Council hears police staffing update, hydrant testing plan and public-notification options
Nov 5, 2025
Corporal Walker announced the hire of Mr. Brown as a returning lieutenant and described traffic and vandalism enforcement; Councilor Davidson described planned hydrant flow testing estimated at about $120/hour or roughly $4,800 for 40 hours; staff discussed using social media for non-emergency notices and resolving an EV charging station account issue.
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Corporal Walker told the council the police department has hired Mr. Brown as a returning lieutenant and is continuing efforts to slow traffic near Cedar Springs and Hwy 19 approaches to town. Walker also said vandalism has been a recent focus and that investigators are following leads.
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