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Toni Capra
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From: Claudia Conner
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 11:54 AM
To: Jeff Bryant
Cc: oama@lists.imla.org
Subject: Re: [Oama] *External Source*Re: EXTERNAL EMAIL : Re: *External Source* Meetings Now

Agreed, Jeff. The perfect result would be to have ability for public to speak. It the technology just isn’t there for many cities. And to invite public to a space, even with social distancing, could be ill advised.

Many of the restrictions implemented by cities are violative of constitutional rights Such as the right to assemble, but are required now sure to this unprecedented health crisis. To forgo public speaking, when it is not required by the open meetings act may be a necessary evil during this time of crisis.

The public has elected members to the City Council. That is the ultimate public speaking. It is still an option for the public to contact their representatives through other means.

Having said that, every effort is being made to include the public. If technology, that evil master, cooperates.

Claudia

On Mar 26, 2020, at 11:30 AM, Jeff Bryant via Oama <oama@lists.imla.org> wrote:



Larry,

I am not aware of any “requirements”, but I do think if a local governing body is going to offer a physical public meeting place (instead of just meeting only by videoconference or teleconference) then the local governing body would also have the ability, for health and safety reasons, to implement a spacing requirement for those attending, and perhaps offering space on a first come, first serve nondiscriminatory basis. In my opinion this approach would be even more defensible if the public were offered participation options via videoconference and/or teleconference. This approach follows the policy of the Open Meeting Act and follows the spirit and intent of the SB661 as well as the spirit and intent of Executive Orders requiring social distancing to prevent community spread of the coronavirus.

These are certainly uncharted waters, so certainly each City Attorney and each public body will need to make their best judgement call based on their own particular facts and circumstances. I hope this is helpful.

Jeff Bryant

Jeff H Bryant
Director of Legal Services

Associate General Counsel

jbryant@omag.org

<image001.png>

3650 S. Boulevard
Edmond, Oklahoma 73013
Phone: 405-657-1419
Fax: 405-657-1401
www.omag.org

From: Oama <oama-bounces@lists.imla.org> On Behalf Of Larry Vickers
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 10:57 AM
To: Kathryn Walker <Kathryn.Walker@NormanOK.gov>; 'Kimberlee Spady' <Kim@spadylaw.com>
Cc: oama@lists.imla.org
Subject: Re: [Oama] EXTERNAL EMAIL : Re: *External Source* Meetings Now

Are there new requirements that allow you to keep the public out of the meeting area but require you to allow them video/audio access?

Larry Vickers, Jr.
Attorney At Law, P.L.L.C
Specializing in Criminal Defense,Family Law, Juvenile/Deprived Law.

600 Emporia Street, Suite B
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401
Phone: 918-682-5900
Fax: 918-682-5905

303 South Thornton

Vian, Oklahoma 74962
Phone: 918-773-4004
Fax: 918-773-4045

http://www.lvickerslaw.com

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Subject: Re: [Oama] EXTERNAL EMAIL : Re: *External Source* Meetings Now

Yes. And live streaming is as simple as logging into your City’s YouTube account.

Kathryn L. Walker

City Attorney

From: Oama <oama-bounces@lists.imla.org> On Behalf Of Kimberlee Spady
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:32 PM
Cc: oama@lists.imla.org
Subject: EXTERNAL EMAIL : Re: [Oama] *External Source* Meetings Now

Does Zoom offer the option of recording the meeting (as required under the new provisions)?

Kim Spady

From: Oama <oama-bounces@lists.imla.org> On Behalf Of Kathryn Walker
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:16 PM
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Subject: Re: [Oama] *External Source* Meetings Now

We held our first video-conference Council meeting last night. We had a number of public hearings and we opened City Hall for public comment so that members of the public who may be disabled or who do not have internet access could participate within the Zoom meeting on a laptop at City Hall (no one came in person). Using Zoom we were able to live stream the meeting on our YouTube channel and we read comments and questions from the livestream as well that were germane to the item being discussed. A few hitches but it went surprisingly well.

