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Reynolds police announce new hire, citizens academy; residents raise water-odor and police-procedure concerns
Summary
Police Chief Holder announced Officer Douglas Mathis as a new hire and updated the council on a citizens academy. Residents Melinda Mathis and Tracy Connell raised concerns about an oil-like smell in the water and alleged police-procedure violations, respectively; the transcript records the comments but no formal council action.
Police Chief Holder told the Reynolds City Council on Jan. 27 that the department hired Officer Douglas Mathis and is running a citizens academy to educate residents about rules of law and police procedures.
The chief announced the new hire and provided an update on the citizens academy; the transcript records the personnel announcement and the informational update but does not include further operational detail or a motion related to the hiring.
During "Other Business," resident Melinda Mathis raised a concern about an oil-like smell in the municipal water supply and asked the city to notify residents when water service is turned off. Another resident, Tracy Connell, spoke about Reynolds Police Department procedures and alleged violations of rights. The transcript records the public comments but does not include a recorded staff response or a directive from council to investigate in the meeting minutes.
The comments were entered into the meeting minutes as public concerns; the transcript does not document follow-up assignments, investigations, or corrective actions.
