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forward under the process that we've got; and then that we, either later in this when we talk
<br /> about it, or in a later meeting we discuss what process we need to go to, if we need to go to
<br /> another one. But, I would prefer to go ahead with the process we've got in place, and move this
<br /> project forward.
<br /> Commissioner Gordon: I have a procedural question for the attorney or somebody, and that
<br /> is, some people just came in who wanted to speak. We haven't actually closed the public
<br /> hearing yet. We've got a motion on the floor and a second, but we haven't voted on it. If people
<br /> wanted to withdraw those motions and let people speak, could they?
<br /> James Bryan: Yes.
<br /> Commissioner Gordon: Well that's what I would suggest.
<br /> Commissioner Pelissier: Well that was also one of the things that I wanted to say is that we
<br /> should accept additional public comment, and I do want to make another comment about the
<br /> public hearing. I thought, and I can't remember at the last meeting, that when we make such
<br /> motions that we adjourn the public hearing to receive the planning board comments, when it
<br /> comes back, it's not really a public hearing; so I wouldn't call it a fake public hearing. And I think
<br /> we have to make sure we have the correct title so that we are not misleading anybody in the
<br /> public about what we're doing, and this is our public hearing, tonight.
<br /> Commissioner Dorosin: So, we are the body that makes the decision on the CUP, right, not
<br /> the planning board? So, I don't understand why their deliberations would necessarily have to be
<br /> subject to testimony under oath or anything else. And I think if we are going to receive the
<br /> planning board's comments as part of the record, then the public hearing is not over. So, either
<br /> that becomes part of the record of the public hearing, and so then there's opportunity for more
<br /> comment; so again I think it's either, if we're taking more evidence, which is what I think the
<br /> planning board recommendation would be considered, then the public hearing is still open; and
<br /> if it's still open, then anybody should be allowed to comment; and if it's closed, then there
<br /> shouldn't be any evidence added to the record, which is why the planning board's
<br /> recommendation should come at the front end.
<br /> Chair Jacobs: Let me suggest two things— one is that I think there is sentiment on the board, if
<br /> the motion maker and the seconder are comfortable, to table consideration of the motion to
<br /> entertain whether there is any additional public comment at this time —secondly, as far as your
<br /> point, as Mr. Harvey pointed out, we have a whole discussion of process, and I think some of
<br /> your points relate directly to that process and are well taken in regard to calling something a
<br /> public hearing when it's not, or else actually having a public hearing, if that's what we're going to
<br /> call it. But, I would suggest that, while your points are well made and well taken, that looking at
<br /> all the people who are here for other items, and the fact that we are going to discuss this toward
<br /> the end of the meeting, that we just at this point table the motion for consideration until we see if
<br /> there additional public comments and then have this discussion of process; and we could
<br /> always talk about how it may relate to other items. But, at this point, move forward and see if
<br /> there are people who had comments about this proposal. If you do, you need to come identify
<br /> yourself, and come forward and be sworn. If you sent written comment, then it will be included
<br /> in the record anyway, and you don't necessarily have to speak.
<br /> Commissioner McKee: Mr. Chairman, I will withdraw or table the motion until we get further
<br /> public comment, since we have someone who wishes to speak, if the seconder will agree to
<br /> that.
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