TRINITY — Two of the top positions in the city of Trinity administration are now open following Thursday’s meeting of the Trinity City Council.
City Manager Tim King has been relieved of his position, and Police Chief Daniel Kee has turned in his resignation, according to Mayor Billy Goodin.
Goodin said that the council has been moving management of city to new style, and the council did not feel King was living up to expectations.
“With all the controversy going on, we felt it would be best to part ways,” he said.
Goodin cited a recent investigation into Kee, which could lead to a potential civil suit; Kee turned in his resignation, which the council also discussed in closed session on Thursday.
Goodin said the city will advertise for the positions, which will then be brought before council. In the meantime, Sgt. Tom Hester is acting chief of the Police Department, and administrative duties of the city manager will be handled by the mayor.
In other business, the council:
•approved a bid from Duplichain Contractors for reconstruction of the well plant for $975,404. The bid also would require an additional $459,800 should it be required to increase the size of the storage tank, and $55,000 for demolition of the old storage tank;
•approved a bid from McGuire Iron of $1,588,200 for construction of a new water tower, which would require an additional $10,000 to paint the word Trinity on the side;
•approved Trinity Muffler as the firm to do maintenance on city vehicles;
•tabled raising water rates to correct language in an ordinance;
•approved a 7.5 percent increase in solid waste rates, and approved rental of Dumpsters for residents needing short-term rental; and
approved increases to water and sewer taps to $1,500 and $650, respectively.
