Courthouse Area Design Review Board Meeting
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Summary
Meeting Overview
The Courthouse Area Design Review Board convened via video teleconference on February 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM, with Erin Masterson presiding as the meeting officer. This brief organizational meeting focused primarily on administrative matters for the start of the 2023 term. The board addressed three agenda items, including the approval of previous meeting minutes and the election of leadership positions for the upcoming year. The meeting concluded with standard adjournment procedures, with the board taking a total of three votes during the session. No public comments were received during this meeting, and no presentations were given to the board.
Attendance
The following members were present at the February 15, 2023 meeting:
- Erin Masterson
- Jill Leckner
- Ken Michul
- Samantha Castro
No members were reported as absent or late for this meeting.
Votes and Decisions
The meeting included three motions, all of which passed unanimously with four members voting.
Approval of Minutes 0:30 Samantha Castro moved to approve the November 30, 2022 minutes, seconded by Nicole Ware. The motion passed unanimously with 4 ayes and 0 nays. Voting in favor were Erin Masterson, Jill Leckner, Ken Michul, and Samantha Castro.
Leadership Nominations 5:00 Samantha Castro moved to nominate Erin Masterson as Chair and Ken Michul as Vice-Chair, seconded by Jill Leckner. The motion passed unanimously with 4 ayes and 0 nays. Voting in favor were Erin Masterson, Jill Leckner, Ken Michul, and Samantha Castro.
Motion to Adjourn 10:00 Samantha Castro moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ken Michul. The motion passed unanimously with 4 ayes and 0 nays. Voting in favor were Erin Masterson, Jill Leckner, Ken Michul, and Samantha Castro.
All three votes were conducted with the same four members present and participating. No abstentions were recorded for any of the motions.
Appointments
The meeting addressed two key leadership appointments during the session.
Reappointments: • Erin Masterson was reappointed to serve as Chair
New Appointments: • Ken Michul was appointed to serve as Vice-Chair
These appointments establish the leadership structure for the upcoming term, with Masterson continuing in the Chair role and Michul taking on new responsibilities as Vice-Chair.
Approval of Minutes
The board considered approval of the minutes from the November 30, 2022 meeting during agenda item III. The discussion involved three key speakers: Erin Masterson, Samantha Castro, and Nicole Ware.
The minutes from the November 30, 2022 meeting were presented to the board for review and approval. Following discussion among the board members, the minutes were approved.
*Note: Detailed information about specific concerns raised or debate points during this agenda item was not available in the provided materials.*
Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2023 term
The board conducted elections for leadership positions for the 2023 term during this agenda item. The discussion involved key speakers Erin Masterson, Samantha Castro, and Jill Leckner.
The board considered nominations for both Chair and Vice-Chair positions. Erin Masterson was nominated for the position of Chair, while Ken Michul was nominated to serve as Vice-Chair for the upcoming term.
Following the nominations and any discussion among board members, the board proceeded to vote on the proposed leadership slate. The election resulted in the approval of both nominations.
Election Results: • Chair: Erin Masterson - elected • Vice-Chair: Ken Michul - elected
The outcome was approved, establishing the board's leadership structure for the 2023 term. Both Masterson and Michul will assume their respective roles to guide the board's activities and meetings throughout the year.
Adjournment
The meeting was formally adjourned after all agenda items had been addressed 10:00.
Key speakers Samantha Castro and Ken Michul participated in the adjournment process. Following the completion of all scheduled business, the motion to adjourn was approved, bringing the February 15, 2023 meeting to a close.
All agenda items had been successfully addressed prior to adjournment, allowing the meeting to conclude in an orderly manner.
Decisions
- Motion — passed (4-0): Approval of the November 30, 2022 minutes
- Motion — passed (4-0): Nomination of Erin Masterson as Chair and Ken Michul as Vice-Chair
- Motion — passed (4-0): Motion to adjourn the meeting