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After executive session, Crook County commissioners agree to decline further action discussed in closed meeting
Summary
Following an executive session on pending and potential litigation, commissioners moved to decline pursuing the action discussed there; the motion was seconded and commissioners voiced approval on the record, with staff saying the matter can be revisited if circumstances change.
After meeting in executive session to consult counsel on legal rights and duties regarding current and likely litigation, the Crook County Board of Commissioners returned to open session and took formal action.
An unidentified county staff member recommended a motion "to decline to pursue action as discussed in the executive session." The motion was made, seconded and commissioners indicated approval by voice. On the record, two commissioners said "Aye" during the roll call; the presenter said the board could bring the matter back for reconsideration if circumstances changed.
The board did not provide a detailed public account of the litigation or the facts discussed in executive session; the chair had announced the meeting would be held under the executive-session exception in ORS 192.660(2)(h) to consult counsel on litigation.
Later in the meeting a commissioner moved to adjourn the work session; the motion was seconded and the meeting was adjourned by voice vote.
The board did not release additional public documents during the Feb. 11 work session that describe the matter discussed in executive session. Commissioners said the issue can be revisited in open session if new information emerges.
