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Sedan council discusses contracting, ordinance officer and rehiring as policing options
Summary
Council members and residents discussed contracting with the county sheriff (including hiring deputies), rehiring police staff, or hiring a municipal ordinance officer — each option carries different budget and operational implications and no decision was reached at the March 6 meeting.
After announcing that two department members had resigned, council members discussed several paths to maintain law-enforcement coverage in Sedan. Adam Clark outlined the basic choice points: rehire police staff; contract with the county sheriff’s office (the minutes reference hiring two deputies or contracting deputies to cover the city while recruiting); or hire an ordinance officer to enforce city ordinances, which would add an administrative salary and related fees.
Council members signaled they were not in favor of disbanding the department. The minutes do not record any budgetary approvals, contract awards, or precise cost estimates; those details would be required before the council could commit to contracting or hiring. The council adjourned at 6:10 PM without taking final action.
