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Warsaw Mayor Jeff Grose had not one, not two but four oaths of office to give Friday at the Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.
One was for Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Assistant Chief Will Kornrumph, who was introduced to the WWFT Board on Tuesday.
The other three were for Warsaw Police Department officers Randall J. Finney, Isiah R. Faurote and Chloe F. Taylor.
“It’s a great privilege to not only have a large crowd, but also to celebrate the commitment of four individuals today to our community,” Grose said.
Before swearing in Kornrumph first, Grose recognized everyone at Friday’s meeting who are involved in emergency services, specifically fire and law enforcement, by having them stand up.
“On behalf of the entire city and the territory, thank you for your service,” he said. “My father told me, ‘Jeff, you’re going to be swearing in these individuals. Don’t you ever forget that these people are committing on that day during that time their willingness to run to trouble while we are running away from trouble. Never forget that.’ I remember him telling me that right before I came into office.”
Grose told the emergency services personnel he had a great appreciation for all of them and a great deal of respect.
“Again, thanks for being here to support your fellow teammates,” he stated.
Before the three WPD officers were given their oaths, Chief of Police Scott Whitaker said, “All three officers have completed their probationary period and they’re now certified patrol officers, and we’re excited to have them as part of our team, but they are officially first-class patrol officers.”
Later in the board meeting, the new hire/change in payroll report presented by Warsaw Human Resource Director Denny Harlan was approved, which included the pay for the three patrol officers. Kornrumph’s salary was approved at the previous Board of Works meeting.
The biweekly full-time pay for Faurote and Finney is $2,525.84, including longevity. Taylor will receive $2,600.87, including longevity and night shift pay.
In other payroll changes, with his promotion to director of public works, Dustin Dillon will receive full-time biweekly pay of $3,653.85. The position was created last month by the city council.
Wastewater utility maintenance technician David Neace received a merit increase and will be paid $26.77 per hour. He switched from the street department to the wastewater a while back.
At the police department, records clerks Shanna Patterson and Darla Fifer are going from 35 to 37.5 hours per week and will be paid $21 and $22.91 per hour, respectively.
The two newest patrol officers, who Harlan said just got down with the law enforcement academy, are being put on night shift so they will receive the night shift differential. Their full-time biweekly pay will be $2,575.86.
“All good things,” Harlan stated.