Kathryn L. Walker

City Attorney

From: Oama <oama-bounces@lists.imla.org> On Behalf Of Larry Vickers
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:18 PM
To: Jeff Bryant <jbryant@omag.org>; Claudia Conner <claudia.conner@bethanyok.org>
Cc: oama@lists.imla.org
Subject: EXTERNAL EMAIL : Re: [Oama] *External Source* Meetings Now

thanks!

Larry Vickers, Jr.
Attorney At Law, P.L.L.C
Specializing in Criminal Defense,Family Law, Juvenile/Deprived Law.

600 Emporia Street, Suite B
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401
Phone: 918-682-5900
Fax: 918-682-5905

303 South Thornton

Vian, Oklahoma 74962
Phone: 918-773-4004
Fax: 918-773-4045

http://www.lvickerslaw.com

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From: Jeff Bryant <jbryant@omag.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:50:05 AM
To: Claudia Conner; Larry Vickers
Cc: oama@lists.imla.org
Subject: RE: [Oama] *External Source* Meetings Now

Senate Bill 661 relaxed some of the requirements for public meetings that fall under the Open Meeting Act. A discussion of that Bill can be found here: https://www.omag.org/news/2020/3/18/coronavirus-emergency-and-the-open-meetings-act

Hope this is helpful.

Jeff H Bryant
Director of Legal Services

Associate General Counsel

jbryant@omag.org

<image001.png>

3650 S. Boulevard
Edmond, Oklahoma 73013
Phone: 405-657-1419
Fax: 405-657-1401
www.omag.org

From: Oama <oama-bounces@lists.imla.org> On Behalf Of Claudia Conner
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:34 AM
To: Larry Vickers <larry@lvickerslaw.com>
Cc: oama@lists.imla.org
Subject: Re: [Oama] *External Source* Meetings Now

Through teleconference or videoconference. I’m wrestling with the public’s rights. As you know, public meeting is not public speaking so any agenda item that requires such will be delayed. Also, we won’t put “public comments” on the agenda.

We will FB Live the meeting simultaneously as well as it being broadcast by Cox but not simultaneously.

What is required for public other than what I’ve mentioned

Sent from my iPad

On Mar 25, 2020, at 11:15 AM, Larry Vickers <larry@lvickerslaw.com> wrote:



Group,

I know have seen various discussions on the topic(s), but how can a Town Council hold a meeting in these times and in light of the Governor's proclamation?

Thanks,

Larry Vickers, Jr.
Attorney At Law, P.L.L.C
Specializing in Criminal Defense,Family Law, Juvenile/Deprived Law.

600 Emporia Street, Suite B
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401
Phone: 918-682-5900
Fax: 918-682-5905

303 South Thornton

Vian, Oklahoma 74962
Phone: 918-773-4004
Fax: 918-773-4045

http://www.lvickerslaw.com

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Claudia Conner
Thu, Mar 26, 2020 4:57 PM

Best idea so far. Only praying we don’t get 20,000.

Claudia

On Mar 26, 2020, at 11:56 AM, Toni Capra capralawfirm@gmail.com wrote:


Public comments are not mandatory.  What we have done is asked anyone who has a comment on any issue on the agenda to submit the comments vial email and they well be read at the meeting.

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From: Claudia Connermailto:claudia.conner@bethanyok.org
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 11:54 AM
To: Jeff Bryantmailto:jbryant@omag.org
Cc: oama@lists.imla.orgmailto:oama@lists.imla.org
Subject: Re: [Oama] External SourceRe: EXTERNAL EMAIL : Re: External Source Meetings Now

Agreed, Jeff. The perfect result would be to have ability for public to speak. It the technology just isn’t there for many cities. And to invite public to a space, even with social distancing, could be ill advised.

Many of the restrictions implemented by cities are violative of constitutional rights  Such as the right to assemble,  but are required now sure to this unprecedented health crisis. To forgo public speaking, when it is not required by the open meetings act may be a necessary evil during this time of crisis.

The public has elected members to the City Council. That is the ultimate public speaking. It is still an option for the public to contact their representatives through other means.

Having said that, every effort is being made to include the public. If technology, that evil master, cooperates.

