HUMBOLDT Shannon Moore was appointed Humboldt chief of police by the city council Tuesday night, effective today.
Moore, 48, grew up in Humboldt, the daughter of longtime lawman and sheriff Ron Moore. For the past 23 years she has been involved in law enforcement, as an Iola Police Department detective, Allen County undersheriff, Woodson County sheriff, Coffey County jail administrator, and, more recently, a sergeant for Humboldt PD.
Moores selection fills a vacancy created by the resignation earlier this year of Brian Dillow. Scott Aikins, a candidate for the chiefs chair, had filled in since Dillow parted ways with Humboldt in July.
Its an honor to be able to serve my hometown, Moore said at adjournment of the council meeting, and between expressions of congratulations from a flurry of friends and family. I want to bring the department together, be tough on drugs and work with our youth. I have a lot of specialized administrative experience from departments where Ive worked. Ill put that to good use.
Among immediate chores will be filling an officer slot on the department that has been open for some time, a hiring that has awaited the councils decision on a new chief.
IN OTHER news, council members:
Were told Kansas Municipal Gas Agency, of which Humboldt is a member, is working toward making available memberships in a similar agency in Minnesota that may save Kansas cities as much as 25 to 50 cents per million British thermal units, a measure of gas used for heating and industrial applications. City Administrator Cole Herder said discussions were preliminary and that he would have more information later.
Witnessed Eddie Harner receiving a 40-year service award from Mayor Nobby Davis, on behalf of the League of Kansas Municipalities. Harner has given loyal and dedicated service to Humboldt, Davis said. Harner, 71, has been City Hall custodian 43 years.
Agreed to support, though a proclamation, Nov. 27 as National Giving Day. That day foundations of every stripe throughout the nation, including Allen Countys Your Community Foundation, will solicit contributions. Give money, food or clothing, volunteer or do acts of kindness, said Linda Leonard, a Your Community Foundation officer.
Learned that Tracy Keagle of Humanity House and volunteers will wrap holiday lights on about 40 trees in the downtown square. Work to decorate the trees will start this week. Christmas trees also will be erected. Donations of $20 to support the project may be sent to Humanity House or left at City Hall. The lights will be displayed for the first time Nov. 23 during a Bicycle Around Humboldts Holiday Square event. Streets on three sides of the square will be closed for the bicycle parade that begins at 5 p.m., as well as a lane marked off on Ninth Street, the north-south thoroughfare through Humboldt.
Also learned the community Thanksgiving dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at United Methodist Church.
