Mark Jones, non-resident, representing Flouresco Signs, presented the proposal.
Jonathan Lew, OV Planning Technician, presented the staff report. Mr. Lew reviewed the current and proposed signage and stated staff recommended approval with no conditions.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Schoeppach and seconded by Member Shelton to approve OV3-04-03B, Fluoresco Lighting and Signs, requests approval to amend the sign criteria for Placita De Oro Plaza.
MOTION carried, 5-0
Chairman Gribb stated the proposal would allow each Council Member to make political appointments to each board and commission.
Town Councilman Kunisch affirmed the proposal and stated he was looking for feedback. Mr. Kunisch stated the term of the appointees would expire when the Council Members term expired.
Member Schoeppach stated his discomfort with the proposal.
Member Anderson stated she could not support the proposed change without answers as to why the change is being requested.
Member Shelton stated what is happening is a group wants to change the process but they are not interested in telling us why.
Member Schoeppach stated if this process gets political, it will disempower citizens from wanting to participate in its government because the chances of being able to be active would require you to know or be known by a Council Member. It will not open voices, it will close voices and it would be a real loss to the citizens of this town.
Member Buette, Anderson and Shelton agreed with Member Schoeppach.
The Members agree to draft a document to be presented at the Council Meeting in January. Member Schoeppach will draft the document and additional discussion will take place at the next DRB meeting on January 13, 2009.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Buette and seconded by Member Shelton to select Member Schoeppach to draft and present a document to the Council at their meeting on January 21st.
MOTION carried, 5-0
Member Schoeppach commented the workshop in Phoenix for Boards and Commissions was done well and was informative.
Chairman Gribb gave an update on Member Caswell and stated she would most likely tender her resignation for personal reasons. Chairman Gribb, in accordance with DRB bylaws, appointed Member Buette to chair the next DRB meeting.
Karen Berchtold gave an update of upcoming items to Council.
MOTION: A motion was made by Member Buette and seconded by Member Anderson to adjourn at 6:50 p.m.