Council, Mayor battles and big doin's at the Rodeo

7 Years Ago

July 5, 1989

Council, Mayor at odds over planning commission

An appointment to fill a vacancy on the planning commission was the main point of contention between members of the Saratoga Town Council and Mayor R.T. Buchholz during Monday night’s council meeting.

Buchholz chose to ignore a recommendation from the planning commission that Fran Fisher be appointed to fill the vacancy and instead named Walt Miller to fill the position.

Buchholz cited the ordinance empowering him to make the appointment, which he said he can do without council confirmation. Town Attorney Kermit Brown sa...