CSS Meeting Minutes 96.0123
Feb 9, 2010 4:45:11 GMT
Post by Andae Blakus on Feb 9, 2010 4:45:11 GMT
Command Staff of Section 47
Monthly Meeting Minutes for 96.0123 – January 23, 2010
Voting Members Present
Section Admiral Paul Drew – Section Admiral
Fleet Admiral Magellan Lin – Personnel Officer
Rear Admiral Sonak Reckus – Biographies Officer
Commodore Steven Smith – Trivia Officer
Captain Matthew Reynolds – Commendations Officer
Captain Carl Torek – Ranks Officer
Non Voting Members Present
Vice Admiral MC7_of_9 – Fleet CO
Commander First Class Megan Garrett – Notetaker
Lieutenant Valad Tavik – Member
Apologies
Fleet Admiral Karynn McCormick – Section Executive Officer
Commander First Class Andae Blakus – Chief of Communications
Commander William Jamison – Fleet Representative
The meeting was called to order by Admiral Drew at 2:07PM EST/7:07PM GMT.
Commodore Smith entered at 2.29PM EST/7:29PM GMT.
Commodore Smith left at 3:40PM EST/8:40PM GMT and reentered at 3:59PM EST/8:59PM GMT.
Admiral Drew left at 4:08PM EST/9:08PM GMT.
Votes from Admiral Drew were submitted by proxy by Admiral Magellan Lin.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Member Suggestion for a New Class of Ship (Will Jamison)
A suggestion was made by a site member to introduce a new class of Starship to Section 47. The presented proposal was discussed, and it was suggested to create a new project for Omicron with the proposing member to design the new class and then once the design was completed make the decision on how to incorporate it into Section 47. The matter was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Create a New Omicron Project for the Design of a New Starship Class
Ayes – 5
Nays – 1
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
2. Star Trek vs. Section 47 Canon (Sonak Reckus)
With the new Star Trek film creating several major new plot developments, the discussion turned to how best to incorporate - or not incorporate - the film’s events into the site’s current timeline and canon. With this decision having a potentially drastic affect on all Romulan characters, it was decided that it would be best to consult with them before making a decision. The matter was brought to a vote.
Motion to Table the Matter to Allow for Further Discussion
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
3. Site Server (Various)
With the new site up and running, any problems or questions were addressed, including updates and changes that needed to be made, particularly in regards to images. Also, access issues were clarified, to ensure that all CSS members have full access to all necessary sections of the new site. Several additional matters in regards to procedure were discussed, but there was nothing requiring a vote.
No Motion
As this was merely an issue for discussion, no motion was held.
4. This Item is Marked as “Confidential” for the Public Meeting Minutes
5. Creation of a New Jr. CSS/CCS Position of SMS Officer (Paul Drew)
With Admiral Drew needing to leave early, it was decided to table the matter until the next meeting.
No Motion
Since the matter was tabled, there was no need for a vote.
6. Reorganization of CSS (Paul Drew)
With Admiral Drew needing to leave early, it was decided to table the matter until the next meeting.
No Motion
Since the matter was tabled, there was no need for a vote.
7. Reintroduction of the Section 47 Wiki (Steven Smith)
Following the offer from Commodore Smith to use his server to host the Section 47 Wiki, it was proposed to accept his offer and move the Wiki to his server. The matter was brought to a vote.
Motion to Reintroduce the Section 47 Wiki on a New Server
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
PROMOTIONS, MEDALS, AWARDS AND COMMAND ASSIGNMENTS
8. Rear Admiral Reckus and Captain Torek for the James T. Kirk Shooting Star Award
For their efforts in restoring the Section 47 site after the server collapsed, Rear Admiral Sonak Reckus and Captain Torek were both nominated for the James T. Kirk Shooting Star Award. After a brief discussion regarding all their work on the new main site, the matter was brought to a vote.
Motion to Award Rear Admiral Reckus with the James T. Kirk Shooting Star Award
Ayes – 4 with the Fleet CO in Agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
Motion to Award Captain Torek with the James T. Kirk Shooting Star Award
Ayes – 4 with the Fleet CO in Agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
9. Commander First Class Blakus for the Roddenberry Star
For his many efforts in assisting and improving Section 47 since his appointment as the CCS Chief, Commander First Class Blakus was nominated for the Roddenberry Star. After a brief discussion regarding all of his hard work for Section 47 as the CSS Chief, the matter was brought to a vote.
Motion to Award Commander First Class Blakus with the Roddenberry Star
Ayes – 5 with the Fleet CO in Agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
10. Admiral Lin as Permanent Site Second Officer
Following a long period of regularly rotating the role of Site Second Officer between different CSS members, it was proposed by Admiral Drew to assign Admiral Magellan Lin as the permanent Site Second Officer. After a brief period of discussion on this issue, the matter was brought to a vote.
Motion to Appoint Admiral Lin as Site Second Officer
Ayes – 5
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Admiral Magellan Lin at 4:22PM EST/9:22PM GMT.
