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Council accepts officer resignation, approves background checks and hires authority, and later approves police contract for Zackery Shelly

Union City Borough Council · October 7, 2024
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Summary

Council accepted a resignation from part-time Officer Rick Skonieczka, authorized background checks and potential hiring of two part-time officers from the civil service certified list, and approved a police contract for Zackery Shelly following executive session.

The council accepted the resignation of part-time Officer Rick Skonieczka, submitted in a Sept. 18, 2024 letter and effective no later than Sept. 30, 2024. Councilor Joyce moved to accept the resignation and Councilor Steadman seconded; the motion carried unanimously.

Council reviewed a Civil Service certified list that included two candidates. Chief Pernice requested authorization to proceed with background checks and permission to hire two part-time officers from the list; Council approved completing background checks (motion by Councilor Joyce, seconded by Councilor Steadman). After an executive session on personnel and contracts, Council approved a police contract for Zackery Shelly (motion by Councilor Steadman, seconded by Councilor Kerns). The minutes do not include roll-call tallies for these motions.