By Dewey Terrill
JC Post
Junction City Commissioners dealt with a number of items this week.
--Commissioners learned about a city POW / MIA program that could be established with signage. There would not be any cost for the city. This would be the fifth such program in Kansas. Dan Watkins outlined the program and will work with the city manager.
--They approved a change order of $79,930 for 2024 water system improvements.
--Commissioners awarded a bid for a fiscal sustainability plan totaling $31,400 to Columbia Capital Management.
--Commissioner Ronna Larson noted that United Way is seeking volunteers for their Day of Caring on Saturday.
--The Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Jingle Mingle on Dec. 5.
--Mayor Pat Landes credited the appearance of the recently completed 6th Street project.
--Interim City manager Gerry Vernon noted that the public meet and greet for the new city manager candidates is Friday night at the Opera House. It is scheduled from 6-8 p.m.
--Public Works Director Ray Ibarra informed the governing body that before work can proceed on a new roundabout at McFarland and Eisenhower can proceed some water and sewer line repairs need to be made.