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After closed session, Gage County Board declines to reconsider FOP final offer and directs attorney to seek mediation
Summary
Following a closed session on contract negotiations, the Gage County Board voted to disapprove reconsideration of the FOP—s final offer and instructed the county attorney to speak with the FOP—s attorney about potential mediation.
GAGE COUNTY — After a closed session on contract negotiations, the Gage County Board of Supervisors on April 16 voted to disapprove reconsideration of the Fraternal Order of Police—s (FOP) final offer and directed the county attorney to engage the FOP—s attorney about possible mediation.
The board entered closed session at approximately 9:25 a.m. to discuss contract negotiations and a 911 dispatch agreement; members recorded returning to open session at 10:42 a.m. Following the closed session, Supervisor Lytle moved that the board disapprove reconsidering the FOP—s final offer. Supervisor Dorn seconded; the motion carried with 6 in favor.
As recorded in the meeting, the board instructed its counsel to speak with the FOP—s attorney about mediation and to pursue discussions in good faith that are equitable for employees and prudent for taxpayers. A board member said the action was part of the process required by CIR (the Commission of Industrial Relations).
No specific settlement terms were disclosed in open session and the meeting minutes state the board will continue negotiations through counsel and consider mediation. The record does not show a formal settlement, agreement, or further public vote beyond the disapproval and direction to pursue mediation.
The board—s recorded votes and the closed-session purpose are reflected in the county minutes.
