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Board moves into closed session to discuss potential real estate purchase or sale under Iowa Open Meetings Law

5535154 · August 5, 2025
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Summary

The Board of Supervisors voted to go into a closed session under Code of Iowa section 21.5(1)(j) to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate where public disclosure could affect price.

The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 5 voted to enter a closed session under the Iowa Open Meetings Law, citing Code of Iowa section 21.5(1)(j), to discuss the potential purchase or sale of particular real estate.

The resolution stated the closed session was authorized where public disclosure could reasonably be expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for property or decrease the price it could receive when selling property. The board completed the roll call and recessed into closed session; the resolution stated that minutes and tape recording of the closed session will be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed.