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ORONO COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS City Administrator Bernhardson reviewed his memo regarding the Planning Commission appointment and two alternatives to accomodate the three well qualified applicants which were interviewed at the last meeting. He stated that one alternative would be to expand the Planning Commission from seven members to nine members. He noted that this would possibly cause a quorum problem. The other alternative would be to appoint one person to the Planning Commission and allow the other two to serve as alternates. He no'-ed that this would also serve a' a training program for the alternates. Acting Mayor Adams, and Councilmembprs Frahm and Hammerel felt that nine Planning Commission members were too many. Counci lmember Grabek: I guess my first question is, is there an opening on the Planning Commission? City Administrator Bernhardson: Well, back in December there was not a re -appointment made, Bill Sme's position was up for re -appointment and I guess the decision at that time w•as not to re -appoint. Councilmember Grabek: It was a decision not to re- appoint or, I don't remember that. City Administrator Bernhardson: I guess what I'm saying is it was probably a decision to do nothing ac that point. Counci lmember Grabek: So is he sti 1 1 serving or has he resigned or has he attended the meetings? City Administrator Bernhardson: He has not resigned as I know of officially and he has not attended. Zoning Administrator Mabusth: He did not attend tite January meeting. Acting Mayor Adams: Wouldn't his appointmenthrve expired? Zoning Administrator Mabusth: Thats a question that maybe Kathleen can help us with. Did his term run until there was another re -appointment or is it over as of December of 85? City Attorney Blat.z: I'd have to review the ordinance but maybe somebody could answer the question, when you make an appointment is it for a term specific?