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Huntley Police Commission approves Judy Serrano as chair; chief reports two vacancies
Summary
The Village of Huntley Police Commission on April 22 approved Judy Serrano as chairperson, unanimously approved prior minutes and heard from Chief Linda Hooten that the department has two vacancies; entry-level interviews are set for June 23.
The Village of Huntley Board of Police Commissioners on April 22 approved Judy Serrano as chairperson and heard a staffing update from Chief of Police Linda Hooten, who said the department currently has two vacancies.
The action came during a regularly scheduled meeting at the Municipal Complex in Huntley. Commissioners unanimously approved the July 14, 2025 general-session minutes and executive-session minutes (for content only) before taking the vote to confirm Serrano as chairperson.
Why it matters: leadership and staffing affect how the department schedules recruitment and promotion activities. With two vacancies on the force, the commission discussed ongoing recruitment through the McHenry County Consortium and the upcoming sergeant promotion exam, both of which will influence near-term hiring and internal staffing decisions.
Chief Linda Hooten updated the commission on current staffing, noting two vacancies in the department and that recruitment is underway through the McHenry County Consortium. Director of Human Resources and Organizational Compliance Chrissy Hoover joined the update and said the department is preparing for an upcoming sergeant promotion exam.
Commission business also included routine compliance reminders: Hoover reminded members to complete Open Meetings Act training that had been due April 17 and to file their Statements of Economic Interest, which are due May 1.
Votes at a glance: The commission recorded voice votes of “all ayes” on the following motions: • Approval of the July 14, 2025 General Session meeting minutes (moved by Commissioner Judy Serrano; seconded by Commissioner Tom Smith). • Approval of the July 14, 2025 Executive Session minutes for content only (moved by Commissioner Judy Serrano; seconded by Commissioner Tom Froelich). • Approval of Judy Serrano as Chairperson of the Village of Huntley Board of Police Commissioners (moved by Commissioner Judy Serrano; seconded by Commissioner Tom Froelich). • Adjournment at 10:32 a.m. (moved by Commissioner Tom Smith; seconded by Commissioner Tom Froelich).
Next steps: The commission scheduled entry-level hire interviews for June 23, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The meeting record was submitted by Chrissy Hoover, Director of Human Resources and Organizational Compliance.
