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
▶ Work Session – 5:30 PM
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment
Please state your name and address for the record.
Discussion
- Hanover Central High School – Car Wrap for SRO Vehicle
Public Comment
Adjournment
▶ Regular Meeting – 6:00 PM
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment
Please state your name and address for the record.
1. Approval of Minutes
April 8, 2026 Regular Meeting and April 20, 2026 Special Public Meeting
2. VIPs
- April 2026 Report
- Business Showcase Highlight
Police Department
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Presentations
- Retirement Plaque – William T. Fisher
- Communications
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Staffing
- Letter of Resignation Acceptance – William T. Fisher
- Police Officer Retirement Weapon Special Benefit Compensation – William T. Fisher
- Applications Update
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Finances: Purchase Orders, Expenditure Reports & Grants
- Purchase Order & Expenditures Update
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Grant Update
- Crown Point Community Foundation
- MAAC Foundation
- SAFE Coalition
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Training Report
- Monthly Training Report
- Leadership Training Recognition
- Equipment
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Monthly Activity Report
- Monthly Report
- Notice to Abate
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Lexipol Policy Updates
Child Abuse; Missing Persons; Public Alerts; Crisis Intervention Incidents; Immigration Violations; Traffic Crashes; Operating While Intoxicated; Communicable Diseases
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Other
- MacArthur School
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Misc. Vehicle Updates
- Out of State Plate Update
- E-Bike Update
- Golf Carts Update
- Lake County Animal Control MOU Update
- District 1 Awards Banquet
- Cops & Bobbers Event – September 26, 2026, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Dunkin' Donuts/Special Olympics – Cop on a Rooftop – May 15, 2026, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Fire Department
- Communications
- Finances: Purchase Orders, Expenditure Reports & Grants
- Staffing
- 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, June 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
ADA Accessibility Notice
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