February 25, 2025 Closed Session Votes

At 11:40 a.m., following a motion by Commissioner Whittaker and a second by Mayor Lucas, the Board voted to go into closed session to discuss litigation matters, personnel matters, and labor negotiations.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, Commissioner Whittaker voted Aye, Commissioner Romious voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

Following a motion by Commissioner Romious and a second by Mayor Lucas, the Board voted to approve a one-year contract with Acme Auto Leasing for the lease of vehicles for covert operations, at a total expenditure of $597,288.00 with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, Commissioner Whittaker voted Aye, Commissioner Romious voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

Following a motion by Commissioner Whittaker and a second by Mayor Lucas, the Board voted to authorize the expenditure of an additional $125,000 for legal fees in connection with the case styled Jim Swoboda v. BOPC.   The vote was 4-0 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, Commissioner Whittaker voted Aye, Commissioner Romious voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

Following a motion by Mayor Lucas and a second by Commissioner Whittaker, the Board voted to authorize the expenditure of an additional $225,000 for legal fees in connection with the case styled Keith Carnes v. BOPC, et al.   The vote was 4-0 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, Commissioner Whittaker voted Aye, Commissioner Romious voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

Following a motion by Mayor Lucas and a second by Commissioner Whittaker, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the closed Board meeting on January 14, 2025, and the minutes of the Litigation Committee meeting on February 3, 2025.  Following polling, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, Commissioner Whittaker voted Aye, Commissioner Romious voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.

Following a motion by Commissioner Whittaker and a second by Commissioner Romious, at 12:44 p.m., the Board voted to come out of closed session and adjourn.  The vote was 4-0 in favor.  Following polling, Commissioner Cramer voted Aye, Commissioner Whittaker voted Aye, Commissioner Romious voted Aye, and Mayor Lucas voted Aye.