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GTAC discusses moving start time but keeps 6 p.m. schedule; no formal change made
Summary
Commissioners debated changing the regular meeting start time from 6:00 p.m. to earlier slots (5:30 or 5:45) citing traffic, childcare and class conflicts; staff said the difference between 5:45 and 6:00 is minimal, and the commission did not enact a permanent change.
Commissioners discussed whether to change the Greater Tulsa African American Affairs Commission’s regular meeting start time from 6:00 p.m. to an earlier slot (5:30 or 5:45 p.m.), citing traffic, childcare and academic conflicts.
Several commissioners said an earlier start would help those who face long commutes or evening childcare responsibilities. One commissioner said a spring adjustment could help accommodate academic schedules; another said earlier start times reduce rush-hour driving. Lexi, a staff member from the city’s civic engagement staff, told commissioners she did not think there would be a substantial operational difference between starting at 5:45 and 6:00 p.m.
The commission discussed the practical effect of a 15-minute change and noted that meetings commonly run up to 7:30 p.m. if discussion or public comment continues. Ultimately, commissioners did not adopt a permanent change during the meeting; the body decided to retain the 6:00 p.m. meeting time and agreed to revisit the question in spring if necessary. No formal recorded vote changing the meeting time appears in the transcript.
Ending: The commission retained the 6 p.m. meeting start time and asked staff to note concerns about traffic and childcare when planning future scheduling reviews.
