SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - ES ACTION (PUBLIC)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING A Special City Council Meeting was held on October 09, 2023, at 5:15 p.m., with Council President Hare presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Neil, Mr. Rocha, Dr. Pillsbury, Ms. Arndt, and Mr. Boggerty. Mr. Sudler and Mr. Lewis were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Council staff members present were Mr. Rodriguez, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Hugg, Ms. Poole , Ms. Gray and Mr. Kopp. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for the adoption of the agenda, seconded by Dr. Pillsbury, and unanimously carried. Ms. Arndt moved to recess into Executive Session Pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(4) - Strategy sessions, including those involving legal advice or opinion from an attorney-at-law, with respect to collective bargaining or pending or potential litigation, but only when an open meeting would have an adverse effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(2) - Preliminary discussions on site acquisitions for any publicly funded capital improvements, or sales or leases of real property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 5:15 p.m. The Executive Session adjourned at 5:48 p.m. ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION During the Executive Session, members of Council discussed potential litigation and potential sale of land. Mr. Neil made the motion to approve the staff recommendation to continue negotiations with the proposal that was presented. It was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment of the Special Council Meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. ANDRIA L. BENNETT CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of October 09, 2023, are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR