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Board of Impeachment approves findings of fact and conclusions of law after closed session
Summary
Following a closed session, the Carl Junction board dissolved the board of impeachment after voting to approve the hearing officer's proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.
After a closed session called under state law, the Carl Junction board moved to approve proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law compiled by the hearing officer and special prosecutor, then dissolved the board of impeachment.
The board convened a closed session under the Revised Statutes of Missouri concerning privileged communications and pending legal matters. After returning to open session, Alderman Walter Hayes moved to approve the final findings and conclusions; Alderman Anita Francis seconded the motion. The board then voted by roll call, and Mayor Pro Tem Holly Levine announced the result as six in favor with two members absent.
Why it matters: Approval of findings of fact and conclusions of law is the formal outcome of the local hearing process and concludes the board of impeachment's business on the matter considered.
The hearing was administered with a hearing officer identified in the meeting record and a special prosecutor present. Board members and legal counsel were present by phone and in person. The board stated that during the closed session there was discussion but no vote or other formal action; the vote to accept the proposed findings and conclusions occurred in open session.
Actions taken: A motion to approve the findings and conclusions was made by Alderman Walter Hayes and seconded by Alderman Anita Francis. The board voted by roll call; the mayor pro tem announced: “That’s 6 in the affirmative with 2 absent.” The board then voted to dissolve the board of impeachment and adjourn.
Clarifying details: The closed session was invoked under Missouri law for legal actions and privileged communications; the transcript references the statute as "Revised Statutes of Missouri §610.021(1)." The hearing officer and special prosecutor were identified in the meeting record; the city attorney and city administrator also participated in the proceedings.
What’s next: The mayor pro tem said the board's business related to the impeachment is finished and the meeting was adjourned at about 8:06 p.m.
