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1. Roll Call
2. Moment of Silence
3. Consideration of the Agenda for the meeting
4. Approval of the Minutes of the 1998 Annual Meeting
5. Reports by the Officers
6. Reports on Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
7. Receive Reports and Consider Recommendations of the Committees
8. Directors' motions
1. Pursuant to due notice, the Board of Directors of the American Radio Relay League, Inc., met in second session at the Rocky Hill Marriott Hotel, in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, on Thursday, July 16, Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, 1998. The meeting was called to order at 8:35 PM EDT, July 16, with President Rodney J. Stafford, W6ROD, in the Chair and the following Directors present:
Kay C. Craigie, WT3P, Atlantic Division
Edmond A. Metzger, W9PRN, Central Division
Tod Olson, K0TO, Dakota Division
Rick Roderick, K5UR, Delta Division
Dave Coons, WT8W, Great Lakes Division
Frank Fallon, N2FF, Hudson Division
Lew Gordon, K4VX, Midwest Division
Tom Frenaye, K1KI, New England Division
Mary Lou Brown, NM7N, Northwestern Division
Brad Wyatt, K6WR, Pacific Division
John C. Kanode, N4MM, Roanoke Division
Marshall Quiat, AG0X, Rocky Mountain Division
Frank M. Butler, W4RH, Southeastern Division
Fried Heyn, WA6WZO, Southwestern Division
Jim Haynie, W5JBP, West Gulf Division
Also present without vote were Stephen A. Mendelsohn, W2ML, First Vice President; Joel M. Harrison, W5ZN, Vice President; Larry Price, W4RA, International Affairs Vice President; and David Sumner, K1ZZ, Executive Vice President and Secretary. Chief Financial Officer Barry J. Shelley, N1VXY, was present in his capacity as an officer of the Corporation. Treasurer James McCobb, W1LLU, was expected to join the meeting later. Apologies were received from Vice President Hugh A. Turnbull, W3ABC, who was unable to join the meeting.
Also in attendance at the invitation of the Board as observers were the following Vice Directors: Bernie Fuller, N3EFN, Atlantic Division; Howard S. Huntington, K9KM, Central Division; John B. Bellows, K0QB, Dakota Division; Henry R. Leggette, WD4Q, Delta Division; George Race, WB8BGY, Great Lakes Division; J. P. Kleinhaus, W2XX, Hudson Division; Bruce Frahm, K0BJ, Midwest Division; Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF, New England Division; Greg Milnes, W7AGQ, Northwestern Division; Jim Maxwell, W6CF, Pacific Division; Dennis Bodson, W4PWF, Roanoke Division; Walt Stinson, W0CP, Rocky Mountain Division; and Art Goddard, W6XD, Southwestern Division. Also present were General Counsel Christopher D. Imlay, W3KD; Publications Manager Mark Wilson, K1RO; Membership Services Manager Bill Kennamer, K5FUV; Field Services Manager Richard Palm, K1CE; Technical Relations Manager Paul Rinaldo, W4RI; and Legislative and Public Affairs Manager Steve Mansfield, N1MZA. Present as a guest of the Board was Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) Vice President James K. "Ken" Pulfer, VE3PU.
2. The assembly observed a moment of silence in recollection of Radio Amateurs who have passed away since the previous Board meeting, especially Lindsay Aitken, KQ6DA; Bernard J. (BJ) Arts, WT0N; William Ayer, K6VQ; Francis Blake, WA6WBN; Nancy G. Bynum, WB8SWJ; Phillip M. Catona, W2JAV; Iris Colvin, W6QL; Don Churchill, K6EIX; Tony Daly, W6KWR; Barbara Dunbar, KE6BWS; Eric Edberg, W6DU; Ken Estes, WA6BRV; Don Fleckenstein, K0RXT; Albert Foster, WN6C; Esther I. Given, W6BDE; Senator Barry M. Goldwater, K7UGA; Ed Gould, W6ZUZ; William V. (Bud) Hargreaves, K4HMV; Stanly E. Harter, KH6GBX; Chuck Hasssan, W6OMT; Paul G. Hearne, WB2GHI; Russell Henson, WA4JFQ; Milo P. Hnilicka, AJ1S; Gus Howard, W5KM; Will Johnson, N7KLO; Koert Koelman, KC6WCI; Louis LaBonte, K6KDU; Dave Larson, WB6QLX; Clevis O. (Cliff) Laverty, W1RWG; James McCauley, Sr., AB6EU; David Melarkey, WA7ANA; Dena Morgan, W5DRI; Carlyle Norman, K6QW; Glen R. Norris, W8DWP; Basil O'Brien, G2AMV; Will Patton, K6OQO; Paul Phillips, WB8CMV; Joe Quirantes, WA6DXP; Scott Richey, WB7EIA; Henry (Hank) Rugg, VA3HN; Cyrus Samuelson, W2KPR; Sy Stein, WA6ROM; Frank Tayler, Jr., KE4KF; Henry Wieking, W6MOP; and Elmer Wingfield, W5FD.
