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Residents tell committee not to tailor ordinance to developer: 'I'm confused'
Summary
During public comment, residents urged the committee to craft Tilton's ordinances to protect local interests rather than accommodate the developer's preferences; one resident said the meeting left them 'confused' about whose interests the committee is prioritizing.
In the public comment period a resident criticized what they described as an apparent tilt toward accommodating the developer’s requests during the ordinance review. The speaker said they were "confused" by the workshop because it seemed to concentrate on how to fit the developer's project into local rules rather than shaping rules primarily for Tilton’s long‑term benefit.
The Chair replied, summarizing the workshop as information‑gathering and not a compromise, and said the purpose is to understand both developer procedures and community concerns so the committee can make an informed decision. The Chair thanked attendees for a civil dialogue and said comments will be noted and passed to the board.
"I'm confused because I thought Tilton...was trying to improve their ordinances to cover this new phase," a resident said, emphasizing that the committee represents village interests and should not unduly defer to an applicant.
