Council OKs Matosich nomination

After hours of behind-the-scene intrigue, Havre City Council Monday night unanimously approved Mayor Tim Solomon's nomination of Gabe Matosich as the city's 31st police chief.

Moments later, council approved Detective Sgt. Jason Barkus as deputy chief.

Some council members appeared uneasy about the Matosich vote, and some criticized, without being specific, the process that led to Solomon's nomination of Matosich.

Council member Jay Pyette said naming the police chief was the most difficult decision he has faced, and said he was "not pleased with the process. There was not enough clarit...