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process for a Patrol Officer began just six months ago, and in order to maximize the City's investment of staff time and money, staffrevisited the list of candidates from the November 2002 recruitment process. Subsequently, staff began discussions with Ryan Law, a finalist from the November 2002 recruitment process, regarding his interest in the position. Mr. Law confirmed his interest in the position. A pre-employment background investigation was conducted by the police department. Mr. Law's' background investigation, psychological and physical agility exams were all reported as satisfactory. Mr. Law has been scheduled for a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screen. Staff recommends that Greg Sullivan's resignation be accepted. Staff further recommends that Ryan Law be hired to fill the vacant Patrol Officer position at an annual rate of $42,455. All other personnel policies and LELS contract provisions will apply normally. This appointment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screen. Mr. Law would begin employment with the City on or near May 19, 2003. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to recommend that City Council accept Greg Sullivan's resignation from his position as Patrol Officer with the City of Ramsey. Motion can'ied. Voting Yes: Chairperson Cook, Councilmembers Kurak, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to recommend that the City Council hire Ryan Law as a Patrol Officer at $42,455 annually. All other personnel policies will apply normally. This appointment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screen. Mr. Law would begin employment with the City on or near' May 19, 2003. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Cook, Councilmembers Kurak, and Pearson. Voting No: None. -- Case//4: Accept Resignation of Building Official and Appoint an Interim Building Official Interim Human Resources Manager Reed stated that effective May 6, 2003, Mr. Glyn Huff resigned from his position as Building Official for the City'of Ramsey. Staff recommended that Mr. Huffs resignation be accepted. Minnesota Statutes require that cities appoint a new Building Official within 15 days of a vacancy. In order to meet this deadline, staff has met with three companies that provide inspections services on a contract basis. Services provided would include leadership in the areas of staff development and guidance, residential and commercial code compliance, plan review, and inspections. The consensus among staff is that Inspectron, Inc. best meets the needs of the City at this time. Staff recommended that Glyn Huffs resignation be accepted and that Ron Wasmund of Inspectron, Inc be designated as the City's Building Official for an interim period of six months beginning May 14, 2003. The rate of compensation will be $65 per hour for approximately 20 hours per week. Councilmember Pearson inquired as to how much of a building official's work is done on a computer in a year. Personnel Committee/May 13, 2003 Page 5 ofl0 -21-