test, test test, test >> director brinkman. >> actually, we haven't called it to order just yet. welcome ladies and gentlemen. >> okay director brinkman. >> and director heinecke is expected. director lee is also absent with notification. (calling roll) have a skoerm. thank you and our city attorney thank you for being here >> approval of the minutes and the meantime of the cell phones and other electronic advised are prohibited at the meeting. anyone would those sound producing disguised will be asked to lead the meeting and approval of the minutes. >> is there a second? >> all in favor say i. there are no items in the litigation >> thank you so new or unfinished business members of the board? >> well, we, be going for a record here. >> good afternoon staff and members of the public. just a few quick things. we're happy to start with special recognition award for staff. and for the paint job. i'd like to ask a few people to come forward. you have not even told you what ron's define there. ron's been a painter. he quickly established himself as a hardworking crew member and spend