6.1. SR 02-03-2014 City of
Elk=' Request for Action
River
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Awards, Recognitions, February 3, 2014 T.John Cunningham,Fire Chief
and Presentations
Item Description Reviewed by
Recognition of Fire Officers and Oath of Office for Cal Portner, City Administrator
Fire Officers Reviewed by
Action Requested
• Mayor Dietz to present Certificates of Appreciation to Captain George Anderson,Lieutenant
Terry Elliott, and Lieutenant Gary Lore.
• Mayor Dietz to administer the Oath of Office to Captain Tim Marchiafava,Lieutenant Joe
Evenson,and Lieutenant Mark Lees.
Background/Discussion
Captain George Anderson,Lieutenant Terry Elliott,and Lieutenant Gary Lore are being recognized for
their years of service as officers with the Elk River Fire Department. Each has distinguished themselves
as a leader and as a mentor,having committed to the training and preparation of the next generation of
leadership in the Elk River Fire Department.
Captain Anderson and Lieutenant Elliott will continue their service as firefighters and Lieutenant Lore
has formally retired from the Fire Department.
The Fire Department and the city thanks all three for their years of selfless and dedicated service.
Chief Cunningham appointed the following firefighters to officer positions, effective February 1, 2014:
• Tim Marchiafava, Captain (Training and Safety)
• Joe Evenson,Lieutenant
• Mark Lees,Lieutenant
All three were appointed after a thorough selection process which included an interview panel consisting
of Fire Department officers and an outside fire chief.
Mayor Dietz will administer the Oath of Office to Capt. Marchiafava,Lt. Evenson,and Lt. Lees.
Financial Impact
The positions are included in the 2014 operating budget.
Attachments
• Certificates of Appreciation
• Oath of Office
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF SHERBURNE
CITY OF ELK RIVER
OATH OF OFFICE
I,Timothy Marchiafava, do solemnly swear that I will protect, safeguard and preserve life, health
and property against fire and other perils, natural and man-made;
I will uphold the standards of my profession, continually striving to achieve the objectives and ideals
the service instills;
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith and trust,and I will remain true to the
ethics and values of the fire service;
I will at all times, respect the property and rights of all;
I will discharge faithfully the duties of Captain for the Elk River Fire Department in the City of Elk
River,Minnesota, according to law and to the best of my judgment and ability.
Timothy Marchiafava
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of February, 2014.
John J. Dietz,Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF SHERBURNE
CITY OF ELK RIVER
OATH OF OFFICE
I,Joseph Evenson,do solemnly swear that I will protect, safeguard and preserve life, health and
property against fire and other perils, natural and man-made;
I will uphold the standards of my profession, continually striving to achieve the objectives and ideals
the service instills;
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith and trust,and I will remain true to the
ethics and values of the fire service;
I will at all times, respect the property and rights of all;
I will discharge faithfully the duties of Lieutenant for the Elk River Fire Department in the City of
Elk River,Minnesota,according to law and to the best of my judgment and ability.
Joseph Evenson
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of February, 2014.
John J. Dietz,Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF SHERBURNE
CITY OF ELK RIVER
OATH OF OFFICE
I,Mark Lees, do solemnly swear that I will protect, safeguard and preserve life, health and property
against fire and other perils, natural and man-made;
I will uphold the standards of my profession, continually striving to achieve the objectives and ideals
the service instills;
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith and trust,and I will remain true to the
ethics and values of the fire service;
I will at all times, respect the property and rights of all;
I will discharge faithfully the duties of Lieutenant for the Elk River Fire Department in the City of
Elk River,Minnesota,according to law and to the best of my judgment and ability.
Mark Lees
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of February, 2014.
John J. Dietz,Mayor