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Council approves closed‑meeting motions on vacancies, prospective businesses, personnel and property negotiations
Summary
The council voted unanimously on multiple motions to convene in closed session under Code of Virginia section 2.2‑3711 for vacancies, prospective business discussions, personnel evaluations and disposal of public property; roll calls recorded unanimous 'Aye' votes.
Roanoke City Council voted unanimously this morning to enter closed session on multiple items, recording roll‑call approvals under the cited sections of the Code of Virginia.
Council approved the following closed‑meeting motions (each motion was moved and seconded and received unanimous consent in the roll calls recorded in the minutes):
- Convene in closed meeting to discuss vacancies on authorities, boards, commissions and committees appointed by council pursuant to section 2.2‑3711(a)(1) of the Code of Virginia. Vote: Aye (all voting members recorded on the roll call).
- Convene in closed meeting to consult with legal counsel regarding a prospective business or industry interest in locating or expanding in the Southeast area of the city pursuant to section 2.2‑3711(a)(5). Vote: Aye (all voting members recorded on the roll call).
- Convene in closed meeting to consult with legal counsel regarding a prospective business or industry interest in a regional park in which the city is a partner, pursuant to section 2.2‑3711(a)(5). Vote: Aye (all voting members recorded on the roll call).
- Convene in closed meeting on a personnel matter requiring discussion and consideration of current employees’ salaries and evaluation of the performance of specific employees, pursuant to section 2.2‑3711(a)(1). Vote: Aye (all voting members recorded on the roll call).
- Convene in closed meeting to discuss possible disposal of publicly owned property where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body, pursuant to section 2.2‑3711(a)(3). Vote: Aye (all voting members recorded on the roll call).
The roll calls listed each council member as voting "Aye" in the transcript. The motions were recorded as passing; the council recessed to hold the closed meetings and then scheduled interviews for school board trustee appointments later in the day.
