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Madeira council adopts ordinance creating police sergeant positions
Summary
The council unanimously approved ORDINANCE NO. 26-04 to amend Chapter 32 of the City Code and establish Police Sergeant positions after a brief public hearing with no speakers; the motion passed 6-0.
The Madeira City Council on May 11 adopted ORDINANCE NO. 26-04, amending Chapter 32 of the City of Madeira Code of Ordinances to establish Police Sergeant positions. Mayor Tom Henning opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m., heard no public comment and closed the hearing at 7:42 p.m.
Councilmember Chad Shaffer praised the police department’s process and described the proposal as "a win-win." The ordinance was approved on third reading when Councilmember Kaity Rowe moved the measure and Councilmember Logan Junger seconded; the roll call vote was 6-0 in favor.
The ordinance creates a new rank within the department under Chapter 32; specific implementation details (hiring timeline, salary range, and number of positions) were not specified in the minutes and will be handled through the department and city administrative processes.
