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Freeburg hires patrolman Ryne Fithian; trustees approve seasonal hiring and lifeguard recruiting
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Summary
The Freeburg board voted to hire Ryne Fithian for the police department, approved advertising for two part-time seasonal positions and discussed lifeguard recruitment and pool grant purchases tied to facility improvements.
The Village of Freeburg Board of Trustees on March 16 approved the hire of Ryne Fithian as a patrol officer for the Freeburg Police Department.
Trustee Ramon Matchett Jr. moved to hire Ryne Fithian and Trustee James (Mike) Blaies seconded; roll call recorded five ayes and the motion carried. Several trustees and staff members publicly welcomed the new officer during trustee comments and staff remarks.
The board also authorized staff to advertise for two part-time seasonal hires for summer municipal work and discussed lifeguard recruitment for the village pool. Trustee Matchett said the village still needs additional lifeguards and the committee plans to re-advertise openings in the Freeburg Tribune and in neighboring communities that are not opening pools this summer.
Separately, the Public Property Committee approved grant-related purchases for pool shade and ventilation under a St. Clair County Parks grant. The committee agreed to donate a 10-day pool pass to St. Joseph Catholic School for its dinner auction.
The board’s personnel and pool staffing decisions direct staff to advertise vacancies and complete necessary hiring paperwork ahead of the summer season.