Officers and neighbors are not prepared for the meeting. Progress made during a meeting is seldom reviewed. Allocating equal amounts of time to trivia and important issues. Diverting from the issue at hand. Not reviewing what has been agreed upon and how those decision will be carried out .
Good meetings are interesting meeting that more neighbors attend.
Keep the session moving. After both sides are given equal time to support or oppose an idea, ask for a motion. Speak out on ideas or motions that they do not favor. Silence means consent. Discuss issues that benefit the general community or common good.