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Minutes for the Land Use Advisory Committee meeting on May 15, 2014
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Members present: Bill Hall (chair), Carroll Caldwell, Todd Burton, Mark Enos, Pam Alexander, Kevan Inboden, Shawnie Carrier (arrived at 5:14 p.m.), and James Dunivan (left at 4:57 p.m.)
Members absent: Terry Bare, Darren May, Don Parker, Eric Scarbrough, Faye McCall, Jerry Halsey, Jr., Dr. Jim Sanders, Joe Tomlinson, Mark Hogue, Nadine Straitt and Wixson Huffstetler
Discussion was held regarding a quorum for the meeting. City Clerk Donna Jackson noted there are 16 members on the committee. City Planner Otis Spriggs stated it would be hard to ever get 16 people at the meeting. He suggested adopting bylaws that will address what the number will be for a quorum. Chairman Hall agreed, adding it could be difficult for the committee to get anything done depending on the number needed for the quorum. City Clerk Jackson explained that since the committee is advisory bylaws can be adopted. She further explained the list of official members needs to be looked at and discussed because there are some members who are not on the committee anymore that are still official members. Ms. Alexander asked why there needs to be that many members. Mr. Spriggs answered that is just the number that was appointed by resolution. He noted some of the people appointed haven’t been seen since they were appointed. He will speak with the Mayor about the members to see what the Mayor wants to do. He stated if the committee wishes he will get the old bylaws and update them to fit the new committee. Chairman Hall stated he thinks five members for a quorum would be sufficient. Mr. Spriggs agreed, noting that is what the minimum number was for the committee in the past. Ms. Alexander motioned, seconded by Mr. Enos, to allow five members to be sufficient for a quorum. All voted aye.
Mr. Burton motioned, seconded by Mr. Dunivan, to approve the minutes of the meetings on March 20, April 3 and April 17. All voted aye, with...
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