GUIDANCE FOR THE PUBLIC ON ACCESSING REMOTE/ONLINE BOARD MEETINGS
Due to the COVID-2019 State of Emergency, the City of Keene Planning Board will be holding its meetings remotely using the web-based program, Zoom. Board members and applicants will be participating in this meeting remotely (not at City Hall). Members of the public will be able to access these public meetings through a variety of options, which are described below.
If you have questions about these meetings and how to participate, please contact the Community Development Department at (603) 352-5440 or email: communitydevelopment@ci.keene.nh.us.
How do I access the meeting online?
- Go to the weblink: www.zoom.us/join
- Enter the Meeting ID: A box will appear asking for a Meeting ID. Enter the 9 digit Meeting ID advertised for the meeting (It will be on the top of the agenda for the meeting. Meeting agendas are posted on this webpage (scroll to Agendas). Each meeting will have a different Meeting ID.
- Choose how you listen to meeting: You will have the option to listen to the meeting using your computer audio or to call into the meeting. Zoom will provide you with phone numbers to choose from, if you select to call into the meeting.
How do I access the meeting if I do not have a computer or smartphone?
- Call the toll-free phone number (888) 475-4499.
- Enter Meeting ID - You will be prompted to enter the Meeting ID. The Meeting ID can be found at the top of the agenda for the meeting, which are posted on this webpage (scroll to Agendas), and on the bulletin board in the front lobby of City Hall.
- You will only be able to listen - You will not be able to see any visuals or graphics that are displayed during the meeting unless you access the meeting through www.zoom.com.
- Note: As an attendee of the meeting, your microphone and/or phone will be muted. To provide public comment during a public hearing, please see below.
How do I provide comment during a public hearing?
If you are a member of the public with an interest in speaking or providing comment on one of the applications being reviewed at the meeting or during a public hearing, please review the following guidance for how to participate in this meeting.
- You may send written comments on the application to City staff in advance of the meeting by emailing: communitydevelopment@ci.keene.nh.us and put “Planning Board” in the subject line.
- Written comments will only be accepted until 3:00 pm on the day of the meeting.
- You may speak during the public comment period on an application by one of the following methods:
- If you are participating online on a computer or smart device, click on the “Raise Hand” icon at the bottom of the screen. The moderator will ask to unmute you and let you know when you are able to speak.
- If you are participating by calling the toll-free #, press *9. The moderator will let you know when you are able to speak.
- The Board will only accept public comments or questions related to the application for which the public hearing is being held.
- Note: Public comment will only be accepted for a specified period of time. The Board Chair will inform the public when the public comment period of the public hearing is closed.
What if I have issues accessing the meeting?
- If you encounter any issues accessing this meeting, please call 603-209-4697 during the meeting.
