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Sussex board reviews fire chief resignation; hiring processes for chief and clerk underway
Summary
Trustee Lee Uecker told the board the Fire Commission discussed Fire Chief Kris Grod’s resignation and interviewed an interim-chief candidate; staff announced hiring processes have begun for the chief and Clerk/Treasurer Jennifer Boehm's new position.
The Village of Sussex board received updates on staffing changes in the fire department and other village offices at its Feb. 24 meeting.
Trustee Lee Uecker reported to the board that the Board of Fire Commissioners discussed Fire Chief Kris Grod’s resignation and the options and recommendations for an interim fire chief; the board has interviewed an interim chief candidate. The minutes do not record a final selection or vote on an appointment.
Assistant Village Administrator Katherine Gehl told the board village staff have started the hiring process to fill the vacancies created by Chief Grod’s resignation and by Clerk/Treasurer Jennifer Boehm’s new position. The minutes note congratulations to both on their new positions and state that recruitment has commenced; no timelines or candidate names were recorded.
Administrator Jeremy Smith added personnel updates and other items in his staff report, including congratulations to Park & Rec staff for winning a Best New Park award and noting that the village had been selected for a FEMA water audit examining cybersecurity in utilities. The minutes do not show any formal personnel actions taken at the meeting related to appointments or hires.
