Committee debates reducing quorum and altering board size to boost participation
Feb 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
Committee members explored changing quorum rules and board size—suggestions included reducing quorum to two or changing board composition—but staff warned that altering rules alone may not fix low volunteer interest. No formal motion or vote occurred.
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Members debated whether changing quorum rules or altering board size would help the Old Village Review Board function more regularly. The chair asked, "Or could we reduce the quorum to 2?" and staff answered that a body can set its minimum standards, although "generally, it's a majority."
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