Planning commission lacked quorum

The Saratoga planning commission did not have enough board members for a quorum at their Aug. 12 meeting.

Greg Cooksey, Steve Wilcoxson and new board member Tom Knickerbocker were the only attendees at the meeting. Chris Shannon, Rory Grubb and Karl Smith were not present.

Though informal discussion took place concerning bylaws and ideas on how to conduct future meetings, no action could be taken. Board members did discuss the idea of calling a special meeting later in August to take care of pressing issues.

One of the major issues of last meeting was the proposed fencing ordinance. At the July 8 meeting, the ordinance called for a 48-inch height in the front yard, with a minimum 50 percent visibility in fencing higher than four feet.

Planning commission members decided at the July 8 meeting it would be beneficial to ask the public for comment on the matter. As of Aug. 12, Cooksey said they have not received any feedback.

Additionally, the planning commission received one letter of interest to fill the vacancy from Rod Weinman’s seat. At their Aug. 19 meeting, the town council elected to wait until the planning commission had an opportunity to read the letter before making a decision.

Town engineer Chuck Bartlett would not release a name until the letter read by a quorum of planning commission. If no special meeting is called, the next meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 9 at Saratoga Town Hall.

 

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