Hainesville meeting to discuss police department's future

Hainesville's elected officials will host a town-hall meeting regarding future police service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 23 at the Northbrook Sports Club, 160 Sports Club Drive.

Officials are mulling whether to continue the Hainesville Police Department or contract for service.

Officials estimate it would cost $1.3 million for the 2010-11 budget year starting May 1 for staffing and construction of a 4,000-square-foot Hainesville police station.

Mayor Linda Soto contends police can't continue operating from village hall.

By comparison, total police costs would be $711,782 by contracting with Grayslake or $791,566 through the county sheriff for 24-hour, seven-day-a-week coverage.

Public comment will be accepted at the town hall meeting.