HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpec Mtg. Minutes 7/29/2004Minutes of Special Meeting of the Board
July 29, 2004
Village of Cayuga Heights
Board of Trustees
Present: Mayor Lynn, Trustees Staley, Mount and McNeil, Clerk Manning.
Absent: Trustee Antil, Collyer, Tavelli.
At 4:35 pm, Mayor Lynn called the meeting to order. The Mayor explained
that the purpose of this meeting was to approve the recommendation by Police
Chief Lansing to hire James Manning to fill the newly created position of police
officer.
Chief Lansing then explained the process that was used to interview for this
position. Five out of seven part -time employees interviewed for this position.
Chief Lansing, Sergeant Boyce, and Senior Officer Steinmetz interviewed the
candidates separately. The Chief distributed a sample of some of the questions
that were used during the interview. The interviews went very well and the
Chief was pleased with the whole process. All of the candidates interviewed
were well qualified, with 3 -1/2 to 17 years experience. After the interviews,
Chief Lansing, Sergeant Boyce and Officer Steinmetz sat down together and
discussed their opinions on the candidates. The decision to hire Officer
Manning was unanimous.
Officer Manning has worked as a Tompkins County Deputy for 3 -1/2 years.
He is young, conscientious, and enthusiastic about his job and will be an asset
to the Village police department.
Motion by Trustee Mount
Seconded by Trustee McNeil
Move to pass Resolution 6092 as follows:
Whereas the Village Trustees identified the need to fill a full -time
vacancy within the Police Department, and
Whereas the position was posted and internal candidates were
given an opportunity to interview for the position, and
Whereas 5 of the 7 current part -time officers chose to apply, and
Whereas the Chief of Police, Sergeant Boyce, and Senior Officer
James Steinmetz conducted the interviews; selected James
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Manning as their proposed candidate and recommended him to
the Board,
Upon consideration of the Police Chief's recommendation,
therefore,
It is hereby resolved that the Trustees of the Village of Cayuga
Heights authorize the Police Chief to hire James Manning as the
additional officer for the Cayuga Heights Police Department.
Trustees Staley, Mount, and McNeil voted YES.
Motion by Trustee McNeil
Seconded by Trustee Mount
Move to adjourn the meeting at 5:00.
Trustees Staley, Mount, and McNeil voted YES.
Respectfully Submitted,
Norma R. Manning
Clerk
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