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Village Seeks New Police Chief

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

The village Board of Trustees is looking for a new police chief.

Following Tuesday's regular meeting, the board adjourned into executive session and afterwards Mayor Sue McVaugh confirmed that the villiage is now seeking a replacement for acting Chief Gary Mlasgar. He has been in that position about a year, filling in following the retirement of long-serving Chief Jim Tilbe.

The mayor said the Madison County Office of Civil Service informed the village it can no longer keep Mlasgar as acting chief. McVaugh confirmed that Mlasgar did not pass the chief's exam the last time he took it.

Mcvaugh said that she has been pleased with Mlasgar's service and that he will remain with the department, but return to serving as an officer.

In other police-related news from Tuesday's meeting, the mayor said the board has made a counter offer to the police union in an effort to reach agreement on a new contract. Officers have been working under the terms of the old contract, which expired more than a month ago.

McVaugh said the the two sides are separated over the length of the contract, but could not disclose specifics.

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