CSS Meeting Minutes 96.0828
Sept 3, 2010 21:32:55 GMT
Post by Andae Blakus on Sept 3, 2010 21:32:55 GMT
Command Staff of Section 47
Monthly Meeting Minutes for 96.0828 – August 28, 2010
Voting Members Present
Section Admiral Paul Drew – Section Admiral
Fleet Admiral Karynn McCormick – Site Executive Officer
Admiral Magellan Lin – Site Second Officer
Rear Admiral Sonak Reckus – Personnel Officer
Commodore Carl Torek – Trivia and Ranks Officer
Commander First Class Andae Blakus – Chief of Communications
Non Voting Members Present
Commander First Class Megan Garrett – Notetaker
Captain Stacey Jackson – Guest
Lieutenant Commander Valad Tavik - Guest
Apologies
Rear Admiral Steven Smith – Recruitment Officer
Captain Matthew Reynolds – Bios and Commendations Officer
Commander First Class William Jamison – Fleet Representative
The meeting was called to order by 14:22 at PM EST/19:22PM GMT.
Admiral Lin left at 16:15PM EST/21:15PM GMT.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Constitutional Changes (Drew)
Following the changes made to the CSS Command Structure, it was presented that the Constitution needed to be updated to represent these changes properly. The matter was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Update the Constitution
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
2. Fleet Representative Elections and The Returning Officers
With the Returning Officer out of contact and not having logged on to the boards for quite some time, it was decided to send a final email giving a deadline for reply, and if none was forthcoming to list the post as vacant. An update was also given on the progress of the current Fleet Representative election. During the discussion, it came up that so far only one member had applied for candidacy, and it was suggested to extend the deadline if no one else signed up. It was then put to a vote.
Motion to Proceed as Suggested with the Elections and Returning Officer
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
3. Fleet Command Structure (Drew)
With the rearrangement of the Fleet, a need for a new Fleet Command structure was presented. It was suggested to merge all the non-era ships into one fleet with a single Squad CO and XO, as well as a Fleet CO and XO to oversee. Admiral Drew recommended that the current Fleet CO and remaining Squad CO retain their positions within the new structure, Admiral MC 7 of 9 being the Fleet CO and Commodore Savot being the Squad CO, and that Rear Admiral Smith and Commodore Torek would be excellent choices for Fleet and Squad XO respectively. This was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Restructure Fleet Command and Appoint Fleet and Squad COs and XOs
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
4. Status of the Starbases (Drew)
Following the merge of current ships into a single squad, the issue of what to do with the currently unused Starbases was presented. It was suggested that Bellicose and Conqueror be moved to the Reserve Fleet and that Starbase 47 or Assailant be used as a welcoming point for new members. It was also decided to create a new Reserve Fleet board on the message boards where all the retired ships and bases could be moved to and still be accessible. The matter was then brought to a vote.
Motion
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
5. Member Suggestion for a Reduction in Trivia Points Between Promotions
It was suggested by a member to adjust the scale used to define the number of trivia points needed to attain each rank. The member presented his idea to CSS, and his new scale and the issues that it presented were discussed. The suggestion was divided into three different sections, and each point was discussed as a separate issue. Each issue was then brought to a separate vote.
Motion to Change the Commander First Class Rank to be Given Only After a Vote by CSS
Ayes – 0
Nays – 6
Abstentions – 0
Motion Failed
Motion to Shift Even Point to the Higher Rank to Start Higher Ranks on an Even Number
Ayes – 3
Nays – 3
Abstentions – 0
Motion Failed Following Tie Break by the Section Admiral
Motion to Redistribute Trivia Points Required to Fewer for the Lower Ranks
Ayes – 0
Nays – 6
Abstentions – 0
Motion Failed
6. Confirmation of Name and Class for New Ships
After the conclusion of the polls to select name and class for the two new ships, it was presented that the first ship had been voted as Prometheus class, but that there was a tie for name between Enzio and Gryphon. The tie was broken by the ship’s Captain, who voted for Enzio. It was then presented that the second ship had been voted as Sovereign class named the Rainier. Also, the registration numbers were given. Each ship's confirmation as new class and name was then voted on in turn.
Motion to Confirm the Prometheus Class U.S.S. Enzio
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
Motion to Confirm the Sovereign Class U.S.S. Rainier
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
7. CSS Reports (Reckus)
Following the rearrangement of CSS, the officers who had made movements reported that it was going well. All were reminded that vacant assistant roles needed to be advertised and filled.
No Motion was held.
Since this was merely a matter of report, no vote was required.
8. Joining Procedures (Drew)
In response to some confusion regarding the processing of new members, it was decided that some things needed clarification. After it was determined who was currently doing what, measures for filling the void in processing of new members was discussed. It was suggested by Admiral Drew that the position of Academy Commandant be reintroduced as a Junior CSS role, to help welcome new members and get them settled in on the site. It was suggested that Captain Stacey Jackson would be an excellent choice for the job, and the matter was brought to a vote.
Motion to Create the Position of Academy Commandant and Appoint Captain Jackson
Ayes – 5
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
9. Spam on Mailing Lists (Blakus)
With the recent issue of spam showing up on a few of the administrative email lists, a few solutions were suggested to potentially combat the problem. It was decided that the matter would be looked into further by Admiral Drew, as the owner of the mailing lists, and he would try to fix the problems.
No Motion was held.
As there was no motion presented, no vote was necessary.
10. (This Item was Marked as “Confidential” for the Public Meeting Minutes.)
PROMOTIONS, MEDALS, AWARDS AND COMMAND ASSIGNMENTS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Admiral Drew at 17:21PM EST/22:21PM GMT.
