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Board approves letter of understanding with road department union after closed session
Summary
After a unanimous roll-call vote to enter closed session on bargaining strategy, the board returned and approved a letter of understanding with the Road Department Union; one commissioner dissented on the final approval.
The Ionia County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss strategy and negotiation related to a collective bargaining agreement. The roll call recorded yes votes from Chairman David Hodges and Commissioners Terence Frewen, Scott Wirtz, Larry Tiejema, Phil Hesche, Gordon Kelley and Jack Shattuck.
After returning from closed session the board discussed and approved a letter of understanding with the Road Department Union on a motion moved by Commissioner Terence Frewen and supported by Commissioner Gordon Kelley. The motion carried by voice vote; Commissioner Jack Shattuck was recorded as dissenting. The minutes do not include the text of the letter of understanding or any financial terms.
