Miles City has a new Chief of Police!

This afternoon, Mayor Butch Grenz appointed a new Chief of Police.

The new Acting Chief of police is the Self Appointed Butch Grenz.

No, this is not a joke. I mean - yes it IS a joke, but it really did happen.

There will be a bus leaving for Canada tomorrow. Book early.

Wow.

No, it didn't.

I consider my source VERY credible.

Ok! If this IS legal, It sure shouldnt be. Lissa, if you and anyone else of MCPD ever read this, I think you do a fantastic job. All of you deserve a huge pat on the back. Police and fire alike, we as a community NEED these services. As a matter of fact, We need more staff on the PD and the FD. Man oh man........I think we may be in for an eye opener.

One can only wonder what is to come next.

My husband says this reminds him of "It's A Wonder Life" when George comes back into town after wishing he was never born, and finds his old hometown re-named, and transformed from a nice little community to one filled with dance halls and rowdy bars.

Is Miles City headed in this direction?

I am confused and not sure what is going on here. Is this a credible story or more innuendo, rumor, and biased viewpoint. Can someone please clarify?? VERY

Bingo,Richard.

There is a Public Safety meeting on Monday at 6:30, please come, I think you might just be surprised by what is going on.

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Richard,
I wish I could reveal my source at this time. It will come out, I assure you. I will just say that the source IS credible, and has been corroborated by other significant research.

You might want to check your "source" again.

I love when rumors get started, it sure gives people something else to gripe about!!

All in due time. It's out of my hands at this point.

Regardless of what the Mayor may say, I assure you this "Rumor" has more than a hint of truth behind it.

Naturally, he will attempt to back out of it. In fact, he has paid a personal visit to me.

Unfortunately, just because we ignore the truth, it does not cease to exist.

I'm sure that once the clone wars have ended, he will return power back to the regular police force. But not until the droid armies are defeated...or is that Star Wars? They both sound VERY familiar.

So ?? What is really going on?

When Elephants fight,
it is the grass that suffers!

YES IT IS TRUE FOR ALL THE FACTS THAT I HAVE RECIEVED ABOUT THIS MATTER. THE MAYOR IS ALSO THE THE ACTING POLICE CHIEF AND FOUND A 1919 OR SOMETHING STATUTE TO DO THIS.

DO YOU ACTUALLY THINK THAT THE MAYOR IS FINDING ALL THESE STATUTES AND ORDINANCES ON HIS OWN? WHO IS THE MAN BEHIND THE GRASSY KNOLL AND WHO PUT HIM THEIR?

I ALSO HEARD THAT THE COUNCIL IS LOOKING AT IMPEACHMENT FOR THE MAYOR. THEIR IS ALSO TO BE RUMORED THAT ONE OF THE COUNCIL PERSONS ARE SPENDING ALOT OF TIME AT CITY HALL WITH THE MAYOR.

MY PONT BEING THAT ONE OF THE COUNCIL PERSONS SEEM TO BE MORE INFORMED OF THE THINGS GOING ON. THE HEAD OF THE COUNCIL WOULD BE THE NEXT IN LINE FOR THIS JOB.

HE SHOULD HAVE AN EASY TIME, SINCE THE MAYOR HAS BEEN LEFT IN SUCH A BAD LIGHT. THE NEW MAYOR JUST HAS TO BE NICE AND DO A FEW THINGS WANTED BY THE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS. THIS WILL MAKE HIM LOOK LIKE A HERO AND THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB. I GUESS THIS IS CALLED POLITICS.

I WONDER IF THEIR IS A NEW CHIEF IN THE MAKINGS, NAMED OFFICER KRAUSS? JUST WONDERING IF THIS IS IN THE FUTURE. SINCE, THE MAYOR HAS THE POWER TO HIRE/FIRE ANY ADMINSTRATOR/HEAD OF THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT. I THINK.

BUT I DID HERE THAT THE MAYOR MIGHT NE IMPEACHED TODAY. THIS IS JUST WHAT I HEARD AND NOT BASED ON ANY FACTS. BUT, THE TRUTH IS THAT THE MAYOR HAS UPSET SOME PEOPLE, INCLUDING THE COUNCIL. PEOPLE HATE IT WHEN THEIR ELECTED POSITIONS BECOME TOUGH BECAUSE OF EXTRA DRAMA BROUGHT ON BY ONE PERSON.

IF YOU WANT SOME FACTS THAN GO TO THE COUNCIL MEETING OR PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING TONIGHT IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM AT 6:30. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS.

Where is this meeting Jared? Conference room in what building? I may have to attend. Way cheaper than going to the movie. It could be very interesting.
Scott

The public safety committee meeting will be held in City Hall. I'm guessing they will move it upstairs to the old council chamber due to crowd size. Admire the woodwork while you are up there, and the lovely tin ceiling.

Amorette

THE MEETING IS IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM AT CITY HALL ON THE MAIN FLOOR. UNLESS THE MEETING WILL BE MOVED TO COUNCIL CHAMBERS UPSTAIRS. BUT IT IS SCHEDUELED AS A PUBLIC SAFETY MEETING PURTAINING TO THE ISSUE OF THE POLICE FORCE HIRING OF THE VACANT POSITIONS ON THE FORCE.

THE HEAD OF THE MEETING WILL BE THE EX-CHIEF UDAN WHO IS NOW A COUNCIL MEMBER AND THE HEAD OF THE COMMITEE. VOTED NO TO THE IDEA OF DISCUSSING THE POLICE MATTER AT THIS MEETING, BUT LOST TO THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE.

SO, IT SHOULD BE DISCUSSED OR BROUGHT UP WITH THE TWO CHIEFS BEING PRESENT AT THE MEETING. WHICH ONE IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE MAYOR AND I DON'T KNOW THE TITLE OF MS. POWERS. THAT IS IF THE RUMMORS ARE TRUE ABOUT THE BUTCH TAKING OVER AS THE CHIEF.

