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Celebrate Wildwood committee fails to reach quorum, schedules virtual meeting and hears staff updates
Summary
The Celebrate Wildwood committee did not reach a quorum at its March meeting, adjourned quickly and agreed to try a virtual meeting March 19; members received brief updates on a management plan, MSD tax collections and the neighborhood policing assignment.
The Celebrate Wildwood committee failed to reach a quorum at its March meeting and adjourned after a brief informational session, then agreed to attempt a virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 19 at 6 p.m.
Committee members called roll, confirmed fewer than six members were present and moved to adjourn. "I officially call this meeting, for Celebrate Wildwood committee for March to order at 06:14," the meeting chair said, then noted there was no quorum. The chair closed the meeting at 6:16 p.m.
Why it matters: Without a quorum the committee could not take votes or adopt formal actions; members instead discussed scheduling options and received verbal updates staff said could be shared informally and revisited at the rescheduled meeting.
During the short session staff and members briefly reviewed several agenda topics. Lauren, a city staff member, said the committee will "have 1 more in April" before a planned change tied to swearing-in of a new commission member. Members discussed open committee vacancies; one participant said "we still have 2 open spots," and another clarified the committee needs six members for a quorum.
Staff updates included project and legislative work. A committee member said two engineering firms are finalizing proposals for the management plan. The committee was told the MSD (Metropolitan Sewer/Stormwater District, as referenced in the meeting) has been collecting a tax for almost a year and will provide an update. Committee members Tom and Sandlin were reported to have met with legislative contacts, and one participant said the governor's office has been engaged; the transcript records that "Governor Kehoe has already talked to him," as part of that account. Members said some budget funds exist to offer matching for the management plan, but no binding commitments were made during the session.
The committee also discussed logistics for holding a virtual meeting and options to help members connect. Travis Dewberry, identified in the meeting as the senior planner, was offered as a technology resource to help committee members use Zoom.
Near the end of the meeting the group received an introduction to a new police sergeant assigned to the Wobbleau Precinct. A committee member said, "sergeant Grace has taken out a new assignment here at Wobbleau Precinct," adding he will oversee neighborhood policing officers and attend neighborhood meetings. A later speaker addressed the new officer as "Lieutenant Grayson," reflecting inconsistent naming in the meeting transcript; the committee introduced the officer to members present.
What was decided: Because the committee lacked a quorum, no formal votes or motions were taken. Members agreed to seek a virtual meeting the week of March 19 to address pending items and to avoid repeating informational updates twice in one month.
Next steps: Committee staff will attempt to schedule a virtual meeting for Wednesday, March 19 at 6 p.m., circulate connection information and provide the management-plan proposals and MSD tax update for the rescheduled session.
