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City Manger Bill Watkins announced Tuesday that Michael Schmitz will be the department's interim director and earn an annual salary of $130,000.
"I have no doubts about Kraig's professional integrity and intelligence," Watkins said, "but he is experiencing some difficult family issues at this time. In my opinion, this has affected his focus on the department in a way that is not likely to change in the near future."
On March 16, Kahler was arrested on suspicion of third-degree domestic assault after an altercation with his wife. The same day, Kahler's wife, who had filed for divorce, made a request for a protective order against Kahler. The case is set for trial Oct. 21.
Kahler moved to Columbia with his wife and three children in July 2008 to run the city utilities department. He previously headed the municipal utility system in Weatherford, Texas. He will receive the maximum separation pay allowed by city ordinance, Watkins said.
Schmitz came to Columbia as chief engineer in 2001. His experience in the utility industry dates to 1968 and includes work with the Kansas City, Kan., Board of Public Utilities and 21 years with the Platte River Power Authority in Colorado. He is a licensed professional engineer in Missouri, earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Finlay Engineering College in Kansas City and has completed some master's level work at the University of Missouri and University of Colorado.
No timetable has been set for hiring a permanent replacement. Schmitz's appointment took effect Saturday.
Reach T.J. Greaney at 573-815-1719 or e-mail tjgreaney@columbiatribune.com.
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