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Board rejects settlement offer and authorizes outside legal representation after closed‑session briefings
Summary
After a closed-session briefing on a contract‑related claim and a convenience‑center incident, the board on Jan. 14 voted to reject a presented settlement offer and authorized the county attorney to secure Commonwealth of Virginia independent representation as appropriate.
Following a closed-session briefing that the county described as covering a contract/quasi-contract claim and an incident at a county convenience center, the Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors returned to open session and recorded two formal actions.
First, the board voted to reject the settlement offer on the contract/quasi-contract claim as discussed in closed meeting; the motion passed by roll call (7–0).
Second, the board authorized the county attorney to secure Commonwealth of Virginia independent representation and/or coordinate such representation with his office as appropriate given the circumstances; that motion also passed by roll call (7–0).
Both motions were taken immediately after the closed‑meeting certification and were recorded by roll-call vote. No further details about the claim, settlement or subject matter were read into the public record during open session.
Ending: The board scheduled its next regular meeting for Jan. 28, 2025, and adjourned.
