Committees, Boards, & Commissions

The City of Oakridge currently has vacant positions on the following Committees and Commissions (as of 4/8/2024):

Public Safety Committee – 1 vacant seat

Rural Tourism Marketing Program & TRT Committee - 1 vacant seat

WAC Subcommittee – unlimited vacant seats

Charter Review Committee – unlimited vacant seats

Budget Committee – 2 vacant seats

These volunteer positions are vital to the successful operation of our city and is a great way for citizens to have direct involvement in city government. All positions are open until filled. If you are interested in serving our community, please submit application(s), which are available at City Hall (48318 E. 1st Street) or on the City’s website: www.ci.oakridge.or.us/community/page/volunteer

Administration Advisory Committee

The Administration Advisory Committee consists of the City Administrator, a City Councilor, and six citizens. Meetings are every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6pm at Oakridge City Hall or live on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3664311610

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee was created to ensure the city's annual audit is completed in a timely and constructive manner. The Committee consists of three voting members; the Mayor, a City Councilor, and a Citizen Budget Committee Member, and one non-voting member, the city Finance Director. The Committee meets with the Auditors each fall, and as needed during the year.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee consists of the entire city council, up to an equal number of citizen representatives, the City Administrator, Finance Director, and all department heads.

Videos of all Budget Committee meetings can be found on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@cityofoakridgecouncilcommi8088

Parks & Community Development Advisory Committee

The Parks & Community Development Advisory Committee meets every 2nd Monday of the month at 5:30pm at Oakridge City Hall (48318 E. 1st Street) or on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3664311610

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Rick Zylstra, Community Development Director (non-voting member)

Dirk "Poncho" Tarman, City Council Representative and Chair

Kevin Gobelman

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is responsible for updating the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance, advise on City Projects, and reviewing certain types of permit requests. Meetings are every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm at Oakridge City Hall (48318 E. 1st Street) or on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3664311610

Public Safety Advisory Committee

The Public Safety Advisory Committee consists of 6 citizens, three who must live within Oakridge city limits. Non-voting liaison members may include designated representatives from the Police Department, Fire Department, Hazeldell Rural Fire Protection District, City of Westfir, and Oakridge School District. Meetings are every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6pm at Oakridge City Hall (48318 E. 1st Street) or on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3664311610

Oakridge Economic Development Advisory Committee (OEDAC)

The Oakridge Economic Development Advisory Committee (OEDAC) promotes, recruits, and supports businesses and economic development in Oakridge. The OEDAC meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5pm at Oakridge City Hall or live on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3664311610

RTMP/TRT Committee

The RTMP/TRT Committee meets to review RTMP and TRT funding request applications for tourism related events. They meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm at Oakridge City Hall (48318 E. 1st Street) or on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3664311610

RTMP/TRT Committee Members:

Meagan Metcalf - Chair/Citizen Member

Mike Leander - Vice Chair/Citizen Member

James Winkelman - Citizen Member

Kelly Wynant - Citizen Member

Dawn Kinyon - City Council Representative

Oakridge Library Board

The Library Board meets at 5:15pm on the 2nd Tuesday of odd numbered months (January/March/May/July/September/November) at the Oakridge Library (48318 E. 1st Street) or on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3664311610

LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS:

Georgeanne Samuelson - Librarian (ex-officio member)

Dirk "Poncho" Tarman - Council Representative