Austin Leaders Hold Confidential Session
- Austin's city leaders convened a special public meeting, but its sole purpose was to announce an immediate shift into a closed-door executive session.
- These private discussions were authorized under state law to address sensitive matters such as real estate transactions, personnel decisions, or legal consultations.
- No public hearings or policy debates occurred during the brief open session.
- Any final actions or votes stemming from the confidential discussions would be made publicly at a later time.
Full Transcript
1443 CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Special Meeting December 19, 1.974 12:00 NOON Conference Room 301 West Second Street The meeting was called to order with Mayor Butler presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Binder, Dryden, Friedman, Handcox, Lebermann, Mayor Butler, Mayor Pro Tem Love Absent: None Mayor Butler announced that this was a Special Called Meeting of the City Council. for the purpose of publicly announcing that during the Meeting it will convene in a Closed or Executive Session authorized by Section 2, Paragraphs (e), (f), and (g) of Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and after such closed or executive session, any final action, decision, or vote with regard to any matter considered in the closed or executive session would be made in open session, should such action, decision, or vote be necessary. Mayor Butler announced that the Council would go into Executive Session at this time to consider the items authorized in Section 2, Paragraplis (e), (f), and (g) of Article 6252-17. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED Mayor