Council enters executive session on Seth Wadley AutoPlex; staff directed to develop proposals

The Perry City Council convened an executive session citing Title 25, Section 307 of the Oklahoma Statutes to discuss economic development matters related to the former Seth Wadley Ford dealership property the city now owns and to consider proposals to attract a business to the Perry Commercial Park and downtown Perry. The agenda language specified that public disclosure could interfere with development of proposals or violate confidentiality. The council returned from executive session and the public minutes record that city staff — identified in the meeting as Nate (city manager) and Bryce (staff) — were given direction to move forward. The council did not disclose details of proposals discussed in executive session, consistent with the confidentiality language cited when the session was called. The motion to enter executive session was made under the statutory authority the council cited and was approved by roll call. No binding agreement or financial terms were disclosed in open session; council members directed staff to continue negotiations and to report back as appropriate.