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12 <br /> person they have in mind has the certifications required and that will allow the work to continue. <br /> She said without this, they will have to request engineering assistance from the state and federal <br /> governments and there will be long wait times for these projects. She said the wait would likely <br /> endanger funding and projects necessary for the agricultural community. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to <br /> close the public hearing on the budget and capital investment plan. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> At this time the budget public hearing portion of the meeting ended, and the Board transitioned to <br /> a work session. <br /> 4. Amendments to Rules of Procedure for Hybrid and Remote Meetings <br /> The Board discussed possible amendments to the Board of County Commissioners' Rules of <br /> Procedure for conducting hybrid and remote meetings. <br /> BACKGROUND: In 2021 the BOCC amended its Rules of Procedure to apply the rules to <br /> electronic meetings. However, at that time the BOCC did not address the concept of hybrid <br /> meetings, during which some members are physically present and others are attending remotely <br /> or electronically. <br /> At this time there are no anticipated additional financial costs for conducting hybrid or remote <br /> meetings. Due to previously planned upgrades at Southern Human Services Center, the ability <br /> to conduct hybrid and remote meetings will be possible from both meeting rooms at the Whitted <br /> and Southern Human Services Centers. These upgrades will be completed by the end of May <br /> 2024. Additional staff time will be required to manage hybrid meetings; however, the staff in <br /> question are exempt County employees and do not earn overtime compensation. There are no <br /> additional costs anticipated by the contracted audio and visual vendors for conducting hybrid or <br /> remote meetings. <br /> While discussing hybrid and remote meetings, the Board of County Commissioners may want to <br /> consider the following questions or topics: <br /> ■ What types of meetings could be conducted remotely or as a hybrid meeting? <br /> o Business Meetings <br /> o Regular Work Sessions <br /> o Budget Work Sessions <br /> o Budget Public Hearings <br /> o Board Retreats <br /> o Joint Meetings with School Boards <br /> o Assembly of Governments Meetings <br /> o Other Joint Meetings <br /> o Special Meetings <br /> o Closed Sessions <br /> ■ How many Board members can participate remotely in a hybrid meeting? <br /> ■ Can other elected officials remotely participate in a Joint Meeting? <br /> ■ How often could hybrid or remote meetings occur? <br /> ■ What public notice is required for changing an in-person meeting to remote or hybrid? <br /> ■ What if there are technology issues and a Board member cannot be seen and/or heard? <br /> How might this impact potential Board actions? <br /> ■ Are there Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) considerations? <br />