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Union City Council hires Kenneth Fye as part‑time police officer
Summary
Union City Borough Council voted unanimously to hire Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part‑time police officer, citing staffing needs and budget constraints; the police chief also reported 269 calls logged between June 1 and Aug. 13.
The Union City Borough Council voted unanimously on Aug. 13 to hire Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part‑time police officer. Councilor Joyce moved the hiring motion, which Councilor Osborn seconded; the motion carried with all six present councilors in favor.
Police Chief David Pernice reviewed recent department activity and told the council that “from June 1st to August 13th we had 269 calls averaging about 3.63 calls per day,” and that some incidents can occupy an entire shift, citing a recent domestic call that ran from 8:50 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Council members said they favored a part‑time hire to provide additional coverage while controlling costs; Borough Manager Cindy Wells said the budget had allowed at least $33,560 for wages and benefits and that the final cost would depend on hours worked.
The council’s action formalizes the candidate’s transition to part‑time status from the certified list; no salaries or specific schedules were finalized at the meeting. The borough’s next steps include finalizing employment paperwork and scheduling for the new officer.
