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Swansea accepts HR director's resignation, appoints new village attorney and approves several personnel moves

Swansea Board of Trustees · May 19, 2026
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Summary

Trustees accepted the resignation of Human Resources Director Christina Ezenpryce effective June 1, appointed Brian Flynn as village attorney, accepted retirements/resignations and approved hiring of an on-call firefighter.

The Swansea Board of Trustees placed on file and accepted the resignation of Human Resources Director Christina Ezenpryce, effective Monday, June 1, and expressed appreciation for her roughly eight years of service to the village.

Mayor's appointment: The mayor announced the appointment of Brian Flynn as village attorney and asked for a motion to accept the appointment. Trustees moved and seconded the appointment, and the board welcomed Brian Flynn to the village.

Other personnel actions: Trustees accepted a retirement from longtime fire department staff (Matt Kister), accepted the resignation of public-works employee Kyle Wallace, and approved hiring on-call firefighter James Benitez at a rate of $19 per call after a roll-call vote.

Administrative notes: Trustees asked that Ben (S7) convey the board's gratitude to Christina Ezenpryce. The minutes record some variations in the spelling of Christina's last name in packet copies; trustees directed clerical corrections in the record.

Representative quote: The mayor introduced the appointment in the meeting: "At this time, I want to appoint Brian Flynn as the village attorney." (S4)

Next steps: Staff will process the attorney appointment and begin transition tasks with outgoing counsel; HR and department heads will coordinate interim coverage and advertising for the HR director vacancy.