMm.xYNJdW3ReMTS9ibo?startTime=1750899335000 Passcode: mQP#q3*9

OPEN BURNING INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF BURNS, HINES, AND HARNEY COUNTY: https://5il.co/3k7zc

City Council Agenda Packet June 25, 2025: https://5il.co/3k3ic

The City of Burns would like to recognize the Burns Fire Chief Scott Williamson as well as the Burns Fire Department for all the hard work they have done over the last 3 years to acquire this new Type 3 Engine for the Burns Fire Department and the City of Burns. It was a grant that was acquired through the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Engine Program. This is a huge accomplishment and it will help them to keep our community even more safe than they already do. Awesome job Fire Chief Scott Williamson and Burns Fire Department! She's a beast!

Executive Session Notice - June 17 2025: https://5il.co/3jeen Executive Session Notice - June 17 2025: https://5il.co/3jees Executive Session Notice - June 18, 2025: https://5il.co/3jef0 Executive Session Notice - June 18, 2025: https://5il.co/3jef7

The City of Burns still has a very large water main break on Broadway and D Street. Expect interruptions throughout the day. This is a very large break but the crews are working diligently to try and fix the issue. Please be safe and watch for our crew while they are out there.

The City of Burns has a very large water main break on Broadway and D Street. Expect delays and possible flooding in buildings. The crews are working diligently to fix the issue. Please be safe while driving as our crew are out there working.

We wanted everyone to be aware that the Skull Gravel Grinder is coming up soon! :) 2025 Skull Poster (1): https://5il.co/3icev Sort Icon Skull20_2025 (1).pdf: https://5il.co/3icew

URA Agenda Packet June, 11, 2025: https://5il.co/3icet

City Council Meeting Recording May 28, 2025: https://zoom.us/rec/share/EAw9oCCxZ-kFm3zJMfnhbAyzudQ2fENfCemRl2dQ7TiC0QbxvI8J4yaFLYJAKVHI.Cl2mntn3cIcX_u0I?startTime=1748480486000 Passcode: W%wq1F8y

Budget Committee Agenda 6.5.25: https://5il.co/3icek Sort Icon Budget Committee URA Agenda 6.5.25: https://5il.co/3icel

PUBLIC NOTICE: Due to being short staffed, the City of Burns will not be opening until 1:00 p.m. next week, Monday June 9th, Tuesday June 10th, and Wednesday June 11th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Bills can still be dropped in the drop box during those hours. Thank you for your understanding.

The Burns Airport would like to welcome @AEG Fuels! AEG is our newly contracted fuel supplier and brings a world wide network of support, marketing, & leadership! New signage went up this week as we transition our services and join part of an organization serving with excellence!

Public Notice: Request For Quotes - Airport Support Equipment    Deadline for RFQ Submission - 4:00pm, Wednesday, June 18, 2025 https://5il.co/3i0i6

PUBLIC NOTICE: This Wednesday, June 4th, through June 7th , Portland State University will have staff going door to door in Burns to complete an income survey that is necessary for the city to demonstrate that we are a low income community. This is necessary because when the census was last conducted in Burns, not enough residents responded. The census is important because this is the way the government arrives at figures that are needed to distribute money to the cities for projects which use revenue sharing through the state. Please be responsive to the staff from Portland State so that we can achieve our goal of receiving a low interest loan from the state for the upcoming water project. Thank you, Judy Erwin City Manager

Once again the City of Burns is coming to grips with a far too often encountered scenario. Blighted, neglected, and abandoned houses within the city. There are literally dozens of homes that are in violation of municipal codes, sitting empty, and unmonitored for months and, in some cases, years. Inevitably, the Burns Police Department is called to a Burglary, Theft, vandalism, fires, utility diversion, or unsecured residences where the caller indicates that the last time it was occupied was an extended period of time ago and that it had last been checked upon months ago. Based upon Oregon law, this is a difficult situation to navigate, where often squatters have taken refuge for an extended period of time, without the property being actively monitored by the owner, designated responsible party, or a property management company. This often leads to owner frustration when a criminal enforcement action is now impossible to prosecute. The City of Burns is committed to identifying these properties and designating them as Chronic Nuisance Properties under our municipal code. This designation may result in severe financial implications, to include escalating monthly fines, and may result in the subject properties being legally sanctioned where they may not be sold, transferred, or occupied once designated. Harney County is, and has been, in a housing availability crisis. While some of the properties are in need of abatement, significant repair, or demolition…there are others that are viable for occupancy with a little work to become income producing rental properties or could be available for sale. If the owners/controlling parties actually took an active role in the properties and general welfare of the community, these houses could be available. The Burns Police Department will actively work with any owner/controlling party who wishes to cooperatively address any property in an effort to solve this issue. Please feel free to contact the Burns Police Department at 541-573-6781

The City of Burns Municipal Airport Fly In Lunch was a HUGE success on Saturday with over 125 in attendance! Thank you to the participants, organizers, and supporters alike! It was a great day to celebrate the emotional retirement of Walt & Pat Sitz after 38 years of service! Special thanks to Riata Ready for coordination, Beverly's Food Cart for feeding us, Lisa Roath for the cupcakes, Sarah Street for the Retirement Cake and AEG Fuels for your partnership! It was an amazing event and we look forward to the next one!

2025 Free Summer meal menu : https://5il.co/3hbgv

City Council Agenda Packet May 28, 2025: https://5il.co/3h5ea Executive Session Agenda May 28, 2025: https://5il.co/3h5eb

Due to technical issues, the City of Burns will be closing at 12:00 p.m. today, May 21, 2025. We will hopefully have the issue fixed and resume normal hours again tomorrow. Thank you in advance for your understanding, and we hope everyone enjoys the rest of their day.