The Lakewood Board of Adjustment held internal elections at its Dec. 3 meeting. By roll-call affirmation the board confirmed Buckley as chair and Greg Lewinis as vice chair.

The chair nominated Board member O'Neil as secretary, but legal counsel advised that under the 2009 rules and regulations the board only elects a chair and vice chair; the chair therefore withdrew the secretary election for now and the board agreed to revisit officer roles when it takes up updated rules.

The board also moved to approve its meeting minutes from Nov. 2, 2022 "subject to the recording" because only two members present had attended that earlier meeting. The motion carried 6 ayes, 0 nays.

Staff and legal advised the board that once the updated rules are circulated and considered, the board can decide whether to add a secretary position as part of any formally adopted rules and regulations.