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Madison administrator marks final meeting; council confirms Jason Chapman as acting administrator
Summary
Administrator Mr. Bailey said Dec. 23 was his last meeting and the council confirmed Jason Chapman as Acting Village Administrator by a recorded 3-2 roll call; council also moved into an executive session to discuss employee compensation before adjourning.
Administrator Mr. Bailey told the council Dec. 23 that the meeting was his last as Village Administrator and that his last working day would be Dec. 31, 2024. He thanked the mayor, council and staff, calling it "his distinct honor to serve" and expressed appreciation for colleagues' support during his tenure.
Mayor Britton announced he had appointed Jason Chapman as Acting Village Administrator and stated a council confirmation was required by code. A motion to confirm the appointment (pursuant to Madison Village Code Section 131.04) was made by Mr. Vest and seconded by Mr. Adams. The transcript records the roll call as three yeas and two nays and states that Mr. Lee and Mr. Vest voted no; the motion was recorded as carried.
Council then moved into executive session at 7:28 p.m. to discuss compensation of an employee or public official; council reconvened at 7:55 p.m. after the discussion and adjourned at 7:56 p.m. The transcript does not record any details of compensation decisions made in executive session.
The council recorded expressions of thanks to Administrator Bailey from multiple members during the meeting; Mr. Bailey’s formal last working day was stated as Dec. 31, 2024, and staff and council will proceed with transition tasks under the acting administrator.
