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‘i 1- ORONO CITY COUNCIL MrETING HELD APRIL 22, 1991 MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT CONTINUED in connectior. w-. th Highway 1’. here." Ho«/ever, sonething is w’:ong v^3S moved by Callehan, seconded by Bubler for the purpose of discussion, to amen-’ Ordinance Number 31, Second Series, to reflect a change in the Planning Commission term from three years to one year. As each of the three-year terns in 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 CounciImember's personality, than philosophy or principle. She said, "Pei-sonal 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." Goettan stat»»d 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 oolitely talking to me on the side if they disagree with 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 Councilraember Callahan’s motion." Jabbour asked Barrett what procedure must be undertaken in order for Council to pass an Ordinance amendment. Brrrett stated that this issue involves t'ue term of tha Planning Commission members, and is not governed by the Statute, but is a mattar of Government Ordinance. He stated that only zoning changes require a Public Hearing before the Planning Commission. He said, "Council is 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 over-caring. He said, "I think everyone is working very hard. I am particularly appreciative of the last Planning Commission meeting pertaining to the Highway 1.2 issue. However, I concur wholeheartedly with Councilmember Callahan.” All voted aye. Motion passed. < ill) PLAmUNG COMHISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor Peterson thanked all of t.he applicants who expressed interest in this appointment and went through the process. S.";e 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. A.ll voted aye. Metion passed. - 16 -