At 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 5 the Grove Municipal Services Authority went into executive session to consult with the authority's attorney on a pending investigation, claim, or action, citing Title 25 O.S. Section 307.B.4. The recorded motion to enter executive session was made by Trustee Berwin Kock and seconded by Trustee Ivan Devitt; the vote carried 3-0.

The minutes record that Assistant City Manager Laura Davila and Public Works Director Deric Douthit participated in the executive session. Trustees returned to open session at 3:40 p.m.; the transcript states, "No action was taken with respect to Agenda Item E.1 above." The record does not disclose the subject of the confidential communication, consistent with the statutory exemption cited in the motion.

Following the executive session, the board adjourned at 3:41 p.m. by motion of Berwin Kock, seconded by Ivan Devitt, with a 3-0 vote recorded. No subsequent votes, directives, or other actions related to the confidential matter appear in the meeting minutes.