Appointments · December 12, 2022
Council filled the vacant position of Borough Fire Marshall on December 12, 2022, appointing Emergency Management Agency Director Jay Young to the role. Two residents had submitted letters of interest — Young and Blazing Arrow Hook and Ladder firefighter William McElwain. Young met all of the qualifications set out in the Borough’s Home Rule Charter. Council decided by paper ballot, with Young receiving four votes to one, and then confirmed the appointment.
Adopted unanimously
In favor: all members present — David Snyder, Robert Dollar, Rob Poust, William Wiser. Absent: Charlie Mills, Sarah Hunter, Ken Patterson.
The Fire Marshall’s duties — including fire investigation, inspection, and enforcement responsibilities — are set out in Chapter 20, Fire Department of the Tyrone Borough Code.
On record: this appointment is part of the public meeting record at the Borough Office, 1100 Logan Avenue. The Fire Department’s authority is codified in Chapter 20 of the Tyrone Borough Code, online at ecode360.com/TY1357.
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