Hey GC, my take:
I was pleased to hear that the Village livestreamed its Monday evenings Village Board meeting. Unfortunately, I received a call near 8 pm that the livestreaming was taking place. I went to the Village website and found no access to the meeting – no notice, no link, etc.
I later found out it was being livestreamed through the Village’s Facebook account. Recently getting a Facebook account for reading purpose only, I was able to access the repeat livestreamed video. Anyone not having a Facebook account Monday was denied access. That changed today as there is access to anyone on the Village’s website to view the video of Monday’s Village Board meeting. At least I hope so as it appears to piggyback off the Facebook link.
I would hope that this format would be changed to allow access to everyone to view real-time livestreaming on the Village’s website - for immediate public view and ability to archive the videos for public record and future re-review.
I would hope also that the Village follows the Town format and posts administrative and public communications adding to openness and transparency.
Overall, it was an excellent first livestreaming presentation. Kudos to the Village administration.