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Board approves employment agreement appointing Eugene Van as village administrator
Summary
The Sleepy Hollow village board approved an employment agreement appointing finance director Eugene Van as village administrator, setting compensation and an initial term through the fiscal year ending April 30, 2027. The motion passed by roll call with all trustees voting aye.
The Sleepy Hollow village board voted to approve an employment agreement appointing Eugene Van as village administrator, setting compensation, benefits and an initial term running through the fiscal year ending April 30, 2027. The motion was moved by DeAtley, seconded by Thomas, and carried by unanimous roll-call vote.
The agreement, described in the meeting packet, recognizes both the appointment and employment relationship for the village administrator position. During discussion, trustees and the village attorney characterized the contract as a roughly two-year initial term with the possibility of renewal or further review at the end of the fiscal year. The village president praised Van’s finance experience and said Van’s institutional knowledge and prior work with municipal partners made him a good fit for the role.
The action followed the board’s prior discussion earlier in the evening outlining administrative roles, a code-of-conduct reminder, and procedural expectations for trustees. There were no recorded negative votes; the president asked trustees to join him in congratulating the village’s first appointed village administrator.
The board did not release additional contract details on the public record during the meeting beyond the start/end framework and the statement that compensation and benefits are set in the employment agreement.
