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McDonald County Commission holds closed session citing RSMo. §610.021(3)
Summary
On March 12, 2025 the McDonald County Commission recessed into closed session citing RSMo. §610.021(3); the board returned to open session at 10:24 a.m. The meeting did not state the subject of the closed session in the transcript.
The McDonald County Commission recessed into a closed session on March 12, 2025 after a motion citing RSMo. §610.021(3). Eastern Commissioner Jamey Cope moved to close the open session at 9:07 a.m.; Presiding Commissioner Bryan Hall seconded and the commission indicated "All in favor," after which the meeting proceeded to closed session.
The minutes record the board returning to open session at 10:24 a.m. The transcript shows the motion to end the closed session was initiated by the western commissioner and seconded by Eastern Commissioner Jamey Cope; the minutes reflect the motion passed by voice vote. The minutes do not state the subject matter discussed in closed session or list any votes or actions taken while the board was closed to the public.
The commission’s use of RSMo. §610.021(3) was recorded verbatim in the minutes; the transcript does not provide additional context about which subsection or subject matter led to the closed meeting. The meeting minutes list Bryan Hall as Presiding Commissioner, Jamey Cope as Eastern Commissioner and Rick Lett as Western Commissioner, and show Interim County Clerk Jessica Cole present.
The commission noted it will reconvene on March 17, 2025. The minutes include signatures and approval dated March 17, 2025.
