CSS Meeting Minutes 95.0214
Feb 23, 2009 11:18:40 GMT
Post by Andae Blakus on Feb 23, 2009 11:18:40 GMT
Command Staff of Section 47
Monthly Meeting Minutes for Stardate 95.0214 – February 14, 2009
Voting Members Present
Section Admiral Paul Drew – Section Admiral
Admiral Magellan Lin – Personnel Officer
Rear Admiral Sonak Reckus – Biographies Officer (Second Officer)
Commodore Steven Smith – Trivia Officer
Captain Matthew Reynolds – Commendations Officer
Commander First Class Andae Blakus – Chief of Communications
Non Voting Members Present
Vice Admiral MC7_of_9 – Fleet CO
Commander First Class Megan Garrett – Notetaker
Commander First Class Jack Crane – Fleet Representative
Apologies
Fleet Admiral Karynn McCormick – Section Executive Officer
Captain Carl Torek – Ranks Officer
The meeting was called to order by Admiral Drew at 2:07PM EST/7:07PM GMT.
Commodore Smith entered at 3:06PM EST/8:06PM GMT.
Captain Reynolds left at 3:19PM EST/8:19PM GMT.
Votes from Admiral McCormick were submitted by proxy from Admiral Drew.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. Review of Site Procedures Page (Drew)
Following the previous meeting's discussion regarding these changes and the consequent discussion during the past month, the CSS were presented with a finalized list of changes. With general agreement that these were the final changes, the item was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Approve the Presented Site Procedures Page Changes
Ayes – 6 with the Fleet CO and FR in agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
NEW BUSINESS
1. CSS Reports (Drew)
Admiral Drew presented the idea that all CSS members provide monthly reports to show what has been done in the previous month, any problems, backlogs, and the general condition of each department to serve as a status report. The idea was further discussed and exactly what needed to be included in the reports was clarified. The matter was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Implement a Monthly Report from All CSS Members
Ayes – 6 with the Fleet CO and FR in agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
2. Discussion on the Role of Fleet Representative (Crane)
Commander Crane presented the idea of extending the term of the Fleet Representative. His main reason as stated was that the term limit was too short for a new FR to get settled in and learn the job before having to face an election. It was suggested to extend the term to four months to allow enough extra time without the risk of having an inactive FR serving for over four months. The additional issue regarding limited voter turnout for the elections was also brought up, and it was suggested to create a poll asking members why they may or may not choose to take part in the elections. This was generally considered to be a good idea, and the item was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Extend the term of Fleet Representative to Four Months
Ayes – 6 with the Fleet CO in agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
PROMOTIONS, MEDALS, AWARDS AND COMMAND ASSIGNMENTS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
There was some additional discussion regarding the current server problems with the main site. It was decided to keep working on it and hope the issue was resolved by Monday. If not, there was the potential of updating the working mirror site and switching over to it instead, but the hope is that this will not be required.
Following the promotion of Commander Blakus to Acting Chief of CCS, the matter of selecting a new Boards Manager was also presented, but it was decided that it was too early on in the process and that waiting for more applicants before making a motion or a decision was currently the best option.
An additional matter was also discussed, but was marked as ‘Confidential’ for the public minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Admiral Drew at 3:45PM EST/8:45PM GMT.
Minutes written and submitted by Commander First Class Megan Garrett - Notetaker
Monthly Meeting Minutes for Stardate 95.0214 – February 14, 2009
Voting Members Present
Section Admiral Paul Drew – Section Admiral
Admiral Magellan Lin – Personnel Officer
Rear Admiral Sonak Reckus – Biographies Officer (Second Officer)
Commodore Steven Smith – Trivia Officer
Captain Matthew Reynolds – Commendations Officer
Commander First Class Andae Blakus – Chief of Communications
Non Voting Members Present
Vice Admiral MC7_of_9 – Fleet CO
Commander First Class Megan Garrett – Notetaker
Commander First Class Jack Crane – Fleet Representative
Apologies
Fleet Admiral Karynn McCormick – Section Executive Officer
Captain Carl Torek – Ranks Officer
The meeting was called to order by Admiral Drew at 2:07PM EST/7:07PM GMT.
Commodore Smith entered at 3:06PM EST/8:06PM GMT.
Captain Reynolds left at 3:19PM EST/8:19PM GMT.
Votes from Admiral McCormick were submitted by proxy from Admiral Drew.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. Review of Site Procedures Page (Drew)
Following the previous meeting's discussion regarding these changes and the consequent discussion during the past month, the CSS were presented with a finalized list of changes. With general agreement that these were the final changes, the item was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Approve the Presented Site Procedures Page Changes
Ayes – 6 with the Fleet CO and FR in agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
NEW BUSINESS
1. CSS Reports (Drew)
Admiral Drew presented the idea that all CSS members provide monthly reports to show what has been done in the previous month, any problems, backlogs, and the general condition of each department to serve as a status report. The idea was further discussed and exactly what needed to be included in the reports was clarified. The matter was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Implement a Monthly Report from All CSS Members
Ayes – 6 with the Fleet CO and FR in agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
2. Discussion on the Role of Fleet Representative (Crane)
Commander Crane presented the idea of extending the term of the Fleet Representative. His main reason as stated was that the term limit was too short for a new FR to get settled in and learn the job before having to face an election. It was suggested to extend the term to four months to allow enough extra time without the risk of having an inactive FR serving for over four months. The additional issue regarding limited voter turnout for the elections was also brought up, and it was suggested to create a poll asking members why they may or may not choose to take part in the elections. This was generally considered to be a good idea, and the item was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Extend the term of Fleet Representative to Four Months
Ayes – 6 with the Fleet CO in agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
PROMOTIONS, MEDALS, AWARDS AND COMMAND ASSIGNMENTS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
There was some additional discussion regarding the current server problems with the main site. It was decided to keep working on it and hope the issue was resolved by Monday. If not, there was the potential of updating the working mirror site and switching over to it instead, but the hope is that this will not be required.
Following the promotion of Commander Blakus to Acting Chief of CCS, the matter of selecting a new Boards Manager was also presented, but it was decided that it was too early on in the process and that waiting for more applicants before making a motion or a decision was currently the best option.
An additional matter was also discussed, but was marked as ‘Confidential’ for the public minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Admiral Drew at 3:45PM EST/8:45PM GMT.
Minutes written and submitted by Commander First Class Megan Garrett - Notetaker