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Residents criticize added-on resolution and urge clearer agenda procedures
Summary
Two residents said a resolution had been added to a prior meeting’s agenda without transparent notice and urged the board to follow established agenda procedures; trustees described the discrepancy as a typo and said they would clarify the language at upcoming hearings.
Two residents used public comment to press the board on transparency and agenda procedures after a resolution was added as an "add-on" at a previous meeting.
Robert Stark, a resident, asked why a resolution scheduled for a public hearing appeared to refer only to land-use boards while the agenda description said it applied to all non–land-use boards. Trustees acknowledged the mismatch and characterized it as a typographical error.
Later, resident B. Sarasoli said the add-on process gave the appearance of a prearranged result: "There's a motion to add the resolution on, a second, the resolution is read, a motion to accept is made, a second, and boom, 4 votes and it's done. No comments, no questions, no discussion." Sarasoli called the practice "very unacceptable" and asked whether the resolution had been circulated in advance or discussed in private.
Trustees responded during comment that the apparent discrepancy in the resolution text was a typo and that the intent was to exempt land-use boards while applying term limits discussion to others; the board scheduled related hearings to allow public review.
Why it matters: Residents said add-on agenda items and limited discussion reduce public trust. Trustees signaled they will correct the resolution language and allow public hearings as the next procedural step.
Next steps: The board will publish corrected materials and hold scheduled public hearings so residents can comment formally.
