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Council holds two executive sessions to consult city attorney on potential litigation; no action taken
Summary
The Russell council recessed into executive session twice to consult with counsel on potential litigation under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2); both returns to open session were recorded with no action taken.
During the Dec. 17 meeting the Russell City Council recessed into executive session on two occasions to consult with the city attorney regarding potential litigation under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). The sessions included the City Manager, Water Utility Director and City Attorney, as specified in motions recorded by Councilmember Dustin Madden and seconded by Councilmember Blaine Stoppel. The open meeting resumed at the times stated in the motions and the minutes record that no action was taken following each executive session.
The minutes identify the statutory authority used for the closed sessions as K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). No additional detail about the subject matter of the potential litigation, parties involved, or any scheduled follow-up was provided in the meeting record; the minutes simply note the council’s use of the attorney–client privilege to consult counsel in closed session.
