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Tekoa council authorizes $5,000 more for union contract legal fees
Summary
Council approved an additional $5,000 for outside legal work on union negotiations after members reviewed invoices showing $10,000 already spent; the motion passed with one member voting 'present'.
The Tekoa City Council voted to authorize an additional $5,000 to cover legal fees for ongoing union contract negotiations.
CM Pete Martin reported the expenditure history and told the council that “we have spent $10,000 and will need another $5,000 to get this done.” Mayor Schulz then called for individual votes. CM Martin, CM Jaeger, CM Thomas, CM Smith and CM Tysz voted yes; CM Hale voted “present.” The motion passed and council directed the negotiating committee to return to the full council if further funds are required.
Council members and staff discussed earlier cost estimates and the potential long-term payroll implications of different contract terms. The record notes a prior staff comment that some contract structures could have raised salary and benefit costs over the contract life to substantially higher levels; council did not approve any salary changes at this meeting.
