Hobbs Resigns As Milford Town Marshall
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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After 30 years of service, Hobbs turned in his resignation July 14. It will take effect July 26. The council approved officer Rich Miotto to serve as acting town marshall until a replacement is hired. Miotto will receive town marshall pay, beginning Wednesday.
The council also approved Hobbs to retain his service weapon upon retirement. This is a customary practice for retiring officers.
The council heard two presentations regarding liability insurance for the town. Eric Merley, of Hall and Marose Agency, and Byron Kauffman, Wetzel Insurance, presented plans that were comparable in both coverage and price. However, the council decided to table the matter again so that they could have more time to study each plan in more detail.
Wayne Kuckenbill, of Kosciusko Development Inc., gave a brief presentation of his organization's interest in the Milford area to the council.
"We appreciate you coming, and you know we've supported you in the past," said council member Robert Cockburn. "I don't know if you've been following our situation up here. We've been working with the Milford Area Development and we've been encouraging them to work with KDI. We feel this would be a good working relationship for the town, and the area and KDI as well."
In the past, the town has contributed financially to KDI's work, and the council voted to continue with a $1,200 donation toward the organization's 2009 budget.
Milford Parks Department reported that there have been a few disturbances involving rented pavilions. The public is reminded that when a unit is rented by an individual or a group, park staff will place a large "reserved" sign on that unit. In more than one instance, the police had to be called to ask people to leave a pavilion that had been reserved for a private event. Trash also has been a problem from time to time.
The new park superintendent, Justin Yoder, will be living in a mobile home on site as of Friday. The council also approved $3,000 for the purchase of a four-wheeler, trailer and other equipment that Yoder had for sale, that will be used by park staff.
Milford Utilities Superintendent Dallas Winchester presented bids to the council for the remainder of work on the Catherine Street project. This involves resurfacing and storm sewer work from Main Street to Ind. 15. NiBlock Excavating, Bristol, was awarded the contract, with the low bid of $158,702. In addition to this contract, the council also approved $12,000 for onsite inspection of the project to the engineering firm of Jones and Henry.
The Milford Fire Department reported that for the preceding month, they responded to two structure fires, one grass fire, one gas leak incident, one dumpster fire, and made one assist to another area department. Four EMS runs also were reported for this period.
The council approved an animal waste ordinance. This gives the town the authority to cite pet owners for not cleaning up after their animals.
In financial concerns, the council approved a 2 percent pay increase across the board for all town employees for 2009.
In other business:
n The accounts payable voucher register was approved as presented.
n A bid of $106.87 for a 2004 Chevy Impala, out of service from the police department, was accepted from Doreen Ruch.
n Mosquito fogging will continue on Thursday evenings, weather permitting.
Milford Town Council members are Gary Hurd, Robert Cockburn and Douglas Ruch.[[In-content Ad]]
After 30 years of service, Hobbs turned in his resignation July 14. It will take effect July 26. The council approved officer Rich Miotto to serve as acting town marshall until a replacement is hired. Miotto will receive town marshall pay, beginning Wednesday.
The council also approved Hobbs to retain his service weapon upon retirement. This is a customary practice for retiring officers.
The council heard two presentations regarding liability insurance for the town. Eric Merley, of Hall and Marose Agency, and Byron Kauffman, Wetzel Insurance, presented plans that were comparable in both coverage and price. However, the council decided to table the matter again so that they could have more time to study each plan in more detail.
Wayne Kuckenbill, of Kosciusko Development Inc., gave a brief presentation of his organization's interest in the Milford area to the council.
"We appreciate you coming, and you know we've supported you in the past," said council member Robert Cockburn. "I don't know if you've been following our situation up here. We've been working with the Milford Area Development and we've been encouraging them to work with KDI. We feel this would be a good working relationship for the town, and the area and KDI as well."
In the past, the town has contributed financially to KDI's work, and the council voted to continue with a $1,200 donation toward the organization's 2009 budget.
Milford Parks Department reported that there have been a few disturbances involving rented pavilions. The public is reminded that when a unit is rented by an individual or a group, park staff will place a large "reserved" sign on that unit. In more than one instance, the police had to be called to ask people to leave a pavilion that had been reserved for a private event. Trash also has been a problem from time to time.
The new park superintendent, Justin Yoder, will be living in a mobile home on site as of Friday. The council also approved $3,000 for the purchase of a four-wheeler, trailer and other equipment that Yoder had for sale, that will be used by park staff.
Milford Utilities Superintendent Dallas Winchester presented bids to the council for the remainder of work on the Catherine Street project. This involves resurfacing and storm sewer work from Main Street to Ind. 15. NiBlock Excavating, Bristol, was awarded the contract, with the low bid of $158,702. In addition to this contract, the council also approved $12,000 for onsite inspection of the project to the engineering firm of Jones and Henry.
The Milford Fire Department reported that for the preceding month, they responded to two structure fires, one grass fire, one gas leak incident, one dumpster fire, and made one assist to another area department. Four EMS runs also were reported for this period.
The council approved an animal waste ordinance. This gives the town the authority to cite pet owners for not cleaning up after their animals.
In financial concerns, the council approved a 2 percent pay increase across the board for all town employees for 2009.
In other business:
n The accounts payable voucher register was approved as presented.
n A bid of $106.87 for a 2004 Chevy Impala, out of service from the police department, was accepted from Doreen Ruch.
n Mosquito fogging will continue on Thursday evenings, weather permitting.
Milford Town Council members are Gary Hurd, Robert Cockburn and Douglas Ruch.[[In-content Ad]]
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