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Debate over appointment of county employee to Board of Adjustments surfaces conflict‑of‑interest concerns
Summary
Commissioner Ed Beaudette opposed appointing Code Enforcement Officer Joe Ungaretti to the Board of Adjustments citing separation‑of‑interest concerns; resident Rose Nyman countered that county employees have served successfully on boards and praised Ungaretti's qualifications.
Commissioner Ed Beaudette objected to appointing county employees to the Board of Adjustments, saying the presence of a department head could create a perceived or real conflict of interest. "I don't think it's appropriate that we have a County employee, particularly a department head, be on the Board of Adjustments," Beaudette said, arguing separation of duties matters even if the nominee is qualified.
Resident Rose Nyman disagreed, urging the commission to consider the applicant's experience. "I think Mr. Ungaretti brings a wealth of knowledge to a position like that," Nyman said, noting county employees have historically served on boards and some have served well. The item was placed on the agenda for further consideration; no appointment vote was recorded during the work session.
