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Alma commission enters closed session to consult city attorney on pending litigation under Open Meetings Act; no public action planned
Summary
The commission voted to enter closed session under the Open Meetings Act, MCL 15.268, to consult with the city attorney about pending litigation in City of Alma v. Summerax. The roll call vote passed; commissioners did not plan to take action after the closed session.
The Alma City Commission voted to enter a closed session under section 8(e) of the Open Meetings Act, MCL 15.268, to consult with the city attorney regarding pending litigation in City of Alma v. Summerax and settlement strategy.
The motion to enter closed session passed on roll call. Commissioners recorded as voting yes were Commissioner Olin, Commissioner Behr, Commissioner Gibson, Vice Mayor Harrington and Commissioner Pitts. Commissioner Wharton was listed as absent. City staff said no formal action was planned following the closed session.
The commission convened the closed session for attorney consultation, citing that open discussion would have an adverse effect on the city's negotiating or financial position as allowed by MCL 15.268. The transcript records no subsequent public action.
