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Poquoson council approves minutes, enters closed session and certifies discussion
Summary
At its work session the council approved both the work‑session and regular‑session minutes, voted unanimously to enter a closed session for real‑property acquisition and probable litigation (citing the Virginia Code), later certified the closed session, and adjourned 7–0.
Poquoson City Council completed routine business at its work session, recording several formal motions and unanimous votes.
A motion to approve the work‑session minutes from Sept. 8, 2025 was moved and seconded and carried by roll call (aye recorded; motion carried 7–0). The council then moved to approve the minutes of the regular session of Sept. 8, 2025; that motion likewise carried on a recorded vote of 7–0.
Later in the agenda the council voted to enter a closed session "pursuant to section 2.2‑3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for discussion of acquisition or disposition of real property, and section 2.2‑3711(A)(7) to consult with the city attorney pertaining to probable litigation," as read at the dais. A motion and second to enter closed session passed on a roll‑call vote of 7–0.
After reconvening, council voted to certify that only matters lawfully exempted from open‑meeting requirements were discussed in closed session; the certification motion carried 7–0. The council then moved and seconded adjournment and the meeting ended after a unanimous vote.
The transcript records roll‑call aye votes by the named council members on the minutes and certification votes (Councilwoman Hubbard, Councilman Southall, Councilman Freeman, Councilwoman Emmett, Vice Mayor Bunting, Councilman Fye and Mayor Hooks). No additional details about the matters discussed in closed session were disclosed in open session.
