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Recusal leaves commission without quorum; 71 North Baruka item and minutes postponed to July 22
Summary
A commissioner recused themself during the June 24 Lowell Conservation Commission meeting, leaving the body without a quorum. The commission could not close the public hearing or finalize votes on some items, so it continued affected matters — including consideration of 71 North Baruka Road and approval of minutes — to the July 22 meeting.
The Lowell Conservation Commission paused several items and postponed final votes on June 24 after a commissioner recused themself, leaving fewer than the four members required for a quorum of the seven-member board.
A commissioner said at the meeting, "Given that I'm recusing myself, we're down to three," and commissioners later identified the recused member as Commissioner Bhini. Because the board lacked a quorum, the commission could not close the public hearing for the 71 North Baruka Road item or approve the June 10 meeting minutes; the chair and members agreed to continue affected items to the July 22 meeting when more members are expected to attend.
Commissioners noted they typically need four members present to take final action. The record shows motions to continue the affected items to July 22 were moved and seconded and members indicated assent by voice vote. The commission then proceeded to wrap up remaining business and adjourn.
