2009 Ward 06 Minutes

6th Ward Convention Minutes
March 28, 2009

1. The 6th Ward Convention was called to order at 10 a.m. by Vernon Wetternach, 6th Ward Coordinator.
2. It was announced that any individual who had a resolution to be considered should present it to the convener within the next thirty minutes.
3. The first Credentials Committee reported that there were 32 delegates registered.
4. The Rules Committee chair Sarah Burt presented its report and moved the adoption of the Rules and the Agenda.
   1. A motion was made and seconded to move item number XIV up to the new number X on the agenda. There was no discussion and it was put to a vote and passed.
   2. The Rules and Agenda as amended were voted on and approved.
5. The Nominations Committee chaired by Julie Harrison presented its report.
6. The convener at this point read the Affirmative Action Statement.
7. The name of Scott Benson was moved to be the permanent Convention Chair and seeing no discussion the motion passed.
8. A second Credential Committee Report was made and there were 46 delegates present.
9. At this time the Chair made a fundraising appeal to the delegates.
10. Per the amended agenda it was time for nominations for the 6th Ward City Council. Delegate Sheila Bland nominated Robert Lilligren. The Chair requested further nominations, and hearing none, closed nominations. Delegate Jason Damburg moved to endorse Robert Lilligren by acclamation. Motion passed. The endorsed 6th Ward Council Member was provided the time under the Rules to address the delegates.
11. Election of 6th Ward representatives to the City Convention occurred;
    1. Nominations - Elizabeth Judge and George Kennedy moved and approved
    2. Rules - Julie Harrison and Hussein Smatar moved and approved
    3. Arrangements - Elizabeth Young moved and approved
    4. Credentials - Marvin Loxterkamp and Jessica Hayssen moved and approved
    5. Resolutions - Said Ali moved and approved.
12. At this time the Credentials Committee reported that there were 51 delegates seated and present.
13. Delegates Bland/Dambert moved to "suspend the rules for the purpose of ratifying by acclamation all business conducted by this convention prior to receipt of the third Credentials Committee report." Motion carried.
14. Election of Ward Coordinators; it was moved and approved to elect Angelina Y. Matias-Vazquez as the female Ward Coordinator and Elizabeth Young as the female alternate. Jason Chavis was selected as the male alternate.
15. Election of City Constitution Committee of Julie Harrison as the delegate and Jason Damberg as the alternate, moved and approved.
16. There was no other business.
17. Motion to adjourn approved at 11:10 am.