Resident asks Spring City Council to review Planning & Zoning liaison conduct

Tammy Christiansen told the Spring City Council on Nov. 6 she formally objects to conduct by the council’s Planning and Zoning liaison, saying the liaison’s behavior at a recent meeting crossed a line and created an uncomfortable working environment.

“I am here to formally express my disapproval and deep concern regarding the recent behavior of councilman Marty McCain, who serves as the liaison for the Planning and Zoning Commission,” Christiansen said during public comment, describing an Oct. 29 incident in which the liaison “placed himself on the stand at the planning and zoning … with the planning and zoning member stating, I am part of you guys.” She told the council that the city ordinance defines a liaison as a non‑voting intermediary who should not present himself as a voting commission member.

Christiansen also accused the liaison of repeated disrespectful nonverbal behavior—laughing, shaking his head and covering his face—while others were speaking, and said she personally experienced “instances of bullying and threats” when her decisions did not align with the liaison’s preferences. She asked the council to review the liaison’s duties and “take appropriate action to ensure that interactions between the council and commission remain professional, respectful, and in compliance.”

Becky Holbrook Bruner, chair of Spring City’s Board of Adjustment, followed and told the council she supports the ordinance under consideration that evening. “I feel like some of the things that have been brought before the Board of Adjustment have not been really what we are supposed to be doing. So I appreciate this clarification and want to give you my support on it,” she said.

Councilmembers did not take immediate disciplinary action at the meeting. The complaint was heard during the public‑comment period immediately before the council considered an ordinance (O‑2025‑07) clarifying the Board of Adjustment’s scope; that ordinance was later approved by the council in the same meeting.

The council did not offer an extended response during public comment; Tammy Christiansen’s remarks and Bruner’s support are part of the public record and were entered into the meeting minutes.

What happens next: Christiansen requested a formal review of liaison boundaries; the council approved an ordinance that clarifies appeals and the Board of Adjustment’s role later in the meeting. If the council pursues any additional administrative review, that action will be reflected in a future meeting agenda or staff report.