TO: Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Steve Powers, City Manager
FROM: Council Board and Commission Appointments Committee
SUBJECT:
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Revised Report: Revision to report to include an additional applicant, Kelly Thomas, for recommended Planning Commission interviews.
Appointments and reappointments to the Citizens Advisory Traffic Commission, Community Police Review Board, Downtown Advisory Board, Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Salem Planning Commission.
Ward(s): All Wards
Councilor(s): All Councilors
Neighborhood(s): All Neighborhoods
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ISSUE:
Shall the City Council appoint/reappoint the applicants listed in the Facts and Findings section to the Citizens Advisory Traffic Commission, Community Police Review Board, Downtown Advisory Board, Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Salem Planning Commission?
RECOMMENDATION:
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Appoint and reappoint the applicants listed in the Facts and Findings section to the Citizens Advisory Traffic Commission, Community Police Review Board, Downtown Advisory Board, Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Salem Planning Commission.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND:
The City Council’s Board and Commission Appointments Committee convened on November 30, 2018, to review applications as well as consider requests for reappointment to the following Boards and Commissions. The Committee recommends to Council the following appointments, reappointments, and interviews.
Citizen Advisory Traffic Commission
The Citizens Advisory Traffic Commission makes recommendations to the City Council in the area of traffic movement and safety. Salem Revised Code Chapter 5 states the City Council make appointments to the Citizens Advisory Traffic Commission.
Community Police Review Board
The Community Police Review Board is to review unresolved complaints against members of the Salem Police Department. Salem Revised Code 20I states that the City Council make appointments to the Community Police Review Board, which is comprised of seven members and two alternate members.
Downtown Advisory Board
This joint advisory board advises the Urban Renewal Agency Board on matters related to urban renewal and tax increment fund allocations, and will advise the City Council on matters related to the Downtown Parking District and the Parking Fund.
Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
The Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommends to and advises City Council on the acquisition, development, and maintenance of park land and recreational facilities.
Salem Planning Commission
The Salem Planning Commission acts as an advisory commission to the City Council with a broad scope of concern in promoting the growth and orderly development of the City of Salem.
While these recommended appointments and reappointments are important to the ongoing viability of the City’s boards and commissions, volunteer positions are almost always available. To learn of current vacancies, interested individuals may refer to the boards and commissions page on the City’s website at <https://www.cityofsalem.net/boards-and-commissions>. Email inquiries may be sent to boardsandcommissions@cityofsalem.net <mailto:boardsandcommissions@cityofsalem.net>.
FACTS AND FINDINGS:
Citizens Advisory Traffic Commission
Reappoint John Ledger to a term #2 expiring on December 31, 2021.
Community Police Review Board
Appoint Michelle Teed to a term #1 expiring on January 1, 2022.
Downtown Advisory Board
Reappoint Jesse Hays to a term #1 expiring on December 31, 2021.
Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Reappoint Tony Caito to a term #2 expiring on December 31, 2021.
Reappoint Woody Dukes to a term #2 expiring on December 31, 2021.
Appoint Dylan McDowell to a term #1 expiring on December 31, 2021.
Appoint Paul Rice to a term #1 expiring on December 31, 2021.
Salem Planning Commission
Interview applicants Alton Hoover, Casey Kopcho, Ryan Mann, and Kelly Thomas; these interviews will likely take place prior to the January 28, 2019, City Council meeting. The application from Kelly Thomas was received after original agenda publication date.
Attachments:
1. Michelle Teed Application - Redacted (Community Police Review Board)
2. Dylan McDowell Application - Redacted (Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board)
3. Paul Rice Application - Redacted (Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board)
4. Alton Hoover Application - Redacted (Salem Planning Commission)
5. Casey Kopcho Application - Redacted (Salem Planning Commission)
6. Ryan Mann Application - Redacted (Salem Planning Commission)
7. Kelly Thomas Application - Redacted (Salem Planning Commission