Morton Village Board

With no discussion, the board voted unanimously Monday night not to reinstate the fire chief after village president Jeff Kaufman removed him from duty last month.

Mayor Jeff Kaufman removed fire chief Joe Kelley on Aug. 29 for violating the village's residency requirement.

The village board has approved an ordinance amendment that establishes the charge on a rare 4-3 vote after a sometimes tense discussion, with Mayor Jeff Kaufman breaking the tie.

Morton has a new police chief, but the circumstances surrounding the retirement of outgoing Chief Craig Hilliard remain hazy.In a brief special meeting…