3. On motion of Mr. Kanode, seconded by Mr. Heyn, the agenda of the meeting was ADOPTED as presented.
4. On motion of Mr. Heyn, seconded by Mr. Wyatt, the Minutes of the 1998 Annual Meeting were ADOPTED.
5. Mr. Pulfer conveyed the greetings of the Radio Amateurs of Canada, Inc., and thanked the Board for its continuing support.
6. Mr. Metzger conveyed the greetings, and tendered the report, of the ARRL Foundation, noting that the Foundation has surpassed the $1 million mark in assets, and that 265 scholarship applications were received in 1998, a marked increase over the past two years. $37,800 in scholarships has recently been disbursed in this, the Foundation's 25th year of existence.
7. At this point, the officers reported on their activities during the first half of 1998. President Stafford referred to his written report, which highlighted his call to provide leadership with respect to licensing restructuring and revision of the Morse code requirements for higher class licenses. Mr. Stafford commended the Executive Committee and staff for rapid and effective mobilization against the threat to the 70 cm band stemming from proposals of the Land Mobile Communications Council, Inc., an industry organization.
8. First Vice President Mendelsohn referred to his written report, which addressed his assignments on the Computer, Strategic Planning Steering, and Executive Committees, his travel on behalf of ARRL, and the challenges to Amateur Radio posed by social, economic, and technological changes over the past five years. Mr. Mendelsohn commented that he was looking forward to a positive output for the members from the strategic planning session to be conducted over the weekend.
9. Vice President Harrison referred to his written report, which highlighted progress on the planned Amateur Radio manifest aboard the International Space Station, his service as IARU Region 2 Assistant Beacon Coordinator, and his travel on behalf of the ARRL since the January Board meeting.
10. The Board noted the written report of Vice President Turnbull, which addressed his assignments on the Volunteer Resources Committee, and his chairmanship of the RFI Task Group; his efforts to assist the YLRL in securing the call sign of its founder in memoriam; and his representation of ARRL at the dedication of the Noel Eaton Memorial Station in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, characterizing it as "a wonderful tribute to an outstanding radio amateur and personal friend."
11. International Affairs Vice President Price noted the addition to his written report on ITU and IARU matters of annexes dealing with his observation of recent meetings of ITU-R Study Group 8, which is responsible for studies and recommendations regarding the Amateur Services, and the Joint Rapporteurs Group (JRG) between Working Parties 8A and 9B. The latter group is searching for candidate bands for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA). In response to a question, Mr. Price discussed staffing issues in the League's Washington area offices. Mr. McCobb joined the assembly at 9:22 PM. The report of the Treasurer was deferred until later in the meeting.
12. Executive Vice President Sumner referred to his extensive written report on Headquarters operations in the first half of 1998, and commented on his observation, on behalf of IARU, of the Intergovernmental Conference on Emergency Telecommunications (ICET-98) held in Tampere, Finland in June. The conferees adopted a convention that seeks to facilitate the international movement of telecommunications assets during times of disaster. Mr. Sumner and his staff answered questions on the computer conversion; future electronic publishing and services; Washington office staffing; membership activity and related challenges; and the VEC conference.
13. Mr. McCobb, as Treasurer, reported on the performance and makeup of the League's investment portfolio over the course of the first half of the year, and the sale of some securities on which significant gains have been realized.
14. Chief Financial Officer Shelley referred to his written report, which addressed the organization's financial picture at the half year mark, which is sound: Balancing a shortfall in membership dues revenue were better than projected publication sales, less-than-planned operating expenses and the realization of significant gains from the sale of certain League securities holdings by the Treasurer.
