Nick Roman, the city of Oregon’s finance director, shared an update at the Jan. 13 city council meeting that the Oregon Economic Development Foundation has provided a report of all transactions from Jan. 1, 2022 through Dec. 31, 2024.
It balances out to the penny for the expenditures and income that came into the foundation in the city’s land account. That dollar amount was approximately $206,000 after all expenditures and purchase of land, he said.
The OEDF receives $100,000 in donations per year from the city for the foundation’s operating budget. Last year, the city also provided $1.7 million for the foundation to purchase land to extend the city’s industrial park. The transaction report was provided in an effort for more transparency.
Members of the OEDF will be at the next regular council meeting on Jan. 27 to speak to council and answer questions.
In other business
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Council passed seven items, including the sale authorization of a small residential lot at 2275 Pickle Road – at the corner of Cresceus - that had been declared a nuisance last year. A nearby neighbor submitted a bid for $1,000.
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The retirement resignation of Oregon firefighter Keith Henninger, effective Jan. 25, 2025, was accepted. He has served eight years with the department.
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With the 250th anniversary of the United States coming up on July 4, 2026, the city of Oregon could be eligible for multiple $5,000 grants should city officials declare Oregon an America 250 city, Joel Mazur, city administrator, reported. The grants, some of which have a Jan. 31 application deadline, could potentially help with tree planting at the dog park. A project with the Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society may also qualify for a grant, he said. The plan is to bring that forward at the next city council meeting, Mazur said.
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The next safety committee meeting will be held Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. to discuss the flock camera system for the police, and there will be an update from the fire department.
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Police chief Brandon Begin addressed an incident that happened Jan. 13 at Circle K on the 400 block of S. Wheeling in which a 16-year-old and 17-year-old were discovered with gunshot wounds. The initial shooting incident occurred behind the Toledo Sports Center in the 1500 block of Starr Ave. around 5:30 p.m. The two teenagers then left the scene and ended up at Circle K, where emergency crews responded, ultimately transporting and treating the pair for non-life threatening injuries. It is unclear what led to the shooting and if anyone has any details, call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111.
