CCW MINUTES

COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE The Council Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on March 29, 2022 at 6:11 p.m., with Council President Sudler presiding. Members of Council present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Hare (via video), Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha (left at 6:57p.m. and returned at 7:02 p.m.), Mr. Taylor, and Dr. Pillsbury. Mr. Neil was absent. Mayor Christiansen was also absent. Civilian members present for parliamentary procedure training were Mr. Lewis and Mr. Jones, (Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement), Mr. Shelton (via video) (Safety Advisory and Transportation), and Mr. Contant and Mr. Shevock (via video) (Legislative, Finance, and Administration). Mr. McCutcheon (Utility) and Ms. Jackson (Safety Advisory and Transportation) were absent. COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Adoption of Agenda Mr. Rocha moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. Parlimentary Procedures Training Dr. Reba R. Hollingsworth, Member of the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP), reviewed a presentation entitled "Parliamentary Procedure Presentation." Mr. Sudler confirmed Council follows the Dover Code of Ordinances and Roberts Rules of Order to facilitate Council Meetings. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Dr. Hollingsworth explained to ratify a motion means that a motion was made at a previous meeting without a quorum present and the committee acted, to make sure the action that was taken is acceptable to the rest of the committee it must be ratified at the next meeting with a quorum. Responding to Mr. Taylor, Dr. Hollingsworth stated recess is a privileged motion which means that you had an emergency that you need to stop. If you the committee wishes to discuss something else that is not related to the issue you may lay the other issue on the table. Responding to Mr. Anderson, Dr. Hollingsworth stated the 12th Edition of Robert’s Rules of Order is a different format than the other editions. Dr. Hollingsworth explained that receiving the agenda beforehand and you have questions a person may look at Robert’s Rules of Order and if they still have questions then call the Chair of the committee. Responding to Mr. Boggerty, Dr. Hollingsworth explained once a special committee has served its purpose and submitted its final report to Council a vote to disband the committee is not necessary. Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Council Committee of the Whole meeting, hearing no objection the meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m. Roy Sudler Jr. Council President RS/re S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Committee-Minutes\TEMPLATES\CCW Minutes TEMPLATE.wpd