The Punxsutawney Borough Council refused to accept the police chief’s resignation.

There was also a re-organization on Tuesday night in which Brian Smith became the new president, and Lawrence Chenoga became the vice-president, recent council president Jaime Sherry said.

Chief James Borza, who resigned 12 days ago, did not attend the meeting, Sherry said.

Borza says he’ll meet with Smith in the next few weeks. He’s not ruling out a return and also thanked those who are supporting him.