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Council ratifies contract with fire union after closed‑session negotiations
Summary
After a closed‑session negotiation, the Marshfield Common Council voted to ratify the collective bargaining agreement with the fire union; council members moved to accept the ratification on returning to open session.
The Marshfield Common Council voted on May 13 to accept and ratify a collective bargaining agreement with the city’s fire union following closed‑session negotiations.
The council convened in closed session under Wisconsin Statute chapter 19.85(1)(e) and (c) to deliberate development assistance and collective bargaining. Upon returning to open session, Alderman Varsha moved to “accept and accept the ratification of the contracts with the fire union and move forward,” and Alderman Delos seconded. The motion carried on voice vote.
What the council recorded: The motion to ratify was made and seconded in open session following the closed‑session discussion. The council did not read contract terms into the public record during the open portion; the meeting record reflects that the council voted to ratify the contract and move forward.
Next steps: The council recessed and then announced the ratification; staff will proceed with implementation steps required under the negotiated agreement. The meeting did not disclose the specific financial or term details of the contract in open session.
