CSS Minutes 95.0117
Jan 20, 2009 10:46:54 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2009 10:46:54 GMT
Command Staff of Section 47
Monthly Meeting Minutes for Stardate 95.0117 – January 17, 2009
Voting Members Present
Section Admiral Paul Drew – Section Admiral and Chief of Communications
Fleet Admiral Karynn McCormick – Section Executive Officer
Admiral Magellan Lin – Personnel Officer
Rear Admiral Sonak Reckus – Biographies Officer
Commodore Steven Smith – Trivia Officer
Non Voting Members Present
Commander First Class Megan Garrett – Notetaker
Commander First Class Jack Crane – Fleet Representative
Commander First Class Daniel Biers – Inspector General
Apologies
Fleet Admiral Elron – Fleet CO and Chief Justice
Vice Admiral MC7_of_9 – Fleet CO
Captain Matthew Reynolds – Commendations Officer
Captain Carl Torek – Ranks Officer
The meeting was called to order by Section Admiral Drew at 2:19PM EST/7:19PM GMT.
Commodore Smith left at 2:55PM EST/7:55PM GMT and reentered at PM 3:38EST/8:38PM GMT.
Admiral Lin entered at 3:02PM EST/8:02PM GMT.
Commander Crane left at 3:13PM EST/8:13PM GMT and reentered at 3:38PM EST/8:38PM GMT.
Commander Biers entered at 3:49PM EST/8:49 GMT and left at 4:09PM EST/9:09PM GMT.
Votes from Captain Torek were submitted by proxy from Section Admiral Drew.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. Admitting Section Admiral Duke Nova to the Hall of Fame (McCormick)
With the retirement of Section Admiral Duke Nova after his years of dedicated service to Section 47, the matter of admitting him into the Hall of Fame was presented and quickly brought to a vote.
Motion to Admit Retired Section Admiral Duke Nova to the Hall of Fame
Ayes – 4 with FR in agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
NEW BUSINESS
2. An Update and Review of Section 47’s Constitution (Drew)
Referring to the draft of proposed updates circulated among the CSS, the floor was opened to questions and there was a brief debate on some of the changes. However, it quickly became apparent that this was too important a matter to be discussed without more voting CS members present, so the motion was tabled to allow the missing CSS members to give their views also.
No Motion was held.
Since the item was tabled for further discussion, no motion was held.
3. An Update and Review of Section 47’s Procedures (Drew)
Also referring to the circulated draft of proposed changes, most of the updates were thought to be minor, but some additional wording and references were suggested prior to the beginning of the meeting. To allow CSS time to be able to review these changes it was agreed that the item would be tabled until the next meeting.
No Motion was held.
Again, since the item was tabled for further discussion, no motion was held.
4. Discussion Regarding an Appointment of a New Chief of Communications Corps (Drew)
With the resignation of Section Admiral Nova and current Section Admiral Drew's subsequent promotion, the task of filling Admiral Drew's vacant spot as Chief of CCS was presented. Three candidates volunteered for the position: Commodore Steven Smith, Commander Jack Crane, and Commander Andae Blakus. Their qualifications were discussed, along with their pros and cons, and in a very tough decision, taking into account their currently held positions within CSS and their lengths of service, it was decided that Commander Blakus was the best choice for the job with all factors taken into consideration. The matter was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Appoint Commander Andae Blakus as the Acting Chief of CCS
Ayes – 3
Nays – 1
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
5. Status of Omicron Shipyards (Smith)
With the long period of inactivity of the Omicron shipyards, Commodore Smith requested ideas and suggestions from the CSS regarding its possible future in Section 47. It was decided that it would be best to place someone in charge of the project to revitalize it, and it was widely agreed that the best person for that job was Commodore Smith. The matter was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Appoint Commodore Smith as Commander of Omicron Shipyards
Ayes – 4 with the FR in agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
6. Review of the Promotion System (MC7_of_9)
This item was tabled for the next meeting when Admiral MC7_of_9 could be in attendance.
No Motion was held.
Since the item was tabled, no motion was held.
7. This Item was Marked as “Confidential” for the Public Meeting Minutes.
8. Review and Discussion of the Inspector General’s Fleet Report (Drew)
After reviewing the report provided by the Inspector General following the previous inspection, some of the problems brought up in the report were addressed, though the most serious ones seemed to already have been resolved. There was some continued discussion regarding what could be done to make the inspections more productive and helpful, especially in regards to timing. Once the discussion wrapped up, the conversation moved onto the next item.
No Motion was held.
Since this was just an item for discussion, no motion was held.
PROMOTIONS, MEDALS, AWARDS AND COMMAND ASSIGNMENTS
9. Selection and appointment of a new Captain for the U.S.S. Victory (Lin)
With the resignation of Commodore Cir’kem, finding a new CO for the Victory was discussed, and the general consensus was that the current XO/acting CO, Lieutenant Colonel Wong, was the best choice given his current performance on the Victory. The matter was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Appoint Lieutenant Colonel Wong as Acting CO of the U.S.S. Victory
Ayes – 6 with the FR in agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
10. Selection and appointment of a new Beta Squadron Commander (Lin)
Also following the resignation of Commodore Cir’kem, the position of Beta Squadron Commander was left vacant as well. After some brief discussion, it was presented and agreed that Captain Savot was the best choice for the job and the matter was quickly brought to a vote.
Motion to Appoint Captain Savot as the new Beta Squadron Commander
Ayes – 5 with the FR in agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
11. Confirmation of a Switch in Site Second Officer from Admiral Lin to Admiral Reckus (Drew)
In keeping with the previous decision to rotate the position of Site Second Officer between CSS members on a three month basis, the time has come to make the switch from Admiral Lin to Rear Admiral Reckus. The simple matter of confirmation was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Confirm Rear Admiral Reckus as the new Site Second Officer
Ayes – 5
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Rear Admiral Reckus enquired into the possibility of adding NPC bios to the SMS system. It was agreed that this would be a matter for her and Admiral Lin to discuss at a later time.
Commodore Smith suggested it would be useful if a brief write up was provided for each member in the Hall of Fame as well as additional members with awards named after them, explaining who they were, and why they have been included. Fleet Admiral McCormick said that she would be happy to take care of this as part of her duties as Site XO.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Admiral Drew at 4:36PM EST/9:36PM GMT.
Minutes written and submitted by Commander First Class Megan Garrett - Notetaker