Board approves LOU with MAPE after closed-session bargaining discussion
Summary
Following a closed session on collective bargaining, the board unanimously approved a Letter of Understanding with the Michigan Association of Public Employees (MAPE) dated Jan. 21, 2026.
The Kalkaska County Board approved a Letter of Understanding (LOU) with the Michigan Association of Public Employees (MAPE) after conducting a closed session for collective bargaining counsel at 6:00 PM. Commissioner Scott Matley moved to approve the LOU; the motion passed by roll-call vote, 7-0.
The board recessed at 5:50 PM and entered closed session at 6:00 PM under MCL.268(e) to consult with counsel on bargaining matters; the meeting returned to open session at 6:33 PM, at which time the board took formal action to adopt the LOU. The minutes record the action as "Motion by Matley to approve the LOU with MAPE Union dated 1-21-2026. Supported by Comai. Roll call vote: Matley, yes; Comai, yes; Baldwin, yes; Bicum, yes; Persons, yes; Sieting, yes; Fisher, yes. 7 yeas. 0 nays."
The minutes do not provide details of the LOU terms; implementation will be handled by county administration and affected departments.
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