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Council discusses new sergeant position; members seek written job rationale and overtime limits
Summary
Council members signaled support for creating a sergeant post in the police department but asked staff to draft job description, overtime controls and budget adjustments before bringing legislation forward.
The Village Council discussed establishing a sergeant position in the police department and directed staff to prepare a formal job description and draft legislation after clarifying pay, overtime controls and budget transfers.
Why it matters: Council members said a designated supervisor on shifts would provide an immediate on‑scene decision maker and relieve the chief during incidents. At the same time, they expressed concern that converting a position to salary…
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