HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.E.1. Authorization to Hire Four Paid-on-Call Firefighters
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Memorandum
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Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrato~
SUBJECT: Authorization to Hire Four Paid-on-Call Firefighters
DATE: March 1, 2007
INTRODUCTION:
The City Council is asked to authorize the hiring of Andrew Brinkhaus, Kevin Frederick, Steven
Rivera and Joseph Simon as paid-on-call firefighters.
BACKGROUND:
The 2007 budget includes funding for a total of 54 paid-on-call firefighters. The Department
currently employs 47 individuals, leaving seven vacancies. The four individuals named above
have successfully completed all necessary evaluations and pre-employment tests, including a
background check, psychological evaluation, physical and drug test. Candidates to fill the
remaining three vacancies are still moving through the process and will be brought to the
Council for approval at a future meeting.
VISIONING RELATIONSHIP:
Keeping the Shakopee Fire Department fully staffed with qualified individuals helps support
Goal B - a high quality of life for residents of Shakopee.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Andrew Brinkhaus, Kevin Frederick, Steven Rivera and Joseph Simon
be hired as paid-on-call firefighters, at a wage of$10.00 per hour and subject to a one-year
probationary period.
ACTION REQUESTED:
If the Council concurs, it should offer a motion to hire Andrew Brinkhaus, Kevin Frederick,
Steven Rivera and Joseph Simon as part-time, paid-on-call firefighters, at a wage of$10.00 per
hour and subject to a one-year probationary period.