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Council accepts police chief Mark Sargent's retirement and authorizes job posting for replacement
Summary
Council accepted the retirement of Chief Mark Sargent effective March 28, 2025, approved payment of his accrued time benefits per his contract, and authorized advertisement for the chief of police position; the council also noted ongoing contract negotiations and a petition about deer‑crossing signage.
The White Oak Borough Council voted to accept the retirement of Chief Mark Sargent, effective March 28, 2025, and to approve payment of his accrued time benefits in accordance with his employment contract.
The council also voted to authorize advertisement of a job posting for the chief of police position. Both motions were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
During the police report, council reviewed a petition from a resident requesting replacement or additional signage for deer crossings near Foster Road and State Street; members said they would look into the faded signage reported to have been installed in 2024.
Council also noted that the negotiating committee had met recently to review the police contract and that further meetings are scheduled.
Why it matters: Acceptance of the chief's retirement and the authorized job posting begin the formal transition process for police leadership and staffing.
Next steps: The borough will post the chief position and continue labor negotiations; the administration said it will follow up on the petition regarding deer‑crossing signage.
