"'The exceptions to the open meetings laws are not to be used to shield the agency from unwanted or unpleasant public input, interference or scrutiny. Unfortunately, we believe that is precisely how they were used in this case.'

Discussions between [agency] members concerning matters not identified in the open meeting with proper notice are a violation of the Open Meetings Act and constitute illegal conduct. Thus, any action taken as a result of the secret discussions are voidable by this Court.

The mere fact that no objection was made by the public at the time the [agency] went into executive session cannot be used as an excuse for the improper discussion during the secret session. There is no requirement of public objection found in the statute."

Floyd County Board of Education v. Ratliff (1997)