A.   The planning commission is hereby established for the purpose of developing plans for the physical development of the city, making reports and recommendations relating to the development of the city, administering the applicable provisions of this title, and to carry out any other activities authorized by the city council to enable the planning commission to perform its functions and to promote municipal planning.

   B.   The planning commission shall consist of five (5) members and one alternate, appointed by the city council. All persons appointed to the planning commission shall be residents of the city and owners of real property therein. At least three (3) of the members shall hold no other public office or position. The city council shall appoint a representative from among its members to act as a liaison between the city council and planning commission. One member of the planning commission shall be a member of the board of adjustment. The alternate member of the planning commission shall attend all meetings of the planning commission and may participate in all discussions and proceedings; however, he or she may vote only in the case where another planning commissioner is absent. (Ord. 89-5, 3-1-1989)

The term of office of the appointed members of the planning commission shall be three (3) years and until their respective successors have been appointed. The member terms shall be filled so as to bring about staggered terms so that the terms of two (2) members expire each year. The city council may reappoint any planning commissioner to any number of subsequent terms. (Ord. 89-5, 3-1-1989)

Vacancies of appointed members occurring other than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by the city council. The city council shall have the right to remove any member of the planning commission for misconduct or nonperformance of duty. Nonperformance of duty shall include a repeated failure to attend planning commission meetings. (Ord. 89-5, 3-1-1989)

The planning commission may receive compensation for their services as determined by the city council. Furthermore, the city council shall provide for the reimbursement of the planning commission for actual expenses incurred, upon presentation of proper receipts and vouchers. (Ord. 2010-06, 2-24-2010)

The city council shall appoint from the members of the planning commission, a chairperson, whose term shall be for one year. The planning commission may create and fill other offices as it may deem necessary. (Ord. 2008-29, 8-13-2008)

The planning commission shall conduct regularly scheduled meetings, which shall be properly advertised and open to the public. Notice of planning commission meetings shall be mailed to all property owners appearing on the latest ownership plat in the county recorder's office within a three hundred foot (300') radius of any property for which an action of the planning commission is being requested. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant for such action to provide the mailing labels necessary to provide such notice. All other costs involved with processing planning commission applications shall be the responsibility of the party or parties making such application. (Ord. 89-5, 3-1-1989; amd. 2007 Code)

The planning commission may adopt such rules and procedures as it may deem necessary for the proper conduct of its business. The planning commission shall keep a record of its proceedings, which shall be open to inspection by the public at all reasonable times. (Ord. 89-5, 3-1-1989)

A quorum shall consist of three (3) members. Evidence shall not be presented unless a quorum is present. The concurring vote of at least three (3) members of the planning commission is required to carry any motion. (Ord. 98-27, 10-28-1998)

The planning commission may, upon approval of the city council, employ such staff as it may deem necessary for its work, and may contract with city planners or other consultants for such services as it requires; provided, that the expenditures of the planning commission shall not be in excess of such sums as may be appropriated by the city council. (Ord. 89-5, 3-1-1989)

SECTION:

   A.   The planning commission is hereby established for the purpose of developing plans for the physical development of the city, making reports and recommendations relating to the development of the city, administering the applicable provisions of this title, and to carry out any other activities authorized by the city council to enable the planning commission to perform its functions and to promote municipal planning.

   B.   The planning commission shall consist of five (5) members and one alternate, appointed by the city council. All persons appointed to the planning commission shall be residents of the city and owners of real property therein. At least three (3) of the members shall hold no other public office or position. The city council shall appoint a representative from among its members to act as a liaison between the city council and planning commission. One member of the planning commission shall be a member of the board of adjustment. The alternate member of the planning commission shall attend all meetings of the planning commission and may participate in all discussions and proceedings; however, he or she may vote only in the case where another planning commissioner is absent. (Ord. 89-5, 3-1-1989)

The term of office of the appointed members of the planning commission shall be three (3) years and until their respective successors have been appointed. The member terms shall be filled so as to bring about staggered terms so that the terms of two (2) members expire each year. The city council may reappoint any planning commissioner to any number of subsequent terms. (Ord. 89-5, 3-1-1989)

Vacancies of appointed members occurring other than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term by the city council. The city council shall have the right to remove any member of the planning commission for misconduct or nonperformance of duty. Nonperformance of duty shall include a repeated failure to attend planning commission meetings. (Ord. 89-5, 3-1-1989)

The planning commission may receive compensation for their services as determined by the city council. Furthermore, the city council shall provide for the reimbursement of the planning commission for actual expenses incurred, upon presentation of proper receipts and vouchers. (Ord. 2010-06, 2-24-2010)

The city council shall appoint from the members of the planning commission, a chairperson, whose term shall be for one year. The planning commission may create and fill other offices as it may deem necessary. (Ord. 2008-29, 8-13-2008)

The planning commission shall conduct regularly scheduled meetings, which shall be properly advertised and open to the public. Notice of planning commission meetings shall be mailed to all property owners appearing on the latest ownership plat in the county recorder's office within a three hundred foot (300') radius of any property for which an action of the planning commission is being requested. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant for such action to provide the mailing labels necessary to provide such notice. All other costs involved with processing planning commission applications shall be the responsibility of the party or parties making such application. (Ord. 89-5, 3-1-1989; amd. 2007 Code)

The planning commission may adopt such rules and procedures as it may deem necessary for the proper conduct of its business. The planning commission shall keep a record of its proceedings, which shall be open to inspection by the public at all reasonable times. (Ord. 89-5, 3-1-1989)

A quorum shall consist of three (3) members. Evidence shall not be presented unless a quorum is present. The concurring vote of at least three (3) members of the planning commission is required to carry any motion. (Ord. 98-27, 10-28-1998)

The planning commission may, upon approval of the city council, employ such staff as it may deem necessary for its work, and may contract with city planners or other consultants for such services as it requires; provided, that the expenditures of the planning commission shall not be in excess of such sums as may be appropriated by the city council. (Ord. 89-5, 3-1-1989)