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Public works reports hires and gas audit; police preview Cops and Rotters car show
Summary
Public works reported three new hires (including Octaviano Nunez), a gas audit with state regulators, and water‑meter replacements; the police chief previewed the Cops and Rotters car show to raise park funds and described recent case work and outreach events.
Public works director Tom Spevin said his crew filled three positions (one staffer, Octaviano Nunez, started yesterday; two more start Monday) and is continuing a program to replace around 400 water meters — about 30 have been changed so far. He also reported a recent gas audit with the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) and said staff are awaiting the completion letter.
Chief Moore told the council the department has more than a dozen car‑show entries and significant community support for the upcoming Cops and Rotters event, with proceeds earmarked for the park project. He also briefed the council on recent criminal case work and said officers' work on a stalking/conviction case helped avoid court processes. Both departments said they are hiring to fill vacancies and managing community events this month.
