| City
seeks applicants for Gwilliam's seat on Mendon council
By Cody Gochnour
October 29, 2007 | MENDON -- There has been an empty
chair on the City Council for over a month. Former Councilwoman
Julie Gwilliam said she resigned because of a conflict.
Gwillliam and her husband had been renting a room
in their basement. During her time on the council, Gwilliam
said she learned that renting out the room was prohibited
by a city ordinance encouraging single family residences.
"I felt that if I wasn't obeying city ordinances, I
should resign," said Gwilliam.
The room is now empty but Gwilliam expressed hope
that the couple would be able to rent it out again.
An attempt to gain a conditional use permit for the
residence was heard last week by the planning and zoning
commission. While no official ruling could be made at
that meeting, it was made clear by Mayor Morgan, in
attendance, that conditional use would not likely be
granted if the issue came before the city council, as
it did not comply with the city plan.
Gwilliam stated she and Kent are not giving up hope,
but rather looking into other options.
Meanwhile,Gwilliam's council seat remains empty, and
will do so until January of next year. Anyone interested
in being considered for the position can contact a member
of the council. The council as a whole can be e-mailed
at council@mendoncity.org.
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