Boone County Board meets in closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c), then authorizes County Attorney to act

The Boone County Board of Supervisors entered closed session at 9:02 a.m. under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c) "To discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation." County Attorney Matt Speers, County Auditor Diane R. Patrick and Human Resources Director Katelynn Hensley were present for the closed session. The board resumed open session at 9:40 a.m. and, by motion of Shawn Bryant (seconded by Scott Longhorn), voted unanimously to proceed and to authorize the County Attorney to take action as discussed in closed session.