Item 3.9 CRR Team Hiring
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Emergency Services Emergency Services Director Rausch July 14, 2025
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources Hille 3.9 – Hiring Approval
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner.
X Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommend the City Council approve the hiring of Community Risk Reduction Team Member positions.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Otsego Fire & Emergency Services Department has developed a Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Team to provide
essential public education, fire prevention outreach, safety training, and community engagement prior to the
department’s full operations launch on January 1, 2027. Team members will be participating in scheduled events such as
community events, fire safety presentations, and recruitment activities.
City Staff posted the position on June 24 and completed the first round of applicant reviews on July 2. Interviews were
held on July 8, and all eight applicants were interviewed. The interview panel recommended all applicants for hire.
Everyone has successfully completed a background check, and it is recommended to hire them to the position of
Community Risk Reduction Team Member.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• None
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve the hiring of Gregory Hubbard, Joseph Tiedeman, Christopher Brooks, Myles Lefebvre, Erick
Borrome, Crystal Moinichen, Larry Hudson, and Daniel O’Neill for the position of Community Risk Reduction (CRR)
Team Member, with pay at $15.00 per hour.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Fire Protection (42200) This cost was not budgeted specifically but can be provided
through transfers of budgeted appropriations within the
adopted Fire Protection Department budget.