🏛️ Board of Trustees
Albion Board Places Village Employee on Administrative Leave, Hires Outside Counsel
2026-02-03 · 263 words
Key Actions & Decisions
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• Special meeting held Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at 5:27 p.m., with Mayor Angel Javier absent and Trustee Greg Bennett excused.
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• The board voted 3-0 to enter executive session for a personnel matter, meeting privately for about 20 minutes.
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• Upon returning to open session, trustees voted 3-0 to place a particular employee on administrative leave with pay; the employee and department were not named.
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• The board also authorized Village Attorney John C. Gavenda to retain outside counsel to handle the personnel matter.
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• The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
The Village of Albion Board of Trustees convened a brief special meeting Tuesday evening to address an undisclosed personnel matter, voting unanimously to place a specific employee on administrative leave. The board also authorized the retention of outside legal counsel to assist with the ongoing issue.
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