Milford Elects Town Officers
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Robert Cockburn was elected to the post of president, and Gary Hurd will serve as vice president for the year.
The council then approved a transfer of funds. Monies remaining in the utilities department budget were transferred to the salt fund, due to increased snow and ice removal by the Milford Street Department.[[In-content Ad]]Another matter before the council was the signing of contracts between the town and various local service entities. Milford entered into an agreement with the local EMS for continued service, with no changes from the previous year; and the Milford Volunteer Fire Department's contract also was renewed. The Interlocal Fire Protection Agreement between the town and the township also was signed by the council.
Local resident Tina Fraley addressed the council with several ideas regarding how to help local businesses during the current weak economy.
"I'm not a local business owner, but I know there are a lot of businesses struggling," she said. "I was hoping ... that since you've taken over some of the roles of the Milford Area Development, it gives a lot of opportunities to do something for the businesses here. Acting like a Chamber of Commerce, I feel there are two things that could be done."
Fraley's first point of discussion was to invite local business owners to start meeting regularly in a round-table forum to find out what services they could provide for each other.
"This would help promote sales growth within the community, without having to go outside of town," she said.
Her second point involves finding a way for local businesses to assist each other in advertising goods and services. One idea is the possible development of discount cards geared toward the local community.
"Some of this might be contingent upon the use of MAD funds that are now controlled by the council," Fraley said. "This could help with printing and advertising."
The council agreed that a tentative meeting of any interested parties could be held Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m. in the town hall.
The continuing issue of the property at 310 E. Williams St., owned by the Poe family, was again discussed. According to town attorney Jay Rigdon, there is a court date set for Feb. 19, which will determine financial damages for violation of the original ordinances involving trash on the property, and the removal of a mobile home. If significant damages are imposed by the court, the town has leverage for the possibility of foreclosing on the property.
A separate issue is the actual structure on the site that was started almost two years ago. It has not been worked on and has been exposed to the weather without any protection. It is regarded as unsafe and not in compliance with building codes. However, it was pointed out that an official report from a building inspector is needed to address the condition of the structure itself.
In other business:
n Rigdon presented the council with paperwork that officially dissolved the former Milford Area Development group.
n The council is in search of one individual who would be interested in filling a vacancy on the redevelopment commission.
n Ice fishing is open, with 6 to 8 inches of ice.
n The council awarded Elizabeth Winchester the contract for cleaning the Community Building. Her bid for the service was $1,740 annually.
Milford Town Council members are Hurd, Cockburn and Douglas Ruch.
Robert Cockburn was elected to the post of president, and Gary Hurd will serve as vice president for the year.
The council then approved a transfer of funds. Monies remaining in the utilities department budget were transferred to the salt fund, due to increased snow and ice removal by the Milford Street Department.[[In-content Ad]]Another matter before the council was the signing of contracts between the town and various local service entities. Milford entered into an agreement with the local EMS for continued service, with no changes from the previous year; and the Milford Volunteer Fire Department's contract also was renewed. The Interlocal Fire Protection Agreement between the town and the township also was signed by the council.
Local resident Tina Fraley addressed the council with several ideas regarding how to help local businesses during the current weak economy.
"I'm not a local business owner, but I know there are a lot of businesses struggling," she said. "I was hoping ... that since you've taken over some of the roles of the Milford Area Development, it gives a lot of opportunities to do something for the businesses here. Acting like a Chamber of Commerce, I feel there are two things that could be done."
Fraley's first point of discussion was to invite local business owners to start meeting regularly in a round-table forum to find out what services they could provide for each other.
"This would help promote sales growth within the community, without having to go outside of town," she said.
Her second point involves finding a way for local businesses to assist each other in advertising goods and services. One idea is the possible development of discount cards geared toward the local community.
"Some of this might be contingent upon the use of MAD funds that are now controlled by the council," Fraley said. "This could help with printing and advertising."
The council agreed that a tentative meeting of any interested parties could be held Feb. 17 at 5:30 p.m. in the town hall.
The continuing issue of the property at 310 E. Williams St., owned by the Poe family, was again discussed. According to town attorney Jay Rigdon, there is a court date set for Feb. 19, which will determine financial damages for violation of the original ordinances involving trash on the property, and the removal of a mobile home. If significant damages are imposed by the court, the town has leverage for the possibility of foreclosing on the property.
A separate issue is the actual structure on the site that was started almost two years ago. It has not been worked on and has been exposed to the weather without any protection. It is regarded as unsafe and not in compliance with building codes. However, it was pointed out that an official report from a building inspector is needed to address the condition of the structure itself.
In other business:
n Rigdon presented the council with paperwork that officially dissolved the former Milford Area Development group.
n The council is in search of one individual who would be interested in filling a vacancy on the redevelopment commission.
n Ice fishing is open, with 6 to 8 inches of ice.
n The council awarded Elizabeth Winchester the contract for cleaning the Community Building. Her bid for the service was $1,740 annually.
Milford Town Council members are Hurd, Cockburn and Douglas Ruch.
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