Meeting Minutes: March 15, 2011

Elected Officials

Bob Ferguson, King County Councilmember. Update on King County budget and upcoming voter initiative.
 Larry Phillips, King County Councilmember. “Public Employee Appreciation Day” motion to be introduced soon. Cuts to transportation services.
Seattle City Council member Bruce Harrell. Resolution honoring city employees. Update on two initiatives he is working.
Dayna Lurie from Congressman Jim McDermott’s office-17th Annual Potato Festival on Saturday March 20th 5-7pm at the Northgate Community Center (10510) 5th Ave NE Seattle WA 98125. $40/ticket.

Candidates

2010 Budget Report-Chris Maryatt, Treasurer. Budget report unanimously approved by voice vote.

Appointments - All 4 approved unanimously by voice vote.

Resolutions

A series of resolutions amending the bylaws, proposed by Michael Maddux, Chair of the Bylaws committee.

Must have 10 day prior notice for changes to the bylaws. Can make changes within the scope of the document. They will require 2/3 vote to pass. Michael walked us through the document.
Points of contention:
- Section 2.1, deleting the Young Dem’s Rep as voting member on Exec Board: 9 yays and 5 nays. The motion fails.
- Section 7.2, Exec Board voting officers shall include the phrase, “and other appointed officers as the Chair deems necessary, including Representatives to each of the WSDCC recognized caucus” -12 yays and 3 nays. The motion carries. Reconsidered and voted again on the wording “including Representatives to each of the WSDCC recognized caucus.” Majority vote passes. It now reads, “and other appointed officers as the Chair deems necessary. All officers appointed by the Chair shall be subject to approval by majority vote of present members at a General membership meeting.” Passes 13 yay to 1 nay.
- Section 12.2, Resolutions. Please include mailing address on printed materials. “…proposed resolutions must be submitted in writing, or electronically to the Chair and Secretary, at least 14 days before the meeting at which the proposed resolutions will be considered.” Majority vote: 10 yay and 4 nays. Amendment passes.
- 13.2, Censure. “Motions for censure must be submitted in writing, or electronically to the Chair and Secretary….”
Passes with a unanimous vote

A Resolution to Adopt the 2011 Budget, proposed by Chris Maryatt, Treasurer. Adopted the budget by unanimous voice vote.

Resolution Regarding Constitutional Rights for People, Not Corporations, proposed by Jean Carlson, Precinct Committee Officer.
- Amendment: strike “…and the use of money to influence elections or the acts of public officials shall not be considered a protected form of speech.” Vote: favor: 9 against: 10. Motion fails. Vote on resolution: passes with unanimous voice vote.
A Resolution Thanking Julian Wheeler, proposed by Ginamarie Emanuel, Precinct Committee Officer
- Amendment: strike “Whereas Julian Wheeler has not yet been adequately honored for his commitment and service.” Amendment passes with voice vote. Resolution passes with voice vote.
Resolution opposing proposed Magnuson Park building 11 lease and lease amendment which would limit public shoreline access and further commercialize the public lake front, Proposed by Gail Chiarello, 46th Legislative District volunteer. 2/3 vote to consider the resolution: passes.
- Striking amendment, in the last paragraph, strike ….”and either reissue an RFP…” Move to amend to have a response from the city. Last paragraph, add“…propose lease amendment, and request a specific response from them.” Amendment passes with voice vote. Yay 9 nay 5. Motion fails. (Required 2/3 votes because was brought just this evening).