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Council votes to deny Advanced Piping claim after closed‑session review
Summary
Following closed‑session deliberation on a contractor claim, the Watertown Common Council voted in open session to deny a claim from Advanced Piping.
After meeting in closed session under Wisconsin open‑meetings law to receive legal advice on a pending claim, the Watertown Common Council reconvened and voted to deny a claim from Advanced Piping. Alderman Smith moved to deny the claim; Alderman Mollenhauer seconded the motion and the council approved it by voice vote.
Why it matters: The action resolves a pending claim against the city brought by a contractor. The council discussed the matter in closed session under the statutory exception for communication with legal counsel regarding litigation strategy and then made a public vote to deny the claim.
Outcome: The council denied the claim; the record shows the motion and a voice vote in open session after closed‑session deliberations. No further public details about the claim were disclosed during the meeting.
