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Officer John Vincent to start full-time April 1; village to pursue sale ordinance for 2015 squad

Okawville Board of Trustees · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Trustee Kevin Kink announced Officer John Vincent will begin full-time employment April 1 and will periodically have his K-9 on duty. The board also noted additional bids for a 2015 police squad and directed the attorney to draft an ordinance authorizing a sale for the April meeting.

Trustee Kevin Kink reported that Officer John Vincent will begin his full-time employment effective April 1, 2026 and noted that Vincent is a trained K-9 officer who will have his K-9 on duty periodically. The board recorded the personnel action as an administrative update.

Separately, the board noted receipt of additional bids for a 2015 police squad vehicle. The village attorney was instructed to draw up an ordinance authorizing the sale; that ordinance is expected to be considered at the April 2026 meeting. No sale was finalized at the March 30 meeting.