Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854
MILFORD -ÊMilford Town Marshal David Hobbs was authorized Monday to return to light duty by the Milford Town Council.
Hobbs will continue with his continuing education classes and work in the office. He is allowed to work patrol only if he is with another officer.
In early May, Hobbs will be evaluated by an independent doctor before the town board will make any further decisions. The town board wants him to be completely recovered before returning to full duty.
In June 1998, Hobbs was seriously injured when his motorcycle hit a pickup at the intersection of Armstrong Road and CR 350E, near Oswego. Hobbs was off duty at the time of the accident.
During the first week of January this year, Hobbs had his hip replaced.
Hobbs has served as Milford's marshal since June 1978. Chief Deputy Marshal Lou Mediano acted as town marshal until Hobbs returned.
In other business:
• Bids were opened for the dump truck Milford wants to sell. Cayle Woodard had the highest bid to buy the truck for $3,604.
• The park advisory board is looking for a replacement for a board member who has moved out of the town limits. The board also needs lifeguards and someone to operate the concession stand this summer. Interested people may apply at the clerk's office in the town hall.
• Chief Deputy Town Marshal Lou Mediano reported he has served papers on owners of 14 junk vehicles. The owners have 10 days to move the vehicles.
• The speed limit on Smith and William streets was approved to be reduced from 30 miles per hour to 20 mph.
• Spring clean-up will be April 27 to 29. Items may be taken to the Milford Street Dept., North Main Street. Most anything will be accepted. Tires will be accepted, but they must be removed from the rims, and rims will be accepted. Appliances must be certified to be free of freon.
• Road construction work on Ind. 15 and Syracuse Street will begin soon, it was reported. If anyone has questions regarding the project, they may contact the Indiana Department of Transportation or Phend and Brown.
• Dallas Winchester, utilities department, asked to buy uniforms instead of renting them for the street and utilities department. The town board approved $400 per employee per year. The money is in the budget, clerk-treasurer Charlotte Siegfried said.
• A Milford resident asked about permits for home businesses. The council agreed to let the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission keep jurisdiction regarding home business permits.
• Complaints were received regarding the burning of trash and garbage. Police will handle complaints and a person may receive a fine of $500 per day for burning trash.
Council members are: Doug Ruch, Bob Phillips and John Lehman.
