Gig Harbor Design Review Board meeting canceled after quorum shortfall
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A Gig Harbor Design Review Board meeting scheduled for March 27 was canceled because fewer than three of the five board members attended, city staff said. Staff said the city will reschedule and post notice on its website and in local newspapers; those who signed up for the meeting will not receive direct notice.
A Gig Harbor Design Review Board meeting scheduled for March 27 was canceled after fewer than three of the five board members attended, an unidentified city staff member said.
The cancellation means the board could not conduct business or take votes. The staff member said the city will reschedule the meeting and post a notice on the city website and in local newspapers; attendees who had signed up for the meeting should not expect direct notification, the staff member said.
City staff told attendees that the board requires three of its five members for a quorum before it can proceed. The staff member also said board members and staff cannot engage in off-the-record or ex parte discussions about matters on the agenda. Staff said they are available to answer questions in person at the city counter Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by email or phone.
After informing the room that the meeting could not proceed, the staff member paused and then stopped the recording of the session, saying, “I will stop the recording.” No formal motions or votes occurred because the meeting was canceled.
City staff indicated they will notify the public about the new date by posting on the city website and through local newspaper notices. No additional details about the rescheduled date or direct-notice procedures were provided during the meeting.