15. General Counsel Imlay supplemented his extensive written report with comments on
challenges to amateur allocations in the region of 75.5-78 GHz posed by imposition of vehicle collision avoidance systems and ARRL efforts which resulted in a favorable outcome for the amateur service; possible strategies for addressing license restructuring; EMC issues arising in RF Lighting and cellular interception proceedings; Washington office staffing; and general legal matters. The Board was in recess from 10:27 PM, Thursday, July 16, until 8:36 AM Friday, July 17, 1998, reconvening with all persons hereinbefore mentioned.
16. Mr. Mansfield, as Manager of Legislative and Public Affairs, supplemented his written report with comments on the climate on Capitol Hill in an election year, and briefly discussed the status of current telecommunications bills. Mr. Mansfield reviewed congressional activity in light of the League's legislative agenda, specifically the prospects of the Amateur Radio Spectrum Protection Act (HR 3572) and discussed ARRL activities with respect to measures proposing limitations on scanners; legislation affecting the siting of cellular and PCS towers; a bill proposing localization of CB radio enforcement authority; and a bill passed into law for volunteer liability protection. Mr. Mansfield asked the Board to review current ARRL legislative positions in order to consider possible amendments in anticipation of the 106th Congress.
17. Mr. Rinaldo, as Technical Relations Manager, supplemented his written report on technical regulatory affairs with comments on threats posed to amateur interests by Fixed Wireless Access (FWA); Synthetic Aperture Radars (SAR) at 70 cm; the U.S. government's search for a new frequency for the Global Positioning System (GPS) possibly including 1250 MHz; and the institution of vehicle collision avoidance radar systems at 76 GHz. Mr. Rinaldo also commented on ITU plans for WRC-2000.
18. Mr. Gordon, as Chairman, presented the written report of the Membership Services Committee, and commented on its consideration of DXCC program restructuring; plans to redraft the DXCC field checking program; a proposed change in local club competition eligibility criteria; needed adjustments to the QSL bureau fee structure; and a study based on a W1AW listeners survey. The Board was in recess from 9:30 AM until 9:47 AM.
19. Mr. Olson, as Chairman, presented the written report of the Administration and Finance Committee, discussed standing committee oversight of staff planning and operations, and sought clarification of oversight of advocacy plans and programs. Mr. Olson also assessed current standing committee meeting protocols, and recommended a return to in-person meetings to better facilitate committee work.
20. On motion of Mr. Olson, seconded by Mr. Frenaye, it was VOTED at 10:08 AM, that the Board sit as a Committee of the Whole to consider personnel matters. The General Counsel and staff were excused from the meeting at this time. During the proceeding of the Committee of the Whole, the Board was in recess for luncheon from 11:54 AM until 1:05 PM, reconvening as a Committee of the Whole. At 1:45 PM, on motion of Mr. Kanode, seconded by Mr. Quiat, it was VOTED that the Committee arise and report. On motion of Mr. Harrison, seconded by Mr. Fallon, it was VOTED that the report of the Committee of the Whole is adopted. Following a break from 1:45 PM until 2:07 PM, the General Counsel and staff rejoined the assembly.
21. Mr. Wyatt, as Chairman, presented the written report of the Volunteer Resources Committee, which addressed the continuing SGL and Elmering program studies; new electronic club services; status of an update of the FEMA/ARRL memorandum of understanding; and selection and screening of nominations for ARRL educational, technical and youth awards to be conveyed this year.
22. On motion of Mr. Fallon, seconded by Mrs. Craigie, it was VOTED that the ARRL Board of Directors selects Stephan Anderman, K2SMA, of Hamburg, New Jersey, as recipient of the Philip J. McGan Silver Antenna Award. The Board thanks all amateurs who are engaged in public relations efforts on behalf of Amateur Radio. (Applause).
23. On motion of Mr. Frenaye, seconded by Mr. Butler, it was VOTED that the ARRL Board of Directors selects Antone Duarte, N1XRS, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, as the recipient of the Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Award for 1997. (Applause).
