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Union City Council approves hiring Kenneth Fye as part-time police officer
Summary
Council voted unanimously to hire Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part-time officer, with officials saying the part-time hire will lower costs while increasing coverage; the 2024 budget had allocated at least $33,560 for wages and benefits.
Union City Borough Council voted unanimously to hire Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part-time police officer. The motion, made by Councilor Matt Joyce and seconded by Councilor Osborn, passed without objection.
Mayor Robert Wolf had urged the council to maintain a local police department and recommended hiring additional staff. Councilor Riley Cross and Councilor Matt Joyce said a part-time hire would reduce the overall cost while improving coverage; Borough Manager Cindy Wells said "the budget had allowed for at least $33,560 for wages and benefits and it would be less than that." The council formalized that direction in a motion recorded in the minutes.
The council did not specify the initial weekly hours for the new hire in the motion; Borough Manager Cindy Wells said final cost will depend on the number of hours worked. The motion documented in the minutes lists Kenneth Fye as the candidate chosen from the certified civil service list.
