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Wilton board convenes in closed session and authorizes subpoena for Barton credit‑card records
Summary
Under Wisconsin Statute §19.85(1)(g) the board entered closed session to confer with legal counsel, left closed session 13 minutes later, and then voted 7-0 to work with Penny Precour on a subpoena for Leigha Barton's credit card statements in connection with the Barton case.
The Village of Wilton Board took legal counsel in closed session on Jan. 12 under Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1)(g) and, after returning to open session, authorized a subpoena seeking credit card statements connected to an ongoing case.
The board moved to enter closed session at 9:07 p.m. (motion by Coldren, seconded by Bever). The board left closed session at 9:20 p.m. (motion by President Wilde, seconded by Wallman). In open session the board voted (motion by Thompson, seconded by Short) to work with Penny Precour on a subpoena for Leigha Barton's credit card statements for insurance purposes; that motion carried 7-0.
John had earlier reported the Barton case is scheduled for trial in April, providing context for the board's action. The board cited the need to confer with legal counsel about litigation strategy as the reason for the closed session. The public minutes record the motions and the unanimous votes but do not include details of the closed session deliberations.
The board did not specify the subpoena's precise records beyond 'credit card statements' nor did the minutes record whether any additional documents or third parties would be contacted. The board instructed staff to proceed with the subpoena process in consultation with Penny Precour.
