Safety Board Members
| Name | Position | Party | Appointment Type | Term Start | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Stick | Chairman | D | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2026 |
| Larry Nagy | Vice Chairman | R | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2024 | 12/31/2026 |
| Barbara Littles | Member | R | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2027 |
| David Villalobos | Member | D | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2025 | 12/31/2027 |
| Lester Kaper | Member | R | Town Council Appointment | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2027 |
Staff
- John Gruszka – Police Chief
- Carl Brittingham – Deputy Police Chief
- Nick Mager – Fire Chief
- Benjamin Eldridge – Town Manager
- David Austgen – Town Attorney
- Cheryl Hajduk – Recording Secretary
Town Council Liaisons
- Robert Carnahan
- Chuck Becker
- Mary Joan Dickson
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment
Please state your name and address for the record.
Approval of Minutes
March 11, 2026 Regular Meeting
VIPs
- March 2026 Report
Police Department
- Communications
- Finances: Purchase Orders, Expenditure Reports & Grants
- Staffing
- Training Report
- Equipment
- Monthly Activity Report
- Lexipol Policy Updates: Law Enforcement Training Board Uniform Statewide Defensive Tactics Training Program, Personal Protective Equipment, & Temporary Custody of Adults
- Other
Fire Department
- Communications
- Finances: Purchase Orders, Expenditure Reports & Grants
-
Staffing
- Discontinuance of the current hiring process
- Approval of new hiring process to advertise for personnel
- Training Report
- Equipment
- Monthly Activity Report
- Lexipol Policy Updates
- Other
Other
- Town Council Liaison(s) Report
- Other
Public Comment
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Next Board of Safety Meeting: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
ADA Accessibility Notice
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