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Councilmember Shryock introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: <br />RESOLUTION #19-017 <br />RESOLUTION TO HIRE PAID -ON -CALL FIREFIGHTERS <br />WHEREAS, over the course of 2018 there have been several Paid -on -call Firefighters that <br />have separated from the Fire Department due to retirements and other reasons; and <br />WHEREAS, staffing levels in the Fire Department are less than full capacity; and <br />WHEREAS, a recruitment was conducted; and <br />WHEREAS, firefighter interviews, background checks, reference checks, physical agility <br />tests, work -style assessments, and pre -employment physicals and drug screens; and <br />WHEREAS, three candidates have successfully passed the requirements to become Ramsey <br />Paid -on -call Firefighters; and <br />WHEREAS, Paid -on -call Firefighters are subject to a 1-year probationary period; and <br />WHEREAS, the funding to hire the above mentioned firefighters is included in the 2019 <br />budget and per the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Nowthen, the City will be reimbursed <br />for a portion of the salaries if applicable to Station 43. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, <br />1) Motion to approve resolution 419-017, hiring Mr. Cody House, Mr. Andrew Nelson and Mr. <br />Luke Niemela as Paid -on -call Firefighters, effective on or near January 9, 2019 at $14.50 per <br />hour. <br />The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember <br />Kuzma, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: <br />Mayor LeTourneau <br />Councilmember Shryock <br />Councilmember Kuzma <br />Councilmember Heinrich <br />Councilmember Musgrove <br />Councilmember Riley <br />and the following voted against the same: <br />None <br />and the following abstained: <br />None <br />