The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners voted to enter an executive session after a motion by Commissioner Jeff Baker that cited Colorado statutory authority to receive legal advice and instruct negotiators. The motion listed multiple topics to be discussed in closed session, and the board approved the motion by voice vote.

The motion stated the board would meet under sections 24‑6‑402(4)(b) and (e) of the Colorado Revised Statutes to develop strategy and instruct negotiators and receive legal advice on: collective bargaining negotiations with AFSCME and FOP; a cooperation agreement between the county and the city of Aurora and the Aurora Urban Renewal Authority; negotiations with All Health Network regarding potential reobligation of ARPA funds; contract provisions in a proposed agreement with Dr. Cog; and a proposed amendment to a development agreement for the Prosper development. The motion also invoked section 24‑6‑402(4)(b) for legal advice on federal grant conditions (U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants), proposed changes to the county’s benefits eligibility policy, property damage claims related to Piccadilly Road construction and a potential settlement of the Jacob Walden notice of claim.

Commissioner Jeff Baker moved the motion; a commissioner seconded (not identified in the public record portion of the meeting). The motion was approved on a voice vote; the clerk recorded the board as “in executive session” after commissioners responded “aye.” No roll‑call vote listing individual yes/no votes was recorded in the public portion of the transcript.

Why it matters

The approved executive session covers labor negotiations, intergovernmental cooperation with the city of Aurora, potential reobligation of federal ARPA funds in discussions with All Health Network, contract negotiations and litigation or claims matters. All of those topics have operational and fiscal implications for the county and could affect service contracts, grant compliance and future budget decisions.

Ending

The board moved into executive session immediately after the vote; no public discussion of the closed topics took place on the public record at the session’s end.