"Citing personal reasons, Coupeville Town Councilman Kermit Chamberlin turned in his resignation earlier this month and flew off to Scotland for a vacation.That means the remaining four councilmembers have to find a successor. Also, there will be another opening on Coupeville's ballot this November.Mayor Nancy Conard said any Coupeville residents interested in a five-month appointment to the town council should let her know by Monday, July 23. People can either notify her verbally or in writing.Finding a Chamberlin's successor shouldn't be a problem, Conard said. Already, town planning commission members Bob Clay and Buell Niedlinger and former councilman Herb Strasler have already said they are interested in the position.The council met last week and discussed replacing Chamberlin. They decided to interview potential candidates at the regular council meeting next Tuesday and possibly appoint a replacement.Conard said Chamberlin's position will also be put on the November ballot. That means there will be a total of three open positions on the town council for the election. Councilmen Frank Tippets and Phil Williamson are up for re-election. Conard said they both have expressed interest in running again.The filing period for the election opens July 23.Chamberlin is a teacher at Coupeville Elementary School and has been on the board for about six years.In his resignation letter, Chamberlin writes that he has agonized about this decision for some weeks, consulted with family and close friends, and concluded that for a list of personal reasons it is time for me to use my time for other challenges that have presented themselves to me at this point in my life.You can reach features editor Jessie Stensland at jstensland@whidbeynewstimes.com or call 675-6611. "

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