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Council appoints zoning-board alternate after heated exchange
Summary
Council appointed Peter Montalbano as Zoning Board alternate number 2 amid a tense exchange in which the mayor accused other members of dishonesty; roll call recorded mixed yes and no votes and the motion carried.
The council appointed Peter Montalbano to the Zoning Board of Adjustment as alternate number 2, but the appointment prompted a sharp verbal exchange on the record.
A council member moved to appoint Peter Montalbano and the motion was seconded, after which the chair called for a roll-call vote. The roll call recorded affirmative votes and at least two opposing votes from council members; after the tally the mayor verbally accused another member of dishonesty on the floor. The motion carried and the administration announced related appointments to other local boards.
Council later moved the consent agenda and approved routine minutes and appointments. The mayor asked staff to follow up on several items and scheduled additional discussions as needed.
The council did not take disciplinary action and did not rescind the appointment; members who opposed the motion recorded 'no' votes during the roll call.
