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Votes at a glance: Stayton council appoints Leonard Hayes and adopts safety and meals policies
Summary
At its Nov. 3 meeting the Stayton City Council approved three resolutions by unanimous roll-call votes: the appointment of Leonard Hayes to the council; adoption of the Stayton Safety Action Plan (funded in part by a $120,000 federal SS4A grant with $30,000 local match); and adoption of a policy on non-travel business meals and refreshments.
The Stayton City Council adopted three resolutions during its Nov. 3 meeting.
Resolution 25-035 — Appointment of councilor: Council approved resolution 25-035 to appoint Leonard Hayes to fill a council vacancy. The motion to approve the appointment passed 4 to 0. The council administered the oath of office to Leonard Hayes immediately following the vote.
Resolution 25-036 — Stayton Safety Action Plan: The council adopted resolution 25-036, approving the Stayton Safety Action Plan developed with Safe Streets and Roads for All grant funding (federal grant of $120,000 with a $30,000 local match). The plan was recommended by the planning commission and previously presented at a work session; council discussion noted pedestrian and crossing safety concerns. The motion carried 5 to 0.
Resolution 25-037 — Non-travel business meals and refreshments policy: The council adopted resolution 25-037 to allow modest, business-related meals, snacks and beverages at certain meetings. Staff noted that because meals represent a financial benefit in some cases councilors should acknowledge a potential conflict of interest when applicable. The motion carried 5 to 0.
Each resolution was moved and seconded as part of the council's regular procedure; vote tallies were announced orally during the meeting and recorded in meeting minutes. No referendum or call for additional executive action accompanied these resolutions.
Actions and outcomes
- resolution_25-035: motion to approve appointment of Leonard Hayes; outcome: approved; vote: 4 yes, 0 no. - resolution_25-036: motion to adopt Stayton Safety Action Plan (SS4A-funded); outcome: approved; vote: 5 yes, 0 no. - resolution_25-037: motion to adopt policy on non-travel business meals and refreshments; outcome: approved; vote: 5 yes, 0 no.
Provenance: Each action and the roll-call tallies were announced on the record during the meeting at the times noted in the meeting timeline.
