The council voted unanimously to go into executive session to receive legal advice and provide direction to the town's attorneys regarding the pending lawsuit Wheaton v. Town of Pinetop Lakeside.

The mayor read the statutory authority (ARS §38-431.03(A)(2) and (A)(4)) that allows a public body to meet in executive session for legal advice and for discussions related to contracts or litigation. Town staff clarified the item is for legal advice, not immediate legal action. Vice Mayor moved that the council go into executive session, the motion was seconded and carried by unanimous vote.

The council indicated there would be no further legal action taken during the public meeting; the public portion of the meeting adjourned prior to the closed session.