On the agenda: Myrtle Creek Minutes — Flock Camera (Sep 15)

CITY OF MYRTLE CREEK
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

DATE:

September 15, 2026

PLACE:

Council Chambers, 207 NW Pleasant St., Myrtle Creek, Oregon

PRESIDING OFFICER:

Council President Robert Chaney

COUNCILORS PRESENT:

Cathey Wragg, Diana Larson, Rick Held, Jamie McElmurry

COUNCILORS ABSENT:

Mayor Luke Dillon
A quorum was present throughout the meeting.

STAFF IN ATTENDANCE:

City Administrator Zach Potter, City Recorder Joanna Bilbrey,
Finance Officer Lesley Hiscocks, Fire Chief Manie Pires, Police
Sargeant Kris Malek

CALL TO ORDER:

Council President Robert Chaney called the September 15, 2026,
meeting to order at 5:30 PM

PUBLIC PRESENTATION
CITIZENS HEARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Ethan Reed – Flock Cameras
Ethan spoke to Council regarding his concerns about Flock Cameras being hosted by a third party. He
shared that the cameras have been associated with Police misuse and not enough checks and balances.
He believes that there should be more safegaurds and checks and balances. He would like to see the City
terminiate or at least pause its contract with Flock.
Steve Wright – Disc Golf Course
Steve thanked the Council for their work with the prohibited camping in the disc golf course. He asked
Council if the city has an adopt a park volunteer program. Steve expressed concern over the directional
arrow leading people into the disc golf course and also asked if a dog waste station could be placed in
the disc golf course area. He also shared that a welcome sign to the Disc Golf Sign with courtesy rules
could be helpful.
CONSENT AGENDA
Parts I & II
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Motion was made by Councilor Larson and seconded by Councilor Wragg to approve Consent Agenda
Parts I & II as presented in the September 15, 2026, council packet. Discussion: None
Vote: No: X. Yes: Held, Wragg, Chaney, Larson, McElmurry. Motion passed unanimously.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Finance Report
Finance Officer Lesley Hiscocks submitted the August Finance Report into record as written. Councilor
Wragg asked about the fund for the development of Millsite Park. The Finance Officer shared it is a
reimbursable grant.
Police Department
Police Sergeant Kris Malek submitted the August Police Department Report into record as written.
Councilor Larson shared that Detective Taggart is doing a great job.
Fire Department
Fire Chief Manie Pires submitted the August Fire Department Report into record as written. Manie
shared that he has some of the doors shut off so that they don’t open with every call. This will cut down
on maintenance.
Public Works
City Administrator Zach Potter submitted the August Public Works Report into record as written.
REGULAR AGENDA
No items presented.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
City Administrator Zach Potter shared that the City was served today regarding a case from 2023
involving someone tripping on a sidewalk on Vine Maple. He shared that the RV Park Host gave notice
and will be leaving on October 31, 2026. Councilor Larson asked how the golf course if going. The City
Administrator shared that a new mower has arrived. Councilor Chaney asked if there were any devices
that would enable users to see the reminaing charge on golf carts. It was also shared that the greens are
being reseeded to fix some bad spots.
MAYOR AND COUNCILOR – COMMITTEE REPORTS and COUNCILOR COMMENTS
Councilor McElmurry shared that the Challenge of the Heros event is this Thursday in Millsite Park.
Councilor Chaney gave kudos the the police department for the security provided at the Summer
Festival and Pioneer Days.
ADJOURNMENT
Council President Robert Chaney adjourned the regular meeting of the City Council for September 15,
2026, at 6:03 P.M.
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______________________________
Luke Dillon, Mayor

Attest:

______________________________
Joanna Bilbrey
City Recorder

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