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Board authorizes hires and conference travel: garbage ad, police part-time additions and day-shift recruitment approved
Summary
The board authorized advertising for a garbage-department hire, approved adding two active part-time officers to the police roster, and approved advertising for a full-time day-shift patrol officer; the chief also received approval to attend a January conference.
Facing a short-handed garbage crew due to an upcoming surgery, the board authorized advertising for a replacement position to be paid at the newly established $15/hour minimum; hiring will be subject to the city's six-month probation policy. Public Works said the vacancy could last several weeks to months and that funds exist in the garbage budget.
On public safety, the board approved adding two active part-time officers (one candidate with 30 years of law-enforcement experience and training credentials was referenced) to reduce overtime and support investigations. The board also authorized the police chief to advertise for a full-time day-shift patrol officer so the captain can remain in-office to manage administrative duties. The chief was approved to attend a January conference in Jackson.
