§ 4.03.00. Town council procedures.

A.

After the local planning agency makes a recommendation regarding any matter it is required to consider, the town council shall hold at least one public hearing to consider the recommendation. The hearing may be continued to an announced time certain upon a majority vote. An agenda for the hearing shall be posted in, or near, the meeting room and be generally available to those in attendance.

B.

The town council public hearing shall encourage and afford members of the public reasonable opportunity to present their views on any matter under consideration. The mayor may, at his or her discretion, rule out-of-order public comments deemed repetitious or not germane to the matter under discussion.

C.

The sequence of activities regarding matters under consideration shall be as follows:

1.

Announcements of the matter for consideration by the mayor.

2.

Presentation of the LPA recommendation and staff reports/comments, if any, whether written or verbal.

3.

Receipt of comments from the proponents and opponents of the matter in as nearly equal proportions as possible. All speakers will be required to identify themselves and their address.

4.

Close public input except for direct questions as may be initiated by the members of the town council.

5.

Town council discussion, debate and approval, adoption or enactment, as appropriate for the specific matter, by majority vote prior to considering the next matter or adjournment.

D.

The town council shall conclude consideration of the agenda no later than 11:00 p.m. No agenda item may be initiated after 10:30 p.m. unless a majority vote to do so. Agenda items not considered at this hearing will be placed first on the agenda of the next date available that meets applicable notice requirements.

E.

As soon as practical, a meeting summary or minutes shall be prepared in conformance with the applicable public records laws of the state.

(LDC Ord. of 1-9-2014)