Officials cite West Virginia code, move into executive session and table purchase decision for 1116 North 24th Street

Unidentified Speaker 1 moved the meeting into an executive session citing "chapter 6, article 9 a, section 4 of the West Virginia code," saying the closed session would cover "the purchase, sale or lease of property, advanced construction planning, and the investment of public funds or other matters involving competition" that could harm city financial interests if made public.

The motion, as recorded verbatim, was: "I move that the agency adjourn this executive session to discuss matters involving the purchase, sale or lease of property, advanced construction planning, and the investment of public funds or other matters involving competition." The transcript does not record a formal second for that motion nor a roll-call tally for entering the closed session.

After listing attendees to be present for the closed discussion — including references in the transcript to "Members of the LRA, Steve Police" and "Richard Marsh and city clerk" — Unidentified Speaker 2 later moved to come out of the executive session; Unidentified Speaker 1 seconded that motion. The transcript shows the meeting proceeding to new business after that exchange.

Under new business, Unidentified Speaker 2 made a motion "to table that item consideration of the approval to enter in the purchase agreement or option agreement for the purchase of 1116 North 24th Street," and recorded that the motion was seconded. The chair called, "All those in favor," and an affirmative vocal response is noted in the record; no numerical vote tally or named roll-call is included in the transcript.

The meeting concluded after a motion for adjournment was made and verbal assent recorded. The transcript does not specify formal vote counts, who seconded some motions in every instance, or the final formal disposition (beyond the stated motion to table). The record therefore documents the procedural steps taken and the text of the motions but lacks complete vote documentation.

Authorities and procedure cited in the meeting record include "chapter 6, article 9 a, section 4 of the West Virginia code." The transcript references the property by address (1116 North 24th Street) and named individuals to be present in the executive session, though those names appear as attendees rather than as speakers.

Next steps: The proposal to enter a purchase or option agreement for 1116 North 24th Street was tabled by motion, with no detailed vote record in the transcript; further action or a subsequent meeting will be required to resume consideration.