Claudia

On Mar 26, 2020, at 11:30 AM, Jeff Bryant via Oama oama@lists.imla.org wrote:

Larry,
I am not aware of any “requirements”, but I do think if a local governing body is going to offer a physical public meeting place (instead of just meeting only by videoconference or teleconference) then the local governing body would also have the ability, for health and safety reasons, to implement a spacing requirement for those attending, and perhaps offering space on a first come, first serve nondiscriminatory basis.  In my opinion this approach would be even more defensible if the public were offered participation options via videoconference and/or teleconference.  This approach follows the policy of the Open Meeting Act and follows the spirit and intent of the SB661 as well as the spirit and intent of Executive Orders requiring social distancing to prevent community spread of the coronavirus.
These are certainly uncharted waters, so certainly each City Attorney and each public body will need to make their best judgement call based on their own particular facts and circumstances.  I hope this is helpful.

Jeff Bryant

Jeff H Bryant
Director of Legal Services
Associate General Counsel
jbryant@omag.orgmailto:jbryant@omag.org
<image001.png>

3650 S. Boulevard
Edmond, Oklahoma  73013
Phone: 405-657-1419
Fax: 405-657-1401
www.omag.orghttps://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omag.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cksesock%40omag.org%7C7b0af7708d2145459d0008d5d005912d%7Cb13aadd514d84b918cf485be9d556ad7%7C1%7C0%7C636643644718063768&sdata=O5U4CEM0kJLxSbEQIcdB%2BtRnRqcj9gWhJquY26D8F1o%3D&reserved=0

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Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 10:57 AM
To: Kathryn Walker Kathryn.Walker@NormanOK.gov; 'Kimberlee Spady' Kim@spadylaw.com
Cc: oama@lists.imla.org
Subject: Re: [Oama] EXTERNAL EMAIL : Re: External Source Meetings Now

Are there new requirements that allow you to keep the public out of the meeting area but require you to allow them video/audio access?

Larry Vickers, Jr.
Attorney At Law, P.L.L.C
Specializing in Criminal Defense,Family Law, Juvenile/Deprived Law.

600 Emporia Street, Suite B
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401
Phone: 918-682-5900
Fax: 918-682-5905

303 South Thornton

Vian, Oklahoma 74962
Phone: 918-773-4004
Fax: 918-773-4045
http://www.lvickerslaw.comhttps://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lvickerslaw.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjbryant%40omag.org%7C6e74bed88ebb4efece0708d7d19f2927%7Cb13aadd514d84b918cf485be9d556ad7%7C1%7C0%7C637208353852015370&sdata=62LQE8HzHTKzqsKkhlz1bJf%2F%2BI5jvDPOzgIjMU%2B1n74%3D&reserved=0

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From: Oama <oama-bounces@lists.imla.orgmailto:oama-bounces@lists.imla.org> on behalf of Kathryn Walker <Kathryn.Walker@NormanOK.govmailto:Kathryn.Walker@NormanOK.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:05:55 PM
To: 'Kimberlee Spady'
Cc: oama@lists.imla.orgmailto:oama@lists.imla.org
Subject: Re: [Oama] EXTERNAL EMAIL : Re: External Source Meetings Now

Yes. And live streaming is as simple as logging into your City’s YouTube account.

Kathryn L. Walker
City Attorney

From: Oama <oama-bounces@lists.imla.orgmailto:oama-bounces@lists.imla.org> On Behalf Of Kimberlee Spady
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:32 PM
Cc: oama@lists.imla.orgmailto:oama@lists.imla.org
Subject: EXTERNAL EMAIL : Re: [Oama] External Source Meetings Now

Does Zoom offer the option of recording the meeting (as required under the new provisions)?

