QUALIFICATIONS:
Membership and (re)appointment to various citizen boards and committees is a highly discretionary selection made by the mayor and confirmed by the council. In selecting citizens to serve on various boards and committees the Town Council and Appointments Committee may consider any number of qualities and qualifications of the individual including, but not limited to:
- Expressed interest in serving on the Committee or Board and evidence that the citizen has educational, vocational or life experience that might enhance or advance the work of the Committee or Board.
- Interpersonal and leadership skills that would promote harmony, cooperation, and respectfulness among the members of the committee or board as well as between the committee or board and members of the public, and other boards, agencies, or agents of the town or State.
- Familiarity with the common goals, values, and public issues and concerns relative to issues and concerns the committee or board may be likely to consider during the term of the member.
- Availability, willingness, and interest in making the necessary time commitments incumbent on a member of such committee or board.
- Other evidence of good citizenship, leadership, and trustworthiness including past performance or participation in committees or boards or civic affairs of the city.
- The Council may also seek and consider a balance of representation from the entire committee or board in terms of neighborhoods, gender, age, tenure in the community and/or tenure on the board, public perspective and philosophy, and, where applicable, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
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Biddeford - Saco Area Economic Development Corporation Board
The Board is an outside agency and is represented by 2 members from Saco. The Biddeford Saco Area Economic Development Corporation (BSAEDC) is a nonprofit partnership between the Cities of Biddeford and Saco and Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The purpose of the corporation is to lend money to expanding businesses in the Cities of Biddeford and Saco.
* The Board meets monthly at 7:45 am.
Board of Assessment Review
The Board shall consist of five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council, for a 5 year term. Primarily the Board shall review tax appeals duly filed in writing by taxpayers regarding any tax assessment made by the Tax Assessor within 60 days from the date the appeal is filed.
* The Board meets on an 'as needed' basis
Coastal Waters Commission
The Commission is created by City Code - The Commission has 7 members and a council appointed liaison who serves with no privilege beyond a member of the public. Board members serve for three year terms. The commission exists for the general purpose of studying and evaluating public usage of and boating access to coastal waters under the jurisdiction of the City of Saco, planning for its future use, advising the Council on policy matters and proposing regulations concerning the Saco River and coastal waters.
In addition, the Commission shall review and cooperate in maintenance and care of City-owned waterfront facilities with the Harbor Master and Public Works Department and plan harbor improvements in conjunction with the City, state and federal authorities. The Commission shall sit as a Board of Appeals to hear an appeal from any person aggrieved by any decision, act or failure to act of the Harbor Master. The Commission shall regularly inform the City Council and other boards, committees, commissions or official of the City, as is appropriate, of its activities.
* The Commission meets monthly at City Hall.
Conservation Commission
The Commission currently consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council, for a term of three years. Primarily, the Commission shall: conduct research into local land area usage; make recommendations to preserve and enhance the natural resources of the City; and assist the Planning Board on development applications.
* The Commission meets on a monthly basis at City Hall
Eastern Trail Management District Board of Directors
This board consists one member from each member community and three members from the Eastern Trail Alliance. Its purpose is to create a long-range plan for the development of the Eastern Trail and to oversee construction of the trail.
ETMD meets monthly at Kennebunk Town Office 3rd Wed from 9:00 AM to 12:00.
Economic Development Commission
The Commission is created by the City Code - The Commission consists of seven (7) voting members who shall be appointed by the Mayor, with Council confirmation, for terms of 5 years. One Councilor is a non-voting liaison. Primarily, the Commission may: negotiate to purchase, enter into options to purchase and purchase lands lying within the City for current and prospective industrial uses, negotiate and enter into lease and rental transactions of industrial sites and improvements owned by the City; review site plans and building designs and make recommendations to the Planning Board.
* The Board meets during the day at City Hall on an 'as needed' basis.
Fair Hearing Authority (FHA) for General Assistance
The Authority is an authority created by City Code and whose purpose is to determine, based on all the evidence presented at the fair hearing, whether the claimant(s) were eligible to receive assistance at the time they applied for general assistance. The FHA is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that general assistance is administered in accordance with the state law and local ordinance. Municipal officers will appoint the FHA.
* The FHA operates on an 'as needed' basis.
