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Taylor council deadlocks on closed session as towing-contract litigation surfaces; court preserves status quo
Summary
Council members debated whether to meet behind closed doors over pending litigation with Area Towing and heard that the 3rd District Court issued an order preserving the status quo while briefing continues. A motion to enter closed session for the litigation failed on a 3–3 roll call; public commenters raised concerns about the timing of documents and background checks on tow-firm personnel.
A planned closed-door discussion about pending litigation over the city’s towing contract with a vendor known in the record as Area Towing failed on a 3–3 roll call, and a court order issued the same day instructed parties to preserve the status quo while the case is briefed.
Councilman Johnson moved late in the meeting to send the matter into closed session for a memorandum from corporation counsel concerning the towing contract. The roll call recorded three yes votes and three no votes (Missus Brandana: No; Miss Rose: No; Missus Daniels: No; Mr. Johnson: Yes; Miss Winton: Yes; Mr. Geiss: Yes), so the motion did not pass. After the vote the chair allowed a recess and stated that three members conferenced briefly but said no legislative action occurred. "We all have the information at the exact same time," the chair…
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