December 3, 2021 at 6:04 p.m.
City hires a new officer
Second applicant OK’d if position becomes available
City hires a new officer
Portland has a new police officer.
If it needs another, it is ready.
Portland Board of Works on Thursday approved police chief Mitch Sutton’s recommendation to hire Donnie Miller as the city’s newest officer.
Miller currently serves with Montpelier’s police department. He was previously an officer in Dunkirk.
His hiring, which is subject to approval by the local police pension board, will bring Portland Police Department to full staff. Because of his experience, Sutton said he expects Miller can be on the road within a few weeks.
Board members Jerry Leonhard, Steve McIntosh and Portland Mayor John Boggs also agreed to put applicant Brandon Wright on a waiting list in case another position becomes available in the next six months. Wright currently serves as a reserve officer for Portland police.
They also agreed to accept the terms of a settlement with drug distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson regarding the nationwide opioid epidemic. The proposed settlement was reached July 21, with the companies agreeing to pay a combined $21 billion to communities across the country over a span of 18 years. It calls for McKesson to pay $7.9 billion and Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen to each pay $6.4 billion. (Opioid maker Johnson & Johnson is also involved in the settlement.) It is unclear how much money the city might receive from the settlement.)
The board also authorized Boggs to sign paperwork in conjunction with the Community Crossings program. Last month, Portland was awarded a $551,699 grant for street paving work. (The city is responsible for a 25% match, about $183,900.)
In other business, the board:
•Discussed a complaint and a request for an investigation from Portland resident Blake Watson regarding city vehicles and employees participating in the October 2020 “American Patriots Day” parade, which he characterized as a political event. Boggs said the event was presented in part in support of police, firefighters and first responders. He added if any rules were broken, ultimately he is responsible. The board took no action.
•Approved a sewer and water tap for Clear Chiropractic for its planned new office at 609 N. Charles Street and a water tap for Weesner Brothers at 304 Blaine Pike.
•OK’d one water bill adjustment because of a leak.
If it needs another, it is ready.
Portland Board of Works on Thursday approved police chief Mitch Sutton’s recommendation to hire Donnie Miller as the city’s newest officer.
Miller currently serves with Montpelier’s police department. He was previously an officer in Dunkirk.
His hiring, which is subject to approval by the local police pension board, will bring Portland Police Department to full staff. Because of his experience, Sutton said he expects Miller can be on the road within a few weeks.
Board members Jerry Leonhard, Steve McIntosh and Portland Mayor John Boggs also agreed to put applicant Brandon Wright on a waiting list in case another position becomes available in the next six months. Wright currently serves as a reserve officer for Portland police.
They also agreed to accept the terms of a settlement with drug distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson regarding the nationwide opioid epidemic. The proposed settlement was reached July 21, with the companies agreeing to pay a combined $21 billion to communities across the country over a span of 18 years. It calls for McKesson to pay $7.9 billion and Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen to each pay $6.4 billion. (Opioid maker Johnson & Johnson is also involved in the settlement.) It is unclear how much money the city might receive from the settlement.)
The board also authorized Boggs to sign paperwork in conjunction with the Community Crossings program. Last month, Portland was awarded a $551,699 grant for street paving work. (The city is responsible for a 25% match, about $183,900.)
In other business, the board:
•Discussed a complaint and a request for an investigation from Portland resident Blake Watson regarding city vehicles and employees participating in the October 2020 “American Patriots Day” parade, which he characterized as a political event. Boggs said the event was presented in part in support of police, firefighters and first responders. He added if any rules were broken, ultimately he is responsible. The board took no action.
•Approved a sewer and water tap for Clear Chiropractic for its planned new office at 609 N. Charles Street and a water tap for Weesner Brothers at 304 Blaine Pike.
•OK’d one water bill adjustment because of a leak.
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