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Vergennes enters executive session over fire contract negotiations with Panton
Summary
The council found that premature public knowledge of information about the fire contract with the Town of Panton would place the city at a substantial disadvantage and voted 6‑0 to enter executive session under 1 V.S.A. § 313(a)(1)(A); invited attendees included Ron Redmond and Betsy Sullivan.
On Jan. 13 the Vergennes City Council voted that premature public disclosure of information regarding the fire contract with the Town of Panton would put the city at a substantial disadvantage in negotiations. Alderman Koenig moved the finding; Deputy Mayor Austin seconded and the council approved 6‑0. On that basis the council voted to enter executive session under 1 V.S.A. § 313(a)(1)(A) to receive an update on the contract; Ron Redmond and Betsy Sullivan were invited to attend.
The minutes record the executive session began at 7:24 p.m. and ended at 7:39 p.m. Because the subject was discussed in executive session, the minutes do not disclose the content of the update. The council reconvened and adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
