TOWN OF FLAVORTOWN
AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEE ON FLAG PLACEMENT
Report to the Town Council
Submitted for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 18, 2025
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I. Charge
At its regular meeting of December 24, 2024, the Town Council referred to the Subcommittee the question of whether the flag at the gazebo should be relocated six feet to the west.
II. Membership
- Councilmember Marcus Delgado, Chair
- Staff liaison: Division of Seasonal Decoration
III. Background
The item was placed on the Council's agenda by the Division of Seasonal Decoration.
The item was referred to the Subcommittee at the December 24, 2024 regular meeting.
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IV. Meetings Held
| Date | Location | Members Present | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 2, 2025 | Conference Room B, Town Hall | All | 47 minutes |
| Thursday, January 16, 2025 | Conference Room B, Town Hall | All | 71 minutes |
V. Proceedings
At its first meeting, the Subcommittee elected Councilmember Delgado as Chair and adopted its rules of procedure.
The Subcommittee reviewed the minutes of the December 24, 2024 regular meeting in their entirety.
The Subcommittee requested from the Division of Seasonal Decoration a written statement of its jurisdiction over the flag at the gazebo. The statement had not been received as of the date of this report.
The Subcommittee received one written comment from a resident. The comment was entered into the Subcommittee's file.
The Subcommittee discussed the scheduling of its next meeting at some length.
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VI. Findings
- The question referred to the Subcommittee remains before it.
- The Subcommittee has not completed its review.
- Additional time is required.
- The Subcommittee has identified additional questions that bear on the question referred.
VII. Recommendation
The Subcommittee respectfully requests an extension of 60 days to complete its review, and that the Council receive this report as a report of progress.
Respectfully submitted,
Councilmember Marcus Delgado
Chair, Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Flag Placement
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Attachment A: Schedule of Meetings
- Thursday, January 2, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday, January 16, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Attachment B: Photographs
Photographs of the flag at the gazebo are on file with the Clerk's office and may be inspected during regular office hours.