The Cherryvale City Council will soon begin interviews for a new police chief.
At Monday's meeting, the council approved starting the interview process for a new chief. Council Member Steve Strickland makes the motion.
The interviews will take place during a special meeting on Thursday, June 25th at 6 p.m. While the meeting will be open to the public, the interviews will take place during an executive session. During the first meeting in June, the council approved starting the background check process for applicants.
In other business, the council approved the direct sale of a parts vehicle from the police department to an individual and recommended selling the other two running vehicles in an online auction once the department's newly purchased vehicles are up and running. Chief Josh Shields says one of the department's newly-acquired vehicles should hit the road in the next few days, while the others should be ready by July 4th. An ordinance clarifying city and property owner responsibilities regarding sewer lines was also approved. Citizens also spoke during the public comment period regarding animals at large and junk vehicles in yards.
