A familiar face has been hired as Hartley's new gas superintendent.

The city council on Monday unanimously voted to hire Dave Patton, who will start duties on May 15. He currently owns and operates Patton's Powder Coating in Hartley and has a background in maintenance work.

Patton said he is looking forward to the new opportunity.

"I think number one, I'm excited to be part of a team and I'm kind of looking forward to that aspect," he said. "Not only that, but looking at a permanent job and a retirement position interested me."

In his new role, Patton will be charged with operating and maintai...