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
- 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
May 13, 2026 Regular Meeting and May 13, 2026 Work Session
VIPs
- May 2026 Report
Police Department
- Communications
- Finances: Purchase Orders, Expenditure Reports & Grants
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Staffing
- Letter of Resignation Acceptance – Shaun Meyer
- Applications/Eligibility List Update
- Training Report
- Equipment
- Monthly Activity Report
- Lexipol Policy Updates
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Other
- Employee Assistance Plan Annual Utilization Review Report
- E-Bike Update
- District 1 Awards Banquet – May 29, 2026 – Officer Dills Life Saving Award
Fire Department
- Communications
- Finances: Purchase Orders, Expenditure Reports & Grants
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Staffing
- Promotion of Captain Todd Konradi to Battalion Chief
- Training Report
- Equipment
- Monthly Activity Report
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Lexipol Policy Updates
Policy 103 – Policy Manual; Policy 201 – Emergency Action Plan and Fire Prevention Plan; Policy 203 – Training Policy; Policy 313 – Confined Space Rescue; Policy 315 – Trench Rescue; Policy 318 – Hazardous Materials Response; Policy 321 – Child Abuse; Policy 500 – Patient Care Reports; Policy 504 – Controlled Substance Accountability; Policy 600 – Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Training; Policy 603 – Emergency Action Plan and Fire Prevention Plan Training; Policy 604 – Hazard Communication Program Training; Policy 605 – Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Training; Policy 606 – Hearing Conservation and Noise Control Training; Policy 611 – Respiratory Protection Training; Policy 614 – Live Fire Training; Policy 702 – Vehicle and Apparatus Inspections, Testing, Repair and Maintenance; Policy 900 – Illness and Injury Prevention Program; Policy 903 – Communicable Diseases; Policy 907 – Respiratory Protection Program; Policy 908 – Personal Alarm Devices; Policy 909 – Health and Safety Officer (HSO); Policy 915 – Hazardous Energy Control; Policy 916 – Hazard Communication; Policy 1004 – Fire Officer Development; Policy 1020 – Wellness Program
- Other
Other
- Town Council Liaison(s) Report
- Other
Public Comment
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Next Board of Safety Meeting: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
ADA Accessibility Notice
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