Board begins with Open-and-Public-Meetings Act training; elects next year’s chair and vice chair

Before the formal hearing, the board ran through an overview of the Open and Public Meetings Act, including when meetings may be closed, the 66.7% rule for closing a meeting, and notice and minute requirements. The training reminded members that public hearings require additional notice and that final action cannot be taken on topics not on the agenda.

After deliberations on the variance and other business, the board moved to elect Brian Jones as chair and Tyler Brown as vice chair for the coming year; members voted in favor and then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

The board paused for a short recess earlier in the evening and reconvened at 6:30 p.m. for the public hearing portion of the agenda.