At the 4/26/2023 Utilities Committee it was stated that there is still one alternate seat to be filled on the committee. Chairman Lynn Wiles said that appointments were discussed at the 4/24/2023 Town Council Meeting, but due to the confusion of the Town Council and Town Manager the last open seat was not filled.
At the 4/24/2023 Town Council meeting Councilor Dunn attempted to appoint Deb Paul as an alternate. Council Farrell stated that Paul was not on the agenda and they should deal with the appointment of Joy Muller. The Council voted 5-0 to appoint Muller. Later in the meeting when Councilor Dunn made a motion to appoint Deb Paul Councilor Ted Combes and the Town Manager stated that there were no alternate positions available since they had just appointed Muller.
There were two when we started today.
Councilor Ron Dunn
Why did Councilor Combes or the Town Manager not bring up this earlier when Councilor Dunn asked to appoint Paul? Councilor Jim Butler asked how many seats were available. Town Manager stated there was only one open seat, which was filled by Muller. Deb Paul beleived there wasa a resignation leaving an open seat. The Council agreed to address a possible appointment at a future meeting after determining how many seats are on the committee.
Why so much confusion? Deb Paul discussed the appointment at the 2/6/2023 Town Council meeting. Paul asked to be appointed. Councilors Farrell, Franz, Butler, and Green were in support of Paul being appointed as an alternate member to the committee.
Below is the appointment and discussion from the 2/6/2023 Council meeting. During discussion it was clear that there three alternate position.
Motion by Councilor Green
Full Members
1. Paul Ramsey
2. Martha Smith
3. John Ferreira
4. Mike Speltz
5. Jeff McGraw
6. Anne Fenn
7. Lynn Wiles
State Representative Member
Ron Dunn
Alternate Member
Ray Breslin
Two others to be named later
It was stated that after the motion there were two alternate seats open.
The Town Council will address the appointements at a future meeting.