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Police chief asks council to direct Civil Service to begin eligibility lists as two sergeants retire
Summary
Police Chief Josh Lee asked council to direct the Civil Service Commission to create eligibility lists for officer, corporal and sergeant positions after two sergeants submitted retirement paperwork; the request was made but no formal vote was recorded at the meeting.
Police Chief Josh Lee asked council to direct the Civil Service Commission to establish eligibility lists for police officer, corporal and sergeant positions to replace two upcoming retirements.
Lee said Sergeant Andrew McFarlane had submitted paperwork to retire effective Dec. 22 after 27 years of service and Sergeant David Hammond had submitted paperwork with an anticipated retirement date of Jan. 10. "In order to replace those two officers, I'd need counsel to direct civil service to start with that," Lee said.
The request was made during the meeting; the transcript records no formal mover, second or recorded vote. The chair asked for questions and none were raised before the meeting moved on and ultimately adjourned.
Why it matters: Creating eligibility lists is an administrative step that allows the borough to begin the hiring and promotion process for sworn positions. The timing matters for scheduling recruitment, testing and onboarding to maintain staffing levels.
What happens next: Chief Lee said more details will appear in the next report and highlighted plans to mark the officers at a future meeting; council did not record a formal vote in the transcript.
