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Council approves $5,000 retention bonus for police officer who delayed retirement

Mayor and Council of the Borough of Ogdensburg · November 10, 2025
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Summary

The Borough Council authorized a one-time $5,000 retention bonus for Police Officer Christopher Geene, who delayed retirement to help train new officers; the payment is contingent on Geene's signed waiver as outlined in the resolution.

The Borough of Ogdensburg on Nov. 10 adopted Resolution 101-2025 authorizing a one-time retention bonus of $5,000 for Police Officer Christopher Geene. Council members voted in favor with Councilwoman Cowdrick recorded as abstaining.

According to the resolution, Officer Geene was eligible to retire July 1, 2025, but agreed to delay retirement until Sept. 30, 2025, to assist with on-road training for two new officers. The resolution states the bonus is not owed by statute, contract, or policy; Geene acknowledged this by signing a "General Waiver & Release of Claims" attached to the offer. The council adopted the resolution on a roll call vote.

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