The city of Truesdale will continue to use part-time police officers through the end of the current fiscal year, Mayor Murray Bruer said. The officers will provide coverage in the absence of the city's former two full-time officers who were fired last month. Police Chief Ken Black and police officer David Ingle were dismissed following a unanimous vote by aldermen Nov. 18. Bruer acknowledged city officials discussed the future of the police department in a closed session following last Wednesday's regular meeting. He said it was unknown if a full-time police chief will be hired and that the board will need to revisit the situation when it begins working on the 2010-2011 budget. "We will sit down and go over the past six months and see if the (coverage) is adequate or how it's going," Bruer said. "We might continue part time or decide to hire full time." For now, several part-time officers will be supervised by Andy Huston, Bruer said. Huston, a Warren County sheriff's deputy, was already working as a part-time officer for the city. Two more part-time officers also will be hired by the city, according to Bruer. The sheriff's department will continue to provide assistance as needed. "We want to make sure the city is covered," Bruer said. "In the meantime, the (part-time officers) have done a good job." Results of a criminal investigation of the department conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol have not been disclosed. Warren County Prosecutor Mike Wright said he is still reviewing the report. Black, 57, had served as police chief since 1996. He was being paid $36,550 annually. The 40-year-old Ingle was employed full time since August 2008 and began as a part-time officer in 2004. He was earning $31,500. In Other News * At last Wednesday's board of aldermen meeting, Public Works Director Gilbert Nordwald gave an update on modifications to Well No. 1. He said a new pump and piping have been installed, a $25,851 project awarded to Layne Christensen. He expected the tower modifications to be completed this week by Heggemann Plumbing and Utility Services. The entire project will cost $42,837. * Bruer also gave the board a brief update on the sidewalk project that is being funded through the Safe Route to School grant administered by MoDOT. He said bids will be received in either May or April. The project will be completed during the summer. The project will include building or replacing sidewalks along Highway M and around Holy Rosary Catholic School and Rebecca Boone Elementary. Flashing lights will also be mounted on Highway M to alert motorists of an pedestrian crossing. * Public Works Director Gilbert Nordwald said a stormwater drain in the Dieckman Farms subdivision needs to be fixed and provided a verbal estimate of $2,700 from Tyler Null. Per city policy, two more estimates need to be received before the city can proceed with having the work done. * The city's next aldermanic meeting won't be held until Jan. 12 due to the Christmas holiday.