The Joplin City Council held a special meeting at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the fifth floor council chambers at 602 South Main Street. The sole purpose was to consider entering closed session to discuss legal matters pursuant to RSMo 610.021(1). The roll call indicated all nine council members were present, but the subsequent vote tally showed seven in favor and two absent, a discrepancy noted in the transcript.
Call to order special meeting of the Joplin City Council. Um Mr. Edwards Roll call. Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Jopla, Missouri will hold a special meeting beginning at 5 o'clock PM on Tuesday, January 20th, 2026, in the fifth floor council chambers, 602 South Main Street, to discuss the topics below roll call. Mr. Bard? Present. Ms. Carlin. Mr. Coppel. Present. Mr. Ditar? Present. Dr. Farnum. Mr. Jackson. Present. Mr. Lawson. Present. Mr. Shaw. Present. Mayor Cortez. Present. Vote to go into closed session, which shall pertain to legal action, causes of action, or litigation, including a public governmental body and any confidential or privilege communications between a governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys. Pursuant to state laws set forth in section 610-021 subsection one of the revised statute of Missouri as amended 2020. This meeting record and vote to be closed. Council shall adjourn at the end of the session. Mayor. Mr. Detar. Make a motion that we go into closed session. Second. Motion has been made and promptly seconded. Please vote. Please vote again. Please vote. Hit a button. Revote now, please. All right. Motion carries seven in favor with two absent. We are adjourned to close session.