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Bremer County board moves into closed session to discuss imminent litigation with Summit under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c)
Summary
The board approved a motion to enter closed session to discuss litigation strategy with counsel concerning a matter identified as involving Summit and cited Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c); roll call votes were taken and the motion passed.
Bremer County supervisors voted to go into closed session to discuss litigation strategy with counsel in a matter involving Summit, citing Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c).
Why it matters: the board invoked Iowa’s closed‑session statute for matters in which litigation is imminent, authorizing supervisors and counsel to discuss legal strategy out of public view.
A motion was made that the board move into closed session “to discuss strategy with counsel matters that are presently in litigation where litigation is imminent with Summit.” The board member asking the clerk to state the code was told, “By Iowa code 21 dot 5, subsection 1 n c.” Another board member seconded. The board then proceeded to a roll call vote. The transcript records at least two roll‑call aye votes: “Forrest. Aye. Aye. Bill Grant. Aye.” The clerk called for a roll call and the board voted to enter closed session.
Ending: The board moved into closed session; no further public details were disclosed in the transcript. Any further disclosures will be made in accordance with statutory rules and board procedures.
