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Stayton council appoints Luke Bauer to fill vacancy, names Steve Sims council president; consent agenda approved
Summary
The Stayton City Council voted to appoint Luke Bauer to a vacant council seat and elected Councilor Steve Sims as council president for 2025. The council also approved its consent agenda, including reappointments to advisory boards.
The Stayton City Council on Jan. 6 appointed Luke Bauer to the seat vacated by David Giulio and elected Councilor Steve Sims as council president for 2025.
The appointment followed a staff recommendation and a brief exchange in which Mayor Quigley said he had met with Bauer and recommended proceeding. Councilor O'Rourke moved to approve Resolution 11-27 to appoint Luke Bauer; Councilor Paddy seconded. Melanie (city staff) conducted a roll call and the motion carried (4–0) before Bauer was sworn in and seated.
Why it matters: The council filled a two-year remainder of a council term and quickly followed with organization of leadership for the year, operations that affect committee appointments and meeting management.
After Bauer's swearing-in the council moved to select a council president for 2025. Councilor Patty moved to appoint Councilor Steve Sims as council president; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously (5–0). Councilors and the mayor praised Sims's prior service as mayor pro tem.
The council approved the consent agenda, including the Dec. 16 regular-session minutes and Resolution 11-28 reappointing members to the Planning Commission and Parks & Recreation Board. A motion to approve the consent agenda carried 5–0.
Votes at a glance - Resolution 11-27 (appoint Luke Bauer to city council to fill remainder of David Giulio’s term): mover Councilor O'Rourke; second Councilor Paddy; roll call: Sims — yes; Carey — yes; Patty — yes; Orrick — yes; outcome: approved (4–0); note: Bauer sworn in immediately after appointment. - Council president appointment (Councilor Steve Sims for 2025): mover Councilor Patty; second not specified on the record; outcome: approved (5–0). - Resolution 11-28 (reappointments to Planning Commission and Parks & Recreation Board — included in consent agenda): motion to approve consent agenda by Councilor Patty; second not specified on the record; outcome: approved (5–0).
The council handled the appointments and organizational votes early in the meeting; no further substantive policy changes were taken at that time.
