Coldwater BPU approves closed-session settlement in Beckhusen v. City of Coldwater
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Summary
Following a closed session to consult with legal counsel, the board approved a settlement in Beckhusen v. City of Coldwater by roll-call vote (4–1), contingent on approval and payment of the settlement amount by the utility's insurance carrier.
After a closed session to consult with the board’s attorney, the City of Coldwater Board of Public Utilities voted to approve a settlement in Beckhusen v. City of Coldwater, subject to approval and payment by the CBPU’s insurance carrier.
A motion to approve the settlement was made on returning to open session; the board held a roll-call vote. Vice President Ohm voted yes, Member Mackin voted no, Member Lynch voted yes, Member Smoker voted yes and President Stevens voted yes. The motion thus carried, 4–1.
The motion as recorded in the meeting was explicitly conditional on the insurance carrier approving and paying the settlement amount; the transcript did not specify the settlement dollar amount or further terms.
The board adjourned after the vote.
