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Union City Council approves hiring Kenneth Fye as part-time police officer
Summary
Union City Borough council unanimously approved hiring Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part-time officer; councilors said part-time staffing reduces cost while improving coverage, and the borough budgeted at least $33,560 for wages and benefits.
Councilor Riley Cross presided over the Aug. 13, 2024, meeting in which the Union City Borough Council voted unanimously to hire Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part-time police officer.
Mayor Robert Wolf had urged maintaining a local police department and recommended a part-time hire to stretch resources. Councilor Matt Joyce moved to approve the hire; Councilor Osborn seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Borough Manager Cindy Wells told council the 2024 budget had a baseline of at least $33,560 for wages and benefits; she said the final cost for a part-time hire will depend on the number of hours worked.
The hire follows the chief's report of increased call volume this summer; Police Chief David Pernice told council the department had 269 calls between June 1 and Aug. 13, averaging about 3.63 calls per day. Councilors characterized the part-time addition as a way to improve coverage without the full cost of a new full-time officer. No vote tallies beyond “motion carried unanimously” were recorded in the minutes.
The council did not set a start date in the minutes; the candidate referenced in the motion was Kenneth Fye.
