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Staff: fire candidate withdrew; police finalist cleared background checks ahead of executive session

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Summary

Staff updated the board that fire chief candidate Cody Gilbert withdrew his application and that police candidate Christopher Williamson, previously selected, has passed background and drug screenings; further review will occur in executive session.

Staff member (S2) told the board the hiring panel interviewed finalists for the fire chief post; candidate Cody Gilbert, initially selected, has withdrawn his application and the board will review next candidates in executive session. Staff said the hiring panel included Mike Kelly and other regional fire officials.

On the police chief search, staff said candidate Christopher Williamson was selected at a special meeting on Dec. 20 and has passed required background checks and drug screening to date; staff said they will discuss personnel matters further in executive session.

No hiring decisions were finalized in the provided transcript; staff indicated executive session discussion and subsequent board action would follow.