CSS Meeting Minutes 95.0711
Jul 17, 2009 12:46:42 GMT
Post by Andae Blakus on Jul 17, 2009 12:46:42 GMT
Command Staff of Section 47
Monthly Meeting Minutes for 95.0711 – July 11, 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 Carl Torek – Ranks Officer
Commander First Class Andae Blakus – Chief of Communications
Non Voting Members Present
Commander First Class Megan Garrett – Notetaker
Apologies
Fleet Admiral Karynn McCormick – Section Executive Officer
Captain Matthew Reynolds – Commendations Officer
Commander First Class Stacey Jackson – Fleet Representative
The meeting was called to order by Admiral Drew at 2:03PM EST/7:03PM GMT.
Admiral Drew left at 2:06PM EST/7:06PM GMT and reentered at 2:54PM EST/7:54PM GMT.
Admiral Reckus entered at 2:27PM EST/7:27PM GMT.
Admiral Lin left at 4:51PM EST/9:51PM GMT.
Votes from Admiral McCormick were submitted by proxy.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. Continued Discussion on the Main Site Redesign (Lin)
Following the decision last meeting for each department to review the parts of the main site under their jurisdiction, each department head present reported their findings and made suggestions for what changes to make to those parts of the menu. There was also some discussion on whether to focus mostly on a full-scale site redesign or to also work on any interim changes to streamline and simplify the site while also working on the full-scale site redesign. It was determined that any small improvements were a good idea and would actually help simplify the full redesign in the long run.
With Bios and Personnel on SMS and remaining unchanged, it was recommended that basing the redesign on the already existing pages and their format made the most sense moving forward. A suggested timetable with a completion date of next May, in keeping with the 10th Anniversary, was also presented and generally agreed as reasonable. It was also recommended to create a testing site on a new host (IFS) to play with suggested ideas and to create mock-ups, which was also generally accepted as a good idea. Another suggestion was for Commanders Blakus and Jackson to work together on trying to involve the membership in the brainstorming process through a poll on the message boards.
It was also announced that the current boards’ image host was closing down, and therefore, it was a good time to update the ranksets on both the boards and the SMS roster. It was decided to select an updated rankset and have it modified to fit the Section 47 rank structure. Also, to simplify rank structure, it was decided to scrap the Commander First Class ranks for the TOS, ENT and Romulan sections of the site, as there would be no active members affected.
Motion to Modify Ranksets
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
2. Possible Assignment of A New Inspector General (Reynolds)
Without Captain Reynolds, it was decided to allow Lieutenant Colonel Runningwolf to remain as the interim Inspector General and to table the matter of appointing a permanent Inspector General until the next meeting when hopefully the Commendations Officer would be present. It was also decided to advertise on the boards that the Inspector General position was open and to take applications.
No Motion was held.
Since the matter was tabled, no vote was required.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Discussion on the Impact of Multiple Character Resignation (Blakus)
With recent resignations of multiple characters, the discussion on what to do in regards to activity levels and the affects of multiple characters, specifically when real life issues create inactivity. The rules regarding creation of secondary characters were reiterated and clarified, and it was decided that the best option was to be more stringent with the approval of secondary character creation to make sure the player is capable of maintaining activity levels with current characters, as well as ensuring they are able to devote enough time to another before assignment was approved. The matter was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Implement Stricter Enforcement of Secondary Character Creation
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
4. (This Item was Marked as “Confidential” for the Public Meeting Minutes.)
5. (This Item was Marked as “Confidential” for the Public Meeting Minutes.)
PROMOTIONS, MEDALS, AWARDS AND COMMAND ASSIGNMENTS
6. Confirmation of Lieutenant Colonel Runningwolf as CO of the USS Nevada (Lin)
Following a probationary period as Acting CO, Lieutenant Colonel Runningwolf’s service was discussed and the matter of appointing him as a permanent CO was brought to a vote.
Motion to Appoint Runningwolf as CO of the U.S.S. Nevada and Promote to Colonel
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
7. Promotion of Captain Savot to Commodore (Lin)
Having been the Beta Squad CO for six months, Captain Savot's service as both Captain and Squad CO was discussed before the matter of promoting him to Commodore was brought to a vote.
Motion to Promote Captain Savot to Commodore
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
There was further discussion in regards to the members’ lists on the ranks pages. With the multitude of characters listed that were not present on the message board’s members’ list, it was presented by Captain Torek that these lists needed to be reviewed and edited to more accurately reflect the current membership. With Admirals Lin and Reckus also reviewing Bios and Personnel to make sure their lists were accurate, Captain Torek agreed to consolidate his lists with Bios and Personnel and to forward his suggested alterations to CSS before making any changes. It was also mentioned that due to the new Star Trek movie, it might be best to alter the Excalibur’s timeline to be more in keeping with that of the new film. It was decided that arrangements would have to be made, in character, for the shift to be made plausibly and in a manner that was best suited to the crew.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Admiral Drew at 5:21PM EST/10:21PM GMT.
