Below is the result of that action as reported in the draft minutes contained in the recently released board packet for the Board's meeting next Wednesday, October 1, 2014:
5. e. Consider Adopting Restated Policies and Procedures
President Shefren asked if there was public comment on this item. There was none.
Motion: To adopt the restated policies and procedures. By: Director Faro
Seconded by: Director Kane
Mr. Hudak explained that several of the revisions to the policies are as a result of the Board's desire to meet ACHD and CSDF guidelines to obtain their organizations' Transparency Certifications.
Each Director addressed specific policy changes about which they had questions.
Director Hickey asked to make an amendment to Policy 6.1. The Director who seconded the motion declined.
Director Hickey asked to make an amendment to Policy 11.4. The Director who seconded the motion declined.
Director Hickey asked to make an amendment to Policy 15.2. The maker of the motion declined.
Roll Call Vote: 4-1-0 with Director Hickey opposed. Motion Passed
These minutes, approved by Board Secretary and Director Katie Kane, are transparently DISINGENUOUS.
My call for an amendment to policy asked for posting of the meeting audio within 10 working days following the meeting.
I also requested an amendment to add policy 14.2 to place a moratorium on district PR in the 60 days preceding an election. Motion declined.
My call for an amendment to policy 15.2 asked that Board compensation be changed to a meeting stipend instead of the $1,500 monthly health insurance premium reimbursement in the current policy. I pointed out that this is what Peninsula Healthcare District does. My motion was denied by Director Art Faro, maker of the original motion, who added "I don't care what Peninsula Healthcare District does."
During this discourse,(if you care to listen to the recording) you will hear District CEO Lee Michelson, reassuring the board(in response to my request for posting of the audio on the District website) that members of the public can come in to the district office the day after the meeting and listen to the audio recording. Go to 113 minutes into the meeting.
For real transparency, it's time for a change. See:Web Link
