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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: Correy Farniok Reviewed By: DJR Approved By: DJR <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to gain approval to hire a full-time police officer. An <br />opening exists for a full-time police officer with Officer Timothy Datwyler resignation effective <br />September 2, 2020. <br /> <br />2. Background. Collin Palm is currently employed with Lindstrom Restorations. Palm has a Bachelor <br />of Science Degree from Bemidji State University in Criminal Justice. His Law Enforcement certificate is <br />from Alexandria Technical College. Palm comes from a family of first responders and has grown up in <br />our communities. Palm is excited about the opportunity to work for the Orono Police Department. <br /> <br />A conditional job offer has been extended to Palm contingent on successfully completion of a <br />Psychological Exam, a Physical (Pre-employment medical) exam and Pre-Employment Background <br />Investigation. <br /> <br />3. Staff Recommendation. I recommend to hire Collin Palm as a full-time police officer at the starting <br />rate of $32.04 per hour, with a start date of September 8, 2020. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br /> <br />Motion to approve the hiring of Collin Palm as a full-time police officer at the rate of $32.04 per hour <br />with a start date of September 8, 2020. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Item No.: 7 Date: August 24, 2020 <br />Item Description: Request to Hire Full-Time Police Officer <br />Presenter: Correy Farniok <br />Police Chief <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda