Orem public meetings in 2021
12 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
CDBG Advisory Commission
The CDBG Advisory Commission is notifying the public about the City of Orem's request to HUD for release of $196,267 in Community Development Block Grant funds to remove and replace the playground at Sharon Park. The city has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact, meaning no environmental impact statement is required. Public comments are accepted until October 31, 2021, and HUD will accept objections for 15 days after the request submission.
- Request for release of $196,267 in CDBG funds for Sharon Park Playground Project
- Playground removal and replacement at 600 North 300 East, Orem, Utah
- Finding of No Significant Impact under NEPA; no Environmental Impact Statement required
- Public comments due by October 31, 2021 to Kena Jo Mathews, Community Services Division
- HUD objections accepted for 15 days after submission, addressed to HUD Denver office
CDBG Advisory Commission
The commission will discuss updates regarding CDBG-CV funding and review new CDBG-CV requests. Members will also review the 2022-2023 regular CDBG process and timeline.
- Update on CDBG-CV Funding
- Review and discussion of New CDBG-CV Requests
- Review of 2022-2023 Regular CDBG Process and Timeline
- Selection of Commission Members for Joint Commission
- Approval of March 25, 2021 Meeting Minutes
CDBG Advisory Commission
The City of Orem is accepting public comments on its Comprehensive Annual Performance Report (CAPER) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The report covers $700,228.00 in new entitlement funds and $43,393.02 in program income for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. Written comments are due by 5 p.m. on September 30, 2021, and the report is available for review at the City Recorder's Office or online.
- Public comment period for CDBG CAPER runs from September 16, 2021, to September 30, 2021
- Report covers $700,228.00 in new HUD entitlement funds for FY 2020-2021
- Report includes $43,393.02 in additional program income
- Comments must be submitted in writing to the City Recorder's Office or via email
Library Advisory Commission
The Orem Library Advisory Commission met on September 8, 2021, to review May 12, 2021 minutes and receive updates. The primary substantive item was the discussion and preparation of a presentation for the City Council scheduled for September 14, 2021. The agenda contained no specific dollar amounts, ordinances, or contract details.
- Review and approval of May 12, 2021 meeting minutes
- Preparation of a presentation for the City Council on September 14, 2021
CARE Advisory Commission
The CARE Advisory Commission will meet via Zoom to review the CARE process and funding. The agenda includes reviewing applicant presentations followed by discussion and deliberation.
- Review of CARE process and funding
- Applicant presentations
- Approval of April 29, 2021 meeting minutes
Library Advisory Commission
The May 12, 2021, meeting was scheduled as an all-electronic meeting with no physical anchor location due to COVID-19 safety concerns. The commission planned to review previous meeting minutes and discuss staffing changes and updates.
- Review and approval of January 8, 2021, and September 9, 2020, meeting minutes
- Discussion regarding staffing changes
- Discussion of areas of focus and updates
CARE Advisory Commission
The Orem CARE Advisory Commission met via Zoom on April 29, 2021, to review the CARE process and funding. The agenda included applicant presentations and a discussion of those presentations. The next meeting was scheduled for May 13, 2021.
- Overview of CARE process and funding
- Applicant Presentations
- Presentation Discussion
Orem Neighborhood Commission
The Orem Neighborhood Commission is meeting via Zoom to discuss neighborhood planning, matching grant funding ideas, and code enforcement changes. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the February 18, 2021 meeting and general neighborhood concerns. The meeting is open to public comment via the contact provided.
- Neighborhood plan discussion
- Matching grant funding ideas discussion
- Code enforcement changes discussion
- Approval of minutes from February 18, 2021 meeting
CDBG Advisory Commission
The Orem CDBG Advisory Commission will meet electronically to review collaboration processes, consider joint commission recommendations, and determine funding recommendations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects. The meeting includes a closed session and a return to public session to finalize recommendations, with next steps scheduled for public hearings and council meetings in April and May.
- Approve minutes from March 18, 2021 meeting
- Review of collaboration and review process
- Review joint commission recommendations
- Adjourn to closed session
- Determine Orem-only and joint commission funding recommendations
CDBG Advisory Commission
The Orem, Provo, and Utah County CDBG Commission will hold a joint meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes chair elections, reviewing previous minutes, and hearing community CDBG grant presentations for public services and capital.
- Chair elections
- Review of March 4, 2020, meeting minutes
- Community CDBG Grant Presentations (public services and capital)
- Discussion of CDBG projects and funding recommendations
Orem Neighborhood Commission
The commission will hear a presentation from the Utah Department of Corrections Adult Probation & Parole. Members will also discuss ideas for matching grant funding and address general neighborhood concerns.
- Presentation from Irv Hale, Regional Administrator of Utah Department of Corrections Adult Probation & Parole
- Discussion regarding matching grant funding ideas
- Approval of minutes from the December 2, 2020 meeting
Library Advisory Commission
The Orem Library Advisory Commission is meeting electronically on January 13, 2021, due to COVID-19 social distancing concerns. The agenda includes approving minutes from previous meetings, electing a 2021 chair and vice chair, and receiving updates. Public comments must be submitted by email before noon on the meeting day.
- Approve minutes from January 8, 2020 and September 9, 2020 meetings
- Elect 2021 Chair and Vice Chair
- Meeting held via Zoom, no anchor location due to COVID-19
- Public comments due by 12:00 p.m. on January 13 via email