Council authorizes actions after executive session: proceed on two real-estate items and authorize personnel investigation using outside resources

After a closed executive session on Sept. 2, the East Point City Council reconvened and approved several motions the mayor read into the record.

Council members approved a motion to “proceed as discussed in executive session” regarding two real-estate parcels (2680 East Point Street and 0 Westware Avenue). The mayor called for a vote: “All those in favor? Aye. All those opposed? Motion carries.” The meeting record shows the council then approved a motion authorizing the city manager to investigate past and present personnel matters that were raised in a forensic audit. The motion instructs the city manager to use outside resources, up to and including law enforcement, if appropriate.

Council members recorded a recusal by one member before the personnel-investigation motion was moved and seconded. The mayor asked the city clerk to reflect the recusal on the record. The meeting minutes show the motions passed by voice votes after council reconvened from executive session.

No additional details about the real-estate matters or personnel findings were discussed in open session. City staff said the motions authorized follow-up actions consistent with what the council discussed in executive session; the council approved executive-session meeting minutes before adjourning.

The council’s recorded directions include asking the city manager to begin investigatory work and to pursue outside resources as needed; staff did not provide further public details about scope, timeline or specific next steps during the open meeting.