Building committee names Jim Michaud vice chair, permits remote chairing by Eric Kelly

The Brentwood Building Committee formalized several administrative items: it appointed Jim Michaud as vice chair, approved remote meeting conduct by interim chair Eric Kelly, and agreed to slightly revise meeting minutes and public sign‑in practices.

A motion to name Jim Michaud vice chair passed following debate about who could preside when the chair attends remotely. Committee members recorded the vice‑chair vote as five in favor, one opposed and one abstention (the abstention was recorded by a member who said they had not yet been present at that point in the meeting). The committee then approved a separate motion allowing Eric Kelly to conduct the meeting remotely when necessary; members voted in favor.

Minutes from the Sept. 7 meeting were also approved. Committee members discussed adding a sign‑in sheet for public speakers at the microphone; Mark argued a sign‑in sheet and recording of public speakers would help with outreach and minutes, while another member cautioned that attendees might be discouraged by a general sign‑in requirement. The group settled on capturing names and contact information only for people who speak at the microphone and agreed to add a sign‑in sheet and to reflect public speakers in minutes going forward.

The committee acknowledged two roster changes: the loss of police department representation following Chief Doty’s departure and the resignation of member Evan after the September meeting. Members confirmed a current count of nine committee members (ten with PD representation, when present). The governance items were recorded so the committee could proceed with the design and budget work for the building project.