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Chair moves planning board into executive session to get legal advice on CEP renewal
Summary
The Baldwin Planning Board voted to go into executive session at the end of its July 9 meeting to receive legal counsel on renewing a permit (referred to in the record as the 'CEP for flying squirrel'), citing the state statute on executive sessions. The motion was seconded and approved by those present.
The Planning Board voted to hold an executive session after its July 9 meeting to receive legal advice on renewing a permit referenced in the record as the “CEP for flying squirrel.” Chair moved the board "to go into executive session" and said the motion must include the precise legal authority; the motion was seconded and approved by the members present.
The Chair cited the state's statute governing executive sessions and reminded members that deliberations in executive session are limited to matters such as consulting with the board's attorney and discussing legal contracts. The board noted that no final decisions or votes on ordinances or orders can be taken in executive session; the purpose is strictly to get attorney guidance before any public action.
