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Fire and police chiefs report rising calls and staffing moves; officer to run Special Olympics torch
Summary
Fire Chief Jason Ely reported 30 calls May 1–15 and 276 year-to-date; Police Chief Randy Haugh reported 72 calls in two weeks and noted staffing shifts including Corporal Kayla Morrison's last full-time day and a planned officer start date.
Fire Chief Jason Ely told the council the department logged 30 calls from May 1–15 and a year-to-date total of 276 calls; he said two applicants completed interviews and will move to physicals and drug screens, and that turnout gear ordered with grant funds has been purchased.
Police Chief Randy Haugh reported 72 calls in the past two weeks, including a pursuit involving Corporal Connor Bailey. Chief Haugh said Corporal Kayla Morrison's last full-time day will be May 22 and that Officer Kyland Robinson is scheduled to start May 23 as the department works toward full staffing. Council members thanked Morrison for her years of full-time service and noted she will continue in a part-time role; Chief Haugh also said Morrison will run the Special Olympics torch through the village on June 13.
Chief Ely described a recent full-scale exercise in which participants were graded and all passed, extending their certification for four years. The minutes record staffing and equipment updates but do not provide salary figures or the start date for any hire beyond the May 23 start date noted for Officer Kyland Robinson.
