Stormwater advisory board adopts written policy allowing limited electronic participation
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Summary
The Stormwater Advisory Board approved Resolution 1 20 25 establishing rules for board members to participate electronically, with staff noting restrictions for final budget actions, personnel reductions, fee or tax changes, eminent domain, and referenda.
The Lawrence City Stormwater Advisory Board on Oct. 27 adopted Resolution 1 20 25, a written policy that allows board members to participate in meetings by electronic means under specified conditions.
Renee (staff) said the resolution was drafted during the COVID period and mirrors memos accepted by other boards. She explained key restrictions: no more than one member in a row may participate remotely in some circumstances; remote participation is not permitted when the board attempts to take final action on adopting a budget, making personnel reductions, initiating a referendum, establishing or increasing fees or penalties, using eminent-domain authority or establishing, raising, or renewing a tax levy.
Board members asked clarifying questions about restrictions and then moved and seconded to adopt the resolution; the motion passed by voice vote.
Staff will file the resolution with the meeting minutes and ensure the board follows the stated procedures for any future remote participation.