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South Williamsport Borough Council and administration are working on trying to provide the most transparency as possible for the borough's monthly meetings.
Borough manager Steven W. Cappelli said the borough is working with its information technology vendor to acquire the necessary camera and software to live stream council meetings via the borough's Facebook page.
The estimated cost of $2,000 would be funded through the borough office technology line item.
"I would project a June or July implementation schedule," Cappelli said.
Cappelli said it will give those who want the ability to watch all or parts of the meeting when they want to.
Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, the borough introduced two large screens in the borough meeting room that broadcast the agenda items for visitors and those in attendance.
The screens can be seen by the borough officials on one side and the public on the other.
Cappelli said putting the agenda on the screen assists the process and flow of the meeting, as well as providing transparency to the public about what is on the agenda, should they not be able to pick up a printed agenda.
Access to some government meetings by remote became a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic.