Attendees

✓ Sheri Bingham (Mayor)

✓ Dale Fowers (City Council)

✓ Ryan Hill (City Council)

✓ Larry Ropelato (City Council)

✓ Ray Hancock (City Council)

✓ Darren Curtis (City Attorney)

✓ Morghan Yeoman (City Recorder)

✓ Cami Moss (City Treasurer)

✓ Jared Hancock (Public Works Director)

✓ Present: 9/9

Decisions

#Removal of Planning Commission members Amanda Prince and Sheldon Greener

PASSED Hill: NAY, Fowers: NAY, Ropelato: AYE, Hancock: AYE, Bingham: AYE

#Adjournment of the meeting

PASSED Fowers: AYE, Ropelato: AYE, Hancock: AYE

Agenda Items

#1

Meeting Called to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Sheri Bingham.

#2

Public Comments

The council received public comments from several residents regarding the removal of Planning Commission members Amanda Prince and Sheldon Greener.

#3

Action Items

The council voted on a motion to remove Planning Commission members Amanda Prince and Sheldon Greener.

#4

Discussion

The city treasurer and council discussed the FY 27 budget.

#5

Adjournment

The council voted to adjourn the meeting.

Public Comments

10 speakers

Natalie Zuech · Topic: Removal of Planning Commission members

Natalie requested that the council explain the reasons for removing Planning Commission members Amanda Prince and Sheldon Greener.

Amber Kelso · Topic: Removal of Planning Commission members

Amber defended Commissioners Prince and Greener, highlighting their dedication and commitment.

Brent Odenwalder · Topic: Removal of Planning Commission members

Brent requested that public comment be included as a standard item on every meeting agenda and urged the council to reconsider the removal of Commissioners Prince and Greener.

Staci Judkins · Topic: Removal of Planning Commission members

Staci questioned the timing and approach of the removal motion and requested that the item be moved to a future meeting for adequate public notice and input.

Keith Lawson · Topic: Removal of Planning Commission members

Keith asked questions about the removal of Commissioners Prince and Greener, including why they were being removed and why the decision was being made at that time.

Gene Larsen · Topic: Removal of Planning Commission members

Gene supported the change and stated that he had been appointed to a one-year term ending December 31, 2025.

Jake Kelso · Topic: Removal of Planning Commission members

Jake asked if the new council understood their new role and emphasized the importance of checks and balances.

Andrew Warwood · Topic: Speed limit enforcement

Andrew raised a concern about inconsistent speed limit enforcement on 5500 S and 4700 S and suggested revisiting the speed limits and coordinating with West Haven.

Pat Grieco · Topic: Removal of Planning Commission members

Pat spoke about the dedication and experience of Commissioners Prince and Greener and questioned if anyone has experience on the planning commission now.

Blake Cevering · Topic: Removal of Planning Commission members

Blake spoke on the reasoning behind the removal of Commissioners Prince and Greener and did not believe that it was due to their term limits.