PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES

August 27, 2008 Council Chambers

Wednesday, 7:00 P.M. 1000 Laurel Street

CALL TO ORDER 7:05: Chair Manley called the meeting to order and led the flag salute at 7:05 p.m.

ROLL CALL 7:05: Present were Commissioners Casey, Hash, Hilton, Manley, Miller, Whalen, and Zaroudny.

STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Dan Hardin

ADDITIONS/DELETIONS 7:06:

Commissioner Whalen requested that discussion items be put first on the agenda and add a discussion item regarding ballfield signs. Commissioner Whalen also requested a discussion regarding Director Emily Terrell and the status of the Planning & Community Development Department as well as a discussion of the departmental monthly report.

REVIEW/APPROVAL OF JUNE 25, 2008, MINUTES 7:10:

Commissioner Whalen moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 25, 2008. Seconded by Commissioner Casey. Motion passed 6-0 with Commissioner Miller abstaining.

CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD 7:11: None

DISCUSSION ITEMS

a. Ballfield Sign Ordinance 7:12

Senior Planner Hardin stated there is already a definition and listing for ballfield signs under the temporary sign section of the Minton Municipal Code.

Speaker / Address / Topic
Mike Beardsley / President, Fife-Milton-Edgewood Little League / Little League teams, signs, signs

Commissioner Whalen moved to forward a staff report to Council regarding the current code and indicating the Planning Commission may proceed with amendments to the sign code in the future. Seconded by Commissioner Miller. Motion passed 7-0.

b. Regulatory Reform 7:49

Mr. Hardin presented the Regulatory Reform ordinance and provided comments on changes made by the city attorney.

c.  Discussion regarding Former Director Terrell 8:40

Mr. Hardin stated Ms. Terrell had accepted an offer of employment with a consulting firm.

Commissioner Casey announced that he had submitted a letter of resignation to MayorAsay and that the evening’s meeting would be his last.

Commissioner Whalen thanked Commissioner Casey for his contribution to the Planning Commission.

Next Regular Meeting September 24, 2008

Agenda Items for September 24, 2008 meeting

a. Regulatory Reform

Adjournment 8:48

Commissioner Casey moved to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Miller. Motion passed 7 -0.

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