Chair moves to accept Kyla’s resignation, withdraw a previously filed request and reengage contractor "9 29"

The chair moved to accept Kyla’s resignation and approve a related severance package during a public meeting; the motion was seconded and the presiding officer announced it passed. The transcript does not specify the dollar amount or other terms of the severance.

The meeting record shows the chair later moved to withdraw a previously filed request (transcript wording: “rifts”). The motion was seconded, and the clerk called the roll; the public transcript records each member as voting in favor.

The chair introduced agenda item 5 to reengage a contractor identified in the transcript as “9 29” to develop a long-term plan. The chair said 9 29 already has a contract with the state and asked for authority to work with Melissa to finalize a statement of work. The chair characterized Melissa as “super sharp” and said she would help find a long-term solution. The chair called for a voice vote to approve the action; the transcript indicates a vote was taken but does not record a roll-call tally for that motion.

Why it matters: the actions affect staffing and the scope of a planning contract. The executive sessions invoked earlier in the meeting were taken under the cited statute on the public transcript (transcript: "25 OS 3 0 7 B 1"), identified for discussion of personnel matters; the public record shows motions to enter and exit executive session and subsequent formal votes in open session.

Details and constraints: the transcript records the motions and the chair’s authorization to finalize a statement of work with Melissa, but it does not include the severance package terms, the contents of the statement of work, nor any procurement or contract documents. The phrase transcribed as "rifts" is not defined in the public record and may reflect a misspeaking or transcription error; the public transcript does not clarify what was withdrawn beyond the wording used on the record.

Next steps: the chair was authorized to work with Melissa to finalize the statement of work for reengaging 9 29; staff indicated they would circulate the final document for feedback. The meeting adjourned after the vote.