With one member absent, Stow board emphasizes quorum and unanimous-vote implications
The Chair noted the board had only four members present and offered applicants the option to postpone; the board proceeded on several items but repeatedly reminded applicants that approval by four present members is effectively unanimous for tonight’s decisions.
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The Chair opened the meeting by noting the board had only four of its five members present and explaining the procedural consequences: because the board lacked a fifth member for the evening, actions taken would be decided by the four members in attendance and applicants could opt to wait until a full board sat.
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