It's all about perspective.
To the member, it's the best way to see how things are ran and raise concerns or questions to the Board.
To the Board, the open meeting act is a nuisance. Those who complain to the board over emails and phone calls can now delay the meeting and complain in person (which always takes more time than an email). Granted, those members who wish to be helpful may have ideas, suggestions or observations that Board was unaware of. Unfortunately, they don't always attend the meetings.
That said, it is still something that has to be, and should be, complied with.