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Council debates officer vacancy as stormwater costs factor into hiring decisions
Summary
Union City officials discussed a recent failed motion to hire a full-time police officer; Mayor Robert Wolf and the Police Chief noted a candidate had completed testing, while Councilors Melissa Winkler and James Kerns said stormwater-related costs influenced their reluctance. The minutes record discussion but no new hiring action.
During the July 23 council meeting, Mayor Robert Wolf raised concerns that the borough owes an explanation to a candidate who completed testing and evaluations after a prior motion to hire a full-time police officer failed. Wolf and the Police Chief said they believe the borough needs another full-time officer.
Councilor Melissa Winkler said she had not been aware the borough was actively pursuing another hire and said she was concerned about the additional costs given recent stormwater problems. Councilor James Kerns also cited stormwater repair costs as a factor in council’s hesitation. The minutes record the discussion but do not record a motion, vote or new directive to hire.
A visitor, Jeremy Sterling of Centerville, asked council about the decision not to hire another officer earlier in the meeting; councilors indicated the matter would be discussed later. The minutes do not provide details about the failed hiring motion or the name of the candidate; those items are recorded as not specified.
