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Council reappoints two planning commission members contingent on background checks
Summary
Council moved to reappoint JP Raynock and Josh Grice to the Planning Commission for four‑year terms, subject to completion of background checks; members discussed which checks apply and implementation timing.
Borough council on April 21 voted to reappoint JP Raynock and Josh Grice to the Planning Commission for four‑year terms expiring April 1, 2029, and made the appointments contingent on appropriate background checks.
Councilmembers discussed whether existing state and local background checks cover reappointments and which checks apply. Staff advised that several checks exist with differing validities—FBI checks are typically valid for one year, state police checks for two years, and certain child‑related checks for four years—and that a consistent approach should be applied. Council agreed the reappointments should be contingent upon completion of the required checks and that the borough police will conduct checks at no cost to appointees.
The council amended the motion to make the appointments subject to completing appropriate background checks and the amended motion was approved by voice vote. Council also noted scheduling concerns for an upcoming Planning Commission meeting, but agreed the two reappointments should not prevent quorum for near‑term meetings if checks are completed promptly.
