HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB02-30 Police Chief ApptCITY COUNCIL City Of McCall
AGENDA BILL 216 East Park Street
Number AB 02-30 McCall, ID 83638
Date March 28, 2002
ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT: Confirmation of Appointment—Police
Chief
Original Agenda Date & Bill No.
Department/Committee/Individual
Initials
Remarks
A
Mayor / Council
P
City Manager
Originator
P
Finance Director/City
Clerk
R
Deputy City Clerk
O
Community Development
V
Police Chief
A
Public Works
L
Director of Golf & Parks Operations
COST IMPACT:
S
Recreation Director
FUNDING SOURCE:
Airport Manager
Librarian
TIMELINE:
City Attorney
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT: The City
Manager formed a search team comprised of members of the City Council, McCall Police Department, and members of the community (member list attached). The team took 18 applicants who
met the minimum qualifications and after a series of phone interviews narrowed the field to four. Of the four finalists, one did not provide required background information, Chris
Moore withdrew, the team interviewed Ralph Appa, and Joel Booker declined a second interview. In addition to the interview, Mr. Appa met with most of the McCall Police Department and
they support his selection, as does the search team. Mr. Appa is an experienced Chief of Police who already holds an advanced certification as an Idaho Peace Officer. Upon his acceptance
of a conditional offer of employment he will undergo a polygraph exam, drug test, and background check before he is hired. The search team has conducted phone checks of the community
where he served six years as a chief of police and received very favorable comments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Confirm the City Manager’s conditional appointment of Ralph Appa as McCall
Chief of Police.
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
Meeting Date
Action
March 28, 2002
Approved the City Manager’s conditional appointment of Ralph Appa as the Police Chief.