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Council backs expanding public comment at work sessions, eyes BoardDocs for public packets and sets November meetings
Summary
Councilmembers supported allowing public comment at work session agenda items (with sign-up), considered adopting BoardDocs for public access to packets, and agreed on November meeting dates; a motion to adjourn carried by voice vote.
The Pocomoke City council discussed changes to meeting procedures and public access at a work session, backing a proposal to allow limited public comment during work-session agenda items and exploring an electronic agenda packet system.
Speaker 3 proposed that commenters sign up in advance for work-session remarks so staff can present background material and avoid a free-for-all; several members supported the approach. “I would ask that if people are going to comment that they sign up for comment for our work sessions,” Speaker 3 said.
Speaker 3 recommended adopting BoardDocs, the electronic packet platform used by the Maryland Municipal League, to give the public organized online access to agendas and supporting materials; he offered to show council how the system works and asked staff to sign them up for a demonstration.
Council also confirmed scheduling for November meetings and agreed to process bills as needed before the next meeting. Speaker 5 moved to adjourn the work session; Speaker 4 seconded and the motion passed on a voice vote.
No changes to formal bylaws were adopted during the session; the council asked staff to develop procedures and a demonstration for BoardDocs and to return with a plan for public-comment sign-ups.
