Conservation commission welcomes Art Raspberry Yoder as alternate; approves July minutes with amendments
Summary
Art Raspberry Yoder introduced himself as the commission’s newest alternate. The commission voted to approve the July minutes as amended; members agreed to follow up on a verbal resignation and membership status for Sean Collins.
The Conservation Commission welcomed Art Raspberry Yoder as its newest alternate member. Yoder introduced himself and said he is “new here” and “has a lot to learn,” and expressed thanks for the appointment. At the start of the meeting the commission reviewed edits to the July minutes, discussed whether Member Sean Collins had submitted a formal resignation and agreed staff should confirm his status. After amending the minutes to reflect recusal and attendance clarifications, a member moved and David seconded a motion to accept the minutes as amended; members voted in favor and the chair declared the minutes approved. No further organizational votes were taken. Commissioners noted there is a regular seat open and encouraged members to consider moving from alternate to regular status if desired.

