Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Governance topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board recesses into executive session to discuss real estate matters
Summary
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted to recess into an executive session to discuss real estate matters; a motion to do so was made, seconded and approved by the board.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted to recess into an executive session to discuss real estate matters, citing that the closed session would likely end in a vote.
At the meeting the chair asked for a motion: "At this time, I'll accept a motion to, recess at the executive session for, to discuss real estate matters, which will probably end in a vote." A commissioner moved, another seconded, the chair called for the ayes and the motion carried.
Why this matters: Executive sessions are permitted under state law for certain topics, including real estate negotiation, because public disclosure could affect the county’s negotiating position. The board did not discuss real-estate details in open session and provided no additional public information at the time of the vote.
Next steps: The board moved into closed session; any formal action resulting from the executive session will be announced in open session if required by law or by subsequent public vote.
