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Planning board member seeks reappointment despite 2018 term‑limit ordinance
Summary
Long-serving planning board member Gary Pilati asked the Nussbaum Field Town Council to reappoint him after two consecutive five-year terms, saying he had not realized a 2018 ordinance placed term limits on the board; he highlighted upcoming development opportunities tied to Route 146 work.
Gary Pilati addressed the Nussbaum Field Town Council during public comment, saying he has served two consecutive five‑year terms on the town planning board and asked to be reappointed despite learning that a 2018 ordinance imposes term limits.
"I have been serving on the planning board for 2 consecutive 5 year terms," Pilati said, adding that when he received notice his term was expiring he responded that he wished to be reappointed. "I was unaware that they an ordinance in the past, I guess, in 2018 putting term limits on there." He said he enjoyed serving, praised the planning department and suggested the department could use an intern.
Pilati told the council that recent changes in state planning and zoning law, together with work on Route 146, will open two business corridors that have been difficult for applicants to develop. He described those changes as creating new opportunities and said his engineering and business background make the planning board a place where he can "give back to the town." He asked the council to consider his reappointment and left the decision to the members.
A council member thanked Pilati for his service and for running effective meetings. The transcript records no motion, vote, or formal council action on Pilati’s reappointment during the portion of the meeting provided.
Next steps: Pilati’s request was presented during public comment and not acted on in the available record; any reappointment would require council action at a future open meeting.
