Remarks by Richard Mays
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Any opposed? Okay. Now we're getting to item 5A, which is why most all of you are here. It's my distinct pleasure to recognize the Dalles Junior Baseball Association Junior Hawks Championship teams. And I say teams because that's plural, because there's three of you. It's been part of my goal as mayor to recognize youth who have achieved a statewide recognition or achievement. And this certainly has happened here with families. Three teams at the 10 and under level, 12 and under level, and 14 and under level, all taking statewide championships and tournaments. And you guys deserve a lot of…
Okay. Does anybody have any questions for Patrick? Okay. Thanks very much. Okay, what I'm going to do now is we're going to start, I'm going to read the names of the kids. And when I call your name, please stand up and be recognized. All you 10 and unders are here, right? I know there's some kids out in the hall. So is there kids out in the hall? Oh, there's not? Okay, well, good. We can do all three.
Yes, please remain standing after I call your name. And then we're going to call you up and have your picture taken with the mayor. Wow, what an honor. And then and then we'll call the 12 and unders up first. Okay, up a second. Okay, so Brody Whitemeyer. There he is. Dan and Kate's. Sally. Dawson. Mason reducer. Did I pronounce that right, Brayden, or Mason? Did I pronounce your nice name? Good, okay. Will McCabe? Zeke Zestal? Hunter Hall? Corbin Wood? Hunter Libretton? Jax Callaway? Walton Lawrence. Marcus Gonzalez. And there's three coaches we'd like to recognize today and we'd like them to…
I'd like to read what the certificate says that we're giving each head coach. City of the Dalles Certificate of Recognition presented to the Dalles Junior Baseball Association Junior Hawks. In recognition of your outstanding achievement during the 2026 junior baseball season, your dedication, teamwork, sportsmanship, and commitment to excellence have brought pride to our community. Congratulations on winning the, and in this case, the tournaments were held in Gladstone.
for 10 and under, Reedsville for the 12 and unders, and West Albany for the 14 and unders. Your hard work and determination have made the Dallas proud and serve as an inspiration to the young athletes throughout our community. Presented by the City Council, July 13th, 2026. So with that, we'll go to the 12 and unders. Please stand when your name is called, Adrian Lugo. Alton Matz, Brady Weber, Talon Glasgow, Tyler Selby, Mason Guzman, Nolan Elledge, Nolan Murners, Olin Johnson. Phoenix Rodriguez. Vinnie Lugo. And Wyatt Branham. I have two coaches here we'd like to honor, Brian Elledge and…
Please stand when I call your name. Caleb Tan. Colleen Arman. Holt Miller. Damian Chavez. Davian Castro. Isaac Bikini. Jason Ritchie. Nicholas Damon. Parker Lineberger. Porter Elledge. Sam Perez. Thomas Bartels. Zeke Cervantes. And Jacob Reuter. Okay, the two coaches we'd like to recognize are Rocky Leinberger and David Chavez. There's Rocky. I knew you'd show up, Rocky. Rocky coached my grandson. He did a really good job. All right, why don't you guys come forward and get your picture taken.
I trust that most of you probably aren't going to want to stick around for a discussion of the city's audit, or our hearings officer procedures, or dealing with legal sufficiencies in the Dalles Municipal Code, all three exciting subjects. So for those of you that would like to leave, we're going to take a five-minute break. And for those of you that would like to leave, you can. And for those of you who want to stay for the rest of the excitement, you're welcome to stick around. This is a public meeting. And once again, how about another hand for you guys? Thank you.
Thank you, Abby. Good job, Abby. Don't be shy. You made it happen.
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For sure. We'd appreciate it if you could speak as loud as you can. We're having a little bit of a problem hearing you. Thank you.
Okay, you were saying something about page 107?
Did you just ask if we had any questions? Did I hear that? or comments on?
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Yeah, we've had different auditors. What is it, our second year, third year?
Well, he mentioned page 107, and I believe- I heard that one. That was the last one I heard. 108 was another one, right? Page 108?
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Thank you. Did the people that wanted to go to Walgreens, was that for medication?
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Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't see your hand, Ben. Go ahead.
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Thank you very much for all your help and your participation with this to make it all possible. That's appreciated.
Anybody got any questions for Tom? Are you on the Main Street Board?
Thank you. Thanks, Tom. Okay, Richard Wolff.
There's one here that... Amy, why don't you start the clock again? There we go. Okay.