Lakewood Parks advisory board re-elects chair Jason and vice chair Vito; approves November minutes as amended

The Lakewood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board re-elected its current officers at the meeting: Jason as chair and Vito as vice chair. The nomination and motion to reappoint the two incumbents was made by Alan Bilinski and seconded by Shelly; board members voted "aye" and the motion carried.

The board also approved the meeting minutes from November as amended. A board member moved to approve the minutes with edits to clarify an item on the invasive plant "holly" listing; the board approved the amended minutes by voice vote.

Why it matters: Annual officer elections and accurate minutes are routine governance items required by the board’s governing rules. Board members said annual elections typically occur at each commission’s first meeting of the year or at their January meeting, consistent with the body’s bylaws and the council-approved rules staff referenced.

Meeting record: During the roll call and officer-nomination portion of the meeting, Alan Bilinski clearly stated the nomination, and Shelly verbally seconded the motion. The transcript records the board chair calling for any opposed; none were voiced and the chair declared the officers re-elected. The minutes motion was moved and carried by voice vote.

Ending: The board will continue its work with the elected officers and reconvened for scheduled items later in the meeting.