24. On motion of Mr. Heyn, seconded by Mr. Fallon, it was VOTED that the ARRL Board of Directors selects Eileen Lau, KE6VWU; Kai-Wai Chiu, KF6GHS; Jeff Qin, KF6GHY; John Davis, KF6EDB; Kent Potter, KC6OKH; and David Rutledge, KN6EK, all of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California, as the recipients of the Doug DeMaw Technical Excellence Award for their article, "High-Efficiency Class-E Power Amplifiers," which appeared in the May and June 1997 issues of QST. (Applause).
25. On motion of Mr. Quiat, seconded by Mr. Wyatt, it was VOTED that the ARRL Board of Directors selects Frank McNally, KF0WF, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the recipient of the Herb S. Brier Instructor of the Year Award for 1997. (Applause).
26. On motion of Mr. Heyn, seconded by Mr. Frenaye, it was VOTED that the ARRL Board of Directors selects Robert Lavin, K6BOB, of Calabasas, California, as the recipient of the Professional Educator of the Year Award for 1997. (Applause).
27. Mrs. Craigie, as Chairman, presented the written report of the Election Committee, and commented that a member who had given notice of proposed recall of his Section Manager had failed to gain the number of signatures required to proceed with balloting.
28. On motion of Mrs. Craigie, seconded by Mr. Butler, it was VOTED that paragraph 5(f) of the Rules and Regulations of the ARRL Field Organization is amended to read as follows: "Vacancies in the Office of Section Manager occurring between elections shall be filled by appointment by the Field Services Manager in consultation with the Director and, except when the vacancy results from a recall election, upon recommendation of the outgoing SM."
29. Mr. Stafford, as Chairman, presented the report of the Executive Committee, and commented on its May 9 meeting in Seattle, Washington, and the meeting held in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, July 16, prior to the convening of the instant Board meeting. The committee reviewed and approved a draft ARRL petition, contingent upon completion of a final review, to be filed with the FCC seeking low frequency amateur allocations in the vicinity of 160-190 kHz, and 136 kHz.
30. Mr. Harrison, as Chairman, presented the written report of the Enforcement Task Force, and commented on strategies to gain more FCC enforcement action, a top priority for ARRL and the amateur community. Changes in the FCC's administration and staffing appear to offer a reprioritization of enforcement, although hurdles remain. Mr. Harrison concluded by reviewing the current Amateur Auxiliary case docket.
31. Mr. Harrison, as Board Liaison, presented the report of the SAREX/ARISS Working Group, and noted the recent increase in school contacts with the MIR space station offsetting a decline in SAREX activity. The amateur space and educational communities are preparing for the Amateur Radio manifest aboard the future International Space Station (ISS). NASA has officially recognized the amateur platform planned for the space station project, which is progressing well. The Board was in recess from 2:50 PM until 3:07 PM.
32. Mr. Mendelsohn, as Chairman, supplemented the written report of the Computer Committee with comments on the status of the computer conversion at Headquarters; plans for e-mail services for members; the "Year 2K" computer issue; accounting and DXCC software development on the new TASS platform at Headquarters; media for conveying membership data to Directors; use of ARRL domain names; and a recommended protocol for linking section and division web pages to get information faster to members.
33. On motion of Mr. Frenaye, seconded by Mr. Olson, it was VOTED that the Ad Hoc Computer Committee recommendation on links to Division and Section web sites is adopted.
34. It was moved by Mr. Heyn, seconded by Mr. Fallon, that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, growth of the Internet has made a new communications channel available to ARRL members; and
WHEREAS, it is viewed as desirable to have a "vanity" e-mail address;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that staff is directed to implement a program to make "callsign@arrl.net" e-mail addresses available as a membership service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that staff is directed to make knowledge of this service available on the ARRL web site and other forums as appropriate.
Following discussion, on motion of Mr. Kanode, seconded by Mr. Quiat, it was VOTED to refer the matter to the Ad Hoc Computer Committee. The Board was in recess from 4:30 PM until 4:45 PM.
35. On motion of Mr. Olson, seconded by Mr. Gordon, it was VOTED that the following resolution is adopted:
WHEREAS, it is viewed as desirable to have an ARRL "vanity" e-mail address; and
WHEREAS, many former ARRL elected officials would value continued association by virtue of an "@arrl.org" address;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that staff is directed to make such e-mail addresses available to formerly elected officials who are current League members, upon their request and agreement to abide by the rules for such use.
