During a recent government meeting, the council revisited the police department's classification and salary chart for the fiscal year 2024-2025. Initially adopted in August, the chart required modifications due to budget constraints, resulting in an increase in frozen positions from 10 to 16.

The police chief clarified that the freeze includes three police officer positions and three dispatcher roles, which were added to the previously frozen positions. This decision was made to help balance the budget, as the department is currently not fully staffed due to these freezes. The chief emphasized that while all budgeted positions are filled, the department cannot afford to backfill any positions unless there are departures.

The council moved to approve the modified classification and salary chart without any public comments or objections. The meeting concluded with a motion to adopt the changes as presented, reflecting the ongoing challenges faced by the police department in maintaining adequate staffing levels amidst budgetary limitations.