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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 1997 <br />Centennial Fire District, March 20, 1997 Approved <br />Resolution No. 97 - 31 Regarding Reprimand, Mayor Landers - This item was removed from <br />the Consent Agenda so it could be voted on separately since concerns were voiced (see Consent <br />Agenda). Council Member Lyden expressed fear of setting a precedent. <br />Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 31. Council Member Bergeson <br />seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Lyden voting no. <br />Resolution No. 97 - 31 can be found at the end of these minutes. <br />OPEN MIKE <br />No one appeared under open mike. <br />CONSIDERATION OF A PERMANENT PART-TIME POLICE DEPARTMENT <br />EMPLOYEE, CHIEF PECCHIA <br />Police Chief Pecchia explained a part-time records clerk position was advertised in the Quad <br />Community Press and 11 requests for applications were received. An oral interview, speed <br />typing and Dictaphone typing tests were administered to all candidates. A final interview was <br />conducted on March 12, 1997 with the top 2 candidates. <br />Police Chief Pecchia stated that he recommends Jacqueline Bowdich be hired. She currently is a <br />secretary for Burnett Realty. Prior to this, she has 17 years experience with Jubilee Foods in <br />Shoreview until its' closure last year. Jackie's references stated that she is honest, personable, <br />reliable, hardworking, trustworthy, punctual with professional and friendly customer relation <br />skills. He recommended the Council approve the hiring of Jacqueline Bowdich. <br />Council Member Kuether asked how many hours would this position work. Police Chief Peechia <br />stated approximately 20 hours a week. <br />Council Member Neal asked what benefits would be provided to the part-time employee. Police <br />Chief Pecchia responded that, consistent with the personnel policy, benefits would be pro -rated <br />for a part-time employee. <br />Council Member Kuether moved to approve the permanent part-time position and to offer the <br />position to Jacqueline Bowdich. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried <br />unanimously. <br />PAGI 3 <br />