Sidney Signs Contract With Pierceton Police
February 15, 2024 at 9:25 p.m.
SIDNEY — Pierceton Police Department will provide coverage for Sidney.
“We finally sat in with Pierceton Police Department (at a meeting). We have signed up to receive sporadic coverage for $3,500 a year,” said Sidney Town Council President Gavin Parrett.
Pierceton police officers will patrol Sidney for two hours per week at varying times.
The council also reviewed the town’s burn ordinance after hearing concerns of a resident burning trash.
“I did tell him what’s he allowed to burn,” said Sidney Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Parrett. She added the resident claimed that trash was being added to a pile he started.
Sidney’s ordinance follows Indiana state rules, which states only untreated wood and leaves can be burnt in barrels, the council said. Leaves, brush and limbs can be burnt on the ground. The council voted to clarify the city’s burn ordinance, adding language from local towns and the state.
In other business, the council:
• Announced a tractor will be sold at auction in the spring.
• Discussed demolishing a house on Indiana Street to put in a green space, and applying for a grant from the K21 Health Foundation.
• Heard concerns about several vehicles violating the city’s junk car ordinance. The council decided to have the vehicles tagged by police.
The next meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 11 at the Jackson Township Fire Station.
SIDNEY — Pierceton Police Department will provide coverage for Sidney.
“We finally sat in with Pierceton Police Department (at a meeting). We have signed up to receive sporadic coverage for $3,500 a year,” said Sidney Town Council President Gavin Parrett.
Pierceton police officers will patrol Sidney for two hours per week at varying times.
The council also reviewed the town’s burn ordinance after hearing concerns of a resident burning trash.
“I did tell him what’s he allowed to burn,” said Sidney Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Parrett. She added the resident claimed that trash was being added to a pile he started.
Sidney’s ordinance follows Indiana state rules, which states only untreated wood and leaves can be burnt in barrels, the council said. Leaves, brush and limbs can be burnt on the ground. The council voted to clarify the city’s burn ordinance, adding language from local towns and the state.
In other business, the council:
• Announced a tractor will be sold at auction in the spring.
• Discussed demolishing a house on Indiana Street to put in a green space, and applying for a grant from the K21 Health Foundation.
• Heard concerns about several vehicles violating the city’s junk car ordinance. The council decided to have the vehicles tagged by police.
The next meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 11 at the Jackson Township Fire Station.