06.d Staff Report Tim ONiell
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: April, 21st 2026
To: City Council
From: Mike Hinz, Fire Chief
Re: Leave of Absence
Background:
Timothy O’Niell has requested a 1-year leave of absence without pay for personnel reasons. His primary job &
temporary residence is currently located out of our required area. Tim joined the fire department 06/01/2020. Tim has
completed all required training and certifications required. Tim is a dedicated member and we feel that he will return to
the area as soon as he can. He is still a home owner in scandia.
Issue:
Should the City Council approve the unpaid one year leave for Timothy O’Niell?
Proposal Details:
Place Timothy O’Niell on leave without pay starting April 1st 2026 until return to service or April 1st 2027,
whichever occurs first.
Fiscal Impact:
A leave costs the city nothing other than the fire department short 1 active member. Terminating &
replacing him would cost the city approximately $5,000 per year for the first two years.
Options:
(1) Approve up to a one year leave for Timothy O’Niell.
(2) Terminate Timothy O’Niell
(3) Decline replacing building
Recommendation:
Option (1).
__Timothy O’Neill____________________________ __04/01/2026_________________
Employee Name Effective Date
____Fire____________________________________
Department
Type of Action Leave (Over 10 days)
New Hire, Regular With Pay
New Hire, Temporary/ Seasonal X Without Pay
Pay Rate Change Describe: _Personnel Reasons
Promotion or Demotion Primary Job Re-Location
Termination or Resignation Start Date:_04/01/2026____
Other ___________________________ End Date: _04/01/2027____
Present Status Proposed Status
Position Title: Firefighter/EMT Leave
Pay Rate: ___19.00__/hour __________/yr _____0.00_/hour __________/yr
Reason for Action:
Leave of Absence
Status to be re-evaluated after 1 year
SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________ ___03/19/2026_________ Supervisor Date
SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________________________________ City Administrator Date
Approved by City Council: __________ Entered in Payroll System: _________ by ____________
Date Date Initials
Copy to: Supervisor Original: Personnel File
Personnel Action Form