Town of Seven Devils

Planning Board Minutes

Regular Meeting

January 22, 2008

 

Call to Order

 

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by David Hooper. Other members present were Bob Haugh, Butch McLean, George Ehlinger, and Mike Tarlton.  Absent and excused was member Loren Williams.  Also present was Town Manager Brad Lambert and Zoning Administrator Don Fulkerson.  Town Clerk Karen Daniels recorded the minutes.

 

Election of Planning Board Officers for 2008

 

Member Ehlinger made a motion to elect David Hooper Chairman of the Planning Board.  Member Haugh seconded the motion.  The members agreed unanimously. 

 

Member McLean made a motion the elect Bob Haugh Vice Chairman of the Planning Board.  Member Ehlinger seconded the motion.  The members agreed unanimously.    

 

Adopt Agenda

 

The Board agreed to add VII. Old Business - Item (C) High Quality Water to the agenda.    Member Tarlton made a motion to adopt the agenda as amended.  Vice Chairman Haugh seconded the motion.  The members agreed unanimously.   

 

Approval of Minutes of December 17, 2007 Regular Meeting   

 

Member Tarlton made note that Member McLean could not have seconded the motion to adjourn as he was absent and excused.  The Town Clerk stated she would check her notes and make this correction. 

 

Member Tarlton made a motion to approve the December 17, 2007 regular meeting minutes as amended.  Vice Chairman Haugh seconded the motion.  The members agreed unanimously.              

 

Citizen Comments

 

None

 

Administrative Comments – Don Fulkerson

 

None

 

Old Business

 

  1. Discussion and possible action on recommending new member of Planning Board to Town Council – Chairman Hooper reviewed five (5) letters submitted to the Planning Board requesting consideration in serving on the Planning Board.  The Board reviewed a "Draft" letter prepared by Loren Williams and Chairman Hooper to evaluate the interested persons applying for Planning Board membership.  The Board agreed that 1. d. should be changed to read:  Understanding of and commitment to the Town's Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Vision Statement.  Board discussion followed regarding the nomination and voting process and the Board discussed sending a letter to the five people interested in serving on the Planning Board.                                                                                                               

 

Member Ehlinger made a motion for Chairman Hooper to send a letter to the five people requesting consideration in serving on the Planning Board.  Vice Chairman Haugh seconded the motion.  The members agreed unanimously. – OPEN -   

 

  1. Discussion and possible recommendation for modifying Zoning Ordinance to create team work with the Town and Hawksnest – David Hooper/Don Fulkerson – Chairman Hooper and the Board discussed the proposed changes in the Zoning Ordinance.  Member Ehlinger stated he was not comfortable with making these changes in the Zoning Ordinance with the pending law suit.  Discussion among the Board followed.

 

Member Ehlinger made a motion to table these proposals in changes to the Zoning Ordinance until the lawsuit is settled.  Member Tarlton seconded the motion.  The motion passed three (3) to two (2). – OPEN -    

  

  1. High Quality Water -

 

Vice Chairman Haugh made a motion to place High Quality Water on the February Agenda for discussion.  Member Ehlinger seconded the motion.  The members agreed unanimously. – OPEN –

 

 

New Business

     

 

Board Member Comments

 

None

 

At 5:56 pm Member Ehlinger made a motion to adjourn.  Vice Chairman Haugh seconded the motion.  The members agreed unanimously.

 

 

 

 

 

______________________                            ____________________________

David Hooper, Chairman                                Karen E. Daniels, Town Clerk