(KNZA)--The city of Hiawatha will seek a new code enforcement officer.

The Hiawatha City Commission this week gave Police Chief John Defore approval to advertise for a part-time code enforcement officer/building inspector.    

The position recently came open with the resignation of Detective Beau Hasenohr, who also served as the city’s code enforcement officer.

Defore said he doesn’t currently have anyone qualified to inspect anything permit related.  He said the police department will still continue to assist in code enforcement and writing up violations as needed.  However, he said its imperative that they hire someone to fill the position.

On the recommendation of Defore, the Commission also approved a 25 cent an hour pay increase for Officer Brandon Lowe to serve as evidence room custodian.

Hasenohr had held the position, with Lowe serving as assistant. Officer Justin Keller will now serve as Lowe’s assistant.

The Commission also gave Defore approval to seek bids for a used patrol vehicle to replace a 2011 Dodge Charger.

In other business, the Commission accepted the lone bid submitted by Hiawatha Ford for the purchase of a new F-450 one ton truck for the Street Department in the amount of $43,840.

And on the recommendation of Streets Superintendent Nic Siebenmorgen,  the Commission approved awarding the bid for a three-year tractor lease to Hiawatha Implement, with an annual payment of $8,649.  It was among 3 bids received.