Kennett Borough Council is considering revamping its meeting format so that a discussion meeting would be held on one Monday a month, followed the next evening by a voting session.
Currently council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month.
At its videoconference on Monday, April 20, council members presented pros and cons for the proposal, which is the structure used by West Chester and Phoenixville borough councils. Some council members felt that the format would be more efficient and would allow them to discuss issues in a more relaxed setting, without the pressure to vote. It would also give them time to get any questions answered before the vote.
Others worried that changing the format would conflict with their schedules for work, family and other outside responsibilities.
Some suggested that any change should be postponed until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
The public would be allowed to comment at both meetings.
Council will discuss the matter further at their next meeting, which will be held via videoconference at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21. Login information is on the borough's website (click on "calendar" and then click on the meeting).
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