Alsea CAC – Minutes & Agendas
| Alsea CAC Members |
|---|
| Deb Coddington |
| Gary Strom |
| Janet Hendrix |
| Mimi Stout, Chair |
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpce6opjIpGtUF-Jv_gLTVdCwkHBP7sfyr
Passcode: 4966933
Tag: Citizen Advisory Committee
Alsea CAC – Overview
The Alsea Citizen Advisory Committee is looking for volunteers!
Become a member of the Alsea Citizen Advisory Committee, a group of citizens and business owners that examine community issues and provide recommendations to the Benton County Board of Commissioners.
3 voting member positions and 2 alternate (non-voting) positions are available.
Applications are due by 12:00pm, June 24, 2024
| Alsea CAC Members |
|---|
| Deb Coddington |
| Gary Strom |
| Janet Hendrix |
| Mimi Stout, Chair |
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpce6opjIpGtUF-Jv_gLTVdCwkHBP7sfyr
Passcode: 4966933
Background Documents
- Benton County Planning Commission Regional Affordable Workforce Housing Subcommittee Charter
- Concept to re-establish Alsea CAC (3.4.2024)
- DLCD Strategic Plan (2023-2031)
- HB 2805 New Public Meetings Law
(text of the actual bill) - HB2805 – Presentation
(training slides) - Oregon Land Use Planning Guidelines – Overview
(In addition to the guidelines, this page has many useful links to other Oregon Land Use Planning pages) - Planning Guidelines
(more detail) - Specific Challenges for Small Rural Community Development
(Academic research on adapting community development for small and isolated rural communities) - 24-25 Alsea Budget Meetings
(zoom links Scroll down to find the links for Alsea meetings) - 24-25 Alsea Human Services District
(proposed budget) - 24-25 Alsea Service District proposed budget
Projects (Upcoming)
- Community Health Clinic Service
- Safe Routes to School Sidewalks
- Sewer Upgrade
- Benton County Comprehensive Plan Update
- Benton County Development Code Update
Community Links
- Alsea Community Information
- Alsea Community Action Collaborative | 541-602-7819 | acac97324@gmail.com
- Alsea School District
- Alsea Hatchery Visitors’ Guide | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
- Alsea Falls
- Alsea Valley Voice – Government Corner
(Alsea Library) - Alsea Valley Voice – CAC update with Mimi
(March 2024) - Salmonberry Campground | Benton County
- Benton County Newsletter
(Article about the March 26.2024 Government Corner in Alsea) - Benton County Podcast
(County Administrator, Rachel McEneny talks about visiting Alsea)
Benton County CACs
Early in 2024, the greater Alsea Community reinstituted their Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)
Overview
- Each CAC holds meetings as needed
- CAC Membership consists of 5 Executive Board Members and 2 Alternate Members
- Members serve 3-year terms
Active Benton County CACs Operate With the Following Functions and Duties
Citizen Advisory Committees:
- Involve residents in all aspects of the land-use planning and associated processes of County government that relate to the CAC-Area.
- Ensure effective communication between Area residents and County Officials.
- Obtain resident input and perspectives on matters brought before the CAC and convey this input to the Board of Commissioners, the County Planning Commission, and other County Officials.
- Assist the Board of Commissioners, the County Planning Commission, and County Staff with communicating the technical and legal aspects of land-use planning to Area residents.
The addition of members to an active CAC is determined by the existing members.
Please contact Community Development at (541) 766-6819 if you are interested in re-activating a CAC.3