• Paragraph A.3 of Section 2.2-3711, to discuss or consider the acquisition of two parcels of real property for a public purpose, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body.  One of the parcels is a .25-acre parcel on Highland Avenue with a single-family residence, and the other is a .15-acre parcel on James Avenue with a single-family residence.

The Council has been in a closed meeting pursuant to the Code of Virginia in accordance with the following provision:

• Paragraph A.3 of Section 2.2-3711, to discuss or consider the acquisition of two parcels of real property for a public purpose, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body.  One of the parcels is a .25-acre parcel on Highland Avenue with a single-family residence, and the other is a .15-acre parcel on James Avenue with a single-family residence.

Consideration of the following certification:

Each member will now certify that to the best of the member's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements of the act and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the closed meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered in the meeting by the public body.  Any member who believes there was a departure from the requirements of clauses (i) and (ii) shall so state prior to the vote, indicating the substance of the departure that, in his judgment, has taken place.

Roll Call.  An affirmative vote shall constitute certification of compliance.