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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

Gary Heer, Director of Public Works, joined the City of Atchison in December of 2006.  Gary is a retired Army Engineer Officer and worked as Director of Public Works for the City of Humboldt, Kansas before coming to Atchison.  Gary oversees all Public Works departments with a total of 34 employees. To contact Gary call the City Shop at      (913) 367-5561

MAINTENANCE/REFUSE SUPT.

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Refuse Pickup Regulations

Maintenance Dept.

Howard Seever, Maintenance/Refuse Supervisor, has been employed with the city since 1980.  Howard has 1 mechanic working with him to take care of over 120 vehicles within the city departments.  Howard supervises 6 refuse employees on daily pickups as well as special bulk item and yard waste collection.  To contact Howard call (913) 367-5561

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Clinton McNemee

PARK/WATERSHED SUPT.

Clinton McNemee, Park/Watershed Supervisor, worked for the City in the Parks Dept. from 2002 to 2006, becoming Supervisor in May 2007.  Clinton is a graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in Parks and Recreation Management.  He came to the City of Atchison from the City of Bonner Springs where he was Parks Supervisor.  Clinton oversees 25 watershed dams, 14 parks, and Oak Hill Cemetery.  Clinton has 2 full-time watershed employees and 6 full-time park employees.  To contact Clinton, phone (913) 367-5561

 


 

STREET SUPERVISOR

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Mike Farrell

Street Department

Mike Farrell, Street Supervisor, came to work for the City in 2007 from the Kansas Department of Transportation.  Mike oversees 9 full-times employees.  The Street Department oversees approximately 78 miles of streets, handles snow removal, pothole patching, and alley maintenance.  To contact Mike call (913) 367-5561

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ENGINEERING PROJECT MGR.

John Libel, Engineering Project Manager, has worked for the City of Atchison since 2001.  John came to the City as the Street Supervisor.  John now oversees the engineering projects throughout the city such as the 4th Street Project, the Mall Project, and Hwy 73.  If you would like to contact John call (913) 367-5561

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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Kathy Cattrell

Kathy Cattrell, PW Administrative Assistant, joined the city in 1995.  Kathy handles incoming phone calls, processes requests for street and alley repairs, special pickup request as well as daily offices operations.  If you would like to contact Kathy call the City Shop at (913) 367-5561


 

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BUILDING OFFICIAL

Building Code & Permit Information (link to existing Building Inspector page on website)

Planning & Zoning (change existing PW page to link here)

Rick Fay, Building Official, joined the city in August of 2007.  Rick is a Kansas State graduate, becoming a licensed architect in 1982.  Previously Rick worked 9 years for the Kansas State Fire Marshal as a Fire Protection Specialist.   Rick oversees compliance for new building construction, zoning regulations, and nuisance abatements.    If you would like to contact Rick call (913) 360-2013

CITY ENGINEER

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David Mahoney

David Mahoney, City Engineer, came to work for the City of Atchison in 2004.  David is a Kansas licensed Professional Engineer, and a graduate of Kansas University.  He was previously employed as Public Works Director/County Engineer for Leavenworth County.  To contact David, call City Hall at (913) 367-5560

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ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY

Kathryn Soph, Public Works Administrative Secretary, has been employed with the City of Atchison since 1986.  Kathy  provides support services to the Director of Public Works, City Engineer, Building Inspectors, Code Enforcement Officer, Community Development Director, Planning Commission, Economic Development Board, and citizens; broadcasts and records minutes of city meetings.  To contact Kathy, call the Public Works Office at City Hall (913) 367-5560