(KNZA)--The City of Highland is eliminating a police officer position due to an anticipated reduction in funds resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the minutes from the Highland City Council's April 8 meeting, the Council voted 3-1 to eliminate the position currently held by Officer Tom Williams.

The action is effective, April 24.

Williams has served as an officer with the Highland Police Department for the past six years.

Elimination of the position will leave the Doniphan County community with only one officer, Chief of Police Brandon Whetstine.