HDC chair cites open-meeting notice error, rescinds July 16 appointment recommendation

The Townsend Historic District Commission chair told members the commission's July 16 recommendation to appoint two people to the commission was invalid because the agenda did not include the applicants' names and terms, saying the omission "violates the open meeting law." The chair said the Attorney General's open-government office informed her of the defect, and she moved to rescind the earlier recommendation and resubmit the items with proper notice.

The chair made a formal motion to rescind the July 16 motion recommending Robert Therian and Yasmin/Jasmine Santiago to the commission; the motion was seconded and put to discussion. The chair later stated the rescission was in effect and directed staff to refile the appointment items for a properly noticed vote so the public can have adequate notice and opportunity to comment.