Kim Spady

From: Oama <oama-bounces@lists.imla.orgmailto:oama-bounces@lists.imla.org> On Behalf Of Kathryn Walker
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:16 PM
To: 'Larry Vickers' <larry@lvickerslaw.commailto:larry@lvickerslaw.com>; Jeff Bryant <jbryant@omag.orgmailto:jbryant@omag.org>; Claudia Conner <claudia.conner@bethanyok.orgmailto:claudia.conner@bethanyok.org>
Cc: oama@lists.imla.orgmailto:oama@lists.imla.org
Subject: Re: [Oama] External Source Meetings Now

We held our first video-conference Council meeting last night. We had a number of public hearings and we opened City Hall for public comment so that members of the public who may be disabled or who do not have internet access could participate within the Zoom meeting on a laptop at City Hall (no one came in person). Using Zoom we were able to live stream the meeting on our YouTube channel and we read comments and questions from the livestream as well that were germane to the item being discussed. A few hitches but it went surprisingly well.

Kathryn L. Walker
City Attorney

From: Oama <oama-bounces@lists.imla.orgmailto:oama-bounces@lists.imla.org> On Behalf Of Larry Vickers
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:18 PM
To: Jeff Bryant <jbryant@omag.orgmailto:jbryant@omag.org>; Claudia Conner <claudia.conner@bethanyok.orgmailto:claudia.conner@bethanyok.org>
Cc: oama@lists.imla.orgmailto:oama@lists.imla.org
Subject: EXTERNAL EMAIL : Re: [Oama] External Source Meetings Now

thanks!

Larry Vickers, Jr.
Attorney At Law, P.L.L.C
Specializing in Criminal Defense,Family Law, Juvenile/Deprived Law.

600 Emporia Street, Suite B
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401
Phone: 918-682-5900
Fax: 918-682-5905

303 South Thornton

Vian, Oklahoma 74962
Phone: 918-773-4004
Fax: 918-773-4045
http://www.lvickerslaw.comhttps://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lvickerslaw.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjbryant%40omag.org%7C6e74bed88ebb4efece0708d7d19f2927%7Cb13aadd514d84b918cf485be9d556ad7%7C1%7C0%7C637208353852015370&sdata=62LQE8HzHTKzqsKkhlz1bJf%2F%2BI5jvDPOzgIjMU%2B1n74%3D&reserved=0

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From: Jeff Bryant <jbryant@omag.orgmailto:jbryant@omag.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:50:05 AM
To: Claudia Conner; Larry Vickers
Cc: oama@lists.imla.orgmailto:oama@lists.imla.org
Subject: RE: [Oama] External Source Meetings Now

Senate Bill 661 relaxed some of the requirements for public meetings that fall under the Open Meeting Act.  A discussion of that Bill can be found here:  https://www.omag.org/news/2020/3/18/coronavirus-emergency-and-the-open-meetings-acthttps://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.omag.org%2Fnews%2F2020%2F3%2F18%2Fcoronavirus-emergency-and-the-open-meetings-act&data=02%7C01%7Cjbryant%40omag.org%7C6e74bed88ebb4efece0708d7d19f2927%7Cb13aadd514d84b918cf485be9d556ad7%7C1%7C0%7C637208353852025364&sdata=UskiYWqmVe2%2BUaemdtKq5nByROhB8qWo7sKk2jml7F0%3D&reserved=0

Hope this is helpful.

Jeff H Bryant
Director of Legal Services
Associate General Counsel
jbryant@omag.orgmailto:jbryant@omag.org
<image001.png>

3650 S. Boulevard
Edmond, Oklahoma  73013
Phone: 405-657-1419
Fax: 405-657-1401
www.omag.orghttps://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omag.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjbryant%40omag.org%7C6e74bed88ebb4efece0708d7d19f2927%7Cb13aadd514d84b918cf485be9d556ad7%7C1%7C0%7C637208353852025364&sdata=zRyTioeb5eBE5kZnmj2U31K%2FCobjnsHR5O7c6u7awi4%3D&reserved=0

From: Oama <oama-bounces@lists.imla.orgmailto:oama-bounces@lists.imla.org> On Behalf Of Claudia Conner
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:34 AM
To: Larry Vickers <larry@lvickerslaw.commailto:larry@lvickerslaw.com>
Cc: oama@lists.imla.orgmailto:oama@lists.imla.org
Subject: Re: [Oama] External Source Meetings Now

Through teleconference or videoconference.  I’m wrestling with the public’s rights.  As you know, public meeting is not public speaking so any agenda item that requires such will be delayed.  Also, we won’t put “public comments” on the agenda.
We will FB Live the meeting simultaneously as well as it being broadcast by Cox but not simultaneously.