Health Administrator
Administrative Code ¤4-25. Establishment. There shall be a Division of Public Health, the head of which shall be a person appointed by the City Administrator, as provided under Article V of the City Charter. Subject to budget limitations, the Health Administrator shall have one or more health assistants. There shall also be one or more Plumbing Inspectors, appointed by the City Administrator, to be under the direction of the Building Inspector, but who will be used on loan by the Division of Public Health when deemed necessary by the Health Administrator.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission consists of five members and five associate members, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council, for a term of 3 years. Some of the duties of the Commission are to: review applications for a certificate of appropriateness for 225 properties in the downtown historic preservation district, advise and inform the City officials and owners of historic buildings, structures or sites, on physical and financial aspects of preservation, renovation, and rehabilitation
* The Commission meets on a monthly basis at City Hall
Lucia Kimball Deering Trust
The City of Saco, by special election held on the second Monday of September 1917, as authorized by Chapter 95 of the Private and Special Laws of the State of Maine of the year 1917, having voted to accept the legacies and bequests of Lucia Kimball Deering as provided in the last will and testament of said Lucia Kimball Deering, dated November 19, 1915, said legacies and bequests, devises and gifts, which the City of Saco, Maine, is or may be authorized to accept, under the provisions of said Chapter 95 of the Private and Special Laws of the State of Maine of the year 1917, are hereby placed in the care, custody and under the administration of seven citizens of the City of Saco, who shall constitute a Board of Trustees for the care, custody and administration of these funds and the income thereof and to be designated as the "Board of Trustees for the care, custody and administration of the legacies and bequests provided for under the terms of the will of Lucia Kimball Deering" and all other legacies, bequests, devises or gifts to the said City of Saco for hospital purposes.
* The board shall hold meetings at such times and place as the board shall determine.
City of Saco Trust Funds
The several trust funds known as the "Sweetser Provident Fund," "Sweet Baxter Sabbath School Fund", "Sweetser School Fund," "Sweetser School Library Fund," "Sweetser Missionary Fund", and "Sweetser Park Fund" and all trusts funds for the benefit of Wardwell Home, now held by the City of Saco as trustee, together with all legacies, devises and gifts of funds or property which the City of Saco may hereafter receive into its custody as trustee, excepting such legacies, devises or gifts of funds or property which the City may receive for the benefit of the Lucia Kimball Deering Trust Hospital Fund, are hereby placed in the care, custody and administration of the citizens of the city, who shall constitute a Board of Trustees for the care and administration of these funds and other property and the income thereof and so be designated as the Board of Trustees for the care, custody and administration of trust funds held by the city of Saco as trustee. This board consists of three members, all citizens of the city.
* The board holds regular meetings of the Board on a semi-annual basis or as needed.
Land for Saco's Future Committee
The Committee is created by Council policy out of a voter approved $1.5 million bond issue to acquire open space and park land for the City, to recommend land purchases, to preserve community character and to provide recreational opportunities to residents. In addition to purchasing land outright, the program considers gifts, partial gifts, purchase of easements or development rights, partial gifts and partial sales, and other proven methods of preserving land. The Committee has 5 members, one of which is a Councilor.
* The Committee meets at City Hall on an 'as needed' basis.
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Board is established by City Code with the purpose of planning a citywide parks and recreation program and to advise and assist the Parks & Recreation director in initiating and maintaining this program. The responsibilities of the Board include: a) overall responsibility to promote, enhance and protect recreational opportunities in Saco in order to maintain and further develop the quality of life; b) serving as an advisor to the Parks & Recreation Director and as a forum for the discussion of new and creative programs, including needs and requirements of present and future activities, programs, and projects. The Board consists of 11 members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council.
* The Board meets monthly on a date and place agreed on by the Board with all meetings open to the public.
Planning Board
The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council for a 3 year term. Primarily, the Board reviews subdivisions and site plans, and several other land use permits. It is also responsible for preparation of the Comprehensive Plan. The Board is also authorized at its discretion to undertake studies and make recommendations on matters of land development, energy and water conservation, transportation, solid waste disposal, location of municipal and school facilities, affordable housing, urban beautification and design improvements, historic and scenic preservations and agricultural preservation.
* The Board meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm at Saco City Hall
Personnel Committee/Board
The Committee is created by the City Code and is comprised of 5 non union employees and two (2) Councilors to review facts of a personnel investigation and to recommend appropriate corrective action to the Mayor and Council and also represents the interest of the non union workforce, and is usually tasked with specific issues assigned by the Council.
* The Board meets during a workday at City Hall on an 'as needed' basis.
Regional School Unit Committee
The Committee is a state formed committee in place to plan for the formulation of a regional school unit. The Committee consists of (3) representatives from Dayton, Saco, and Old Orchard Beach.
* The Committee meets twice per month at OOB; Dayton; and Saco City Hall
Saco Energy Committee
The Committee is a standing committee assembled by the City Administrator to explore environmental conservation options and to make recommendations to the City. The Committee consists of Councilor Cote and 5 city employees. Individual communities send representatives as they deem appropriate.
* The committee meets on a monthly basis during the work day.
Saco Museum/Dyer Library Board of Trustees
The non-profit Dyer Library provides a public library and a museum to the city. The board has up to 21 members charged with the purpose of operating and maintaining a public library, which shall ever be free to the citizens of Saco, and a regional museum. The Dyer Library/Saco Museum promotes life-long learning and appreciation of culture; preservation of the past; and state-of-the-art services and resources for all. One representative of the Saco City Council and the City Administrator or his/her designee serve on the board.
