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Union City Council hires Kenneth Fye as part-time police officer
Summary
The Union City Borough Council unanimously approved hiring Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part-time officer; councilors said part-time coverage reduces cost and increases shift coverage, and the budget had allocated at least $33,560 for wages and benefits.
Union City Borough Council voted unanimously Aug. 13 to hire Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part-time police officer. Councilor Matt Joyce moved the motion, which Councilor Osborn seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Robert Wolf had urged maintaining a police department in the borough and recommended hiring a part-time officer. Borough Manager Cindy Wells told council the budget had allowed at least $33,560 for wages and benefits and that a part-time hire "would be less than that," depending on hours worked. Councilor Riley Cross said part-time staffing would reduce costs, and Councilor Joyce said part-time officers provide broader coverage for shifts.
The motion formalizes the candidate’s appointment; the minutes did not specify the officer’s start date or scheduled hours. Council made the decision during the regular meeting after an earlier executive session on personnel. The council did not vote on full-time staffing at this meeting.
