Board of Town Commissioners

Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners Work Session Open Meeting Minutes December 27, 2022, at 8:30 AM Present: Commissioner Kevin M. Bianca, Chair Commissioner Mary F. Chance Commissioner Paula S. Etting Commissioner Erin S. Hughes Edward Hopkins, Town Administrator Michael L. Krantz, Director of Administration Others: Charles B. Keenan, Jr., Legal Counsel (arrived at 8:42 a.m.) Elizabeth H. Thompson, Legal Counsel (arrived at 9:04 a.m.) Absent: Commissioner Donna L. Kahoe Approval of the Agenda Chair Bianca called for approval of agenda. Commissioner Hughes moved and Commissioner Etting seconded the motion to approve the agenda. Ayes: Commissioners Bianca, Chance, Etting, and Hughes Nays: None Absent: Commissioner Kahoe The motion carried. Closed Meeting At 8:31 a.m. Commissioner Chance moved, and Commissioner Hughes seconded the motion to close the meeting under the provisions of the Maryland Open Meetings Act General Provisions Art. § 3-305(b)(8) to consult with staff, consultants, or other individuals about pending or potential litigation. 1. Topics of Discussion: a. The Harford County Board of Education vs. The Town of Bel Air regarding Connector Road (East & West MacPhail Road) i. Change in legal representation for the Town of Bel Air ii. Plans involving the case going forward 2. Reason for Closed-Session Discussion of Topic Page 1 of 2  a. Because public discussion of names, plans, concerns, or issues could violate an individual’s rights or protections regarding due process or confidentiality. Ayes: Commissioners Bianca, Chance, Etting, and Hughes Nays: None Absent: Commissioner Kahoe The motion carried. The meeting reopened at 9:07 a.m. Adjournment With no further comments, the meeting adjourned at 9:08 a.m. APPROVED: January 17, 2023 Signature on file________________ Kevin M. Bianca, Chair Board of Town Commissioners Signature on file_______________ Michael L. Krantz, Town Clerk Page 2 of 2