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Chelsea swears in Officer Jared Atkinson; new city manager outlines early priorities
Summary
At the Feb. 23 meeting the council pinned and swore in Officer Jared Atkinson. City Manager Elle Cole described her first two weeks of outreach and staffing priorities, and Police Chief Kazyak presented January activity and public-safety reminders about sidewalk clearing and overnight parking rules.
Chelsea officials marked routine personnel and staff updates at the Feb. 23 council meeting. Police Chief Kazyak introduced Officer Jared Atkinson, who was pinned by his father in a badge ceremony; Clerk Lyn Sebestyen administered the Oath of Office.
City Manager Elle Cole used her staff report to summarize her first two weeks on the job, saying she had been meeting with staff in the office and utility departments, connecting with community partners (including WAVE, the Chamber of Commerce, and the School District), and working on filling department vacancies. She provided status updates on city infrastructure projects.
Chief Kazyak also provided the police department’s January activity report, covering calls for service, open cases, traffic stops and mutual aid. He reminded residents of city requirements to clear sidewalks within 48 hours of snowfall and reiterated the parking restriction on city streets between 2 and 5 a.m.
No disciplinary matters, contested appointments, or implementation deadlines tied to these updates are recorded in the provided minutes excerpt.
