There was standing-room-only at Tuesday night’s Harriman City Council meeting. The audience was made up of residents who had strong comments on the appointment of new Police Chief Derek Pacifico. There were several opinions that ranged from the appointment canceling out the “good ole boy system” to aiding the city to move forward by hiring someone that was not local. Most were in support of City Manager Kevin Helm’s decision. The Council also selected to keep Charles Kerley as the current Financial Officer. The job had previously been an elected position but a change in the city charter now has it as being appointed by the city manager.