🏛️ Board of Trustees

Albion Board Places Village Employee on Administrative Leave, Hires Outside Counsel

2026-02-03 · 263 words

Key Actions & Decisions

◆ Board voted 3-0 to place an unspecified employee on administrative leave with pay.
◆ Authorized Village Attorney John Gavenda to retain outside legal counsel for a personnel matter.
◆ The meeting lasted approximately 23 minutes, entirely within an executive session.
◆ Mayor Angel Javier was absent from the proceedings; Deputy Mayor William Gabalski presided.
◆ Trustee Greg Bennett was excused from the meeting.

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.