5/21/24 Minutes

 

Guests:  Woody Dukes, Deb Comini, Kourtney Linebaugh

Organizations: none  

City, County and State Representatives:  Virginia Stapleton, Ward 1 City Councilor; Ken Bierly, Glen-Gibson Watershed Council; Robert Dowd, Salem Police Department Community Action Unit 

Guests: Sarah V., Ward 2

The regular meeting of CANDO was called to order at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.  The meeting was conducted by Zoom video-conference.  The Chair and Secretary-Treasurer were present.

The agenda and minutes of the April meeting were approved unanimously.

Councilor Stapleton thanked the meeting for voting, especially given the current estimate of 20% turnout.  She spoke about the work session last night on the “Government Assessment” report by Moss Adams, and the approval of Deacon Development’s application for Multi-Unit Housing Tax Incentive Program (MUHTIP) with conditions intended to ensure transparency in response to complaints about unfair labor practices from the carpenters’ union.     

Sgt. Dowd reported his teams were geared up for seasonal activities in the central area (marches, July 4th celebrations, Hoopla, etc.) and had made adjustments in their assignments to improve efficiency.  He spoke briefly about the Community Police Academy and adjustments made to the operations of the Graffiti Abatement Team.   

Ken Bierly gave a presentation on the Salem Floodplain Species Assessment.

 

There being no further business before the board, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 6:36.