What is required for public other than what I’ve mentioned

Sent from my iPad

On Mar 25, 2020, at 11:15 AM, Larry Vickers <larry@lvickerslaw.commailto:larry@lvickerslaw.com> wrote:

Group,

I know have seen various discussions on the topic(s), but how can a Town Council hold a meeting in these times and in light of the Governor's proclamation?

Thanks,

Larry Vickers, Jr.
Attorney At Law, P.L.L.C
Specializing in Criminal Defense,Family Law, Juvenile/Deprived Law.

600 Emporia Street, Suite B
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401
Phone: 918-682-5900
Fax: 918-682-5905

303 South Thornton

Vian, Oklahoma 74962
Phone: 918-773-4004
Fax: 918-773-4045
http://www.lvickerslaw.comhttps://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lvickerslaw.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjbryant%40omag.org%7C6e74bed88ebb4efece0708d7d19f2927%7Cb13aadd514d84b918cf485be9d556ad7%7C1%7C0%7C637208353852035351&sdata=OeHKTmFbov9ZbwELRtcsKSZHre5%2F0yEzjco2rcxm5yI%3D&reserved=0

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Best idea so far. Only praying we don’t get 20,000. Claudia On Mar 26, 2020, at 11:56 AM, Toni Capra <capralawfirm@gmail.com> wrote:  Public comments are not mandatory. What we have done is asked anyone who has a comment on any issue on the agenda to submit the comments vial email and they well be read at the meeting. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: Claudia Conner<mailto:claudia.conner@bethanyok.org> Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 11:54 AM To: Jeff Bryant<mailto:jbryant@omag.org> Cc: oama@lists.imla.org<mailto:oama@lists.imla.org> Subject: Re: [Oama] *External Source*Re: EXTERNAL EMAIL : Re: *External Source* Meetings Now Agreed, Jeff. The perfect result would be to have ability for public to speak. It the technology just isn’t there for many cities. And to invite public to a space, even with social distancing, could be ill advised. Many of the restrictions implemented by cities are violative of constitutional rights Such as the right to assemble, but are required now sure to this unprecedented health crisis. To forgo public speaking, when it is not required by the open meetings act may be a necessary evil during this time of crisis. The public has elected members to the City Council. That is the ultimate public speaking. It is still an option for the public to contact their representatives through other means. Having said that, every effort is being made to include the public. If technology, that evil master, cooperates. Claudia On Mar 26, 2020, at 11:30 AM, Jeff Bryant via Oama <oama@lists.imla.org> wrote:  Larry, I am not aware of any “requirements”, but I do think if a local governing body is going to offer a physical public meeting place (instead of just meeting only by videoconference or teleconference) then the local governing body would also have the ability, for health and safety reasons, to implement a spacing requirement for those attending, and perhaps offering space on a first come, first serve nondiscriminatory basis. In my opinion this approach would be even more defensible if the public were offered participation options via videoconference and/or teleconference. This approach follows the policy of the Open Meeting Act and follows the spirit and intent of the SB661 as well as the spirit and intent of Executive Orders requiring social distancing to prevent community spread of the coronavirus. These are certainly uncharted waters, so certainly each City Attorney and each public body will need to make their best judgement call based on their own particular facts and circumstances. I hope this is helpful. Jeff Bryant Jeff H Bryant Director of Legal Services Associate General Counsel jbryant@omag.org<mailto:jbryant@omag.org> <image001.png> 3650 S. Boulevard Edmond, Oklahoma 73013 Phone: 405-657-1419 Fax: 405-657-1401 www.omag.org<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omag.