SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Appointing Members to the Planning Commission
Department
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Operations
Presenter
PRESENTER(S): Debbie Stamp, Town Clerk
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Time
TIME ESTIMATE: 200 minutes
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Fiscal
FISCAL SUMMARY:
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Policy
POLICY ISSUES:
All board and commission members are appointed by the Town Council.
Recommendation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct interviews, discuss the candidates, and approve Resolution 26-070 appointing three (3) members to the Planning Commission.
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SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
• The Planning Commission currently has three (3) vacancies.
• Eleven (11) applications were received during recruitment
• During the March 10, 2026, Town Council selected the top six (6) candidates to move forward to the interview process.
• April 7, 2026 Special Meeting - interview the top six (6) candidates and appoint three (3) to the Planning Commission.
• Ordinance 30-2025 switched Advisory Board appointments to odd numbered years.
• The term for these three (3) appointments will be May 17, 2026 - April 30, 2029.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Recruitment to appoint members to the Planning Commission began on January 20, 2026 and concluded on February 20, 2026. The Town Clerk’s office received eleven (11) applications. All applications were reviewed to ensure that each individual met the requirements for serving on the commission.
The eleven (11) applications were provided to Town Council in the agenda packet for the March 10, 2026 council meeting. During that meeting, Town Council selected the top six (6) candidates to move to the interview process.
Below is a list of the six (6) candidates that Town Council will be interviewing tonight.
• Alex Schatz
• Lori Hight
• Paul M. Leef
• Sherrie Booth
• Tim Burns
• Tonya McKnight
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ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution 26-070
2. PC App - Alex Schatz
3. PC App - Lori Hight
4. PC App - Paul M. Leef
5. PC App - Sherri Booth
6. PC App - Tim Burns
7. PC App - Tonya McKnight
8. Ordinance 30-2025