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.
Police Department
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Motion to send a favorable recommendation to the Town Council to proceed with hiring, providing a Conditional Offer of Employment, of three (3) applicants to fill current vacancies, contingent upon completion of background checks without findings:
- Justin Salas
- Jack Meidema
- Tatiana Tondreau
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Motion to form an Eligibility List, valid for one (1) year, in the following order:
- Erin Healy
- Adam Holechko
- Nathan Young
Fire Department
- Discontinue current hiring process
- Policy 1000
- Training Reimbursement Agreement and Resolution
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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