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Union City Council hires part‑time officer from civil‑service list
Summary
Union City Council voted unanimously to hire Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part‑time police officer; councilors said part‑time coverage will reduce costs and increase patrol availability. The police chief reported 269 calls from June 1–Aug. 13, averaging about 3.63 calls per day.
Union City Borough Council on Aug. 13 voted unanimously to hire Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part‑time police officer. Borough Manager Cindy Wells told the council the budget had allowed at least $33,560 for wages and benefits and that a part‑time hire would cost less depending on hours worked.
Mayor Robert Wolf had emphasized maintaining a borough police department and recommended hiring a part‑time officer to help coverage. Police Chief David Pernice reported that "from June 1st to August 13th they had 269 calls averaging about 3.63 calls per day," and said some calls can occupy an entire shift depending on their nature. Councilor Joyce moved the hiring motion; Councilor Osborn seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
The hiring fills a need the mayor and police chief described during the meeting but does not specify the officer's assigned hours or start date in the minutes. The motion as recorded in the minutes read: "MOTION TO APPROVE HIRING THE CANDIDATE, KENNETH FYE, FROM THE CERTIFIED CIVIL SERVICE LIST, AS A PART-TIME OFFICER."