36. Mr. Frenaye, as Chairman, presented the written report of the Strategic Planning Steering Committee, and outlined plans for the strategic planning session to be conducted by facilitators of the management consulting firm Smith, Bucklin and Associates, beginning on the morrow.
37. Mr. Bodson, on behalf of Mr. Turnbull, Chairman, presented the written report of the RFI Task Group, which addressed the status of the re-establishment of local RFI/TVI committees in the field, a proposal initiated by the Volunteer Resources Committee; the attendance of the chairman at Accredited Standards Committee C63 meetings regarding EMC issues; and the functions of its sub-committees.
38. Mr. Maxwell, as Board Liaison, presented the written report of the RF Safety Committee, noting that the committee is working exceptionally well, and has a new chairman, Gregory Lapin, Ph.D., P.E., N9GL. Mr. Maxwell commended Ed Hare, W1RFI, and the committee for their work on the new ARRL publication, RF Exposure and You, which has received the acclaim of the RF safety community.
39. Mr. Frahm, as Board Liaison, presented the report of the Public Relations Committee, noting that activity on the public information appointees' e-mail reflector has increased; a successful forum at the Dayton Hamvention; and a committee proposal for additional staff for the Headquarters public affairs office.
40. Mr. Bodson, as Board Liaison, presented the written report of the Future Systems Committee, and discussed FCC recognition of specified digital codes including PACTOR, G-TOR, and Clover. The committee is seeking FCC official recognition for PACTOR II, in light of the recent publication of its technical definition.
41. On motion of Mr. Kanode, seconded by Mr. Heyn, it was VOTED that the following resolution is adopted:
WHEREAS, the speed limit and/or bandwidth requirements for data and RTTY are specified in Section 97.307(f) of the FCC rules; and
WHEREAS, in light of today's technology, it may be possible to permit increases in speed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Future Systems Committee is instructed to study this matter, and present a report to the Board at its next meeting; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the final results prove them feasible, the committee is invited to propose changes to Section 97.307(f) for consideration by the Board.
42. Mr. Stinson, as Chairman, presented the written report of the Industry Advisory Council, commenting that the council has proven to be a good medium for information exchange, and is seeking expansion of its membership to include additional representation from the Japanese electronics industry. A proposed standards conference has been set aside, at least for the near future.
43. Mr. Olson, as Chairman, presented the written report of the 1998 Plenipotentiary Conference Planning Committee, which is planning Amateur Radio participation at the ITU conference scheduled for October of this year, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mr. Olson invited Board members to the Amateur Radio reception and showcase. The Board was in recess from 5:36 PM until 8:33 PM, reconvening with all persons hereinbefore mentioned.
44. Mr. Harrison, as Board Liaison, in the absence of a written report from the Contest Advisory Committee, commented on its consideration of items referred to it by the Membership Services Committee, returning a recommendation for a change to the local club competition eligibility criteria. Mr. Harrison commended the committee chairman and noted that the committee enjoys an active discourse over its e-mail reflector.
45. Mr. Maxwell, as Board Liaison, presented the written report of the DX Advisory Committee, commented on consideration of possible new entities for the DXCC program, and commended the committee for its dedicated work.
46. The Board noted the written report of ARDF Coordinator Joe Moell, K0OV, which addressed his efforts to promote direction finding as a technical, sporting activity within the framework of the amateur service. Mr. Moell has coordinated efforts with his Canadian counterpart, Perry Creighton, VE7WWP, both of whom are supported by the North American ARDF Organizing Task Force. The report also addressed upcoming ARDF events including the World Championship; promotion of ARDF at the IARU Region 2 Conference; and the proposed IARU Region 2 championship at the 1999 Friendship Radiosport Games, in Portland, Oregon.
47. The Board next moved to consider Directors' motions.
48. On motion of Mr. Kanode, seconded by Mr. Wyatt, it was VOTED that the following resolution is adopted:
WHEREAS, in ET Docket 96-102, the Federal Communications Commission authorized the operation of Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure Devices (U-NII) in the 5.725 -- 5.825 GHz band, and now permits such devices to operate at relatively high transmitter power and antenna gain; and
WHEREAS, the Commission, in ET Docket 98-95 has proposed to allocate the 5.850 - 5.925 GHz band on a co-primary basis for use by dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) functions as part of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) architecture; and
WHEREAS, while the amateur secondary allocation in these segments may not change, the Commission's actions will undoubtedly have an adverse effect on the utility of the band 5.650 -- 5.925 GHz for radio amateurs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Executive Vice President, staff, and general counsel shall seek to prevent additional non-government sharing partners access to the residual segments at 5.650-5.725 GHz, or 5.825-5.850 GHz.
