SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the Town of Erie Recommending that the Town Council Re-appoint Commissioners Booth and Burns
Body
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
Department
PRESENTER(S): Kelly Driscoll, Planning Manager
First Name, Last Name, Title
TIME ESTIMATE: 5 minutes
only required for non-consent items
POLICY ISSUES:
The Town Council appoints Advisory Board members, including Planning Commission. Planning Commission expressed desire to demonstrate support of Commissioners Booth and Burns continued service, and a resolution is the appropriate legal means.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Adoption of Resolution No. P26-04 recommending the Town Council reappoint Commissioners Booth and Burns.
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SUMMARY/KEY POINTS
• Three Commissioner’s terms expire in April of this year - Baham, Booth, and Burns.
• Commissioners Booth and Burns wish to continue to serve.
• At the request of Commissioners legal counsel drafted a resolution in support of Commissioners Booth and Burns being reappointed by Council.
BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
At the January 21, 2026, meeting Commissioners discussed upcoming vacancies of three seats - Baham, Booth, and Burns. Commissioners Booth and Burns wish to continue to serve on the Commission.
The Town Clerk opened recruitment for Planning Commission vacancies on January 20. Applications close February 23. The Council will conduct interviews and make appointments on March 3. Commissioners’ first Planning Commission meeting will be on March 18.
At a Special Meeting on September 16, 2025, Council directed Town Management to ensure that terms ending in 2026 be appointed for three years, thus keeping all Advisory Board appointments to odd years. The three expiring Planning Commission terms will end in 2029. Remaining terms are as follows:
|
Name |
Expires |
|
Ben Hemphill, Chair |
April 2027 |
|
Robert (Bob) Braudes, Vice Chair |
April 2027 |
|
Delaney Dreckman |
April 2027 |
|
Andrew Sawusch |
April 2027 |
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution P26-04