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Board approves consent agenda; Trustee McFadden discloses conflict and abstains from voucher vote involving McFadden Electric LLC
Summary
Trustee McFadden disclosed a conflict of interest with Consent Agenda item B (vouchers) because McFadden Electric LLC performed electrical work for the district; McFadden abstained from the vote and the board approved the vouchers by unanimous vote of other trustees.
At the beginning of the consent portion of the meeting, Trustee McFadden disclosed a potential conflict of interest with Consent Agenda item B, which dealt with approval of vouchers. McFadden said McFadden Electric LLC, where he is a managing member, had performed electrical work for the district. He concluded this was a disqualifying conflict and stated he would abstain from the voucher vote.
The board proceeded to consider the consent matters. Trustee Bullock moved to approve the consent items with item B pulled for separate consideration. After discussion, the board approved the remaining consent items (A and C–N) by unanimous voice vote. The board then considered item B separately; McFadden reiterated his abstention and the board voted on item B. The minutes record the voucher approval as unanimous among the voting trustees present, and the board noted that Trustee Whitaker later texted that she would have voted yes on the previously considered items.
