After the public agenda items, the clerk read a motion to convene a closed session citing Virginia Code sections for appointments, prospective business/industry location or expansion, and consultation with legal counsel on probable litigation and deed‑restriction matters. The motion was moved and seconded, and council members recorded unanimous "Aye" votes before adjourning to the Lawson Conference Room for closed session.
The clerk read the statutory basis for the closed session into the record, citing Virginia Code sections related to appointments, prospective business or industry, and legal consultation. Council made the motion and recorded the vote; the meeting then recessed to convene the closed session at the stated time.
Sources: Clerk's readout and council roll call recorded on the council meeting transcript.