MILFORD - Milford Town Council held one of their shortest meetings on record Monday night.
Nonetheless, several announcements were made and updates were presented regarding the status of various projects.Milford Fire Department recently held election of officers. Brian Haines is the new fire chief; first assistant chief is Dave Rosenberry, with Rob Brook as second assistant chief position. Keith Farber was elected secretary; Rodney Bray, treasurer; and Virgil Sharp is the new training officer.
Town Marshal Rich Miotto stated to the council that last Saturday, attorney Charles Braun, Indianapolis, met with the department to discuss the ongoing standard operating procedures update review. These procedures have not been reviewed for some time, and one of Miotto's priorities upon becoming town marshall was to make sure that the way the department operates is fully in compliance with state and federal regulations.
No firm date is set for when the review will be completed, but Miotto assured the council it will be soon.
Utilities Superintendent Dallas Winchester said the the water department will soon begin phase two of their water protection plan, to be completed in the spring.
Dickson Engineering, who did the water tower inspection, will start more work that will enable the bidding process for needed coating of the tower to start.
Winchester also told the council the county will be assisting with mapping of the town's water and sewer lines, and that shortly after the Christmas holiday, the street department will announce when used Christmas trees will be picked up.
In other business:
n The monthly accounts payable voucher register was approved as presented.
n The annual end-of-year council meeting will be at 8 a.m. Dec. 31.
Milford Town Council members are Gary Hurd, Robert Cockburn and Douglas Ruch.