Minutes written and submitted by Commander First Class Megan Garrett - Notetaker
Monthly Meeting Minutes for 96.0828 – August 28, 2010
Voting Members Present
Section Admiral Paul Drew – Section Admiral
Fleet Admiral Karynn McCormick – Site Executive Officer
Admiral Magellan Lin – Site Second Officer
Rear Admiral Sonak Reckus – Personnel Officer
Commodore Carl Torek – Trivia and Ranks Officer
Commander First Class Andae Blakus – Chief of Communications
Non Voting Members Present
Commander First Class Megan Garrett – Notetaker
Captain Stacey Jackson – Guest
Lieutenant Commander Valad Tavik - Guest
Apologies
Rear Admiral Steven Smith – Recruitment Officer
Captain Matthew Reynolds – Bios and Commendations Officer
Commander First Class William Jamison – Fleet Representative
The meeting was called to order by 14:22 at PM EST/19:22PM GMT.
Admiral Lin left at 16:15PM EST/21:15PM GMT.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Constitutional Changes (Drew)
Following the changes made to the CSS Command Structure, it was presented that the Constitution needed to be updated to represent these changes properly. The matter was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Update the Constitution
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
2. Fleet Representative Elections and The Returning Officers
With the Returning Officer out of contact and not having logged on to the boards for quite some time, it was decided to send a final email giving a deadline for reply, and if none was forthcoming to list the post as vacant. An update was also given on the progress of the current Fleet Representative election. During the discussion, it came up that so far only one member had applied for candidacy, and it was suggested to extend the deadline if no one else signed up. It was then put to a vote.
Motion to Proceed as Suggested with the Elections and Returning Officer
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
3. Fleet Command Structure (Drew)
With the rearrangement of the Fleet, a need for a new Fleet Command structure was presented. It was suggested to merge all the non-era ships into one fleet with a single Squad CO and XO, as well as a Fleet CO and XO to oversee. Admiral Drew recommended that the current Fleet CO and remaining Squad CO retain their positions within the new structure, Admiral MC 7 of 9 being the Fleet CO and Commodore Savot being the Squad CO, and that Rear Admiral Smith and Commodore Torek would be excellent choices for Fleet and Squad XO respectively. This was then brought to a vote.
Motion to Restructure Fleet Command and Appoint Fleet and Squad COs and XOs
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
4. Status of the Starbases (Drew)
Following the merge of current ships into a single squad, the issue of what to do with the currently unused Starbases was presented. It was suggested that Bellicose and Conqueror be moved to the Reserve Fleet and that Starbase 47 or Assailant be used as a welcoming point for new members. It was also decided to create a new Reserve Fleet board on the message boards where all the retired ships and bases could be moved to and still be accessible. The matter was then brought to a vote.
Motion
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
5. Member Suggestion for a Reduction in Trivia Points Between Promotions
It was suggested by a member to adjust the scale used to define the number of trivia points needed to attain each rank. The member presented his idea to CSS, and his new scale and the issues that it presented were discussed. The suggestion was divided into three different sections, and each point was discussed as a separate issue. Each issue was then brought to a separate vote.
Motion to Change the Commander First Class Rank to be Given Only After a Vote by CSS
Ayes – 0
Nays – 6
Abstentions – 0
Motion Failed
Motion to Shift Even Point to the Higher Rank to Start Higher Ranks on an Even Number
Ayes – 3
Nays – 3
Abstentions – 0
Motion Failed Following Tie Break by the Section Admiral
Motion to Redistribute Trivia Points Required to Fewer for the Lower Ranks
Ayes – 0
Nays – 6
Abstentions – 0
Motion Failed
6. Confirmation of Name and Class for New Ships
After the conclusion of the polls to select name and class for the two new ships, it was presented that the first ship had been voted as Prometheus class, but that there was a tie for name between Enzio and Gryphon. The tie was broken by the ship’s Captain, who voted for Enzio. It was then presented that the second ship had been voted as Sovereign class named the Rainier. Also, the registration numbers were given. Each ship's confirmation as new class and name was then voted on in turn.
Motion to Confirm the Prometheus Class U.S.S. Enzio
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
Motion to Confirm the Sovereign Class U.S.S. Rainier
Ayes – 6
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
7. CSS Reports (Reckus)
Following the rearrangement of CSS, the officers who had made movements reported that it was going well. All were reminded that vacant assistant roles needed to be advertised and filled.
No Motion was held.
Since this was merely a matter of report, no vote was required.
8. Joining Procedures (Drew)
In response to some confusion regarding the processing of new members, it was decided that some things needed clarification. After it was determined who was currently doing what, measures for filling the void in processing of new members was discussed. It was suggested by Admiral Drew that the position of Academy Commandant be reintroduced as a Junior CSS role, to help welcome new members and get them settled in on the site. It was suggested that Captain Stacey Jackson would be an excellent choice for the job, and the matter was brought to a vote.
Motion to Create the Position of Academy Commandant and Appoint Captain Jackson
Ayes – 5
Nays – 0
Abstentions – 0
Motion Passed
9. Spam on Mailing Lists (Blakus)
With the recent issue of spam showing up on a few of the administrative email lists, a few solutions were suggested to potentially combat the problem. It was decided that the matter would be looked into further by Admiral Drew, as the owner of the mailing lists, and he would try to fix the problems.
No Motion was held.
As there was no motion presented, no vote was necessary.
10. (This Item was Marked as “Confidential” for the Public Meeting Minutes.)
PROMOTIONS, MEDALS, AWARDS AND COMMAND ASSIGNMENTS
None
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Admiral Drew at 17:21PM EST/22:21PM GMT.
Minutes written and submitted by Commander First Class Megan Garrett - Notetaker