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Council names Michael Sullivan vice‑president and appoints him to Planning Commission
Summary
Trappe Town Council unanimously appointed Commissioner Michael Sullivan as vice‑president and approved his appointment to the Planning Commission at its April 1 meeting. Council asked staff to review charter appointment practices and report back.
President Newnam opened the April 1 meeting by noting routine business and appointments were on the agenda. After brief discussion, Commissioner Rose Potter moved to appoint Michael Sullivan as vice‑president; Commissioner Walter Chase seconded and the motion passed unanimously (Sullivan, Newnam, Potter, Chase — Y).
Commissioner Sullivan then moved to appoint himself to the Planning Commission; Commissioner Potter seconded and the council again voted unanimously to approve the appointment. President Newnam asked staff to compare how Council and Planning Commission appointments are handled in the Town Charter versus other towns. Administrator Erin Braband said she will work with Attorney Ryan and report back to the council.