Minutes written and submitted by Commander First Class Megan Garrett - Notetaker
Monthly Meeting Minutes for 96.0123 – January 23, 2010
Voting Members Present
Section Admiral Paul Drew – Section Admiral
Fleet Admiral Magellan Lin – Personnel Officer
Rear Admiral Sonak Reckus – Biographies Officer
Commodore Steven Smith – Trivia Officer
Captain Matthew Reynolds – Commendations Officer
Captain Carl Torek – Ranks Officer
Non Voting Members Present
Vice Admiral MC7_of_9 – Fleet CO
Commander First Class Megan Garrett – Notetaker
Lieutenant Valad Tavik – Member
Apologies
Fleet Admiral Karynn McCormick – Section Executive Officer
Commander First Class Andae Blakus – Chief of Communications
Commander William Jamison – Fleet Representative
The meeting was called to order by Admiral Drew at 2:07PM EST/7:07PM GMT.
Commodore Smith entered at 2.29PM EST/7:29PM GMT.
Commodore Smith left at 3:40PM EST/8:40PM GMT and reentered at 3:59PM EST/8:59PM GMT.
Admiral Drew left at 4:08PM EST/9:08PM GMT.
Votes from Admiral Drew were submitted by proxy by Admiral Magellan Lin.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Member Suggestion for a New Class of Ship (Will Jamison)
A suggestion was made by a site member to introduce a new class of Starship to Section 47. The presented proposal was discussed, and it was suggested to create a new project for Omicron with the proposing member to design the new class and then once the design was completed make the decision on how to incorporate it into Section 47. The matter was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Create a New Omicron Project for the Design of a New Starship Class
Ayes – 5
Nays – 1
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
2. Star Trek vs. Section 47 Canon (Sonak Reckus)
With the new Star Trek film creating several major new plot developments, the discussion turned to how best to incorporate - or not incorporate - the film’s events into the site’s current timeline and canon. With this decision having a potentially drastic affect on all Romulan characters, it was decided that it would be best to consult with them before making a decision. The matter was brought to a vote.
Motion to Table the Matter to Allow for Further Discussion
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
3. Site Server (Various)
With the new site up and running, any problems or questions were addressed, including updates and changes that needed to be made, particularly in regards to images. Also, access issues were clarified, to ensure that all CSS members have full access to all necessary sections of the new site. Several additional matters in regards to procedure were discussed, but there was nothing requiring a vote.
No Motion
As this was merely an issue for discussion, no motion was held.
4. This Item is Marked as “Confidential” for the Public Meeting Minutes
5. Creation of a New Jr. CSS/CCS Position of SMS Officer (Paul Drew)
With Admiral Drew needing to leave early, it was decided to table the matter until the next meeting.
No Motion
Since the matter was tabled, there was no need for a vote.
6. Reorganization of CSS (Paul Drew)
With Admiral Drew needing to leave early, it was decided to table the matter until the next meeting.
No Motion
Since the matter was tabled, there was no need for a vote.
7. Reintroduction of the Section 47 Wiki (Steven Smith)
Following the offer from Commodore Smith to use his server to host the Section 47 Wiki, it was proposed to accept his offer and move the Wiki to his server. The matter was brought to a vote.
Motion to Reintroduce the Section 47 Wiki on a New Server
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
PROMOTIONS, MEDALS, AWARDS AND COMMAND ASSIGNMENTS
8. Rear Admiral Reckus and Captain Torek for the James T. Kirk Shooting Star Award
For their efforts in restoring the Section 47 site after the server collapsed, Rear Admiral Sonak Reckus and Captain Torek were both nominated for the James T. Kirk Shooting Star Award. After a brief discussion regarding all their work on the new main site, the matter was brought to a vote.
Motion to Award Rear Admiral Reckus with the James T. Kirk Shooting Star Award
Ayes – 4 with the Fleet CO in Agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
Motion to Award Captain Torek with the James T. Kirk Shooting Star Award
Ayes – 4 with the Fleet CO in Agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
9. Commander First Class Blakus for the Roddenberry Star
For his many efforts in assisting and improving Section 47 since his appointment as the CCS Chief, Commander First Class Blakus was nominated for the Roddenberry Star. After a brief discussion regarding all of his hard work for Section 47 as the CSS Chief, the matter was brought to a vote.
Motion to Award Commander First Class Blakus with the Roddenberry Star
Ayes – 5 with the Fleet CO in Agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
10. Admiral Lin as Permanent Site Second Officer
Following a long period of regularly rotating the role of Site Second Officer between different CSS members, it was proposed by Admiral Drew to assign Admiral Magellan Lin as the permanent Site Second Officer. After a brief period of discussion on this issue, the matter was brought to a vote.
Motion to Appoint Admiral Lin as Site Second Officer
Ayes – 5
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Admiral Magellan Lin at 4:22PM EST/9:22PM GMT.
Minutes written and submitted by Commander First Class Megan Garrett - Notetaker