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Board approves consent calendar including opioid‑settlement opt‑in, then votes to enter closed session
Summary
The York County Board approved the consent calendar — which included a staff recommendation to opt in to a multi‑district opioid settlement estimated to yield about $15,000 for the county — and then voted to convene a closed session to consider personnel appointments and probable litigation.
During the April 7 meeting the Board considered a consent calendar that included, among routine items, a resolution (26‑42) authorizing participation in a proposed multi‑district opioid settlement. County counsel explained that this opt‑in settlement is one of several tracks offered to localities and estimated York County’s share at roughly $15,000; staff recommended participation as the efficient path compared with filing a separate lawsuit.
A motion to approve the consent calendar was made by Supervisor Mrs. Knowles. The board carried the motion by roll call: Mrs. Knowles, Mr. Drury, Mr. Rome, Mr. Shepherd and Mr. Holloway voted yes. The chair announced the motion carried.
Later in the meeting Supervisor Shepherd moved to convene a closed meeting under Virginia Code sections 2.2‑3711(A)(1) (personnel matters related to appointments to boards and commissions) and 2.2‑3711(A)(7) (consultation with counsel on probable litigation). The board conducted a roll call on the motion; votes recorded in open session were affirmative and the chair scheduled the closed session accordingly.
What’s next: The county will proceed with the opt‑in paperwork for the opioid settlement as appropriate and will conduct the closed meeting per statute to consider personnel and litigation matters; any formal actions from closed session will be reported in a subsequent public meeting.
