Police chief's retirement letter

As you may already know from reading the Tribune, Powell Police Chief Tim Feathers is retiring at the end of the year -- officially on Wednesday, Dec. 28. That will conclude roughly 30-and-a-half-years of service with the Powell Police Department.

In case anyone's interested, here's some of what Feathers wrote in his official retirement memo to City of Powell Administrator Zane Logan, dated Sept. 29:

It has been my privilege to serve the citizens of Powell for over 30 years as a Police Officer. I would like to thank the City for the many opportunities I have been afforded through my employment with the City, it has certainly been a blessing to me and my family. I am grateful for a fulfilling career in which I was given every opportunity to make a difference for my neighbors. However the time has come where a candid assessment of the leadership needs of the Police Department clearly indicate it is time for a Chief with a different skill set, a fresh vision and more energy than I possess. I leave with fond memories of my years with the City of Powell and the many friends I made here. I would like to personally thank you (Logan) for being the model of a 'good boss', I have cherished our working relationship. I wish you the best, may God bless you and your leadership of the City in the days ahead.

Feathers asked that his successor be in place and assume responsibility for the department's operations at the end of his shift on Dec. 23.