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Statham council recesses for mediation under state statute; meeting later adjourned after quorum lost
Summary
At a Sept. 23 special meeting, the Statham City Council voted 3–0 to recess to mediation under O.C.G.A. § 50‑14‑3(a)(5). The council reconvened at 4:47 p.m. but adjourned after three councilmembers left and a quorum was lost.
The City of Statham City Council voted 3–0 on Sept. 23 to recess a special called meeting so the council could engage in mediation with a third‑party neutral under O.C.G.A. § 50‑14‑3(a)(5). Councilmember Tim Terilli made the motion, which Councilmember Christine Bogenrieder seconded; the roll call recorded Terilli — Yes, Bogenrieder — Yes, Burnette — Yes.
City Attorney Jody Campbell and representatives and attorneys for the City of Auburn, Town of Bethlehem, Town of Braselton, City of Winder and Barrow County were listed as present, as was mediator Samuel Olens. The meeting was recessed following the vote.
The minutes show the council reconvened at 4:47 p.m. later the same day. At that time Councilmembers Tim Terilli, Christine Bogenrieder and Frank Burnette left the meeting, eliminating a quorum; the meeting was adjourned. The minutes do not record further action, votes or a scheduled follow‑up in the transcript.
The meeting began at 9:01 a.m. and was held at the Wimberly Center for Community Development, 163 M.L.K. Jr. Drive, Winder, Georgia. No motions, votes or statements beyond the mediation motion and the subsequent adjournment for lack of quorum are recorded in the provided transcript.
