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Cheverly council votes to enter closed session to get legal advice on pending litigation
Summary
The council voted to enter a closed session citing Maryland statutory authority to consult with counsel about pending or potential litigation; the motion was moved and seconded and members recorded 'aye' on roll call.
At the end of the meeting the council voted to move into a closed session to consult with counsel and receive legal advice about pending or potential litigation. Mr. Galloway read the statutory notice referencing Maryland Code provisions for closed meetings, and Speaker 5 moved to enter closed session for the reasons outlined. A second was recorded; councilmembers answered 'aye' on a roll call and the mayor announced the meeting would not return to the public session.
The motion was described in the meeting as invoking the town's ability to consult with counsel under Maryland statutory authority relating to attorney advice and litigation strategy; the transcript records the motion and the roll‑call ayes but does not include a formal tally text in the public minutes presented.
