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Council retroactively appoints Mark Zigler as code enforcement officer despite residency objection

Borough of Union City Council · July 9, 2024
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Summary

The Borough appointed Mark Zigler as code enforcement officer retroactively; the Personnel Committee recommended him, he will begin training July 12 and actual work July 29, and Councilor Uber opposed the appointment citing residency concerns.

The Borough of Union City retroactively appointed Mark Zigler as code enforcement officer at its July 9 meeting after a Personnel Committee recommendation.

The Personnel Committee interviewed Mark Zigler and recommended him; council moved to appoint him retroactively. The minutes state Zigler is available to start training on July 12 and would begin actual work July 29 after iWorqs training. Councilor Uber opposed the motion on residency grounds, saying the officer should reside in the borough; the motion carried despite that objection.

Council recorded the appointment and the opposition but did not note a binding residency rule in the minutes. Staff will proceed with training and onboarding as described in the committee recommendation.