Split Fire Chief/Fire Marshal role into 2 separate positions
In Plain English
The city currently has one person serving as both Fire Chief and Fire Marshal. The council wants to create separate full-time positions for Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal. If approved, the city fills both roles by promoting current employees rather than hiring from outside.
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Votes
Direct the city manager as stated in Councilmember Willis' motion and to conduct a study session as stated in Councilmember Myrick's substitute motion
5 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted 5-2 to split the combined Fire Chief/Fire Marshal role into separate positions and create a new Deputy Fire Marshal position. Currently, one person handles both fire department leadership and fire safety inspections, but the city will now promote existing employees to fill the Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal roles rather than hiring outsiders. This change aims to improve fire safety oversight and department management by having dedicated staff for each function. Councilmembers Myrick and Butt opposed the decision, while the other five members supported it.
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Other motions
Direct the city manager to start the proper processes to fill the vacant Fire Marshal position and create the Deputy Fire Marshal position
FailedHold a study session on fire prevention
FailedPublic Comments
1 person commented (1 spoke at the meeting).
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