HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.b. Approve Fire Department Resignation - Joe WalshCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DAVE: May 7, 1991
AGENDA ITEM:
AGENDA SECTION:
Fire Fighter-Resignation/Retirement
New Business
PREPARED BY:
Scott Aker,
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ATTACHMENTS:
APP VED BY:
Letter of Resignation/Retirement
Joe Walsh, a 20 -year member of the Rosemount Fite Department, has submitted
his resignation effective May 11, 1991. That date marks Joe's 20th
anniversary as a member of the fire department. With 20 years of active
service on the fire department, Joe is eligible for full retirement
benefits from the Relief Association and placement on the Roll of Honor.
At a regular monthly meeting of the Rosemount Fire Department held on
April 23, 1991 the membership accepted Joe's resignation with an effective
date of May 11, 1991. We look to the city council to ratify this action.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion by the city council to ratify the fire department's action and
accept Joe Walsh's resignation from the department effective
May 11, 1991.
COUNCIL ACTION:
APRIL 9, 1991
ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
SCOTT AKER, FIRE CHIEF
MEMBERS OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
It is with mixed emotions that I submit this letter as
notification of my desire to retire from the Rosemount Fire
Department. Being a member of the department is no longer
an enjoyment to me, so I find that I should retire on May 11,
1991, my 20th anniversary as a member.
The volunteer fire department that I joined in 1971 no longer
exist, as I see it. A volunteer should give of his time
freely, not be required to do so as the department bylaws
indicate with it's percentages. With all of the
regulations that are in place and with those that will be
coming in the future, being a member of the department has
become a part-time job. I joined as a volunteer, not as a
employee, which takes the enjoyment out of being a member.
Being a member has been good for me. It has allowed me to
receive experiences that most people do not get a chance to
have.
Even in retirement I will be willing to help the City and the
Department whenever I am called upon to do so.
Thanks to all for the past 20 years of good, bad and always
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