Sedona council directs staff on Brewer Ranger Roundabout easements after executive session

Mayor Jablow called the 3:00 p.m. work session to order and, after a roll call that confirmed a full council, moved that members go into executive session to consult with the city attorney and to instruct city representatives in negotiations related to acquiring rights-of-way and easements for the Brewer Ranger Roundabout project.

The mayor explained the purpose as consultation with legal counsel and direction to representatives on property negotiations. The motion—framed around the council's authority to hold a closed session for legal advice and negotiation strategy—was seconded and approved on a voice vote. "Aye," the mayor said, adding, "We're unanimous." (Mayor Jablow)

After returning to public session, Councilor Jessica Kinsella moved that "staff [proceed] as directed in executive session." The motion was seconded and again approved unanimously. The mayor then adjourned the work session until 4:30 p.m.

The council did not record a roll-call vote tally in the public transcript; the meeting record shows the decisions were made by voice vote and characterized as unanimous. The transcript cites state statute as the authority for holding a closed session for legal advice and property negotiation discussions.

No further details about the negotiations, the specific parcels or property owners affected, or the timeline for any follow-up actions were provided on the public record during the work session.