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Council votes 10–0 to recess into closed session on property, contracts and personnel
Summary
The City Council voted unanimously (10–0) to recess into a closed session under Code of Virginia §2.2‑3711 to discuss District 6 real‑property matters, contract negotiations (Project Grama) and personnel/appointments; roll call was taken and the council later reconvened to certify the closed session.
At the Feb. 10 special formal session, the mayor asked for a motion to recess into a closed session under the exemptions allowed by the Code of Virginia. The motion cited Section 2.2‑3711 and listed these purposes: discussion or consideration of acquisition or disposition of publicly held real property for a public purpose (District 6); contract discussions and award of public contracts involving public funds (Project Grama), where open discussion would harm the bargaining position; and personnel matters related to appointments and employment.
A councilmember moved to recess into closed session and another seconded. The council conducted a roll call and the motion passed by a unanimous vote (10–0). The mayor then announced the council was in closed session and, after reconvening, the council certified the closed session record.
Why it matters: The council used the statutory closed‑session authority to discuss land‑acquisition and contract strategy that the mayor said could be adversely affected by public disclosure, and to address personnel, appointment and evaluation matters that are statutorily allowed in private session.
What’s next: The council recessed into closed session for the listed purposes; any formal actions or personnel appointments that require votes will be brought back to an open session for action and recorded in the public minutes.
