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Council approves board appointments and consent agenda; public commenters raise library polling, HOA costs, backflow testing and Oakland Mall plans
Summary
The council unanimously approved nominations to several boards and the consent agenda. Public comments included Friends of the Library survey results, a longtime HOA president urging fiscal prudence, an allegation about backflow testing fraud, and a developer’s pitch regarding Oakland Mall redevelopment.
Troy City Council handled several routine and public‑comment matters during the July 14 meeting.
Appointments and consent votes: The council approved a slate of board and commission appointments: Sandy Friesen to the Historic District Commission (term expiring 03/01/2028); Matt Jansen to Parks and Recreation (term expiring 07/31/2026) as the school district representative; and David Eisenbacher and Aaron Green to the Zoning Board of Appeals (terms expiring 04/30/2028). Mayor Pro Tem Gunn moved the nominations and Council Member Chanda seconded; the motion passed unanimously by roll call.
Council also approved the consent agenda in a single vote after no items were pulled for separate discussion. Council Member Hamilton moved approval of the consent agenda and Council Member Chamberlain seconded; the roll call vote was…
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