06.d Staff Report Mark Michalski Hire 2022
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: October, 18th 2022
To: City Council
From: Mike Hinz, Fire Chief
Re: New Hire
Background:
As we have talked about a few times we are currently very under staffed. During Taco Daze we
had a citizen that recently purchased a home in Scandia visit our booth and was interested in
joining the department. Mark Michalski has filled out an application and is already trained as an
EMT and had some firefighter training in the past. We would like to start Mark as soon as
possible to avoid the possibility of not feeling needed and losing interest.
Issue:
Should the council approve hiring of Mark Michalski contingent on passing physical test and all
other hiring procedures?
Proposal Details:
Approve the hire of Mark Michalski, do interviews, complete physicals with a November 1st
anticipated start date.
Fiscal Impact:
We would save $1500 since he already has his EMT certification. His hourly wage of $10.30 per
hour has already been accounted for in current budgeting.
Options:
(1) Direct staff to proceed with hiring Mark Michalski as outlined.
(2) Wait to hire until our normal June date.
(3) Do not hire.
Recommendation:
Option (1).