Vince Ellis
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 18:46
- Avg per meeting
- 6:15
- Segments
- 252
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Top issues during term (20)
Water system transfer to White House Utility District
Bond payments and rate structures will shift once water revenue leaves the system, and an EPA compliance fee may be added for sewer customers.
Richland Park Sewer project delays
Adds $66,500 to the project cost.
City fee structure overhaul (Ordinance 25-60 / draft 26-41)
Could cut applicant printing costs by roughly 90% per sheet.
Industrial district land-use rules change
Metal siding would cut construction costs for large industrial buildings but could affect the appearance of key corridors.
EPA Sewer Compliance Order
About $3 million committed tonight, with total costs potentially in the tens of millions — likely paid through new fees or rate increases on sewer customers.
111 Strawberry Street rezone
Roughly $100,000 in sidewalk funds went unspent last year; the current allocation must be spent within 60 days.
Liberty Street traffic and parking complaints
Speed cushions cost a few thousand dollars; a full traffic study would cost more — estimates were requested.
East Knight Street access and State Route 109 congestion
New business tax revenue from bypass growth could ease budget pressures.
Meta grant for park project
The city previously committed up to $1.5 million; the new application could ask for less.
Athletic field lighting policy at city parks
Running lights dark-to-11 p.m. daily would roughly double the ~$75,000 annual lighting budget.
Alley abandonment off Portland Boulevard
The city spent $1,500 on an appraisal of the roughly 6,000-square-foot parcel, which appraised near $15,000.
Old Westmoreland Road residential growth
Off-site road improvements could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and affect whether dense developments remain feasible.
Portland City Lake development and boat ramp
The city has been investing steadily in lake amenities including parking, paving and fish stocking.
TA Travel Center sign variance
These reviews can shape property values, local tax revenue, and construction costs—though the direct budget impact isn’t clear yet.
Donations policy
Rezonings on Fountain Head Road, TGT Road and North Russell Street
Driver Safety matching grant program
Matching grant — the city would share program costs.
Natural gas pipeline engineering — Red River Crossing
Engineering services agreement; cost not stated in published materials.
Coker Ford/Rapids Road natural gas extension denied
$1.2 million construction cost with a 70-year payback at current subscription.
South Broadway Rezonings (840 South Broadway and 0 South Broadway)
Could bring new commercial businesses and tax revenue to a long-vacant corner, though specific tenants aren't lined up yet.
Decisions during term (258)
Recorded while Ellis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Agenda (Ordinance 26-51 moved from Consent to Utility Infrastructure)
Resolution No. 26-82 - Sumner County Emergency Response Team mutual aid agreement
Resolution No. 26-83 - Woods Road Wastewater Master Meter billing
Ordinance No. 26-51 - Second Reading - 2026 Point Repair Sewer Project contract
Ordinance No. 26-50 - Second Reading - An Ordinance to enter an agreement with McGhee Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering services for the City of Portland Natural Gas Pipelines along West Mt. Vernon Road, Morningside Dr and…
Department Reports for September 2026
Minutes from October 12, 2026
C&D Investments rezone — 113 Strawberry Street
Richard Graves final plat — 104 & 108 West Longview
Ordinance amendment — Table 8-201A industrial district uses
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Agenda (adding Ordinance 26-51)
On-Premises Beer Permit — Terry Bolding, The Hitching Post
Consent Calendar (Ordinances 26-46, 26-45; September minutes)
White House Utility District Water System Transfer
Resolution No. 26-80 — America's 250th Anniversary
Ordinance No. 26-47 — Rezone 0 Fountain Head Road (First Reading)
Ordinance No. 26-48 — Rezone 129 TGT Road (First Reading)
Ordinance No. 26-49 — Rezone 136 North Russell Street (First Reading)
Voting record (4)
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