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PlanningBoard | 2018-05-14 | 8 | Board Member Burton said he would support a reasonable trigger for reducing the time limit for speakers. Board Member Teague said he is uncomfortable making any changes tonight. He said he would not like to use a subcommittee to evaluate changes, but rather have options on the agenda and have a discussion with the entire board. Board Member Sullivan said she is concerned with the idea of reducing speaking time to less than three minutes. She said we owe it to the residents to allow them to speak on hot topics for the community. Board Member Curtis suggested setting aside some time for reviewing possible changes. He said we should be very cautious in reducing the public's ability to participate in the public meeting. Staff Member Thomas said the future agendas item is there to allow the board to have some control over the agendas. He also said the board can consider enforcing time limits for staff and applicant presentations. Board Member Teague suggested some of the unofficial processes the board uses for structuring their meetings be codified in the rules and procedures document. President Mitchell said that they can consider changes at a future meeting. He said adopting Rosenberg's Rules would change how the board handles motions, requiring a motion and a second before any discussion takes place. Board Member Cavanaugh said he likes having the staff report for the public's benefit because not everyone has read the staff report. 12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Board Member Sullivan asked for an update on a mixed use project on Webster St. that the board approved over a year ago. Staff Member Thomas said the developer sold the entitlements to another developer. He said the new owner of the entitlements has not submitted plans or pulled building permits. Board Member Sullivan said the commercial property at High St. and Fernside is becoming blighted and needs to be addressed. President Mitchell asked for an update on the new stop lights across the Park St. bridge in Oakland. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 9 May 14, 2018 Planning Board Meeting | PlanningBoard/2018-05-14.pdf |