Approved by the Board: September 26, 2006
LANSING BOARD OF WATER AND LIGHT
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Friday, September 1, 2006
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Present: Commissioners Gary Calkins (teleconferenced at 8:01 a.m.), Ron Callen, Robert Cochran, Joseph Graves (arrived at 8:14 a.m.), Semone James (teleconferenced at 8:02 a.m.), Santiago Rios (arrived at 8:10 a.m.), Julee Rodocker, and Robin Smith.
Absent: None.
The Secretary declared a quorum present.
Chairperson Smith asked all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Chairperson Smith called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.
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On motion by Commissioner Callen, seconded by Commissioner Cochran to go into executive session to discuss the strategy and negotiation sessions connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement, protected by the Open Meetings Act (OMA) exemption MCL 15.268 (c). (8:07 a.m.). The roll was called.
Yeas: Commissioners Calkins, Callen, Cochran, Graves (arrived at 8:10 a.m.), James, Rios (arrived at 8:14 a.m.), Rodocker and Smith.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Carried unanimously.
Moved by Commissioner Rios, seconded by Commissioner Cochran, that the Special Board meeting return to open session.
Carried unanimously.
The Special Board meeting reconvened in open session at 9:06 a.m.
Motion by Commissioner Rios, seconded by Commissioner Callen to authorize management to negotiate with the Union on the adjusted parameters presented in executive session.
Action: Carried unanimously
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On motion by Commissioner Cochran, seconded by Commissioner Callen, the special meeting adjourned at 9:09 a.m.
/s/ Rhonda Jones, Corporate Secretary
Filed with City Clerk
September 12, 2006