After several weeks of discussion regarding the hiring process for the Saline City Manager position, City Council passed a motion at its June 16 meeting to include Acting City Manager Elle Cole in the next round of finalist interviews, inviting back two external candidates as well. After the departure of the previous City Manager, Elle ...
Public discussion around the City Manager position of Saline continued at the city council’s June 9 meeting, where several business owners and residents spoke in support of Acting City Manager Elle Cole. Previous City Manager Colleen O’Toole departed earlier this year, and Deputy City Manager Cole was appointed Acting City Manager until a hiring decision ...
As Saline closes in on filling its city manager position, concerns have been raised by some regarding potential bias in the hiring process against Acting City Manager Elle Cole due to internal investigations she is in the process of conducting and alleged discussions of her performance without her present. At Saline City Council’s May 19 ...
The Saline City Council interviewed four finalists for city manager during a public meeting on May 21, 2025. Each candidate brought unique qualifications, leadership experience, and a shared commitment to public service. Photo: (Clockwise from upper left) Todd Saums, Jason Smith, Daniel Swallow, Michael Trembley. Images: Saline City video The Saline City Council held a ...
At its May 19 meeting, Saline City Council approved the upcoming fiscal year’s budget 4-3 after an amendment concerning funds for the Recreation Center failed to pass. The proposed and approved budget allotted $400,000 to the Saline Rec Center to assist with maintenance, upkeep and repairs to ongoing issues that have closed the building down ...
At its May 19 meeting Saline City Council voted on a motion to request the hiring committee in charge of filling the recently vacated city manager position report to the council and address an accusation of bias in the interviewing and hiring process. Councilmember Dean Girbach brought this motion forward over concerns regarding Acting Manager ...
The Sun Times News launches a weeklong series spotlighting law enforcement in our communities This week, May 11-17, communities across the country pause to honor the men and women who serve in law enforcement. National Police Week is a time to honor and remember law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of ...
Saline City Council approved a contract with Boone & Darr, Inc. for repair and installation work at the Saline Rec Center at their May 5 meeting. Work done will focus on replacement of the HVAC system at the center, which has required continual repairs in recent months and has been running for five years longer ...
Saline City Council approved the sale of approximately 4.15 acres of city lot 1415 Industrial Ave to local business Arrow Energy for $39,798 ($9,590 per acre) at its April 21 meeting. Arrow Energy, a company that specializes in the sale of aviation fuel, runs its operation out of 1404 Industrial Drive and expressed interest in ...
Saline City Council considers a 10-month plan to overhaul its digital communication and boost community engagement. At its April 7, 2025, meeting, the Saline City Council received a detailed presentation on a proposed communications partnership with Metric Marketing, aimed at transforming the city’s digital presence. Acting City Manager Elle Cole explained the background of the ...
Highlights from the report outlining key options, from costly repairs to full removal, detailing financial, environmental, and historical impacts for the community. The City of Saline is evaluating whether to keep or remove the Saline River Dam. The dam does not appear to be at immediate risk of failure, but there are concerns about deterioration ...
Saline City Council approved a major budget increase for the fire department amid concerns over financial oversight and fire board dysfunction. The Saline City Council reviewed and ultimately approved the Saline Area Fire Department’s (SAFD) 2025-2026 budget on March 17, but not without raising concerns over financial transparency and governance issues within the fire board. ...
Saline residents urged city leaders to reconsider removing the Saline Dam, citing historical, recreational, and financial concerns during a public comment session. Photo: Wendy Weller speaks to the Saline City Council at its March 17, 2025 meeting about the impact the dam has on her business. Photo: city video screenshot At the March 17 Saline ...
City officials review a feasibility study outlining the costs and environmental impact of removing or rehabilitating the Saline River Dam. Photo: Saline River Dam: Google Streetview The future of the Saline River Dam took center stage at the Saline City Council meeting on March 17, as city officials and engineers presented a feasibility study outlining ...
Saline City Council approved repairs for the aquatic center’s HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system at their February 24 meeting. After a series of breaks and repairs to the system occurring since fall of 2023, the HVAC system at the recreation center suffered a “critical failure” after breaking on February 9 of this year ...
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