Milford To Get New Gear For Firemen

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

By DOUGLAS SANBURN Times-Union Staff Writer-

MILFORD - The Milford Fire Department will replace its outdated self-contained breathing apparatus.

During the special budget meeting Monday, the town council approved the fire department's 1999 budget.

The budget included the replacement of the outdated equipment, but Ned Hunsberger, Milford fire chief, said he would like to have the council and township approve the replacement for this year, because of a $250 "trade-in" that will not be available next year.

The cost for each of the SCBA devices will be $1,600 without the $250 trade-in allowance. Hunsberger and Dallas Winchester, township trustee, will work on the possibility of getting the replacement done, at least in part, this year.

Winchester also spoke up for his employees during the budget meeting. He said the additional security employees for the beach were being paid approximately $3 an hour more than some of his employees who had been working for him for five to six years.

The council tabled the request until they could discuss it with their attorney.

Douglas Ruch, Milford town council member, announced that Lou Mediano was officially acting as town marshal in place of David Hobbs, who remains in fair condition at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne. [[In-content Ad]]

MILFORD - The Milford Fire Department will replace its outdated self-contained breathing apparatus.

During the special budget meeting Monday, the town council approved the fire department's 1999 budget.

The budget included the replacement of the outdated equipment, but Ned Hunsberger, Milford fire chief, said he would like to have the council and township approve the replacement for this year, because of a $250 "trade-in" that will not be available next year.

The cost for each of the SCBA devices will be $1,600 without the $250 trade-in allowance. Hunsberger and Dallas Winchester, township trustee, will work on the possibility of getting the replacement done, at least in part, this year.

Winchester also spoke up for his employees during the budget meeting. He said the additional security employees for the beach were being paid approximately $3 an hour more than some of his employees who had been working for him for five to six years.

The council tabled the request until they could discuss it with their attorney.

Douglas Ruch, Milford town council member, announced that Lou Mediano was officially acting as town marshal in place of David Hobbs, who remains in fair condition at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne. [[In-content Ad]]

Have a news tip? Email info@whitewaterpublications.com or Call/Text 360-922-3092

e-Edition


e-edition

Sign up


for our email newsletters

Weekly Top Stories

Sign up to get our top stories delivered to your inbox every Sunday

Daily Updates & Breaking News Alerts

Sign up to get our daily updates and breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox daily
Local Events

Latest Stories


Power Line Lowering Project ‘Substantially Complete’
Not only is the runway 9-27 obstruction mitigation project (AEP power line lowering) east of the Warsaw Municipal Airport substantially complete, but preliminary figures show it’ll be around $150,000 less than the original estimated cost.

Supporters Of Food Truck Pack Syracuse Council Chambers
SYRACUSE - Over 40 people showed up to support Michele Camacho and her husband, owners of Twisted Tiki food truck, waiting over two hours for a chance to speak and several stood out in the hallway for the duration of the meeting as there were no more seats available.

Syracuse Has Public Hearing On OCRA CDBG
SYRACUSE - It was standing room only at Tuesday’s Syracuse Council meeting with several people out in the hall for the 2½-hour meeting, and while there were two public hearings, most attending were there for non-agenda items (see related story).

North Webster Town Council Hears From AWL
NORTH WEBSTER - North Webster Council heard from the Animal Welfare League president at its meeting Tuesday night.

Claypool Council Approves Contract For Strategic Plan
CLAYPOOL - Claypool Town Council approved signing a contract with HWC Engineering for the development of a strategic plan during a meeting Tuesday.