The Monticello Village Board met on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. The boardroom again was nearly standing room only, with the majority of visitors there to learn if the board would come to a decision about a new police chief. The agenda listed a notice for a closed session for “Considering employment for Police Chief position.”

The meeting began with Robert Harvey’s Finance Report. After approving February invoices and payroll, the board heard a recommendation on a contract for the codification of ordinances. A representative from General Code was in the audience to answer to give...