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New detective introduced, building department hiring planned and public-safety updates announced
Summary
Council introduced Sergeant Detective Ed Chapman (new head of detective bureau on an interim basis), building department announced a part-time assistant hire, and Fire Chief Lyons reminded residents about watercraft safety and upcoming jet-ski training for summer operations.
At the May 4 meeting council introduced Sergeant Detective Ed Chapman, who is filling in for Chief Gillespie and now running the detective bureau. City staff said the transition included a long handoff from the previous detective and an organized transfer of evidence-room chain-of-custody responsibilities.
Building department director Chuck McCall said the department will hire a part-time assistant (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) to take over some duties so the director can focus on boards and commissions. McCall also noted a planning commission public hearing on renovations and additions at the high school and said Normandy Elementary School plans were submitted for permit review.
Fire Chief Lyons urged residents to exercise water safety as swim season starts and said the department expects its jet-ski rescue device to be operational after May training.
Why it matters: leadership transitions and staffing decisions affect departmental continuity (police evidence handling, building-permit processing), while public-safety reminders and equipment readiness affect residents who use lake and pool facilities.
What’s next: staff will complete hiring steps for the building-department assistant and finalize the detective bureau transition. The department expects to have the EQ tank and related park work substantially complete by May 31.
