5.j) Fire Chief Reappointment � �
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SCANDIA
Staff Renort
Date of Meeting: December 18, 2012
To: City Council
From: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
Re: Fire Chief Reappointment
Agenda Item#: S.j.)
Background:
In 2009,the City Council approved Ordinance No. 117, An Ordinance relating to Fire Prevention and
Protection and Establishing the Scandia Fire and rescue Department. This ordinance spells out the
duties of the Chief and provides for an appointment by the City Council for a four year term ending
December 31,2012.
In February, 2009 Jim Finnegan was appointed Fire Chief with a term ending December 31, 2012.
Chief Finnegan met with Mayor Simonson and Administrator Handt on December 7, 2012 and
discussed Finnegan's performance, deparhnent issues and plans for the future. It should be noted
neither the Mayor nor the Administrator had any concerns about the Chief's performance and are
recommending his reappointment.
Issue:
Who should be appointed Fire Chief for the next four year term?
Proposal Details:
As discussed at the December work session, it is recommended to reappoint Jim Finnegan as Fire
Chief for a four year term ending December 31, 2016.
Options:
1) Appoint Jim Finnegan
2) Appoint someone else
Recommendation:
Option 1.