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Administration committee holds brief closed session to consult counsel on legal claim
Summary
The Oconto County Administration Committee moved into closed session April 16 under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(g) to consult with legal counsel about a claim filed against the county, then returned to open session six minutes later with no public details disclosed.
The Administration Committee of the Oconto County Board of Supervisors convened in closed session at 9:07 a.m. on April 16 to consult with county counsel about a claim filed against Oconto County. Motion language recorded in the minutes specified the authority: “convene into closed session pursuant to §§19.85(1)(g), Wis. Stats. For the purpose of conferring with legal counsel regarding a claim filed against the County.”
The motion to enter closed session was moved by Carol Heise and seconded by John Matravers and passed on a roll-call vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays. Committee members present for the closed session included the five committee members, County Administrator Richard Heath and Corporation Counsel Beth Ellingson. The committee returned to open session at 9:13 a.m.; the minutes provide no further substance from the closed discussion.
