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Commission authorizes director to acquire Payne County parcel following executive session
Summary
Following an executive session to discuss appraisal and purchase of real property in Payne County under Title 25 O.S. (B)(3), the commission voted to authorize the director to complete the purchase and sign closing documents without further action by the commission.
The commission convened an executive session to discuss the appraisal and potential purchase of certain real property located in Payne County, citing the statutory exception for negotiating the purchase of real property (Title 25 O.S. (B)(3)). After returning to open session, a commissioner moved that the director be authorized to purchase the discussed property and to execute any necessary documents to close the transaction without further commission action. The motion was seconded and approved by roll-call vote.
The commission recorded the vote on the record; the motion carried and staff were instructed to proceed with closing the transaction under the authority granted. The meeting record shows the authorization is intended to allow the director to complete the transaction without requiring another public commission vote. No parcel details or purchase price were disclosed on the public record during open session; those matters were discussed in executive session as allowed by statute.
The commission's action permits staff to complete acquisition steps; staff will report back to the commission after closing.