I GUESS THEIR WILL BE MANY CHIEFS AT THE MEETING DISCUSSING HOW TO RUN THE DEPARTMENT AND NOT ENOUGH WARRIORS IN THE DEPARTMENT TO ACT ON THE BEHALF'S OF THE CITIZENS.

WHAT A MESS AND NOT ENOUGH UNDERSTANDING OF THE FACTS BY THE ONES WITH THE BIG HATS.

WHO KNOWS, MAKE SURE YOU BRING A POP AND SOME POPCORN. I DON'T THINK REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED. BYOP

What is Miles City coming to.... When Butch was elected as Mayor I had to laugh and think to myself are the people in MC really that hard up for someone to run the town. NOW he has appointed himself Chief of Police. Don't you have to have some sort of training and the creditials to be Chief??

He needs to be impeached!! Citizens of MC need to take back their town and run it as a democracy not the "Grenz dictatorship" that it has been these past few years. Why do the citizens put up with this?? This can't continue. I wish I was in town to attend the meeting tonight - They will not listen to 1 or 2 people, but if you attend in droves they will have to LISTEN.

I am still a land owner and tax payer in MC and we do not need this Buffoon ruining the city any more than he already has..... We went thru a similar situation in St. Paul with Jesse Ventura as our Govenor! Don't let this happen - get him out of there - NOW!!

Dana Jablinske
Two Harbors MN

Dana,

Nothing personal, but holding property here and paying taxes on it does not give you the right to vote here. Voting is for residents (i.e., residing in the city) only, not property owners. We got away from the landowner voting system in the United States ages ago. Sorry.

Now you can Lobby. That's where the real influence and money is. YOU could get the mayor impeached merely by throwing money at a campaign to replace him. You could do this having little if any interest in local politics. Just throw your money into Miles City and someone will listen; throw enough and many people may listen.

We like it when people leave their money here!

I am so glad that Chad has someone new to "holler" at. Too bad that it is someone as nice as Dana.

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SO, WHAT HAPPENS TO THE OLD CHIEF? DOES SHE JUST SIT IN THE OFFICE AND DO NOTHING? MAYBE SHE HAS BECOME A PATROL OFFICER AGAIN.

DOES THE MAYOR KNOW HOW TO USE THE GADGETS IN THE CAR? OR DOES HE EVEN GET A CRUISER? MAYBE WHAT HE REALLY WANTED IS TO CARRY A GUN. THE MAYOR IS MORE OF A SHOTGUN GUY, AT LEAST I THINK.

DOES HE ACTUALLY GET TO PULL PEOPLE OVER? MAYBE HE JUST WILL PUT A LIGHT ON THE TOP OF HIS TRUCK. THE OTHER THING IS, DOES THE CITY HAVE TO PAY FOR HIS GAS.

IT'S GOING TO HAVE TO COME OUT OF THE BUDGET. DO YOU THINK THE BUDGET HAS ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY FOR TWO CHIEFS? SO, WILL HE GET TO FIRE HIMSELF WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT?

This is interesting.... I've never heard anything about this and I had a meeting Friday with a key council member and a high ranking official of the MCPD on Saturday. Neither said anything about this HUGE news. I would check the facts.

Now, I wouldn't be a bit suprised if Butch was saying that he was "going" to do this, and that he has found something to back him.

However, a 19 whatever rule does not overrule Montana Law Enforcement Academy standards. He could appoint himself as chief, maybe. But then he would be required to complete the Law Enforcement Academy in a year - which includes a physical fitness test.

A YEAR IS ALONG TIME.... COULD PUT SOME OTHER PERSON IN AS CHIEF THAT FITS THE QUALIFICATIONS!!!!!

MAYBE IT WAS A PRATICAL JOKE AND BLEW OUT TO BE SOMETHING MORE.

CHAD: I was trying to make a point that THOSE OF YOU THAT CAN VOTE -need to take action. Plus, I have VOTED in past elections since I am a part time resident there, as well as in MN. I'm glad you think you know so much about who can and can't vote in the elections. VOTERS have a say in how the city should be run, they need to take a good look at the CRAP Butch has pulled over the past months. BTW - I would NOT have voted for him in the first place. What does he know about running a city, let alone a business.





Can MC really afford to have a hot head in the Chief of Police position? Butch with a gun - OMG!!! Shoot first ask questions later....

Does the chief have anything to do with building inspections? Perhaps his FINE establishments are up for inspection.... No seriously this is a big issue - Isn't it conflict of interest to be Mayor and acting Chief of Police. WHAT A MESS!!

Wish someone could video the circus at the meeting tonight! Haven't been on the STAR site to see if there was anything about this in the paper. I'll be watching for updates.... Dana

I believe Eric Brandt will be there to video tonights meeting.

I was able to find photos of several of Mayor Butch's top candidates for Police Chief. The following link is a comprehensive list. Excluded only is the Mayor's brother in law, he was removed from the list when he got his hair cut.
http://www.mulletsgalore.com/

I hope you did not come across this website from personal experience(s).

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Holy crap!!! Big Dry Bug...if this is serious (and I believe it is) we've got the making of a Billy Ray Cyrus coup de ta! I can only see big problems in the future for the police force when the squirrel pelt mullets suddenly lash out against the meth mullets. epic

I can see the headlines now:

"GANG WAR MEETS COWTOWN"
Methmullets have declared war on the citizens of Miles City. The methmullets claim their territory was impinged upon by new Mullet-wearing Police Chief. Unarmed citizens advised to stay indoors. Only citizens with Mudflap mullets are advised to be seen publicly.

So, is Butch trying to be the next boss hogg??