January 19, 2008

A special meeting of the City Council was held on January 19, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. in Conference Room A in City Hall. Mayor Johnson presided.

Councilmen present:	Thomas Adams, Maureen Donker, Bruce Johnson, Hollis McKeag, Joseph Rokosz
Councilmen absent:	None

CLOSED SESSION

The following resolution was offered by Councilman McKeag and seconded by Councilman Rokosz:

RESOLVED, that in accord with Section 8(e) of Public Act 267 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1976, as amended, and upon adoption of this resolution by at least four affirmative votes of the City Council, the City Council shall immediately adjourn to a closed session to consult with its attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with specific pending litigation, specifically Midland Cogeneration Venture Limited Partnership vs. City of Midland, which, if discussed at an open meeting, would have a detrimental financial effect on the litigating or settlement position of the public body. (Motion adopted by a Roll Call Vote.)

Being no further business the meeting adjourned to a closed session at 8:32 a.m.

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Jon Lynch, Deputy City Clerk