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Fire Chief Kapler stated he will return with a tiered approach that includes options. Councilmember Kuzma agreed with the importance of succession planning so the #2 position is ready at the time Fire Chief Kapler retires. Councilmember Backous stated it may be that another City's Fire Department is training that #2 person who will replace Fire Chief Kapler when he retires. Chairperson Tossey stated the Council will select the replacement for the Fire Chief, and it may not be the #2 person, and it may be someone from outside of the Department. Motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to postpone consideration of the recruitment for a Deputy Fire Chief position and ask Fire Chief Kapler and Human Resources Manager Lasher to develop other options that includes a tiered approach. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Tossey, Councilmembers Backous and Kuzma. Voting No: None. 4.03: Resolution to Accept a Paid -on -call Firefighter's Resignation Human Resources Manager Lasher reviewed the staff report and recommendation to accept the resignation from paid -on -call Firefighter Lance Weatherly as he has moved out of the City. It was noted the Fire Chief is not requesting to fill this position at this time. Motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to recommend that the City Council confirm the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and accept paid -on - call Firefighter Lance Weatherly's resignation and to recruit for this position at a later date. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Tossey, Councilmembers Backous and Kuzma. Voting No: None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to adjourn the regular meeting of the Personnel Committee. Motion carried. The regular meeting of the Personnel Committee adjourned at 7:29 p.m. Personnel Committee / October 15, 2013 Page 8 of 9