Annexation guidance to be split from Chapter 19 amendments, commission says

Commissioners asked staff to remove annexation from the immediate Chapter 19 code‑amendment package and handle it as a separate item. Jack Stewart said his intent was to develop process guideposts so staff and applicants know the sequence of steps for annexation, which could include an annexation agreement, planning‑commission recommendation, and Board of Trustees ordinance. He cautioned that recent court decisions limit contracting away legislative discretion and that the town should consult legal counsel on how to structure annexation agreements.