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
▶ 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
- Lexipol Policy 803 – Department Vehicle Use
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.
Approval of Minutes
June 10, 2026 Regular Meeting
VIPs
- June 2026 Report
Police Department
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Presentations
- Retirement Plaque – Thomas J. Kidd
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Staffing
- Letter of Resignation Acceptance – Thomas Kidd
- Police Officer Retirement Weapon Special Benefit Compensation – Thomas Kidd
- Vacancy Update
- Special Assignments Update
- New Training Coordinator Announcement
- Evidence Technician Vacancy
- Promotions Update
- Communications
- Hanover Central Girls Softball
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Finances: Purchase Orders, Expenditure Reports & Grants
- SAFE Grant Award Notice Received
- Training Report
- Equipment
- Monthly Activity Report
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Lexipol Policy Updates
- Policy 803 – Department Vehicle Usage
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Other
- Cops & Bobbers (September 26, 2026) – Cancelled due to limited resources and staffing
Fire Department
- Communications
- Finances: Purchase Orders, Expenditure Reports & Grants
- 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, August 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
ADA Accessibility Notice
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