Kiowa City Administrator Leone Resigns

 


Kiowa Mayor Bill Watson confirmed that City Administrator Lou Leone submitted his letter of resignation to the council last week. He's served in that position since 2015.

Watson said Leone's resignation was “unexpected” by council. The mayor said Leone has not disclosed where he is going from Kiowa.

Leone's letter of resignation was dated May 28. His resignation is effective June 28. Watson said Leone is working on the city budget and will have it ready for council before he leaves his job.

The council planned a special meeting for Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. Watson said the meeting will enter executive session as soon as the meeting is called to order. The mayor said the council will discuss details of Leone's departure and how the city will move forward.

In Leone's letter of resignation, he listed “the tremendous progress” the city has made during his time as administrator. Some of those accomplishments he listed are “enhancing” the police department; general infrastructure; and city procedures “all while maintaining extremely low taxes and utility rates that are among the lowest in the region.” He mentioned “overcoming two devastating storms” and more. Leone thanked his council and staff.

The council's regular monthly meeting is next Monday, June 10, at 8 p.m.

Results of Special Kiowa Council Meeting Last Week

Kiowa's City Council held a special meeting May 28 with all members present except Molz. Leone was also absent.

Regarding initial financing for the major waterline replacement project, council unanimously approved Ordinance 19-458.

BG Consultants Architect Clint Hibbs again spoke to council about the city hall renovation project. He presented a further scaled back version to be more financially feasible for the city. The reconfigured plan has the administrator, city clerk and assistant offices in the existing building. The council meeting area for public seating will be larger and in the Terwort building next door which will have a connecting door. That side will also house the police department.

Hibbs plans to return to the council's June meeting with final plans the council can approve and put out for bid.

The council also held an executive session at that special meeting with no action taken upon return to open session except adjournment.

 

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