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Hampton council votes unanimously to enter closed session citing economic development and legal matters
Summary
Council moved and seconded a motion to convene a closed session under Virginia Code §2.2‑3711 to discuss appointee performance, a prospective industry in the Hampton Road Center, legal consultation regarding that prospective industry and potential settlement of a pending case; the motion passed on a roll-call 'Aye' from all present.
The City Council voted to convene a closed session at the Lawson Conference Room at 2:30 p.m., citing statutory exemptions for personnel, economic development and legal consultation.
The clerk read a motion to convene in closed session "pursuant to Virginia code section 2.2‑3711(a)(1) to discuss the performance of appointees to a local board or commission, (a)(5) and (a)(8) to discuss a prospective industry in the Hampton Road Center area where no announcement has been made and to consult with legal counsel regarding specific legal issues related to such industry, and pursuant to (a)(7) for a consultation with legal counsel regarding potential settlement of a pending legal case." Councilwoman Muggler moved the motion and it was seconded by Vice Mayor Brown; the roll call recorded all present voting "Aye."
The motion listed the Lawson Conference Room and scheduled reconvening in open session for certification after the closed meeting.
