Board enters closed sessions to discuss litigation involving Lee County Emergency Services

At the May 6 meeting the Lee County Board of Commissioners voted to go into two closed sessions to consult with the county attorney under the cited general statute covering attorney–client privileged communications and potential litigation.

The chair read motions to meet in closed session to consider and give instruction regarding a potential cause of action and referenced two matters by title: "Eric Rodman versus Lee County Emergency Services, Lee County, and John Crumpton in his individual and official capacities." The motions were approved by voice vote. After the closed sessions the board returned and adjourned.

What happens next

No public action or vote was recorded in open session on these matters. The board met in closed session to receive counsel and provide direction; any public developments would be announced in a future open meeting if required.