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Council unanimously approves sending two police cadet candidates to academy
Summary
Plain City Council voted 5–0 to move forward with sending two conditional police cadet candidates to academy training, seeking an additional academy slot if possible; council discussed timing, background checks and budget implications.
Plain City Council voted unanimously to send two conditional police cadet candidates to the police academy after staff and council reviewed recent panel interviews and background checks.
The council’s decision followed staff reports that one early selection failed background screening while other strong candidates remain. Village Administrator Miss Lupton summarized the staffing plan and training timeline: "So we potentially be sending 2 through academy in October." Council members discussed academy scheduling and the possibility a candidate currently serving in the Marines might not be available until an April academy session if his military obligations prevent an October start.
Council members framed the move as proactive workforce planning to avoid a later recruitment gap and accepted a motion to proceed. Mayor recorded the result: "Motion passed 5 0 to move forward with 2 cadets." The motion included direction to try to secure an additional academy slot if available.
The vote was 5–0 in favor. Councilors noted the need to monitor year‑end budget impacts and stated any supplemental budget requests would be addressed if needed.