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cksesock%40omag.org%7C7b0af7708d2145459d0008d5d005912d%7Cb13aadd514d84b918cf485be9d556ad7%7C1%7C0%7C636643644718063768&sdata=O5U4CEM0kJLxSbEQIcdB%2BtRnRqcj9gWhJquY26D8F1o%3D&reserved=0> From: Oama <oama-bounces@lists.imla.org> On Behalf Of Larry Vickers Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 10:57 AM To: Kathryn Walker <Kathryn.Walker@NormanOK.gov>; 'Kimberlee Spady' <Kim@spadylaw.com> Cc: oama@lists.imla.org Subject: Re: [Oama] EXTERNAL EMAIL : Re: *External Source* Meetings Now Are there new requirements that allow you to keep the public out of the meeting area but require you to allow them video/audio access? Larry Vickers, Jr. Attorney At Law, P.L.L.C Specializing in Criminal Defense,Family Law, Juvenile/Deprived Law. 600 Emporia Street, Suite B Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401 Phone: 918-682-5900 Fax: 918-682-5905 303 South Thornton Vian, Oklahoma 74962 Phone: 918-773-4004 Fax: 918-773-4045 http://www.lvickerslaw.com<https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lvickerslaw.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjbryant%40omag.org%7C6e74bed88ebb4efece0708d7d19f2927%7Cb13aadd514d84b918cf485be9d556ad7%7C1%7C0%7C637208353852015370&sdata=62LQE8HzHTKzqsKkhlz1bJf%2F%2BI5jvDPOzgIjMU%2B1n74%3D&reserved=0> E-mails from this firm normally contain confidential and privileged material, and are for the sole use of the intended recipient. Use or distribution by an unintended recipient is prohibited, and may be a violation of law. If you believe that you received this e-mail in error, please do not read this e-mail or any attached items. Please delete the e-mail and all attachments, including any copies thereof, and inform the sender that you have deleted the e-mail, all attachments and any copies thereof. Thank you. <25CBB18318C64A4381042350EB829C18.png> From: Oama <oama-bounces@lists.imla.org<mailto:oama-bounces@lists.imla.org>> on behalf of Kathryn Walker <Kathryn.Walker@NormanOK.gov<mailto:Kathryn.Walker@NormanOK.gov>> Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:05:55 PM To: 'Kimberlee Spady' Cc: oama@lists.imla.org<mailto:oama@lists.imla.org> Subject: Re: [Oama] EXTERNAL EMAIL : Re: *External Source* Meetings Now Yes. And live streaming is as simple as logging into your City’s YouTube account. Kathryn L. Walker City Attorney From: Oama <oama-bounces@lists.imla.org<mailto:oama-bounces@lists.imla.org>> On Behalf Of Kimberlee Spady Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:32 PM Cc: oama@lists.imla.org<mailto:oama@lists.imla.org> Subject: EXTERNAL EMAIL : Re: [Oama] *External Source* Meetings Now Does Zoom offer the option of recording the meeting (as required under the new provisions)? Kim Spady From: Oama <oama-bounces@lists.imla.org<mailto:oama-bounces@lists.imla.org>> On Behalf Of Kathryn Walker Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 1:16 PM To: 'Larry Vickers' <larry@lvickerslaw.com<mailto:larry@lvickerslaw.com>>; Jeff Bryant <jbryant@omag.org<mailto:jbryant@omag.org>>; Claudia Conner <claudia.conner@bethanyok.org<mailto:claudia.conner@bethanyok.org>> Cc: oama@lists.imla.org<mailto:oama@lists.imla.org> Subject: Re: [Oama] *External Source* Meetings Now We held our first video-conference Council meeting last night. We had a number of public hearings and we opened City Hall for public comment so that members of the public who may be disabled or who do not have internet access could participate within the Zoom meeting on a laptop at City Hall (no one came in person). Using Zoom we were able to live stream the meeting on our YouTube channel and we read comments and questions from the livestream as well that were germane to the item being discussed. A few hitches but it went surprisingly well. Kathryn L. Walker City Attorney From: Oama <oama-bounces@lists.imla.org<mailto:oama-bounces@lists.imla.org>> On Behalf Of Larry Vickers Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 