Re: [802SEC] +++URGEN*T EC Email Ballot approve expenditure of $68.7k to upgrade the network+++

["Rigsbee, Everett O" <everett.o.rigsbee@BOEING.COM>]

Hi John,  My apologies I thought we had agreed on that when we talked but I guess I was wrong about that.  I have been told that Stuart Kerry had volunteered to second this motion so perhaps he can respond and verify that for us.  Again sorry John that was my error for not double-checking.  

Thanx,  Buzz
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-----Original Message-----
From: John Hawkins [mailto:jhawkins@NORTEL.COM] 
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 3:59 PM
To: STDS-802-SEC@listserv.ieee.org
Subject: Re: [802SEC] +++URGEN*T EC Email Ballot approve expenditure of $68.7k to upgrade the network+++


Folks,

I have indeed reviewed the proposal submitted by Buzz. I understood its content and context. I did not, however, agree to second the motion, and doing so puts me in an awkward position with the folks who generously send me a paycheck on alternating Fridays.

Therefore, I must ask that my name be removed from the motion as seconder, and I wish to recuse myself from this matter. This should not be construed as opposition, but I feel I must recuse myself based on the implicit vendor selection in the motion. 

As your Treasurer I can say a few things that might help in your
deliberation:

1. Thanks in large part to the increased fees for our plenary sessions, IEEE 802 does have the funds for this expenditure. 2. Based on what I've been informed by Buzz and VeriLan, I believe due diligence was carried out to secure reasonable terms for this proposal. I am told alternatives were considered. The assessment of required functionality, and evaluation of risks for various alternatives, was conducted by VeriLan and their recommendation is captured in the motion before you today. 
3. It was my belief that sales taxes would not be a issue since we were using VeriLan as our agent for this transaction and that they are based in a state that does not collect such taxes.

I apologize to the Chair, to Buzz and to the group if my initial indication that I understood the proposal implied I was willing to second it.

john


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