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around school capacities and taxes. Neighbors speak up about other issues and DuPlayee remarks that he's heard all the concerns at the last board meeting-there was no mention of this in the last board minutes (was a quorum held that wasn't publicized???) A motion is made for the developers to come back with 11 lot plan as originally discussed and motion fails with Hampton, DuPlayee and Larson opposing. Discussion ultimately results in the original motion of 11 lots be relinquished and motion to move forward with 15 lots plan but wanted to see more detail regarding septic and house sizes on proposed lots. Motion eventually carries with 7-0 vote. 7) 6/6/16: Town of Cottage Grove Board Meeting. Agenda reads that there was to be a discussion and consideration with updating the subdivision ordinance. Just prior to this particular item on the agenda, Anders "steps away briefly". A motion is made and approved with a vote of 4-0, Anders would have been a 5th vote so it's evident Anders wasn't present for the motion or vote. 8) 6/20/16: Town of Cottage Grove Board Meeting. Agenda item listed to have a discussion around Residential Development Review Process- Plan/Commission/Board Roles, Concept Plans, Plat Approval Process, Land Use, etc... Anders not present for this meeting 9) 6/22/16: Town of Cottage Grove Planning Commission Meeting. Neighbors again speak concerns about water drainage,traffic, lot sizes, etc. Idea brought up about reversing cul-de-sac to opposite end with the end butting up to Bass. Hampton states that it would be difficult for emergency personal to get into the rest of the subdivision. Opposition stated that it's that way today, and that it would provide easier and faster service to those within the subdivision if the road leading in was directly off of Hwy N. Hampton suggests that the north entrance to Natvig would need to be shut down if we wanted to entertain this and several neighbors (including myself) agreed to the compromise. After further discussion, motion was made to have Dane County and the DOT explore the possibility of this concept. Motion carries 4-3, including Hampton and DuPlayee voting it down. Hampton was visibly surprised the motion carried and seemed in disbelief. During this meeting, I shared several concerns, some that are listed in the message, and the committee didn't not respond to any one item. It was also brought up that Mr. Hampton was overheard asking Anders to not come to the Planning Commission meetings anymore to which Mr. Hampton acknowledged he did have that conversation with Anders. He stated his reasoning was that Anders hadn't "read his packet" of information and wasn't prepared for the meeting. Here are the conclusions that one could come to based on the 9 points: -Potential conflict of interest between a voting member of the Village Board and the Realtor representing the land owner -A quorum may not have been present to discuss such Subdivision without public notification - DuPlayee shouldn't have known about the "issues" -An original motion to approve an 11 lot plan, completely overturn after the developers were able to present 15 -After original motion of 11 lots, Anders removed from Planning Commission Committee and doesn't attend two board meetings where this subdivision is discussed -Planning Commission refuses transparency wit the public on reasoning and rationale of the decisions made. Attorney Connie Anderson very quick to state they don't need to answer the questions or state reasons on their voting decisions. Supervisor Williams, I know this is short notice and recognize that you may not be able to attend this meeting tomorrow along our side. I'm hoping you can however, provide me some direction to voice my concerns. I'm 3