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PLANI\ING COMMISSION
Port Angeleso Washington 98362
March 22,2017 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present:David Amoroso, Matt Bailey, Duane Morris, Elwyn Gee,
Andrew Schwab, Steven Hopkins, Amy Powell
Members Absent:
Staff Present: Allyson Brekke, Ben Braudrick, Heidi Greenberg
Public Present: John Ralston
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Gee opened the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. and Commissioner Schwab led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Morris moved to approve the February 22,2017 minutes. Commissioner
Schwab seconded, all were in favor.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ACTION ITEMS
None.
STAFF UPDATES
Municipal Code Amendment Update
Planning Manager Allyson Brekke welcomed Commissioner Amy Powell as the newest
planning commissioner, having taken the oath of office with the City Clerk the day prior, created
the first full commission for the first time in two years.
She reminded the Commission of the City Volunteer recognition event on the 5th of April.
Planning Manager Brekke updated the Planning Commission on the recently passed code
amendment ordinance.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Ethics Training
Assistant City Attorney Heidi Greenwood gave a presentation on the responsibility of public
off,rcials and the Open Public Meetings Act.
There were no questions from the Commission.
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Elections
The Commission engaged in discussion of recommendations for the positions of Chairperson and
Co-Chairperson for the 2017-18 term.
Commissioner Bailey moved to appoint Commissioner Morris as Chair and Commissioner
Morris nominated Commissioner Amoroso as Vice-Chair. Commissioner Ilopkins made a
motion to close the nomination. Commissioner Schwab seconded, all were in favor.
Commission Schwab made a motion to elect Commission Morris as chair and
Commissioner Amoroso as Vice-Chair. Commissioner Bailey seconded, and all were in
favor.
Chair Gee spoke about the interest that he has to begin to implement sub-committees within the
Planning Commission. The commission has the ability to assist Staff in reaching its goals and
objectives, and to address any issues that come up during its regular meetings. He recommended
that the entering Chair use this power bestowed on them in the Planning Commission Bylaws to
further the Mission of the City, and continue being an active public group.
Commissioner Morris recommended that staff put together a time and future date to discuss the
recent issues that were brought up about signage regulation within the City.
Commissioner Bailey asked St¿ff if the committee would only be comprised of Planning
Commissioners or could include members of the Public.
Planning Manager Brekke stated that the intent would be that it would be comprised of
members of the Planning Commission, but it was not out of the question that other members of
the public take part. Assistant City Attorney Greenwood added that any body of four members
or more would need to be noticed in a public hearing, but that it was in the best interest of
Commission to have every meeting be a public meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
REPORTS OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
Retuming Commissioners introduced themselves to new Planning Commissioner Powell.
Commissioner Amoroso disclosed that he would be in California for the month of April.
Commissioner Morris disclosed that he would be absent the month of May to visit family
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hopkins moved to adjourn. Commissioner Amoroso seconded. The meeting
adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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