Lexington City Council took two recorded formal votes during its April 3 meeting.

1) Consent agenda: Council approved the consent agenda, which included a street‑closure item, by roll‑call vote. The motion carried with councilmembers recorded as voting Aye in roll call; the item was adopted as presented.

2) Closed session authorization: Council voted to convene a closed meeting under Virginia Code §2.2‑3711(a)(7) and (8) for consultation with legal counsel regarding actual or probable litigation and specific legal matters requiring legal advice. A roll‑call vote was recorded and council members present voted to authorize the closed session; the mayor noted one council member was absent.

Votes at a glance (as recorded in the meeting transcript):
- Consent agenda (street closure and related consent items): motion moved and seconded; roll call recorded Aye votes from Ziegler, Driscoll, Strahan, Betts and Alexander; motion carries (minutes reflect 5‑0 with one absent).
- Motion to enter closed session pursuant to Virginia Code §2.2‑3711(a)(7) and (8): motion moved and seconded; roll call recorded Aye votes from council members present; motion carried. The mayor stated one member (Smith) was absent.

Ending: After the closed session was authorized, the council adjourned to closed meeting and planned to reconvene only to adjourn the public meeting.