Minutes written and submitted by Commander First Class Megan Garrett - Notetaker
Monthly Meeting Minutes for 95.0711 – July 11, 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 Carl Torek – Ranks Officer
Commander First Class Andae Blakus – Chief of Communications
Non Voting Members Present
Commander First Class Megan Garrett – Notetaker
Apologies
Fleet Admiral Karynn McCormick – Section Executive Officer
Captain Matthew Reynolds – Commendations Officer
Commander First Class Stacey Jackson – Fleet Representative
The meeting was called to order by Admiral Drew at 2:03PM EST/7:03PM GMT.
Admiral Drew left at 2:06PM EST/7:06PM GMT and reentered at 2:54PM EST/7:54PM GMT.
Admiral Reckus entered at 2:27PM EST/7:27PM GMT.
Admiral Lin left at 4:51PM EST/9:51PM GMT.
Votes from Admiral McCormick were submitted by proxy.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. Continued Discussion on the Main Site Redesign (Lin)
Following the decision last meeting for each department to review the parts of the main site under their jurisdiction, each department head present reported their findings and made suggestions for what changes to make to those parts of the menu. There was also some discussion on whether to focus mostly on a full-scale site redesign or to also work on any interim changes to streamline and simplify the site while also working on the full-scale site redesign. It was determined that any small improvements were a good idea and would actually help simplify the full redesign in the long run.
With Bios and Personnel on SMS and remaining unchanged, it was recommended that basing the redesign on the already existing pages and their format made the most sense moving forward. A suggested timetable with a completion date of next May, in keeping with the 10th Anniversary, was also presented and generally agreed as reasonable. It was also recommended to create a testing site on a new host (IFS) to play with suggested ideas and to create mock-ups, which was also generally accepted as a good idea. Another suggestion was for Commanders Blakus and Jackson to work together on trying to involve the membership in the brainstorming process through a poll on the message boards.
It was also announced that the current boards’ image host was closing down, and therefore, it was a good time to update the ranksets on both the boards and the SMS roster. It was decided to select an updated rankset and have it modified to fit the Section 47 rank structure. Also, to simplify rank structure, it was decided to scrap the Commander First Class ranks for the TOS, ENT and Romulan sections of the site, as there would be no active members affected.
Motion to Modify Ranksets
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
2. Possible Assignment of A New Inspector General (Reynolds)
Without Captain Reynolds, it was decided to allow Lieutenant Colonel Runningwolf to remain as the interim Inspector General and to table the matter of appointing a permanent Inspector General until the next meeting when hopefully the Commendations Officer would be present. It was also decided to advertise on the boards that the Inspector General position was open and to take applications.
No Motion was held.
Since the matter was tabled, no vote was required.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Discussion on the Impact of Multiple Character Resignation (Blakus)
With recent resignations of multiple characters, the discussion on what to do in regards to activity levels and the affects of multiple characters, specifically when real life issues create inactivity. The rules regarding creation of secondary characters were reiterated and clarified, and it was decided that the best option was to be more stringent with the approval of secondary character creation to make sure the player is capable of maintaining activity levels with current characters, as well as ensuring they are able to devote enough time to another before assignment was approved. The matter was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Implement Stricter Enforcement of Secondary Character Creation
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
4. (This Item was Marked as “Confidential” for the Public Meeting Minutes.)
5. (This Item was Marked as “Confidential” for the Public Meeting Minutes.)
PROMOTIONS, MEDALS, AWARDS AND COMMAND ASSIGNMENTS
6. Confirmation of Lieutenant Colonel Runningwolf as CO of the USS Nevada (Lin)
Following a probationary period as Acting CO, Lieutenant Colonel Runningwolf’s service was discussed and the matter of appointing him as a permanent CO was brought to a vote.
Motion to Appoint Runningwolf as CO of the U.S.S. Nevada and Promote to Colonel
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
7. Promotion of Captain Savot to Commodore (Lin)
Having been the Beta Squad CO for six months, Captain Savot's service as both Captain and Squad CO was discussed before the matter of promoting him to Commodore was brought to a vote.
Motion to Promote Captain Savot to Commodore
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
There was further discussion in regards to the members’ lists on the ranks pages. With the multitude of characters listed that were not present on the message board’s members’ list, it was presented by Captain Torek that these lists needed to be reviewed and edited to more accurately reflect the current membership. With Admirals Lin and Reckus also reviewing Bios and Personnel to make sure their lists were accurate, Captain Torek agreed to consolidate his lists with Bios and Personnel and to forward his suggested alterations to CSS before making any changes. It was also mentioned that due to the new Star Trek movie, it might be best to alter the Excalibur’s timeline to be more in keeping with that of the new film. It was decided that arrangements would have to be made, in character, for the shift to be made plausibly and in a manner that was best suited to the crew.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Admiral Drew at 5:21PM EST/10:21PM GMT.
Minutes written and submitted by Commander First Class Megan Garrett - Notetaker