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Board adopts amended rules to allow public comment during action items
Summary
The planning board reviewed and supported amended board and committee rules of procedure to allow public comment during action items so speakers can hear staff or applicant presentations before commenting.
The planning board reviewed an amendment to board and committee rules of procedure designed to let members of the public speak during action items after staff or an applicant has presented the matter.
"The reason for it was to provide public comment during action items," explained Ms. Rinehart, who presented the change. The amendment is intended to give the public the opportunity to hear presentations before making pro or con remarks, and staff said the process also helps board members by consolidating discussion into a single time frame.
A board member responded, "I think it's a great idea," and staff said the change was intended to improve clarity and efficiency at meetings. No formal vote was recorded in the transcript on this item; the presentation was explanatory and board members asked no substantive follow-up questions.
