Logan city manager resigns

Retired Village of Logan Manager Larry Wallin has been re-hired on a contractual basis to fill the vacancy of his successor Jim Neece after only five months on the job.

“Unforeseen circumstances led me down a different path,” Neece said, declining to give any further information about his decision to resign.

Neece had been operating as interim village manager since July 1 and took over full-time following Wallin’s retirement in September.

Neece’s last day was Dec. 30.

“Well, I had a nice vacation,” Wallin said. “I am only acting as the village manager until the council hires someone to fill the position.”

Wallin said applications are being accepted for the position until Feb. 10. He said the village council will review the applications and hire someone by the end of March or beginning of April.

Wallin said his return back has been riddled with concerns from residents over the latest legislative session.

“It was bad enough when the state cut the funding to our senior programs,” Wallin said. “Now there are bills in the house and senate that will potentially impact our fire and police departments.”

Wallin said he has been following the progress of Senate Bill 111 and its companion, House Bill 4. He said these two pieces of legislation will have an impact on the operations and services of the two departments.

“It’s business as usual, managing the operations of the village while trying to secure the funding for services for our residents,” Wallin said.