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. e ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 22, 1991 MAYOR /COUNCIL REPORT CONTINUED in connection with H4.ghway 12. However, something is wrong here." It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Butler for the purpose of discussion, to amend Ordinance Number 31, Second Series, to reflect a change in the Planning Commission term from three years to one year. As each of t' three -year ter ms :_n progress terminate, each shall revert to a one -year term. Butler stated that at the time* she was serving the City, there were problems with the Planning Commission and the Council at that time had difficulty addressing the problems because the terms were for three years. She stated that at times a Planning Commission member would disagree more with a Councilmember's personality, than philosophy or principle. She said, "Personal confrontations are very distasteful and discomforting. Whether we agree on philosophy or principle is neither here nor there, it is part of the process. However, as a team, we are all supposed to be on the same side, and even if you have a personality conflict, you keep your mouth shut." Goetten stated that she agreed with Callahan and commended him for his efforts to bring this issue to a head. She said, "I do not mind someone calling me up or politely talking to me on the s�.de if they disagree WI th m::. However; I do not like to be pointed at or judged in public. I do not believe that it is the Planning Commission's role to do that to anyone. We need to have the support from our appointed bodies. I am very happy to support Councilmember Callahan's motion." Jabbour asked Barrett what procedure must be undertaken in order for Council to pass an ordinance amendment. Barrett stated' that th.s issue involves the te.m of the Planning Commission members,' and is not governed by the Statute, but is a matter of Government. Ordinance. He stated that only zoning changes require a Public Hearing before the Planning Commission. He said, "Council 4 _s free this evening to propose and adopt, effective immediately, an Ordinance which would govern this issue." Jabbour stated that, in his opinion, the problems that have arisen are' not out of a lack of care, but o;rer- caring. He said; "I• think everyone -is working very hard. I am particularly appreciative of the last Planning Commission meeting pertaining to the Highway 51.2 issue. However; I concur wholeheartedly with Councilmember Callahan." All voted aye. Mc:tion passed. (#11)PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor Petersen thanked all of the applicants who expressed interest in this appointment and went through the process. She said, "I would like to extend my personal thanks for the time and effort that these gentlemen put forth in preparing for these interviews." It was moved by► Jabbour, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to appoint Edward Cohen to serve a 'ono -year term as a Planning Commission member. All voted aye. Motion passed. - 16