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Council authorizes district attorney settlement and notes executive-session review
Summary
The St. Tammany Parish Council approved Resolution C-7—220 authorizing the district attorney to proceed with settlement of claim #04D90C731345 (Greg Crowe, incident date 09/21/2004) and discussed the matter as appropriate for executive-session questions.
The St. Tammany Parish Council voted to approve Resolution C-7—220, authorizing recommendations and allowing the district attorney to proceed with settlement of claim number 04D90C731345, related to an incident dated Sept. 21, 2004 involving Greg Crowe.
Councilmember Tanner moved the resolution and it was seconded; legal counsel confirmed that questions about the settlement details could be handled in executive session. The chair called the vote and the motion passed unanimously with two members absent, according to the meeting transcript.
Council did not discuss settlement amounts or legal terms in public session; legal counsel noted an executive-session item would be appropriate to address confidential details and any attorney–client privileged discussions.
The resolution authorizes the district attorney’s office to proceed with the settlement steps identified in the executive brief and directs staff to complete procedural requirements for any required closed-door review.
