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Council accepts resignation, approves background checks and hires, and approves police contract for Zackery Shelly
Summary
Council accepted the resignation of part-time Officer Rick Skonieczka (letter dated Sept. 18, effective no later than Sept. 30), approved background checks for two candidates from the Civil Service certified list and permission to hire two part-time officers, and approved a police contract for Zackery Shelly.
Union City Borough Council accepted a resignation letter from part-time Officer Rick Skonieczka dated Sept. 18, 2024, with an effective date no later than Sept. 30, 2024; the council motion to accept the resignation was made by Councilor Joyce and seconded by Councilor Steadman.
The certified Civil Service list contained two candidates; Chief Pernice requested council approval to complete background checks for candidates and permission to hire two part-time officers. Council approved completing background checks (motion by Councilor Joyce, seconded by Councilor Steadman). In an executive-session outcome recorded in the minutes, council later approved a police contract for Zackery Shelly (motion by Councilor Steadman, seconded by Councilor Kerns). The minutes record the contract motion as carried unanimously.
