COMMUNITY BOARD SIX
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
COBBLE HILL COMMUNITY ROOM
MARCH 12, 2012
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE:
PRESENT:
D. KUMMER G. KELLY M. KOLMAN
N. LALLI R. LEVINE R. LUFTGLASS
G. REILLY E. SHIPLEY B. SOLOTAIRE
L. SONES S. TURET
EXCUSED:
R. BASHNER J. BERNARD P. FLEMING
T. MISKEL D. REISS
ABSENT:
B. ATKINS D.C. VITO
*** M I N U T E S ***
The meeting was called to order at 6:41pm. Lou Sones moved to adopt the minutes of the previous meeting held on December 12, 2011. The motion was seconded by Nica Lalli.
MOTION PASSED: UNANIMOUSLY
Presentation of Board Member attendance review.
The District Manager advised the committee that there were two members under review – Gregory O’Connell, Jr. and Lisa Napolitano. The committee agreed that no action be taken at this time.
There followed a general discussion of attendance rules and consequences. Current membership is 46 members.
Discussion of Committee Structure
Discussion of proposed changes to committee structure - Daniel Kummer explained the impetus and considerations behind the proposal to shift Public Safety to be combined with Transportation leaving Environmental Protection with Permits & Licenses.
Discussion followed of Environmental Protection committee content (cold ironing, Gowanus, Whole Foods, etc.)
• Glenn Kelly said it was worth a try but wonders how we track the success of the change? • Lou Sones thinks Permits could hold its own as a committee – no lack of interest.
• Suzanne Turet asked what is the timeline? A. 2012-2013 session to begin September 1st. • Nica Lalli agrees that the split is a good idea – when cross-issues come up a joint meeting can happen. • Glenn Kelly said we should find out which committee people are trying to join us so we can track interest.
Discussion of appointment and assignment process and timeline.
Q: Lou Sones asked if there is a mechanism for Board Members to influence appointments? A: No – not formally.
Daniel Kummer said not finding opposition, will go ahead with the change to committees, as discussed. A vote is not required.
Discussion of Committee Chair issues.
Are co-chairs necessary? • More useful for stand-alone committee – not needed at blended committee. • Chairless Committees – BBPDC CAC representative is important to fill. We should recommend people. • Would like to fill Public Safety as soon as possible.
Discussion/Explanation of Cultural Affairs chair position (within Parks Committee)
Daniel Kummer wants to see if anyone is interested.
Lou Sones said it would take a very proactive agenda to make the position work.
Bob Levine said that chairs would like to be alerted to new committee members before they appear at a meeting – especially at mid-term appointments.
Glenn Kelly recommended vice-chair or assistant chair position to transition members to leadership.
Craig Hammerman said he received feedback regarding accessibility of Community Board committees to general public – not as transparent as thought. He asked if each Chair would consider writing a 200-250 word blurb about every committee to introduce the committee’s work in the CB6 newsletter.
Friends of CB6 won a Brownfield Redevelopment grant and will hire a consultant for economic development planning of two Gowanus subareas.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Minutes submitted by Elizabeth Shipley.