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Union City council accepts resignation, approves background checks and new police contract
Summary
Council accepted the resignation of part‑time Officer Rick Skonieczka effective Sept. 30, approved background checks for two candidates from the civil service list, and approved a police contract for Zackery Shelly following executive session.
Council accepted a letter dated Sept. 18, 2024 from part‑time Officer Rick Skonieczka announcing his resignation effective no later than Sept. 30, 2024. Council moved to accept the resignation and recorded the motion as carried.
Chief Pernice presented a certified list from civil service that included two candidates and asked permission to proceed with background checks and to hire two part‑time officers. Council approved completing background checks for two part‑time officers from the certified list.
After an executive session on personnel and contracts, council moved to approve a police contract for Zackery Shelly; the motion carried. The minutes do not record the contract’s terms or wage details; staff indicated background checks and hiring steps will proceed in accordance with civil service rules and borough procedures.
