Meeting Information
-Executive Session to consult with County Counselor
Jones called the meeting to order at 8:38 a.m. on Monday, August 4, 2008 with Johnson present via telephone conference call.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 08-04-08
At 8:39, Jones moved that the Board recess into executive session for 20 minutes to discuss a matter, which would be deemed privileged under the attorney-client relationship, with the purpose of the executive session to protect the attorney-client privilege. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried 2-0. Other attendees to invited to attend the executive session were: Pam Madl, Assistant County Administrator; Evan Ice and Chris Burger, attorneys of Stevens and Brand, L.L.P.
REGULAR SESSION 08-04-08
At 9:00 a.m. the Board to returned to regular session. Commissioner McElhaney joined the meeting at the conclusion of the Executive Session.
Jones moved to authorize Pam Madl, Assistant County Administrator, on behalf of the County, to sign a contract with the law firm of Kotchen & Low, LLP, as submitted at the meeting, to represent the County in a class action lawsuit against McKesson Corporation and FirstData Bank, Inc., and also to engage Stevens and Brand, L.L.P. as the local representation in the case. Motion was seconded by Johnson. In discussing the Motion, it was noted that payment of attorney fees and expenses were contingent upon the outcome of the case. Motion carried 2-0-1 with McElhaney abstaining.
Jones moved to adjourn the meeting, Johnson seconded, and the Motion
carried 3-0.
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Bob Johnson, Chairman Jere McElhaney, Vice Chair
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk Charles Jones, Member
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