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Frederick City Council Closed Session - October 5, 2023

City Council — Thursday, October 5, 2023
BodyFrederick, Maryland
SessionCity Council
DateThursday, October 5, 2023
StatusFILED
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I would like to ask the board to convene in a closed session in accordance with the authority granted under the annotated code of Maryland General Provisions Article 3 305 B7 to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice and 3-305 B eight to consult with staff consultants or other individuals about pending or potential litigation.

0:26

The reason for closing the meeting is to provide the board a general update regarding ongoing litigation and to discuss potential settlement options.

0:36

So moved.

0:38

Second.

0:38

Motion by Alderman Shackover, second by Alderwoman Nash.

0:40

All those in favor.

0:42

That is 30 with Alderwoman Kazemchak and Alderman McShane not present.

0:46

Thank you.

0:53

Gail, you can stay right where you are.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Procedural███████████████████30%
Summary of Proceedings

Frederick City Council Public Meeting - October 5, 2023

The City Council convened a public meeting on October 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM to vote on a motion to enter a closed session. The purpose of the closed session was to consult with counsel for legal advice and to discuss pending litigation and potential settlement options, as authorized under Maryland General Provisions Article 3-305(b)(7) and (b)(8).

Consent Calendar

  • No items.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comments were heard during the open portion of the meeting.

Discussion Items

  • The sole agenda item was a motion to convene in closed session. Alderman Shackover moved the motion, seconded by Alderwoman Nash. The motion was approved by a vote of 3 in favor (Mayor Michael O'Connor, Alderman Shackover, Alderwoman Nash) with Alderwoman Kazemchak and Alderman McShane not present.

Key Outcomes

  • The City Council voted 3-0 to enter a closed session for the stated purposes. No other business was conducted in open session.

Meeting Transcript

I would like to ask the board to convene in a closed session in accordance with the authority granted under the annotated code of Maryland General Provisions Article 3 305 B7 to consult with counsel to obtain legal advice and 3-305 B eight to consult with staff consultants or other individuals about pending or potential litigation. The reason for closing the meeting is to provide the board a general update regarding ongoing litigation and to discuss potential settlement options. So moved. Second. Motion by Alderman Shackover, second by Alderwoman Nash. All those in favor. That is 30 with Alderwoman Kazemchak and Alderman McShane not present. Thank you. Gail, you can stay right where you are.

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