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Frederick City Council Closed Session – April 26, 2023

City Council — Wednesday, April 26, 2023
BodyFrederick, Maryland
SessionCity Council
DateWednesday, April 26, 2023
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Session accordance with the authority granted under the annotated code of Maryland General Provisions Article 3-305B7 to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice and 3-305B8 to staff, consultants, and other individuals about pending or potential litigation.

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The reason for closing the meeting is to discuss potential litigation and provide the opportunity for the Board of Alderman to provide guidance and obtain legal advice with respect to such litigation and directly related matters.

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The public disclosure of such conversations may adversely affect the city's position in litigation.

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Is there a motion?

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Move to go into executive session for the above reasons.

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Second.

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That is 50.

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Thank you very much.

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Summary of Proceedings

Frederick City Council Closed Session – April 26, 2023

The Frederick City Council held a closed session (executive session) on April 26, 2023, at 4:30 PM, to consult with legal counsel and discuss pending or potential litigation. The meeting was not open to the public.

Closed Session

  • The Council moved into executive session under Maryland Code General Provisions Article §3-305(b)(7) (to consult with counsel for legal advice) and §3-305(b)(8) (to discuss pending or potential litigation with staff and consultants). The stated reason was to discuss potential litigation and provide guidance and legal advice, noting that public disclosure could adversely affect the city's position.
  • A motion to enter closed session was made and seconded; no further details on the vote tally were provided in the transcript.

Meeting Transcript

Session accordance with the authority granted under the annotated code of Maryland General Provisions Article 3-305B7 to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice and 3-305B8 to staff, consultants, and other individuals about pending or potential litigation. The reason for closing the meeting is to discuss potential litigation and provide the opportunity for the Board of Alderman to provide guidance and obtain legal advice with respect to such litigation and directly related matters. The public disclosure of such conversations may adversely affect the city's position in litigation. Is there a motion? Move to go into executive session for the above reasons. Second. That is 50. Thank you very much.

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