Commissioners move to closed session for contract negotiations; later vote to enter contract with COAM

The Gratiot County Board of Commissioners convened a closed session for contract negotiations under a statutory citation referenced in the meeting and, after the closed session, returned to open session and approved entering into a contract with COAM.

Why it matters: The closed-session designation indicates the board used a statutory exception to public-session rules to discuss contract strategy. The open-session vote afterward recorded a formal contract authorization with COAM.

Closed session: The board voted to go into closed session citing "M S C L 15.268 strategy and negotiation session" during the meeting's latter portion. The chair’s motion to move into closed session was made and supported; commissioners voted "All those in favor, say aye." The transcript records the board left the public portion of the meeting for private contract negotiations.

Open session action: After returning to open session, a motion "By Tim, supported by George to enter enter enter into a contract with COAM. All those in favor, say aye." was recorded; the meeting minutes show the vote, the ayes and "Motion carried." No further contractual details (contract term, dollar amounts or summary provisions) were recorded in the public transcript excerpt.

Authorities cited: The transcript records the statutory citation used to justify closing the session as "M S C L 15.268" (transcribed as stated in the record).