Thursday, September 24, 2009
BOARDMAN — The township and the union representing its police patrol officers have reached agreement on a new three-year pact.
The contract, approved by trustees 3-0 Wednesday night and the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association approved it 23-4 with one abstention, calls for no pay raises.
The patrol officers also reduced their number of paid holidays from 11 to 10. The contract also calls for a lower starting pay for new hires.
Under the new pact, a new patrol officer will earn about $16 per hour. The previous contract paid new hires about $22 per hour.
“The patrol union really stepped up to the plate,” said Administrator Jason Loree. “They understand the township’s financial condition.”