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Wright County board enters closed session under Iowa code to discuss real-estate negotiations; no action taken
Summary
At 9:11 a.m. the Wright County Board of Supervisors entered closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j) to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate; the board reconvened at 9:43 a.m. and reported no action was taken during the closed session.
The Wright County Board of Supervisors moved into closed session at 9:11 a.m. under Iowa Code chapter 21.5(1)(j) to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate where public disclosure could affect price, citing the statutory exception that permits closed deliberations in those circumstances.
The board conducted a roll-call vote to enter closed session; members present voted aye and no nays were recorded. The board returned to open session at 9:43 a.m., and the chair stated that no action was taken while in closed session.
Why it matters: Iowa Code chapter 21.5(1)(j) allows local governmental bodies to meet in closed session for real-estate negotiations when disclosure could reasonably be expected to affect the government's bargaining position or property price. The record shows the board invoked that statute and followed the roll-call procedure; the transcript reports no formal action was taken in closed session.
Next steps: Nothing in the public record requires immediate action; if the board later authorizes an offer, sale or related action it would be recorded in open session.
