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Meeting technology problems force continuances, board re-notices several Zoom cases
Summary
Technical problems with microphones and Zoom on Feb. 13 disrupted the Daytona Beach Code Enforcement Board meeting and led staff to re-notice cases that expected remote participation; counsel and staff discussed administrative re-noticing options.
The Daytona Beach Code Enforcement Board’s Feb. 13 late meeting was hampered by audio problems and inability to connect expected Zoom participants, prompting staff to re-notice several cases and ask the board whether to administratively continue Zoom participants to the next meeting.
Early in the session staff and board members repeatedly said the chamber audio and remote connection were unreliable. “We can’t do Zoom,” a board member said when staff attempted to connect remote participants; IT later informed staff that remote participants would be notified that Zoom was unavailable and their matters would be re-noticed. Deputy City Attorney Anthony Jackson told the board that the board could either continue cases administratively or proceed at the members’ discretion, but emphasized fairness to parties unable to participate remotely.
Why it matters: Several cases listed for remote appearance were re-noticed; parties who had prepared to appear by Zoom were told staff would notify them that the meeting would not accept remote testimony and their hearings would be moved.
What the board directed: Staff said it would re-notice affected participants and proceed with in-person attendees; counsel confirmed the board had authority to administratively continue cases when technology prevents participation. The board proceeded with in-person cases and scheduled re-noticed remote cases for subsequent meetings.
