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Board confirms Paul Elliott as public works director as Tom plans to retire
Summary
Trustees approved appointing Paul Elliott as public works director to enable an in-place transition ahead of Tom's planned Jan. 2, 2027 retirement; Tom will remain as an urban forestry subject-matter expert during the handover.
Trustees confirmed Paul Elliott as the village's next public works director and discussed a planned, in-place transition as current public works leader Tom prepares to retire on Jan. 2, 2027. Staff framed the appointment as a continuity measure that would allow Paul to train under Tom and begin filling leadership responsibilities while the village initiates hiring for the resulting crew vacancy.
A presenter said the village had run finances and found the arrangement allows for continuity and leadership development; trustees moved and seconded the appointment, which was approved by voice vote. The board also noted Tom will remain as an urban forestry resource and subject-matter expert to support Paul during the transition.
