The Culver Town Council members met in a work session Monday, July 31 to discuss the hiring process with the Culver Police Department.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Members Hold Work Session to Discuss Culver Police Department Hiring
Culver Town Council Discusses Pay for Police Officers
The Culver Town Council members reviewed this year’s Salary Ordinance that pertains to the police department.
Continue readingCulver Police Chief Wayne Bean Honored with Proclamation of Gratitude
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
CULVER — Culver Police Department (CPD) Chief Wayne Bean was honored at the Culver Town Council meeting for his 40 faithful years of service.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Approves use of Town Equipment for Security at ACPI
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
The Culver Town Council approved the use of town equipment for officers of the Culver Police Department to provide additional security at ACPI in response to a recent gun threat made by a former employee.
Continue readingCulver Police, Park Looking to Purchase Security Camera Systems
Two Culver department officials are looking to upgrade security cameras and systems.
Continue readingCulver Police Department to Hire New Officers
Two Culver Police Department officers have resigned which will leave three officers on the roster.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Members Revisits Request to Pay Unused Officer Vacation, Personal Time
The Culver Town Council members revisited a request made by Police Chief Wayne Bean concerning paying out unused officer vacation, holiday or personal time in 2019.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Holds Work Session Concerning Traffic Ordinance Amendment Request
The Culver Town Council members held a public hearing last week concerning a request to amend a traffic ordinance that regulates traffic around the Culver Schools during student drop-off and pick-up times.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Considers Police Department Purchases
The Culver Town Council members considered several purchase requests from Police Chief Wayne Bean last week.
Continue readingCulver Town Council to Consider Traffic Pattern Request on School Street
The owner of a Culver daycare asked the Culver Town Council members Tuesday night to reconsider the direction of traffic during drop-off and pick-up times around the Culver Community Elementary School.
Continue readingCulver Police Chief Reminds Residents about Golf Cart Laws on Town Roads
Culver Police Chief Wayne Bean wants golf cart drivers to be aware that there are several rules of the road when utilizing town roads.
Continue readingCulver Police Officers, EMS Employees to be Paid for Unused Holidays, Vacation Days
The Culver Town Council has agreed to pay police officers and EMS employees for unused holidays and vacation days. During last week’s meeting, Police Chief Wayne Bean explained that staffing issues have made it hard to provide coverage while still allowing officers to take time off. He didn’t think that carrying those days over into the new year would solve the problem. EMS Director Kathy Hart reported similar challenges.
Culver Town Council Approves Police Vehicle Purchase
The Culver Police Department is getting a new vehicle. The town council Tuesday approved the purchase of a Dodge Durango from Country Auto Center in Plymouth. It will cost just under $26,500, after trade-in.
Culver Police Chief Voices Concern with Allowing Alcohol in Beach Lodge
The idea of allowing alcoholic beverages in the Culver Beach Lodge during private events drew a mixed reaction during a public input session held by the town council Tuesday. Such a move might make it easier to hold weddings at the new Damore Amphitheater, followed by a reception in the Beach Lodge. The town is looking at putting policies in place that would allow people to rent the amphitheater, including potential fees and guidelines.
Culver Town Council Approves Event Request for Taste of Culver
Culver Town Council members considered a special event request for the Taste of Culver when they met last Tuesday.
Event organizer Cheryl Rhodes said the set-up for the event will be similar to past years. Continue reading
Culver Emergency Services Working to Fill Open Positions
The Culver EMS, Fire Department and Police Departments are still looking to fill positions.
Culver Police Chief Wayne Bean told the Culver Town Council last week that he received five applications for an open officer position. He will be reviewing those with a recommendation soon.
Culver WinterFest Schedule Taking Shape
Culver’s WinterFest event is set for February, but the possibility of a beer garden was brought before the Culver Town Council Tuesday night.
Organizer Tony Sellers told the town council members that he has shortened the operation time of the beer garden to 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. There was concern about having spirits available until 9 p.m. in the Culver Town Park. Alcohol will be available during the highly-anticipated ice sculpture fights during the same time period. The vendor will also be set back from any children’s activities and other family-oriented events.
Culver Town Council Discusses Police Vacation Pay
Culver Police Chief Wayne Bean discussed pay for the officers within the Culver Police Department with the Culver Town Council members this week.
He explained that with a shortage of part-time officers, there are a lot of full-time officers who will not get to use their vacation, personal or holiday time because they will need to fill shifts through the end of the fiscal year.
OWI Arrests Increase in Culver
The start of the summer vacation season in Culver has led to a few drunk driving arrests during the last two weeks.
Culver Police Chief Wayne Bean told the town council Tuesday night that in the past 10 days, six operating while intoxicated (OWI) arrests were executed by the Culver Police Department.
Culver Police Chief Hiring Officers
Culver Police Chief Wayne Bean is looking to hire officers for the department.
He told the Culver Town Council during their last meeting that one officer resigned the previous day and he will replace that officer. He is already reviewing applications for another vacancy in the department. As he reviews the applications, Chief Bean said he may go ahead and hire two in this round. He may choose to re-advertise for officers to gather more applications.
