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Council accepts resignation of part-time officer and approves background checks for two candidates

Union City Borough Council · October 7, 2024
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Summary

Council accepted the resignation of part-time Officer Rick Skonieczka and approved running background checks on two candidates from the Civil Service certified list, with Chief Pernice requesting permission to hire two part‑time officers pending results.

Council received a resignation letter from part-time Officer Rick Skonieczka dated Sept. 18, 2024, effective no later than Sept. 30; Councilor Joyce moved to accept the resignation and Councilor Steadman seconded. The motion to accept the resignation was recorded as carried.

Chief Pernice presented a Civil Service certified list containing two candidates and requested approval to run background checks and hire two part-time officers. Councilor Joyce moved and Councilor Steadman seconded a motion to complete background checks for the two candidates; the motion passed, authorizing the chief to proceed with hiring steps contingent on background outcomes.