The City of Corcoran invites interested citizens to apply for appointment to the Planning Commission.  An unscheduled vacancy has occurred for a term due to expire on December 31, 2014.  If you are interested in Civic Service, there is a growing need for volunteers in city government.

The Planning Commission consists of seven citizens who are appointed by the City Council for a four year term.  The Planning Commission regularly meets on the second Monday of the month and advises the Council on land use matters including zoning issues, use permits, variances, and site plans.  The commission reviews and makes recommendations regarding development plans submitted by the City's Planning Department and is responsible for General Plan and specific plan reviews.

In order to be eligible for appointment to any board or commission, a person must be a resident of the City.  For consideration by the City Council, all persons whose particular strengths, background, experience, perspective and talents might contribute significantly to efficient and representative policy development and administration in the City of Corcoran are encouraged to apply.  The City Council will make the appointment at the February 6, 2012 Council meeting.

Commission application may be obtained at City Hall, 832 Whitley Avenue, and must be received by the City Clerk no later than Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. For further information, contact the City Clerk at 559-992-2151 extension 235.   

Article courtesy of "The Corcoran Journal", December 22, 2011

The City of Corcoran's public works department will begin mistletoe inspection in January. 

Once inspections are complete, property owners will be notified in writing to remove and destroy mistletoe from the trees on their property.  Property owners will be given 15 days to complete the order. 

The city has an ordinance which enforces the removal.

Failure to comply with the notice will result in the city hiring a private contractor to complete the removal.  The private contractor will be allowed to come on to private property to perform the eradication, with the work being charged to the property owner.

Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that grows on trees and can harm a tree and cause deformities in tree branches.  It is characterized as having green, leathery leaves with red or white berries.

Mistletoe abatement will assist in preserving the city's trees and enhancing the appearance of Corcoran residents' properties.  It is recommended that the wood and mistletoe be removed six inches below the portion of infestation.

For more information, contact Steve Kroeker, public works director, at 992-2151, extension 262.