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Board flags quorum problems; plans outreach to Master Gardeners
Summary
Members told the Pierre Arbor Board that repeated absences and vacancies have hampered quorum and continuity; the board will contact the Master Gardeners' president to recruit new members and present the board's history and needs.
Board staff and members described ongoing attendance issues and vacancies that are undermining the Arbor Board's ability to maintain a quorum and carry out work. Bryan, a city staff member, noted that repeated absences "make it difficult to establish a quorum" and discussed options for addressing longstanding vacancies and participation problems.
Amanda, a staff member, and others recommended targeted recruitment, including outreach to the Master Gardeners; the board agreed to ask Amanda to contact Jackie Driscoll, the Master Gardeners' president, to discuss recruiting a new board member and arranging a presentation on the board's role. The group clarified how vacant seats affect quorum calculations and discussed potential follow-up procedures for inactive members.
