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obstacles along the way. Under his leadership, the Orono Fire Department has thrived, <br />thanks to his focus on mission-driven goals and a set of shared values that have fostered a <br />positive work environment. He has been a passionate advocate for his firefighters and led the <br />creation of a hybrid organizational model—integrating volunteer (paid-on-call), part-time, <br />and full-time firefighters—along with the implementation of a duty crew program to <br />enhance service delivery. Having already dedicated 15 years of service to our community <br />prior to his tenure as Chief, his contributions are both deep and lasting. Therefore, staff <br />strongly recommend that he be formally commended for his dedicated and selfless service <br />to the city of Orono. <br />If council eliminates the full-time Chief position, staff recommends the city appoint Shea <br />Chwialkowski as the interim Fire Chief. Shea possesses the leadership and technical <br />expertise to see the department through the merger and set the new department on the path <br />for success. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />1. Move to adopt Resolution 7590 eliminating the full-time Fire Chief position and authorizing the <br />layoff of Chief James Van Eyll. <br />2. Move to adopt Resolution 7591 honoring Chief James Van Eyll for his dedicated and distinguished <br />service to the city of Orono. <br />3. Move to appoint Shea Chwialkowski as Interim Fire Chief of the Orono Fire Department with hourly <br />compensation adjusted to the starting step of grade 16 on the city's compensation plan and all other <br />benefit accruals to remain unchanged. <br />Exhibits <br />Resolution 7590 Eliminate Fire Chief <br />Resolution 7591 Honor Fire Chief <br />336