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Mount Carroll hires Richard Cass as part-time police investigator at $30/hour

Mount Carroll City Council · January 27, 2026
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Summary

Council approved hiring Richard Cass as a part-time Mount Carroll police investigator at a starting wage of $30.00 per hour for about 10 hours per month, based on a recommendation from Chief Metzger.

The council approved hiring Richard Cass as a part-time Mount Carroll police investigator with a starting wage of $30.00 per hour and an expected workload of approximately 10 hours per month. Mayor Carl Bates said the council had a recommendation letter from Chief Metzger supporting the hire; the motion passed by roll-call vote as recorded in the minutes.

Alderman Paul Kaczmarski moved to approve the hire and Alderman Doug Bergren seconded; the vote was recorded as unanimous (6–0). The minutes do not include details such as a formal job description, start date, or specific duration beyond the approximate monthly hours.