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Salem council gives first readings to levy measures, animal and excavation ordinances, and body-camera fee resolution
Summary
The Salem City Council on Jan. 28 gave first readings to multiple ordinances and resolutions, including two proposed 1-mill renewal levies for recreation, an amendment to the animal code, a new excavation code, a one-year fuel contract authorization and a resolution allowing fees for redaction of police video under House Bill 315.
The Salem City Council on Jan. 28 gave first readings to several ordinances and resolutions and voted to suspend council rules so those items could be introduced at the meeting.
The council had first readings for two measures that would seek voter approval of a 1-mill renewal levy for recreational purposes and declared both measures to be introduced as emergency resolutions. Council also held first readings for an ordinance to authorize one-year fuel contracts for city gasoline and diesel purchases and for ordinances to modify the city's animal and fowl code (Codified Ordinances chapter 505) and to create an excavation code (Title 7, Chapter 961).
The council also introduced Resolution 250128-09, a proposal authorizing the Salem Police Department to charge fees for processing and redaction of body, dashboard and jail camera footage "as contemplated in House…
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