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Farmington planning commission elects Liz Sanford chair, Dave Saint Germain secretary
Summary
The Town of Farmington Plan & Zoning Commission elected Liz Sanford as chair and Dave Saint Germain as secretary by voice vote during its administrative agenda; commissioners also discussed restoring the pledge of allegiance to the order of business and clarifying bylaw language about informal applicant meetings.
The Town of Farmington Planning and Zoning Commission elected Liz Sanford as chair and Dave Saint Germain as secretary during the meeting’s administrative session.
Shannon Rutherford, town planner and meeting chair for the administrative portion, opened nominations. An unnamed commissioner nominated Liz Sanford for chair; another seconded the nomination. During discussion, a commissioner said of Sanford, "Liz has been on the committee for several years and has been served as secretary and did a great job," and the commission approved the nomination by voice vote.
For secretary, Dave Saint Germain was nominated and seconded; commissioners again approved by voice vote. Rutherford noted seven seated members were present, meeting the minimum required to conduct the election despite one absence and a vacancy.
Commissioners also briefly discussed the bylaws. One member raised concerns that the bylaws’ language encouraging informal applicant meetings could create a de‑facto hearing without notice and public‑comment protections; Rutherford recommended consulting the town attorney before proposing any bylaw changes.
The administrative agenda concluded and the commission then proceeded to the evening’s land‑use training and regular business.
