Discussion of Haines Borough Manager Mark Earnest’s contract became heated Monday, prompting an assembly member to request police presence at the personnel committee meeting due to an “unruly” audience.

Seven residents spoke at the meeting, with their complaints ranging from Earnest’s “ridiculous” amount of leave time to his perceived mishandling of borough issues.

Annie Boyce voiced concerns about Earnest’s personnel decisions, including allowing assistant to the manager Darsie Culbeck to work for Constantine Metal Resources.…