49. On motion of Mr. Butler, seconded by Mr. Fallon, it was VOTED that the President recommend alternative sites for the January 1999 Board of Directors meeting.
50. On motion of Mr. Heyn, seconded by Mr. Butler, it was VOTED that the following resolution is adopted:
WHEREAS, the "millennium bug" (Y2K) may exist in microcontrollers that are embedded in the measurement and control infrastructure of public utilities; and
WHEREAS, disruptions of key services may occur; and
WHEREAS, which services may be disrupted and the duration of service disruption cannot be determined in advance; and
WHEREAS, commercial communications may be a likely victim of the Y2K problem;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the VRC recommend to the Board, at the 1999 annual meeting, various options for amateur radio preparedness for providing emergency communication support during the year 2000 rollover period. The Board was in recess from 9:36 PM until 9:56 PM.
51. On motion of Mr. Haynie, seconded by Mr. Metzger, it was VOTED that the Executive Vice President develop and implement a marketing plan designed to recruit new League members using the theme of the year 2000; the new plan to be incorporated in the 1999 Budget Plan.
52. The Board was in recess to accommodate its strategic planning meetings from 9:57 PM, on July 17, until 10:42 PM on July 18, with all persons hereinbefore mentioned present except Messrs. Goddard, Leggette, and McCobb.
53. It was moved by Mr. Kanode, seconded by Mrs. Brown, that the General Counsel is instructed to submit to the FCC without delay, a letter proposing simplification of the amateur licensing structure. The proposed structure shall consist of four classes, A, B, C, and D, with privileges corresponding to the present Extra, Advanced, General, and Technician licenses respectively, but with the Extra, Advanced, and General telephony sub-bands increased by 50 kHz on 75 and 15 meters and by 25 kHz on 40 meters in accordance with the December 1996 Final Report of the WRC-99 Planning Committee. The examination for each class of license shall consist of a written element on the operational and technical qualifications commensurate with the privileges to be earned and a Morse code examination at the speed of 12 words per minute for Class A or B, and at 5 words per minute for Class C. Where the Morse code requirement has been decreased appreciably, there shall be a corresponding increase in the difficulty of the written examination. All amateurs now licensed as General, Technician Plus, and Novice will become Class C.
A roll call vote being requested, Mrs. Craigie, Mr. Roderick, Mr. Coons, Mrs. Brown, and Messrs. Wyatt, Kanode, Quiat, and Butler voted aye; and Messrs. Metzger, Olson, Fallon, Gordon, Frenaye, Heyn, and Haynie voted nay. Therefore, the motion was adopted with 8 in favor and 7 opposed.
It was moved by Mr. Quiat, seconded by Mr. Butler, to reconsider the question. A roll call vote on the motion to reconsider being requested, all directors voted aye except Messrs. Fallon and Gordon, who voted nay. Therefore, the motion to reconsider was adopted with 13 in favor and 2 opposed.
The question again being on Mr. Kanode's motion and a roll call vote being requested, Mrs. Craigie, Messrs. Olson, Roderick, and Coons, Mrs. Brown, and Messrs. Wyatt, Kanode, Quiat, and Butler voted aye; and Messrs. Metzger, Fallon, Gordon, Frenaye, Heyn, and Haynie voted nay. Therefore, the motion was adopted with 9 in favor and 6 opposed.
54. At 11:08 PM, on motion of Mr. Olson, seconded by Mr. Price, it was VOTED that the Board sit as a Committee of the Whole with staff excused except the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. At 11:17 PM, on motion of Mr. Mendelsohn, seconded by Mr. Heyn, it was unanimously voted to accept the report of the Committee of the Whole.
55. On motion of Mr. Mendelsohn, seconded by Mrs. Brown, it was VOTED that the meeting is adjourned, at 11:18 PM. (Time in session as a Board: 7 hours, 35 minutes; as a Committee of the Whole: 2 hours, 35 minutes).
Respectfully submitted,
David Sumner, K1ZZ
Secretary
