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Council cites stormwater costs as factor in decision not to hire full-time officer
Summary
Union City councilors discussed a recent decision not to hire a full-time police officer, with Mayor Robert Wolf praising the candidate but several councilors saying pending stormwater repairs and unexpected costs influenced the vote. No formal hiring motion passed at the meeting.
Union City Borough councilors on July 23 discussed a recent decision not to hire a full-time police officer, saying municipal stormwater issues and their associated costs affected the outcome.
Mayor Robert Wolf said the candidate "is a good candidate and will be testing in the consortium" and noted the candidate preferred a smaller department. Wolf said the borough owes the candidate an explanation after he completed testing and evaluations.
Councilor Melissa Winkler said she was not aware the borough was seeking another officer and expressed concern about the costs tied to recent stormwater issues. Councilor James Kerns also said stormwater problems and unexpected costs, not the candidate's qualifications, were the key reasons the motion to hire failed.
The Police Chief provided the June 2024 report at the meeting with no follow-up questions recorded. Council did not take further formal action on hiring at this session.
Mayor Wolf’s remarks and the councilors’ cost concerns leave the hiring question unresolved; the minutes record that the borough will need to clarify its next steps and communicate with the candidate.
The meeting moved on to other agenda items; an executive session on personnel and contracts followed later (no action taken).
