Police Matters Discussed At Milford Town Council Meeting
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By John DeGroff-
Milford Town Marshall Dave Hobbs introduced officer Dan Hall to the council and those in attendance. Hall's application for employment with the Milford Police Department was accepted and he was sworn in.
Hall has had prior law enforcement experience with the Winona Lake Police Department, serving for six years. He has been a part of the Silver Lake Police Department as a reserve officer for two years. Due to family considerations, Hall stepped down as a reserve officer in 2005. He saw an opportunity to re-enter police work when a reserve officer position became available in Milford when officer Trenton Shively left. Shively has taken a full-time position with another agency.
"I have a pretty unique gift for investigation," Hall said. "I felt I didn't want to turn my back on something, if God intended it. I want to pursue it down this avenue for now."
Hall, who lives in Silver Lake, is employed as a customer service representative in Milford. He has been in the Warsaw area since 1976, and is a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
In other police matters, the council approved the expenditure of $1,095 for officer Tim Miller to attend the Reed Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation class in Indianapolis, May 21-24. The cost does not include transportation and meals.
Hobbs discussed the Operation Pull Over program the department wants to participate in. This is a seat-belt enforcement program. Officers volunteer to do this as overtime, which is paid for out of a $2,000 grant. According to Hobbs, the Indiana State Legislature is working on a bill that would mandate seat belt usage.
"This basically would be sitting at different check point throughout the community," said Hobbs. "There will not be a lot of mileage involved in this - it's a sit-and-do-it kind of project. All Milford has to provide is the vehicle."
The Council approved participation in the project.
The Milford Police Department also has started running junk car ordinances. So far, 14 vehicles have been tagged. Owners of vehicles tagged as junk cars will be given 10 days to make the vehicle driveable. If they fail to do so within this time, the vehicle can be removed from the property. There are exceptions for vehicles owned by active duty military personnel.
The Milford Parks Department put in a request for the repair of fencing damaged during the last winter storm. Apparently, a section of fence was driven through, causing $598 in damage. With insurance, there is a $250 deductible. The council approved the repairs.
The Parks Department announced that so far one individual has applied for the position of caretaker.
Utilities Superintendent Dallas Winchester updated the council on the Catherine Street project. According to Winchester, the project's contractor, Phend and Brown, has agreed to waive builder's risk insurance. This provides a savings of $3,890.
Winchester said the owner of a mobile home at 310 E. Williams St. will have to re-petition the council in order to stay in compliance with town codes. Originally, the mobile home was to be a temporary structure for six months beginning in September, while a permanent structure was being built on the property. Since no work has been done for a while, the mobile home is considered to be non-compliant.
Winchester reported he was attacked by a dog while trying to serve a property owner with a violation of an ordinance.
In other business:
n The Milford Fire Department reported the north and south tornado warning sirens are now operational.
n Hydrant flushing will begin next month, as well as a general cleanup around town.
Milford Town Council members are Gary Hurd, Robert Cockburn and Douglas Ruch.[[In-content Ad]]
Milford Town Marshall Dave Hobbs introduced officer Dan Hall to the council and those in attendance. Hall's application for employment with the Milford Police Department was accepted and he was sworn in.
Hall has had prior law enforcement experience with the Winona Lake Police Department, serving for six years. He has been a part of the Silver Lake Police Department as a reserve officer for two years. Due to family considerations, Hall stepped down as a reserve officer in 2005. He saw an opportunity to re-enter police work when a reserve officer position became available in Milford when officer Trenton Shively left. Shively has taken a full-time position with another agency.
"I have a pretty unique gift for investigation," Hall said. "I felt I didn't want to turn my back on something, if God intended it. I want to pursue it down this avenue for now."
Hall, who lives in Silver Lake, is employed as a customer service representative in Milford. He has been in the Warsaw area since 1976, and is a graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
In other police matters, the council approved the expenditure of $1,095 for officer Tim Miller to attend the Reed Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation class in Indianapolis, May 21-24. The cost does not include transportation and meals.
Hobbs discussed the Operation Pull Over program the department wants to participate in. This is a seat-belt enforcement program. Officers volunteer to do this as overtime, which is paid for out of a $2,000 grant. According to Hobbs, the Indiana State Legislature is working on a bill that would mandate seat belt usage.
"This basically would be sitting at different check point throughout the community," said Hobbs. "There will not be a lot of mileage involved in this - it's a sit-and-do-it kind of project. All Milford has to provide is the vehicle."
The Council approved participation in the project.
The Milford Police Department also has started running junk car ordinances. So far, 14 vehicles have been tagged. Owners of vehicles tagged as junk cars will be given 10 days to make the vehicle driveable. If they fail to do so within this time, the vehicle can be removed from the property. There are exceptions for vehicles owned by active duty military personnel.
The Milford Parks Department put in a request for the repair of fencing damaged during the last winter storm. Apparently, a section of fence was driven through, causing $598 in damage. With insurance, there is a $250 deductible. The council approved the repairs.
The Parks Department announced that so far one individual has applied for the position of caretaker.
Utilities Superintendent Dallas Winchester updated the council on the Catherine Street project. According to Winchester, the project's contractor, Phend and Brown, has agreed to waive builder's risk insurance. This provides a savings of $3,890.
Winchester said the owner of a mobile home at 310 E. Williams St. will have to re-petition the council in order to stay in compliance with town codes. Originally, the mobile home was to be a temporary structure for six months beginning in September, while a permanent structure was being built on the property. Since no work has been done for a while, the mobile home is considered to be non-compliant.
Winchester reported he was attacked by a dog while trying to serve a property owner with a violation of an ordinance.
In other business:
n The Milford Fire Department reported the north and south tornado warning sirens are now operational.
n Hydrant flushing will begin next month, as well as a general cleanup around town.
Milford Town Council members are Gary Hurd, Robert Cockburn and Douglas Ruch.[[In-content Ad]]
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