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4.01: Consider Resolution #12-06-XXX to Authorize a Paid -on -call Firefighter Recruitment and Streamline Future Recruitments Fire Chief Kapler presented the request and described the need to recruit paid -on -call firefighters. City Administrator Ulrich described the recommended process to fill vacancies as they occur during the year to streamline the process instead of bringing every vacancy before the Council. Councilmember McGlone asked if firefighters are being added or vacancies backfilled. Fire Chief Kapler stated in the case of the two Ramsey Fire Stations, it is due to attrition. Councilmember McGlone asked who would bear the cost. Fire Chief Kapler advised that Nowthen bears all cost unless responding in the Ramsey area and then the JPA shared cost arrangement comes into play. Councilmember McGlone asked about training and equipment costs that would be added and if it had been budgeted. Fire Chief Kapler advised the budget is for a complement of 20 firefighters. He explained they want to find the right people and it could be a maximum of 7 firefighters. Chairperson Tossey asked if firefighters were needed to cover certain times of the day. Fire Chief Kapler indicated daytime coverage is usually the target but since daytime coverage is already strong for the Ramsey Fire Station, he would consider one for daytime and one for evening coverage. He advised that in Nowthen, the focus will be for daytime coverage. Motion by Councilmember Strommen, seconded by Councilmember McGlone, to recommend that the City Council adopt a Resolution to authorize staff to begin a firefighter recruitment and to streamline future recruitments by omitting the Authorization to Recruit step of the process. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Tossey, Councilmembers Strommen and McGlone. Voting No: None. 4.02: Consider a Resolution to Eliminate the Fire Department Secretary Position Human Resources Representative Lasher reviewed the staff report. She advised that Lana Howell had not accepted the voluntary early separation program by May 31, 2012; however, was now asking if the Council would make an exception and allow her that opportunity. City Administrator Ulrich explained the City pays 100% of unemployment expense, which can be extended beyond six months, so it may be a lower cost to honor Ms. Howell's request for the voluntary early separation program. Personnel Committee / June 26, 2012 Page 2 of 4