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Vivian aldermen dismiss recent hire, approve new part-time dispatcher for police department
Summary
Deputy Police Chief Perry Hart asked the board to dismiss part-time dispatcher Hunter Sumner for failing to report to work; the board approved the dismissal and then unanimously hired Thomas Kerley as a new part-time dispatcher at $11.00 per hour.
At the April 13 meeting, Deputy Police Chief Perry Hart, speaking for Chief Nelson in the chief’s absence, requested that the board dismiss Hunter Sumner, a part-time dispatcher hired March 9, 2026, citing Sumner’s failure to report for work. Samuel Hodge moved to dismiss Sumner; Raymond Williams seconded, and the motion carried with all present voting in favor.
Following the dismissal, Deputy Chief Hart introduced Thomas Kerley as a candidate for part-time dispatcher at an hourly rate of $11.00. After brief questions and discussion with Kerley, Samuel Hodge moved to hire Kerley at the stated rate; Raymond Williams seconded and the motion passed unanimously among board members present.
The minutes record the personnel actions and show no recorded opposition. The motions were procedural approvals of department staffing recommendations; any onboarding or administrative follow-up will be handled by the police department and town administration.
