Constantine considers hiring temporary village manager

A consultant hired to provide an overview of Constantine’s municipal operations is poised to take over the village’s highest, non-elected position, albeit on a temporary basis.

Jim Bontrager was brought aboard two months ago to conduct a top-to-bottom review of Constantine’s operations. His services were secured after Village Manager Mark Honeysett indicated back in November he would be retiring in February.

Honeysett has been a village employee for 22 years.

The idea of hiring Bontrager for a six-month period was endorsed by Honeysett, while village council members this week seemed open to the idea.

The proposal is expected to be mulled at the council’s Jan. 19 meeting.

Honesyett’s last day is Feb. 13.