With the acquisition of laptop computers for the Council Members, this functionality became a reality and now provides them the capability to access their Council meeting packet material electronically and view them on their laptop computers while at home, traveling, and on the dais at Council meetings thereby eliminating the need for a paper Packet. The Council dais has been wired with AC power and network connections to accommodate the Governing Body's use of notebook computers. This in support of the City's Electronic Paperless Packet Project. Monitors were installed at various locations around the dais for the Council members viewing of video presentations. Microphones are installed at each council members and staff location.
Council members can turn on and off their microphone as desired.
AC power and network connections have been installed on the Council dais and staff tables to accommodate the use of notebook computers. These connections are also located throughout the chambers. Mayor Joan Bowman's seat on the dais has control over her own staff tables and the podium speaker system. The dais is designed with seating for nine Council members plus two stations at each end of the dais for staff members. One of these stations is for the recording secretary and contains an 'audio' tape recorder for recording the meetings.