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Albia council approves advertising for Community Service Officer and to hire a police officer; chief raises false alarm fines
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Summary
Council approved the job description and advertising for a Community Service Officer, authorized advertising and hiring to fill a police officer vacancy (5–1), and heard from the chief about pursuing fines for repeat false alarms; the ordinance 913 first reading was also approved.
Albia — The Albia City Council approved a job description for a Community Service Officer and instructed staff to advertise for the position, and it authorized advertising and hiring to fill a police officer vacancy after an officer submitted a resignation.
Chief of Police Jacob Miller informed the council of the resignation and recommended advertising and hiring for a replacement. The council approved advertising and hiring for a police officer; the minutes record the motion carried 5–1, with Merle Regenold casting the lone recorded no vote.
Councilors and the chief also discussed a pattern of false alarm calls. Chief Miller proposed creating incentives for business owners to repair alarm systems and recommended the council consider imposing fines after a set number of false calls; the minutes state the item will be placed on the next agenda for formal action.
Separately, the council approved the first reading of Ordinance 913 amending Chapter 85, Section I (85.18). The council also approved the Community Service Officer job description and to advertise the position.
What happens next: The police hiring process and advertisement will proceed, and the false-alarm policy and any fines will be brought back for council consideration at a future meeting.
Source: Albia City Council minutes, April 15, 2024.