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Board approves $53,673.84 final payout to retiring Sgt. James Lambert
Summary
The Lake Station Board of Works authorized a final payout of $53,673.84 to retiring Sgt. James Lambert to cover accumulated vacation, comp time and other earned leave; the police department and treasurer verified the calculation, according to Chief Richardson.
The Lake Station Board of Works approved a final payout for retiring Sgt. James Lambert at the June 2, 2026 meeting. Chief Richardson said the department verified the amounts with the treasurer and that the total to be paid was “53,673 and 84.”
Chief Richardson described that the payout reflected vacation, comp time and other earned leave accumulated over his time with the department; the transcript contains inconsistent wording about the precise length of service but confirms the department and treasurer calculated the payout. The board moved to approve the final payment, and the motion passed.
The payment was presented as part of the bills the board authorized to pay during new business.
