Council debates DPW director job description, residency and cost implications
Apr 20, 2026
Council reviewed a proposed Department of Public Works director job description and debated adding a residency restriction, potential staffing trade-offs, and whether the village can afford a new director; Chief VanDerWoude outlined director responsibilities including MiOSHA compliance and staff training.
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Council discussed details of a proposed job description for a Department of Public Works director, including whether to include a residency requirement to ensure emergency response availability. Members raised fiscal questions: would the Village need to reduce existing DPW staff to afford a director-level hire, and can the Village budget accommodate the position?
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