April 2018 Minutes
Lewiston Democratic Party
City Committee Meeting Minutes for April 11th, 2018
Call to order
Pledge of Allegiance
Pass the Hat Fundraising Solicitation
Guest Introductions
Secretary’s Report
Motion to approve: Chris Beam
2nd: Dick Grandmaison
Passes
Treasurer’s Report: $172,343.96 Balance
Motion to file for audit: Dick Grandmaison
2nd: Jim Lysen
Passes
Chair’s Report
Bylaws: Tabled to next meeting
School Budget Referendum (May 8th)
Primary
New Business
Endorsements
Motion to endorse all unopposed Democrats that represent Lewiston or a part of of Lewiston, except Zak Ringlestein: Dick Grandmaison
2nd: Jim Lysen
Result: Passes
Motion to endorse “yes” on the school budget: Kiernan Majerus-Collins
2nd: Owen Cardwell-Copenhefer
Result: Passes
Motion to endorse “yes” on ranked choice voting: Kiernan Majerus-Collins
2nd: Owen Cardwell-Copenhefer
Result: Fails
Approval of money for legal council
Motion to approve as needed monetary expenditures on legal council and financial advise : Dick Grandmaison
2nd: Jim Lysen
Result: Passed Unanimously
Authorizing the Exec. Committee to explore an award dinner to be held in June, and organize the event if feasible
Motion to approve necessary expenditures to hold an awards dinner if feasible: Chris Beam
2nd: Jim Lysen
Result: Passes
At-Large Positions:
Tom Reynolds nominates Noel Madore
Peggy Seconds Noel Madore
Diane Grandmaison nominates John Myrand
Ronnie Paradis seconds John Myrand
John Myrand wins Vote for Executive Committee At-Large
County Committee Member Remarks
Committee Motions:
Motion that the committee admonish the state party for charging volunteer delegates for their attendance at the state convention: Ronnie Paradis
2nd: John Sinclair
Results: Passes
Vote on Award Recipient
Guest Remarks
New Members
Adjournment
Motion: Owen Cardwell-Copenhefer
2nd: John Sinclair
Passes
Attendance:
Members: Chris Beam, Owen Cardwell-Copenhefer, Diane Grandmaison, Dick Grandmaison, Walter Hill, Chris Hodgkins, Jim Lysen, Noel Madore, Kiernan Majerus-Collins, John Myrand, Ronnella Paradis, Cynthia Peters, Thomas Reynolds, Margaret Rotundo, John Sinclair.
Non-Members: Troy Hanks, Richard Waye, Keith Lane, Douglas Adams, Jason Paul, Ryan Lizanecz, Jacob Lewin, Simon Thompson