Resolution - #02-10-279 - 10/22/2002

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Coun¢ilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #02-10-279 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES F. WAY TO THE POSITION OF INTERIM POLICE CHIEF WHEREAS, City Council accepted the resignation of Police Chief David Gustafson on October 22, 2002, to be effective November 4, 2002; and WHEREAS, a vacancy was thereby created in the Police Department; and WHEREAS, Sergeant James F. Way has served in the Ramsey Police Department for 17 years and has provided outstanding leadership throughout his career; and WHEREAS, Sergeant James F. Way attended and graduated from the NBI Nation Academy in 2000 where he received training in the area of budget forecasting, legal issues, communications, forensic science, and personnel, and WHEREAS, James F. Way has served as First Sergeant for the Ramsey Police Department since January 1, 2001; and WHEREAS, Sergeant James F. Way has been interviewed by the City Administrator and is recommended to the City Council to be appointed to the position of Interim Police Chief. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) 2) That the City Council appointed Police Sergeant James F. Way to the position of Interim Police Chief effective November 5, 2002, at 12:01 a.m. That James Way will be compensated at accrue vacation according to City Policy. and reference checks. an interim annual rate of $67,289 and will Mr. Way has already undergone background Mayor Gamec Conncilmember Anderson Councilmember Hendriksen Councihnember Kurak and the following voted against the same: Councilmember Zimmerman The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councihnember Hendriksen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: