City Council - Ordinance Committee

10/10/2023 Ordinance committee Minutes In attendance: Salem Derby - Chair Tom Peake Not in attendance- Brad Riley Others in attendance JP Kwiecinski Homar Gomez Emily Russo Approved minutes from: 4/25 5/9 6/6 6/20 6/21 6/27 Moved by Councilor Peake and Seconded by Derby Voted 2-0 to approve Discussion about pay plan adjustment- Public health inspector Russo - let the committee know that the health inspector was not in the pay plan and are bringing back before the position gets filled again. - No person in that role - Role is changing a little - Health agent is covering inspections - Responsibilities have been reviewed Motion from Councilor Peake and seconded by Councilor Derby to send the classification and pay plan by adding health inspector, back to the full council. Approved 2-0 Discussion on the senior tax work off program from a pilot to a permanent part of the city and controlled by the senior center. Peake asked if the program would sunset. Discussion about the process General question: Can work be done by seniors at the library? Councilor Kwiecinski did not think it would be need to be renewed President Gomez thinks ordinance is good as it will protect Gomez: We can just continue the program. Derby: Should have sample language for next meeting LED sign discussion Derby: review current LED sign ordinance Peake: Are there safety concerns? Is it by right? Will they need a special permit? Derby: Permitting process and costs, planning board review Peake: Motion to adjourn at 6:40