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Council approves several public works promotions and seasonal hires, and lifeguard appointments
Summary
Council approved step increases for multiple public works employees and appointed seasonal and part‑time hires and lifeguards ahead of summer operations, including promotions for Robert Leach and Ben Harrison and hires for seasonal parks and pool staff.
Emmaus Borough Council approved several personnel actions on May 19, promoting public works employees and confirming seasonal hires ahead of summer operations.
The council voted to approve Robert Leach’s advancement to Class 4 group leader and to confirm Ben Harrison’s advancement to Class 3 following completion of required standards; both promotions were moved and seconded and approved by voice vote. The meeting record also shows approval for an advancement for Brent Safforte (listed in meeting minutes) to Class 4.
Council accepted hires for seasonal and part‑time public works staff and pool personnel: Jeremy Yackel Mendez (seasonal public works), Philip Daugherty (part time public works), William Rabe (part time public works), and lifeguard Isabel Corso. Council members thanked volunteer interviewers and staff who assisted with hiring.
Council and staff noted the pool will open for the holiday weekend and that public works addressed a previously leaking pool issue and shifted funds within the department to cover repairs. The Emmaus Community Foundation applied for an $8,000 grant to replace decking on a pool bridge; staff said the foundation’s grant decision will be announced in late summer or early fall.
The personnel votes were recorded as routine staffing actions and were approved without amendment at the meeting.
