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Beloit board approves $105,000 settlement in DNR soil-contamination litigation
Summary
After closed-session discussion and legal advice, the School District of Beloit board approved a proposed settlement of $105,000 with Bray Architects Inc., Corporate Contractors Inc., and PSI (Professional Service Industries Inc.) in a DNR soil-contamination suit.
The School District of Beloit board approved a $105,000 settlement in litigation related to a DNR soil-contamination matter after receiving legal advice in closed session and returning to open session Nov. 4.
The board moved into closed session under Wisconsin Statutes §19.85 to receive legal counsel on next steps in the case. After reconvening to open session at 9:38 p.m., Board Member Brian Nichols moved to approve the proposed settlement with Bray Architects Inc., Corporate Contractors Inc., and Professional Service Industries Inc. (PSI) “in the amount of $105,000.” Amy Levy seconded the motion; the board voted and the motion passed unanimously.
The motion as phrased in open session referenced the agreement amount and the named defendants; the board did not provide additional settlement terms during the public discussion. The board instructed administration and legal counsel to carry out the settlement according to counsel’s guidance.
