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Board holds closed session on possible litigation tied to Red Brick Solar project
Summary
The Board entered a closed session Oct. 13 under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(7) to consult with counsel about possible litigation concerning the Red Brick Solar Project; the Board later certified compliance with the Open Meetings Act and returned to open session.
Lunenburg County supervisors entered a closed session Oct. 13 to consult with counsel regarding possible litigation tied to the Red Brick Solar Project.
Supervisor Frank Bacon moved that the Board enter closed session citing Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(7) for legal consultation. After the closed session, the Board adopted a certification resolution required by Virginia Code §2.2-3712 stating that only matters lawfully exempted were discussed and that discussion was limited to those listed in the motion. The Board unanimously voted to return to open session.
Why it matters: The use of a closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(7) signals that the Board sought privileged legal advice concerning potential litigation. The meeting minutes record the statutory citation and the Board’s post-closed-session certification required by state law.
Next steps: The minutes do not record substantive outcomes of the closed session; any future action will appear in subsequent public minutes or meetings if the Board moves to pursue or respond to litigation.
