MINUTES

SHALIMAR PLANNING & ZONING

JULY 7, 1999

The regular P & Z meeting was called to order by chairman Eddie Phillips on July 7, 1999 at 6:05 p.m. at Town Hall Chamber. He led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

ROLL CALL FOR THE RECORD:
Chairman Eddie Phillips - present
Co-Chairman Roy Pimental - present
Secretary Ursel Behnken - present
Member Patty Culjak - present
Member Jimmy Jones - present

OLD BUSINESS:

I. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL WORKSHOP JUNE 24, 1999 - Minutes were accepted as written.

NEW BUSINESS:

I. ANNEXATION - WITHDRAWN BY OWNER - This was for information only.

II. FINALIZATION OF NEW P & Z BY-LAWS

1. AUTHORITY TO DECIDE SIMPLE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING REQUESTS - Jimmy Jones said that the P & Z Board should accept the authority for items were no variances are required. He feels that when it is something contentious the Town Commission should make the decision because they are elected by the residents. Roy Pimental said it all comes down to accountability. Patty Culjak moved that the Shalimar Planning and Zoning Board should be authorized to act as the final decision-making body for residential matters within the Town (e.g. variances), with the stipulation that the board members must have unanimous agreement on such matters, else the particular matter about which there is a demonstrated division (disagreement) in voting must advance to the Shalimar Town Commission), with the Planning and Zoning Board's recommendation for approval or disapproval based on its majority vote, as is the current procedure. It was seconded by Jimmy Jones and passed unanimously.
2. The second motion followed to clarify Mayor Gary Combs' letter, paragraph 3: Should the P & Z Board desire to have authority to approve construction permits as major or minor, this change should also be recommended. Roy Pimental moved for the P & Z Board to say no to minor/major construction as per the Mayor's letter. It was seconded by Patty Culjak and passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: Patty Culjak moved to adjourn the meeting at 7 p.m. It was seconded by Roy Pimental and passed unanimously.

Ursel Behnken, Secretary

Eddie Phillips, Chairman