BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS January 25, 2017  THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE GREENE COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS WAS HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2017 AT 7:30 P.M.  Those present were:  Frank Morris, Vice-Chairman Bob Runkle, Member Lyle Durrer, Member Richard Herring, Chairman Brent Wilson, Alternate Member Bart Svoboda, Zoning Administrator Shawn Leake, Zoning Officer Dale Herring, Ex-Officio Member  Those absent were: Staff present were:  CALL TO ORDER  The Vice-Chairman called the meeting to order. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & PRAYER  Mr. Morris lead the Pledge of Allegiance and offered a prayer to begin the meeting.  DETERMINATION OF QUORUM  The Vice-Chairman asked Mr. Svoboda to determine a quorum by roll call. Mr. Svoboda took roll and determined a quorum. He noted that Mr. Herring and Mr. Mr. Svoboda informed the members that there is a vacancy on the Board and that the potential member is present in the audience but cannot serve until he is appointed by  Wilson were not present.  the court.  ELECTION OF OFFICERS  Mr. Svoboda explained that the Board could defer the election of Officers or any other There was discussion as to nominating someone who is not present and how to proceed Mr. Durrer made a motion to defer the election of Officers to the next meeting.  business since there were only three members present. ifti they do not wish to serve in the nominated capacity.    BZAI Minutes January: 25, 2017  Mr. Svoboda mentioned that the same thing could be done for the minutes if desired. There was discussion regarding the approval of the minutes and whether or not to defer their approval in order to allow for input from the members who were not present. There was discussion relating to the Vanderveer case and their appeal of the decision Mr. Svoboda explained the appeal process, noting that the BZA is not a party to that process and that the Zoning Administrator and the appellant would appear in court. He suggested addressing the current business and discussing the appeal under Other Mr. Durrer made a motion to defer the approval of the minutes until the next meeting.  from last month.  Matters.  Mr. Morris seconded the motion. The vote was taken. AYE Mr. Runkle Mr. Morris Mr. Durrer  NAY  There was clarification and agreement that the motion included the deferral of the election of Officers and the approval of the minutes. The motion carried by a 3-0 vote.  PUBLIC HEARINGS  There were no public hearings scheduled.  OLD/NEW BUSINESS  There was no Old/New Business for discussion.  MINUTES  See the discussion above under Election of Officers.  OTHER MATTERS  Mr. Svoboda explained that the Board had requested some information previously and that the information had been provided at their seats tonight. He noted that he did not  2    BZAI Minutes January: 25, 2017  print all of the case information but had provided a list of case law for them to review Mr. Morris asked if Mr. Chandler will be able to provide training in the spring.  online. He reviewed the resource information with the Board.  Mr. Svoboda stated that a date had not been determined but that he would stay in touch Mr. Runkle mentioned that the bylaws read that the election of Officers takes place at There was discussion as to how that would affect tonight's actions. Itv was determined Mr. Svoboda stated that there would likely be a meeting next month in order to act upon  with Mr. Chandler. the January meeting.  that the election of Officers could be deferred. the minutes since that case is being appealed. Mr. Morris asked if that appeal has been filed. Mr. Svoboda stated that the appeal has been filed. Mr. Morris asked if members would need to turn in items.  Mr. Svoboda stated that the writ was just received and that he would review it and let everyone know. He referred to the one that was at their seats from a different case and noted that it may be similar but was not sure what had been included in the request. There was discussion regarding the likelihood of members being called to court and Mr. Svoboda stated that the effort will be made to determine attendance for the next  whether there would be legal representation for the members.  meeting prior to the date of the meeting.  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.  Respectfully submitted, Mavsha alley Marsha Alley, Secretary  huhaflu 2./22/2017  BZA ChaimanVce-Chaiman  Date  3