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AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />Prepared By: CF Reviewed By: A. Carlson Approved By: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to gain approval to promote a Police Deputy <br />Chief. <br /> <br />2. Background. The Police Department is seeking to fill a vacancy for Police Deputy Chief. <br /> <br />3. Recruitment. The selection process for the position involved supervisor screening within the <br />department and an interview with the Chief of Police. <br /> <br />4. Recommended Candidate. I recommend to promote Tony Wittke to the Deputy Chief <br />Position. Tony Wittke has more than 26 years of service with the Orono Police Department and <br />has been a Sergeant for nearly 16 years. <br /> <br />5. Recommended Compensation. Tony Wittke be appointed as Police Deputy Chief with an <br />effective date of May 29, 2023. <br />a. Salary. Starting rate of $56.02/hour (Grade 15, Step 6 of the Non-Union employee pay <br />scale) + Longevity Pay <br />b. Benefits. Includes a vehicle for business use to respond to call and incidents 24/7. All <br />other benefits to continue at current rates. <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve the promotion of Tony Wittke as a Police Deputy Chief at the rate of $56.02 <br />per hour with a start date of May 29, 2023. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Item No.: 6 Date: May 8, 2023 <br />Item Description: Authorization to Promote Tony Wittke - Police Deputy Chief <br />Presenter: Correy Farniok <br />Police Chief <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda