Near the end of the meeting the Board of Supervisors moved into a closed session under Virginia Code 2.2‑3711(A)(3) to discuss the acquisition or disposition of real property for a public purpose — specifically Pickett Park.

A supervisor made the motion to adjourn into closed session citing the statutory exemption for matters that would adversely affect bargaining or negotiating position if discussed in public. The motion and subsequent certification resolution were approved by recorded vote; each member certified that only matters lawfully exempted were discussed in the closed meeting and that no action was taken in closed session beyond the scope noted in the motion.

The board had earlier flagged Pickett Park on the agenda as an item to be considered in closed session.