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Montgomery County Council votes to meet in closed session to discuss potential business grant and seek legal advice
Summary
The council voted during its June 30 meeting to enter a closed session under Maryland Code (General Provisions Article §3-305(b)(4) and (b)(7)) to consider a potential economic development grant to retain a business and to consult with counsel; the motion was moved by Council member Don Lucid and seconded by Council member Katz and was approved by the council.
At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Montgomery County Council voted to enter a closed session to discuss a proposed economic-development matter.
The Clerk introduced agenda item four, citing the Maryland Code, General Provisions Article, section 3-305(b)(4) — to consider a proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the state — and section 3-305(b)(7) — to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice. Council member Don Lucid moved to meet in closed session; Council member Katz seconded the motion. The Clerk asked those in favor to raise their hands, and the motion passed. The council scheduled the closed session in the third-floor conference room at the time announced by the Clerk.
The open portion of the council meeting then adjourned; no further details about the potential grant or the business were disclosed in open session.
Next steps: the closed session will proceed as announced; any public action or vote on grants would be subject to the county’s public meeting and disclosure rules.
