Hines council adopts new city logo, declines Chamber membership and approves routine payments

The Hines Common Council at its Feb. 24 meeting unanimously approved a redesigned city logo, accepted prior meeting minutes, and approved accounts payable totaling $43,178.54.

City Administrator Roxane Worley presented the new logo and said feedback had been positive; Councilor Hilda Allison moved to adopt it and Councilor Dean Brizendine seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Council also approved the Feb. 10, 2026 minutes (Allison moved; Brizendine seconded) and voted to pay bills totaling $43,178.54 after a review of vendor charges. Worley explained payments to Anderson Perry (engineering/planning/lagoon capacity analysis), LN Curtis and Sons (a slip-on tank for the Fire Department with reimbursable funds awarded via a Department of the Interior grant) and Harney County 911 (a share of a 10‑year lease for a Burns Butte radio repeater).

Council discussed whether to renew membership in the local Chamber of Commerce; multiple councilors said they saw little advantage in renewing given perceived reduced Chamber activity, and the council recorded 'No Vote' on the membership renewal. During council business Councilor Kim Valentine summarized a recent Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting and relayed a hazmat spill scenario presented by the county emergency manager that raised questions about jurisdictional coordination, evacuation zones and mutual aid.

There were no public comments recorded. Councilors offered brief closing remarks praising staff and park efforts, and Councilor Robert Beers moved to adjourn at 7:15 p.m.; the motion carried unanimously.