12:18 PM To: Jeff Bryant <jbryant@omag.org<mailto:jbryant@omag.org>>; Claudia Conner <claudia.conner@bethanyok.org<mailto:claudia.conner@bethanyok.org>> Cc: oama@lists.imla.org<mailto:oama@lists.imla.org> Subject: EXTERNAL EMAIL : Re: [Oama] *External Source* Meetings Now thanks! Larry Vickers, Jr. Attorney At Law, P.L.L.C Specializing in Criminal Defense,Family Law, Juvenile/Deprived Law. 600 Emporia Street, Suite B Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401 Phone: 918-682-5900 Fax: 918-682-5905 303 South Thornton Vian, Oklahoma 74962 Phone: 918-773-4004 Fax: 918-773-4045 http://www.lvickerslaw.com<https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lvickerslaw.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjbryant%40omag.org%7C6e74bed88ebb4efece0708d7d19f2927%7Cb13aadd514d84b918cf485be9d556ad7%7C1%7C0%7C637208353852015370&sdata=62LQE8HzHTKzqsKkhlz1bJf%2F%2BI5jvDPOzgIjMU%2B1n74%3D&reserved=0> E-mails from this firm normally contain confidential and privileged material, and are for the sole use of the intended recipient. Use or distribution by an unintended recipient is prohibited, and may be a violation of law. If you believe that you received this e-mail in error, please do not read this e-mail or any attached items. Please delete the e-mail and all attachments, including any copies thereof, and inform the sender that you have deleted the e-mail, all attachments and any copies thereof. Thank you. <25CBB18318C64A4381042350EB829C18.png> From: Jeff Bryant <jbryant@omag.org<mailto:jbryant@omag.org>> Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 10:50:05 AM To: Claudia Conner; Larry Vickers Cc: oama@lists.imla.org<mailto:oama@lists.imla.org> Subject: RE: [Oama] *External Source* Meetings Now Senate Bill 661 relaxed some of the requirements for public meetings that fall under the Open Meeting Act. A discussion of that Bill can be found here: https://www.omag.org/news/2020/3/18/coronavirus-emergency-and-the-open-meetings-act<https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.omag.org%2Fnews%2F2020%2F3%2F18%2Fcoronavirus-emergency-and-the-open-meetings-act&data=02%7C01%7Cjbryant%40omag.org%7C6e74bed88ebb4efece0708d7d19f2927%7Cb13aadd514d84b918cf485be9d556ad7%7C1%7C0%7C637208353852025364&sdata=UskiYWqmVe2%2BUaemdtKq5nByROhB8qWo7sKk2jml7F0%3D&reserved=0> Hope this is helpful. Jeff H Bryant Director of Legal Services Associate General Counsel jbryant@omag.org<mailto:jbryant@omag.org> <image001.png> 3650 S. Boulevard Edmond, Oklahoma 73013 Phone: 405-657-1419 Fax: 405-657-1401 www.omag.org<https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omag.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjbryant%40omag.org%7C6e74bed88ebb4efece0708d7d19f2927%7Cb13aadd514d84b918cf485be9d556ad7%7C1%7C0%7C637208353852025364&sdata=zRyTioeb5eBE5kZnmj2U31K%2FCobjnsHR5O7c6u7awi4%3D&reserved=0> From: Oama <oama-bounces@lists.imla.org<mailto:oama-bounces@lists.imla.org>> On Behalf Of Claudia Conner Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 11:34 AM To: Larry Vickers <larry@lvickerslaw.com<mailto:larry@lvickerslaw.com>> Cc: oama@lists.imla.org<mailto:oama@lists.imla.org> Subject: Re: [Oama] *External Source* Meetings Now Through teleconference or videoconference. I’m wrestling with the public’s rights. As you know, public meeting is not public speaking so any agenda item that requires such will be delayed. Also, we won’t put “public comments” on the agenda. We will FB Live the meeting simultaneously as well as it being broadcast by Cox but not simultaneously. What is required for public other than what I’ve mentioned Sent from my iPad On Mar 25, 2020, at 11:15 AM, Larry Vickers <larry@lvickerslaw.com<mailto:larry@lvickerslaw.com>> wrote:  Group, I know have seen various discussions on the topic(s), but how can a Town Council hold a meeting in these times and in light of the Governor's proclamation? 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