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Port Edwards committee urges limiting new‑business discussion during public comment; ordinance update planned
Summary
The chair and members agreed topics raised during public comment should generally be placed on a subsequent agenda rather than discussed immediately. Staff said PLP will update the village ordinance next month to reduce unplanned new-business discussions and clarify the 24‑hour/2‑hour rules for agenda changes.
The committee discussed how to handle new business that arises during public comment, with members agreeing that items raised by the public should generally be deferred to a future meeting so staff can gather information and the board can deliberate with proper notice.
The chair emphasized procedural caution: "If I'm not present, the president get it on our agenda," and reminded members there are mechanisms to add emergency items with shorter notice (she referenced 24‑hour and two‑hour provisions for emergency additions). Several members said they appreciate public participation but cautioned against debating issues on the spot when staff lack information.
Ben Tigaroy noted that PLP plans an ordinance update next month "to get rid of some new business in our ordinance," which committee members said should help clarify when items can be discussed and when they must be placed on a future agenda. Members agreed they may ask a commenter clarifying questions but should not begin substantive debate until a future agenda item is posted.
The committee voted informally to bundle agenda items 10–12 for efficiency and closed the meeting after confirming the administrative step to formalize the village administrator title in committee records. The meeting adjourned at 04:49.
