TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Keith Stahley, City Manager
FROM: Chris Hoy, Mayor
SUBJECT:
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Decision to interview applicants to the Citizen Budget Committee and Salem Planning Commission put forth by the Appointment Committee.
Ward(s): All Wards
Councilor(s): All Councilors
Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods
Result Area(s): Good Governance
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SUMMARY:
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The Appointment Committee has selected applicants to move forward for full Council consideration for the Citizen Budget Committee and Salem Planning Commission. Council is required to decide if those applicants should be interviewed.
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ISSUE:
Shall City Council require interviews to be held for current applicants to the Citizen Budget Committee and Salem Planning Commission and direct that interviews be held on January 8, 2024 prior to the City Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Determine whether to hold interviews for the current applicant’s selected by the Appointment Committee for the Citizen Budget Committee and Salem Planning Commission and direct that interviews be held on January 8, 2024 prior to the City Council meeting.
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FACTS AND FINDINGS:
• Citizen Budget Committee
o Appoint David Gier to a term #1, expiring on June 30th, 2026, as a representative from Ward 8
o Appoint Evan Manvel to a term #1, expiring on June 30th, 2026 as a representative from Ward 2
o Appoint Nick Beleiciks to a term #1, expiring on June 30th, 2026 as a representative from Ward 1
• Salem Planning Commission
o Appoint Jordan Truitt to a term #1, expiring on December 31st, 2027 as a non-resident member
o Appoint Paul Tigan to a term #1, expiring on December 31st, 2027
o Appoint Beth Rhoades to a term #1 expiring on December 31st, 2025
o Reappoint Lisa Heller to a term #2 expiring on December 31st, 2027
o Reappoint Michael Slater to a term #2 expiring on December 31st, 2027
If interviews are desired by the Council and scheduled for January 8, 2024, appointments made be made at the City Council meeting later on the 8th, and the newly appointed Budget Committee members will be able to participate in the Budget Committee meeting scheduled for January 10, 2024.
BACKGROUND:
Authority for the Citizen Budget Committee is set forth by ORS 294.341 and Appointment Procedure Council Rule 18.
Authority for the Salem Planning Commission is set forth by SRC Chapter 6 (dated 3/2009) most recent ordinance 47/06.
Attachments:
1. David Gier Application Redacted
2. Evan Manvel Application Redacted
3. Nick Beleiciks Application Redacted
4. Paul Tigan Application Redacted
5. Beth Rhoades Application Redacted
6. Jordan Truitt Application Redacted