Providence City Council As A Whole-Wednesday, April 17, 2024-UTR of the Special City Council Meeting
Roll Call
The clerk conducts the opening roll call to determine attendance. With eleven members present and four absent, a quorum is established.
Motion to Enter Executive Session
The council president calls for a motion to enter executive session regarding collective bargaining and litigation pursuant to state law. The motion is seconded and passes by a roll call vote of eleven in favor.
Executive Session
The city council convenes in a closed executive session to discuss confidential collective bargaining and litigation matters. The council conducts discussions off the public record during this period.
Motion to Exit Executive Session
A motion is made and seconded to rise and exit from the executive session back into open session. The clerk conducts a roll call vote, confirming twelve members present to exit executive session.
Motion to Seal Minutes and Report of Executive Session Action
The council votes unanimously in favor of a motion to seal the minutes of the executive session. The council president then reports that during the closed session, the council voted 10 to 3 to authorize a counteroffer in mediation negotiations.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn the meeting is made and seconded. The council votes in favor with no opposition or abstentions, concluding the meeting.