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SPSA board recesses to closed session to discuss negotiations with Commonwealth Sortation and legal matters
Summary
The board recessed into closed session to consult with legal counsel and negotiate a public contract related to alternative waste disposal with Commonwealth Sortation; the board returned and approved the closed-session action to proceed with confidential negotiations.
The Southeastern Public Service Authority board recessed into closed session during its May 28 meeting to discuss contract negotiations with Commonwealth Sortation for alternative solid-waste disposal services and to consult with legal counsel on related legal matters.
The chair read the statutory grounds for a closed meeting, citing Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(29) (discussion of terms of a public contract where public disclosure would harm the board’s bargaining position) and §2.2-3711(A)(8) (consultation with legal counsel). A motion and second were made to enter closed session; a roll-call vote approved the request and the board recessed. After the closed meeting, the board reconvened, reported that the closed session had concluded and conducted a roll-call certification vote; the motion to reconvene and return from the closed session carried.
No binding contract award was announced in open session; staff indicated follow-up briefings with contract counsel and additional in-person negotiation sessions were being scheduled.
Ending: The board authorized confidential negotiation activity and the continuation of closed-door discussions with Commonwealth Sortation; staff will brief the board in closed session on negotiation progress and return with any recommended actions requiring public approval.
