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Frank Clifton said that one of the things not included here is the regulation of puppy <br /> mills. This is something that should be considered as a separate issue. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that she would like to hear the Planning Board's take on <br /> this, both for Class I and Class II. <br /> Discussion ensued about the timeline and it was answered that the May or August <br /> 2013 QPH would be reasonable to bring the final ordinance. <br /> Chair Pelissier made reference to the Class II kennel and said that the keeping of more <br /> than five animals seems stringent. She would like some discussion about this. <br /> Michael Harvey said that he would need to work with Bob Marotto on the numbers to <br /> ensure that they are consistent between the ordinances. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz said that before the County Commissioners make a commitment <br /> to bring something to a public hearing, he thinks that the Planning Board should discuss this. <br /> He would like to hear this discussion before making a decision to bring something to a public <br /> hearing. <br /> The Board agreed. <br /> 3. Specific Policies for Board of County Commissioner Advisory Boards <br /> The Board reviewed the final drafts of the board-specific policies for six advisory <br /> boards. <br /> Chair Pelissier said that the non-substantive comments could be submitted to the <br /> County Attorney. <br /> John Roberts said that this was initially submitted in April or May. There were many <br /> comments, but one of the comments that everyone agreed on was that the specific policies <br /> need to be shorter and only need to reflect differences that are absolutely necessary. He let <br /> the departments know that and the departments made the changes. These policies generally <br /> reflect goals and purposes of each individual board, membership on the board, and when the <br /> meetings will be. <br /> OUT Board <br /> Darcy Zorio, staff support for the OUT Board, came forward. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked how the policies were configured. John Roberts said that <br /> each of the policies is in the same format, but each one will look different because of the <br /> differences in each board. <br /> Commissioner Gordon made reference to page 2, #2 in the OUT Board policy and said <br /> that it should say, "in such instances, the OUT Board shall send its recommendations to the <br /> Planning Board." She asked what duty the OUT Board has to the Board of County <br /> Commissioners. <br /> Darcy Zorio said that the recommendations go directly to the Board of County <br /> Commissioners. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that, in that case, it should say, "the OUT Board shall send <br /> its recommendations to the Planning Board, with a copy to the County Commissioners." <br /> Commissioner Gordon made reference to the Goals and Objectives, #3, the first <br /> objective, and requested that it say, "identify and provide prioritization recommendations on the <br /> County's roadway, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian needs." <br /> John Roberts asked if the Board agreed with this change. <br /> Commissioner Hemminger said that she would like the recommendations broken out <br /> into two pieces — Planning Board and County Commissioners. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz said that if the County Commissioners have requested that the <br /> OUT Board advise the Planning Board, then that recommendation goes to the Planning Board <br />