Schmitt Sworn In As Winona Town Marshal
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
WINONA LAKE - Paul Schmitt, a former 29-year member of the Warsaw Police Department, is now Winona Lake town marshal.
Schmitt was sworn in this morning during Winona's town council meeting, where members fixed Schmitt's salary and introduced him to the Winona Lake Police Department.
Schmitt replaces Malcolm Gilbert, who announced in January he intended to step down from town marshal to assume the role of deputy marshal.
"I look forward to the challenge of Winona Lake," Schmitt said. "I'll be working to provide courteous, prompt and efficient services to the town's residents."
Beginning salary for Schmitt is $1,730 bi-weekly, with bonuses awarded for each year of service for the first 15 years.
Schmitt is a lifelong Warsaw resident, and worked for the WPD in positions ranging from dispatcher to captain of the department. He is currently a security specialist for NoBi Corp., Warsaw.
Also addressed during today's meeting was a $62,900 fire act grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The board approved the fire department's grant application request, which, if approved, would provide funds for the purchase of a new fire truck.
Council members are Rolly Ortega, Dave Delp, Joy Lohse, Jerry Clevenger and Jeff Carroll. The next meeting is April 11. [[In-content Ad]]
WINONA LAKE - Paul Schmitt, a former 29-year member of the Warsaw Police Department, is now Winona Lake town marshal.
Schmitt was sworn in this morning during Winona's town council meeting, where members fixed Schmitt's salary and introduced him to the Winona Lake Police Department.
Schmitt replaces Malcolm Gilbert, who announced in January he intended to step down from town marshal to assume the role of deputy marshal.
"I look forward to the challenge of Winona Lake," Schmitt said. "I'll be working to provide courteous, prompt and efficient services to the town's residents."
Beginning salary for Schmitt is $1,730 bi-weekly, with bonuses awarded for each year of service for the first 15 years.
Schmitt is a lifelong Warsaw resident, and worked for the WPD in positions ranging from dispatcher to captain of the department. He is currently a security specialist for NoBi Corp., Warsaw.
Also addressed during today's meeting was a $62,900 fire act grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The board approved the fire department's grant application request, which, if approved, would provide funds for the purchase of a new fire truck.
Council members are Rolly Ortega, Dave Delp, Joy Lohse, Jerry Clevenger and Jeff Carroll. The next meeting is April 11. [[In-content Ad]]