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Commissioners debate reverting meetings to 9:30 a.m.; cost and access clash
Summary
Commissioner Shipley introduced a resolution to revert weekly meetings to 9:30 a.m., saying the current evening schedule increases overtime costs; other commissioners said later hours improved public access and attendance for working residents. No vote was taken; attorneys said the prior resolution requires action next week to change the schedule.
Commissioner Shipley introduced Resolution 326-14 to revert the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners'weekly meetings to 9:30 a.m., arguing the evening schedule raises staffing costs. "It's costing taxpayers about $3,100 more dollars a month holding county employees over every evening," Shipley said as he urged the board to return to morning meetings.
Several commissioners disputed that reverting to mornings would increase…
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