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Planning Commission appointments reaffirmed; residents debate compensation and process changes
Summary
The board reaffirmed several Planning Commission and volunteer appointments and discussed resident suggestions about compensating commission members; Planning Chair Connie Mattei said procedural changes should reduce workload.
The Salem Township Board of Supervisors reaffirmed and appointed members to the Planning Commission and other volunteer boards during its Jan. 5 organizational meeting, including the appointment of John Wright to the Planning Commission and the reaffirmation of Connie Mattei and Paul Holleran to continued terms.
During new business residents raised the possibility of reimbursing Planning Commission members for their time. Resident Eric Hageder and Jack Dunnaway suggested compensation or payroll additions for commission work. Planning Commission Chair Connie Mattei responded that she views the role as a public service and that recent procedural improvements should reduce the time commitment. "She doesn't believe compensation will entice most people," the minutes summarize, and members discussed streamlining review procedures so some plans could move directly to the supervisors.
The board did not adopt compensation changes but noted procedural updates aimed at reducing meeting frequency.
