Kamiah fire services’ future up in the air
The two parties are still talking, she added, but "most of the talking's been done. Now it's just hinging on a decision. They're waiting for a decision from me and the people who resigned -- mostly waiting for a decision from me."
The matter has been up in the air since Fire Chief
"Due to the recent actions (which were not specified) I have decided to step down as fire chief of
Musgrave did not return phone calls from the
A city council meeting Wednesday night reportedly drew a spillover crowd of onlookers. And public comments at previous meetings characterized the dispute as "childish" and "a bullying tactic," according to the meetings' official minutes.
Musgrave also serves as the chief of the
"This is a city personnel issue, and I've tried to let the city work through this," Johnson said. "I am hoping that they're able to come to terms and come to an equitable solution. This really is an issue to be dealt with by the mayor and the chief and those folks to resolve, and I am hoping that they reach a good solution for the residents of
Johnson said the matter is "larger than just a local issue. I know they're taking that into consideration.
"I'm aware of what's going on. If I feel that the county residents' insurance is at jeopardy, then we'll proceed. We may not end up with the fire department as it is now. But it's all going to work out; I just hope it is."
Heater said she expects a decision will be made in a week or more. The next city council meeting is scheduled for
Hedberg may be contacted at [email protected] or (208) 983-2326.
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