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Thompson commissioners ask for monthly digital list of staff permit approvals
Summary
Several commissioners asked that Cindy (the ZEO) supply a monthly, click‑filterable digital report of permits she approves administratively so the commission can monitor patterns and request items be returned for review.
Commissioners raised concerns about some approvals that were handled administratively and asked for a simple transparency measure: a routine digital report listing zoning permits and other approvals signed by the zoning enforcement officer (Cindy).
Multiple commissioners described instances where work had been approved without commission review and said they want to avoid being blindsided. Commissioner Dave summarized the request bluntly: "What I want is a list." The group agreed it was reasonable for staff to provide a weekly or monthly clickable filter report that shows which permits were approved under administrative authority.
Staff and commissioners discussed tradeoffs: giving back formal approval authority to staff had been intended to streamline proceedings, but commissioners said periodic reporting would preserve efficiency while restoring oversight. No formal vote was taken; commissioners directed staff to adopt a digital reporting routine and to include the report in monthly meeting materials so commissioners can flag items for further review.
