2021-01-14 PC APPROVED SIGNED MINUTESI.
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Meeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Council Chambers — City Hall
January 14, 2021
Planning Commission Secretary Deanna Horton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The
meeting was held remotely via ZOOM meeting.
Commissioners, staff and audience stood for the pledge of allegiance.
Secretary Horton took roll and the following members and staff were present:
Fred Beaulac
Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney
Karl Granrath
Jenny Nickerson, Building Official
Walt Haneke
Lori Barlow, Senior Planner
Bob McKinley
Karen Kendall, Planner
Nancy Miller
Marty Palaniuk, Planner
Paul Rieckers
Connor Lange, Planner
Sherri Robinson
Deanna Horton, Administrative Assistant
Taylor Dillard, Administrative Assistant
Marianne Lemons, Office Assistant
IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Beaulac moved to approve the January 14'h 2021 meeting
agenda as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was seven in favor,
zero against and the motion passed.
V. MINUTES: Commissioner McKinley moved to approve the December I ty" 2020 minutes as
presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against
and the motion passed.
VI. COMMISSION REPORTS: There were no Planning Commission Reports.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Building Official Jenny Nickerson welcomed the new
Planning Commission Members, Paul "Eric" Rieckers and Nancy "Pete" Miller.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. Election of Officers:
Secretary Horton called for nominations for the office of Chair. Commissioner Beaulac
nominated Commissioner McKinley. There were no additional nominations. With a
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show of hands, the vote for the office of Chair was seven in favor and zero against.
Commissioner McKinley will serve as the Chair for 2021.
Secretary Horton called for nominations for the office of Vice -Chair. Commissioner
Beaulac nominated Commissioner Robinson as the Vice -Chair. There were no additional
nominations. With a show of hands, the vote for the office of Vice -chair was seven in
favor and zero against. Commissioner Robinson will service as the Vice -Chair for 2021.
b. Training: Public Records, Open Public Meetings Act.
Deputy City Attorney Erik Lamb gave the annual public records and open public meetings
training to attending Planning Commissioners and staff.
c. Training: Comprehensive Plan/Development Regulations
Senior Planner Chaz Bates gave a brief history of the development of the City's
Comprehensive Plan. This included the development of the land use map, zoning areas
and the periodic update process.
Economic Development Manager Mike Basinger gave a presentation of the City's
Economic Development business development and public relations.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: The Planning Commissioners welcomed the two new members
and each of the Commissioners introduced themselves and gave a quick summary of their
background. Commissioner Robinson thanked the Commission for the Vice -Chair
nomination and appointment.
XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Beaulac moved to adjourn the meeting at 7: 49 p.m.
There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against, and the
motion passed.
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Bob McKinley, Chair
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Deane orton, Secretary
Date signed
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