According to the Amherstburg Echo, Administration will meet with horse and buggy owner, Randy Fasan, to allow him to continue his business in the Navy Yard Park. Fasan acknowledged the park’s passive nature and advised that he’s “worked with the parks department for the last few years.” That work included widening of sidewalks and working on improving turns for the horses and carriage.
Fryer fed up with rumours
Fryer fed up with rumours. The Windsor Star
Aburg police have new way to clock staff hours
According to The Windsor Star, Chief Tim Berthiaume stated, “We’ll require all hourly employees … to swipe in and out at the beginning and at the end of their shift.” If the aim of the new clock is to tighten control over the management of employees’ work time, shouldn’t the Chief and Deputy Chief also have to swipe in and out? Wouldn’t they want to participate so as not to give the appearance that they are exempt from accountability?
Read more: The Windsor Star
Amherstburg cop resigns, settles case for $110K
Police service board chairman John Sutton said “an offer was made” and the board “debated its merits. “We’re always open to anything.”
Sutton said the offer came from the defence during a meeting two weeks ago between the lawyers where an “overture” was made that was presented to the board.
Sutton said the board’s decision to accept the offer was “a business decision.”
He estimated it would have cost in excess of $240,000 to litigate the case.
A financial settlement of $110,000, which works out to one year’s pay, plus $1,300 owed in stat time that Sutton said the service is legally obligated to pay, was agreed to.
“This allows both parties to move on,” Sutton said.
Read the full story about Colleen Sterling, at the windsor star – Amherstburg cop resigns, settles case for $110K.
Sgt. Sterling’s PSA Hearing Resumes April 15, 2012
Legal arguments regarding motions and evidence will continue on April 15. Read the full story at The Windsor Star.
Mayor Wayne Hurst Spared Legal Proceedings By Election Audit Committee
Despite contraventions found, the municipal audit committee will not commence legal proceedings against Mayor Wayne Hurst who, as an individual, could have faced a fine of up to $25,000. Read full story – The Amherstburg Echo
Sgt. Sterling Pleads Not Guilty To 32 Charges
At a Police Act Hearing held on the weekend, Amherstburg Police Sgt. Colleen Stelring pleaded not guilty to 32 charges. Full story – The Windsor Star.
Sgt. Sterling Police Act Hearing Begins Today
The Windsor Star article states, “Sterling has been suspended with pay since Aug.31, 2011, as required by the Police Services Act” leading one to conclude that the suspension was required; however, the Police Services Act requires that when a decision is made to suspend an officer, the officer must be paid.
Full Story at The Windsor Star Police Act Hearing for Amherstburg’s Sgt. Sterling gets underway.
Mayor Wayne Hurst’s Election Audit Report
A town official is refusing to release an auditor’s report on the election expenses of Mayor Wayne Hurst.
Read more: Amherstburg mayor’s audit under wraps.
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