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Kingston council says borough won more than $1.1 million federal grant for police equipment; staffing updates announced
Summary
Borough manager Ms. Riviello told the Kingston Town Council on Feb. 2 that the borough secured a federal community funding grant of more than $1.1 million for police equipment and technology; she also outlined recruitment for a parking-enforcer position, DPW staffing plans and a firefighter's retirement.
Ms. Riviello told the Kingston Town Council on Feb. 2 that the borough secured a federal community funding project grant of more than $1.1 million to pay for equipment and technology upgrades for the Kingston Police Department.
The grant, which Ms. Riviello said the borough obtained with help from Congressman Rob Breshnahan and local police officials, will be used to modernize equipment and technology for department operations. She specifically commended Police Chief Richard Kotchik and Sgt. Jason Height for their work in aiding the grant application.
The announcement was part of the manager's verbal update during which Ms. Riviello also described personnel efforts after a recent snow storm. She said she, the Mayor and Chief Kotchik interviewed six candidates for an open parking-enforcer position and proposed the role take on a dual capacity to assist Code Enforcement so violations are addressed more quickly.
On staffing for public works, Ms. Riviello said the Department of Public Works concentrated on storm response and that the department was operating below its typical staffing level. She said the DPW currently had 12 full-time employees during the storm response while the department typically has 15 to 17 full-time staff; she and the Mayor intend to place an ad and add two additional employees.
Ms. Riviello also recognized Firefighter Dwight Nunemacher, who retired after 34 years with the Kingston Fire Department and was thanked for his service by council members.
Council did not take formal action on staffing or grant disbursement at the meeting; Ms. Riviello indicated hiring ads for DPW positions will be posted and thanked those who supported the grant. The council moved on to consider resolutions after the update.
