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Council considers 6–7 p.m. study‑session limit to keep 7 p.m. meeting starts, cites cost savings
Summary
Council discussed a resolution to cap study sessions at one hour (6–7 p.m.) to ensure regular meetings begin at 7 p.m.; proponents said limiting sessions could reduce council compensation costs.
Councilors debated whether to adopt a resolution setting a one‑hour time limit for study sessions, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., to ensure regular meetings start on time.
The chair introduced the item and said that between January and May the council had paid a little over "$9,800" on council compensation (as recorded in the transcript) and estimated that tighter limits could save about $900 per month. Supporters said a focused one‑hour session could help the council concentrate on priority items and reduce overtime or extra compensation costs. Opponents questioned whether a resolution was necessary and warned that important discussion might spill into the regular meeting.
No formal vote was recorded in the study session; councilors agreed to discuss the idea further and to test procedures that could improve on‑time starts.
