Jennifer Huff, Director of Building and Planning presents a report on the Planning Committee Options. She indiatces that at the Council Meeting of February 5, 2024, a council resolution was passed to strike a Buidling and Planning Committee and for it to commence on September 1, 2024.
Councillor Willsie has concerns with the process and doesn't want it to hinder on it and wonders if the committee can be a place where residents can come to ask questions.
Councillor Hipple feels that would be beneficial for a council as a whole.
Councillor Kennes has concerns with Council giving advice on Planning items.
Councillor Pammer has concerns that this committee would add another layer and is unsure what this would achieve.
Councillor Pelkman also has concerns that the process would delay applications but would support on an ad hoc basis for bigger projects.
Councillor Derbyshire understood that this committee would be about planning ahead as a council and not about the day-to-day applications.