* The board meets monthly at the Dyer Library.
Saco River Corridor Commission (SRCC)
The Commission is an outside agency and Saco is represented by 2 members. The Commission administers the Saco River Corridor Act, which was established by the Legislature in 1973. Through the Act, the Commission helps oversee land use development within 500 to 1,000 feet of the Saco River and tributaries. The Commission is made up of representatives from twenty communities bordering these water bodies. Each of the twenty municipalities is represented by one regular and one alternate member who are appointed by the Selectmen or Mayor.
* The Commission meets on an 'as needed' basis.
School Capital Improvement Plan Committee
(inactive since formation of RSU)
The Committee is a standing committee created by the Superintendent of Schools to evaluate school facility improvement needs and make recommendations of findings to the Board of Education and Council. The Committee consists of (2) Councilors, (2) Board of Ed members, Superintendent, Business Manager, Facilities Director, City Administrator, Finance Director.
* The Committee meets during the work day on an 'as needed' basis.
Shoreline Commission
The Commission is created by City Code and consists of nine members, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council. A council appointed liaison serves on the shoreline commission with no privilege beyond a member of the public. The Commission shall study the continuing effects of erosion on Saco's shorefront, and evaluate public usage of the beaches and other public infrastructure within a coastal zone under the jurisdiction of the City of Saco and advise the Council on policy matters relating to coastal erosion and use.
* The Commission meets 9 to 10 times per year, usually at Wormwoods in Camp Ellis.
Solid Waste Management and Recycling Team (SMART)
The Committee is a standing committee assembled by the City Administrator and consists of Councilor Cote and 5 city employees in place to work with neighboring communities to address Public Works and Solid Waste related issues. The Committee meets monthly and consists of members from South Portland, Scarborough, Old Orchard Beach, Biddeford, and Saco. Individual communities send representatives as they deem appropriate.
* Meetings are held monthly at Saco City Hall.
Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission (SMRPC)
SMRPC provides economic development and planning services for the region, and coordinates joint purchasing. The purpose of SMRPC is to strengthen local municipal self-government while combining total resources for meeting regional challenges beyond individual capacities; to serve as a mutual forum to identify, study, and bring into focus regional challenges and opportunities; provide organizational support to enable communication and coordination among governments and agencies concerned with regional issues and opportunities; to act as an advocate where membership directs; and to exercise such powers as the member municipalities may delegate. Eligibility for membership in SMRPC is open to any municipality or county in the geographic area known as the Southern Maine Planning and Development District, which includes all of York County and a few southern Oxford County towns. The Board of municipal officers of each member municipality of SMRPC is eligible to appoint two (2) representatives to the SMRPC General Assembly. Any municipality with a population over 10,000 may appoint one additional representative for every 10,000 citizens. (1) Councilor or Selectmen, and (1) staff member.
* The Assembly meets in June for an evening, after a meal. They usually meet in Alfred or Wells.
Traffic Safety Committee
The Committee is created by the City Code- The Committee consists of two members of the City Council, the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Public Works Director, Traffic Safety Officer and the City Administrator. Primarily, the Committee reviews the functions and needs of traffic control devices, reviews and analyzes high crash areas to determine remedial actions. Reviews development and construction plans to consider their impact on traffic and other safety related concerns and makes recommendations to the planning department. Reviews and evaluates all traffic safety complaints and ensures that proper traffic control devices are set into place to mitigate potential hazards.
* The committee meets at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. approximately 10 times per year.
Transit Committee
The Transit Committee is an outside agency of which Saco is represented by three members of a nine member committee. The purpose of the Committee is to establish, maintain and implement a short and long-range bus transit development program, and to apply for, receive and administer Federal and State grants-in-aid for mass transit on behalf of the municipalities of Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, and Saco to provide adequate and efficient bus mass transit for the Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Saco area.
* The Committee meets quarterly during the work day.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council, for a term of 5 years. Primarily the Zoning Board of Appeals, after public hearing and majority vote of its members, will decide administrative appeals, planning board appeals, variances, historic preservation commission appeals, shore-land variances, and denials of building permits.
* The Board meets in the evening on a monthly 'as needed' basis.
Mayor's Ad Hoc Committees:
Cable Committee
The purpose of the committee is to meet annually with Thornton Academy TV for services related to cable-casting city council meetings. The Committee has met three times to date. Representatives are: Councilor Morton, Councilor Tardif, and Steve Bedell.
* The Committee meets on an "as needed" basis - during daytime hours.
Housing Committee
The purpose of the Committee is to define affordable housing and develop a plan for addressing affordable housing in Saco. Committee members are Councilor Morton, Councilor Tardif, Councilor Cote, and Development Director Morelli.
* The Committee meets on an "as needed" basis during daytime working hours.
