CSS Meeting Minutes 96.0522
Jun 2, 2010 1:48:51 GMT
Post by Andae Blakus on Jun 2, 2010 1:48:51 GMT
Command Staff of Section 47
Monthly Meeting Minutes for Stardate 96.0522 – May 22, 2010
Voting Members Present
Section Admiral Paul Drew – Section Admiral
Fleet Admiral Karynn McCormick – Section Executive Officer
Fleet Admiral Magellan Lin – Personnel Officer (Site Second Officer)
Rear Admiral Sonak Reckus – Biographies Officer
Captain Matthew Reynolds – Commendations Officer
Commander First Class Andae Blakus – Chief of Communications
Non Voting Members Present
Commander First Class Megan Garrett – Notetaker
Commander First Class Jon Park – Attending Member
Commander First Class Will Jamison – Fleet Representative
Apologies
Rear Admiral Steven Smith – Trivia Officer
Commodore Carl Torek – Ranks Officer
The meeting was called to order by Admiral Drew at 14:20PM EST/19:20PM GMT.
Admiral McCormick entered at 14.40PM EST/19:40PM GMT.
Admiral McCormick left at 16:11PM EST/21:11PM GMT.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Report from Commander Park on His Ship Design Progress (Drew)
Following the past approval for Commander Park to design a new class of ship for Section 47 along with Omicron Fleet, he was asked to attend today's meeting to brief CSS on his work so far, as well as to answer any questions CSS might have regarding his current progress. After a short description of his work so far on the Insignia class starship design and answering the CSS questions, it was decided to revisit this item for an updated progress report later on, and so the matter was tabled until a later date.
No Motion was held.
Since this was merely an update, no vote was required.
2. Annual Ratification of the Section 47 Constitution (Drew)
This month it was time for the annual ratification of the Section 47 Constitution. Without any submitted changes and the most recent version confirmed as being uploaded to the website, it was presented to ratify the Constitution’s text as it currently is. The matter was then put to a vote.
Motion to Ratify Section 47’s Constitution
Ayes – 6 with the Fleet Representative in Agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
3. Discussion of and Possible Vote on Proposed CSS Restructure (Drew)
After the discussion during the previous meeting regarding the possible restructuring of CSS, Section Admiral Drew submitted a proposal via the mailing list outlining the restructure. With that in mind, questions were asked and answered regarding the specifics of the new structure including roles and powers of the newer positions, the use of Assistants as proxies, new titles being used, and the merging of departments. It was eventually decided to discuss and further clarify some points prior to the next meeting, and to revisit the issue during the next meeting. The item was then tabled.
No Motion was held.
As the matter was tabled until the next meeting, no motion was held.
4. Discussion of and Possible Vote on Proposed Fleet Restructure (Lin)
Following the previous meeting's discussion regarding a possible Fleet Restructure, Admiral Lin sent a proposal over the mailing list outlining two possible ship mergers as part of a restructure of the Section 47 fleet. The ships involved in discussion for mergers were the Jefferson and Majesty, and the Vesuvius and Victory. The specifics of these merges were discussed in detail, including any potential problems such as positions with two characters in the same department or the issue of multiple Command level characters. Permission was given by the Section Admiral to the respective ship captains that they could discuss the merges of ships with their crews prior to the release of the minutes. Once the details were fully discussed and ironed out, the matter of promoting Lieutenant Commander Gheskori to Captain, assigning him as Captain of the Victory, and announcing/presenting the merger – involving the ships originally planned - to the membership was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Promote Lieutenant Commander Gheskori to Captain, Assign Him as Captain of the U.S.S. Victory (Pending Merge), and Announce the Planned Merges to the Membership
Ayes – 6 with the Fleet Representative in Agreement
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
5. Discussion on the Commendations Department (Reynolds)
With the lull in nominations for Commendations coming in, the problem of how to encourage more nominations was presented. It was suggested by Captain Reynolds that he would speak with the Captains of Section 47’s starships to remind them to nominate deserving crew members, with preferably one nomination given every month for a period of time. It was also suggested to post a notice on the boards, to remind members that they can nominate as well, and to remind them of which awards they are allowed to nominate members for.
No Motion was held.
Since this was not a voting matter and merely a discussion, no vote was held.
PROMOTIONS, MEDALS, AWARDS AND COMMAND ASSIGNMENTS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Admiral Drew at 16:42PM EST/21:42PM GMT.
Minutes written and submitted by Commander First Class Megan Garrett - Notetaker