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Board approves minutes and declares World Migratory Bird Day; votes unanimous
Summary
The Sustainability Advisory Board approved minutes from its March 3 meeting and approved a city declaration recognizing World Migratory Bird Day; both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved adjournment at the end of the meeting.
The Sustainability Advisory Board on Monday took three formal votes: approval of minutes from its March 3 meeting, approval of a city declaration recognizing World Migratory Bird Day, and a motion to adjourn. All three actions passed without recorded opposition.
Approval of minutes: A motion to approve the March 3 minutes was made and seconded; members present voted "aye." The board recorded a quorum of eight members earlier in the meeting and no dissent was recorded on the minutes.
World Migratory Bird Day: Board members discussed a resolution to recommend that the Common Council designate World Migratory Bird Day in Oshkosh, typically observed each year on the second Saturday in May. A motion to approve the declaration was made, seconded and approved by voice vote with no opposition recorded.
Bird City application: Board members also reported they had submitted an application (and paid the fee) to be designated a "Bird City" and said holding BirdFest fulfills part of the application requirements. Board members said they will report back on BirdFest after the event.
Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made, seconded and passed by unanimous voice vote.
Votes at a glance
- Motion: "Approve minutes from March 3 meeting." Mover: not specified. Second: not specified. Outcome: approved (voice vote; no opposition recorded). Quorum previously stated as eight members present.
- Motion: "Approve declaration recognizing World Migratory Bird Day." Mover: not specified. Second: not specified. Outcome: approved (voice vote; no opposition recorded). Note: the board discussed that the day is usually observed the second Saturday in May; the board also reported it had applied for Bird City designation and paid the fee.
- Motion: "Adjourn meeting." Mover: not specified. Second: not specified. Outcome: approved (voice vote; no opposition recorded).
