hearing none, we'll go to public comment on the nomination of malcolm heinicke as chair. any public comment? seeing none, public item is closed. all in favor? congratulations! i'll just say, malcolm, i know you're going to be a fantastic chair. i'm sure you all realize malcolm is the longest serving director on this board. so he has fantastic experience and has been such an asset. i'm pleased to say the meeting is yours, chair heinicke. >> vice chair heinicke: thank you very much. i will say a few things throughout the meeting. some will focus on not so positive things that need to be addressed, but let me start with the one positive thing. the service of cheryl brinkman. the only good news to come out of you stepping down, i'll still get to work with you, because you remain a chair. the amount of effort and energy and passion this woman has put into her term as chair has been remarkable. as your colleague, i'm very grateful. >> thank you very much. >> vice chair heinicke: i will entertain nominations for vice chair. >> i would like to nominate director borden. i'll call f