Mayor Appoints Permanent City Engineer

Mike Simmons, who has been acting Oak Creek city engineer since January of 2010, was formally appointed to the position this week. 

The move comes on the heels of the Common Council's decision  for most department managers.

Mayor Dick Bolender made the appointment, which was unanimously approved by the council Tuesday.

"In the short time I've known Mike, Mike has been an outstanding person," Alderman Dan Jakubczyk said. "I've had every one of my questions answered and he does it in a very professional manner."

The change does not have a financial impact as Simmons keeps his current salary, according to city officials. The ordinance lists a salary of $88,674.

The city's engineering department is in charge of a wide range of areas, such as road construction projects and storm water management.