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Union City Council approves hiring part-time officer Kenneth Fye

Union City Borough Council · August 13, 2024
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Summary

Council voted unanimously to hire Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part-time police officer; the borough budgeted at least $33,560 for wages and benefits and part-time costs were expected to be lower depending on hours worked.

Union City Borough Council approved hiring Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part-time police officer. The motion, made by Councilor Joyce and seconded by Councilor Osborn, carried unanimously among members present.

Mayor Robert Wolf had emphasized the importance of maintaining a local police department and recommended adding a part-time officer to improve coverage. Borough Manager Cindy Wells told council the 2024 budget had allowed at least $33,560 for wages and benefits; she said final cost would depend on the number of hours the new officer works. The council recorded the hire as a motion that passed unanimously.