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False promises, and no clean-up of unsightly mess
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 21 June 2012 17:48
- Written by Jason Musselman
Questions were raised at the last Toulon City Council meeting about why citations have not been written for the pile of debris that was once a house at 419 N. Union Street. However, if a citation was to be written, it might be the City of Toulon on the receiving end.The house, located in prime view along Rt. 91 as it comes into Toulon from the north, caught on fire in the early morning hours of Friday, July 15, 2011 and was considered a total loss.
LaFayette increases trash fee $1
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 14 June 2012 14:05
- Written by John A. Ballentine
The LaFayette Village Board of Trustees unanimously increased the weekly trash pick-up fee by $1 per month Monday, June 11 during its monthly meeting. The increase is from $8 to $9. Currently, the Village has been paying the dollar difference between what Murphys charges and what the Village bills customers. The difference will now be passed on to the customers.Weight restrictions on Village roads and streets were discussed next. No vote was taken. Village President Pro Tem Greg Bartley referred to a new law that basically states local authorities can control road and street weight limits within their jurisdiction. This is per President Pro Tem Bartley’s reading of said law.
Toulon residents show support and get city to act
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 14 June 2012 13:59
- Written by Jason Musselman
About twenty Toulon residents showed up to support Carolyn Foglesong as she addressed the Toulon City Council on Monday night.Foglesong was upset because she is on the health board and was attempting to address an issue in town with no apparent cooperation or communication from the city.
The problem stems from the unsightly rubbish pile that was a house at 419 N. Union Street. The property is owned by the Slightom family and was destroyed in a fire in 2011.
Foglesong stated the pile is now a health issue and the city must do something or the county will.
Toulon fails to hold police committee meeting
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- Last Updated on Friday, 08 June 2012 15:06
- Written by Jason Musselman
The Toulon City Council has failed to schedule a police committee meeting prior to their Monday, June 11 regular meeting, despite stating at the last meeting that they would do so.
State law requires 48 hour notice prior to a committee meeting, not including weekends or holidays. That timeline was surpassed at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
At the May meeting, alderwoman Misty Turnbull brought up the police chief position and recent questions over current chief Doug Richards. Turnbull’s questions were answered by Mayor Rick Collins stating repeatedly “let’s have a police committee meeting.”
Bradford to pay Dillon
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 07 June 2012 15:18
- Written by John A. Ballentine
A mediation settlement between the Village of Bradford and contractor Dillon, Inc. resulted in Bradford paying $72,000 out of the original $104,000 starting point. An arbitrator’s decision was to reduce the amount owed by the Village claimed by Dillon and damages sought by the Village because of an overrun on the initial contracted date of completion date.Bradford was seeking approximately $33,000 in damages due to the over run, but received less than that after arbitrary negotiations.
Payment will be made for the water main and sewer line project as soon as a $5,000 discrepancy is clarified.
Village President Adam Wilson will be hosting a mayor’s meeting June 20 at Rookies Food & Spirits. A 6 p.m. social time is scheduled with a 6:30 p.m. dinner to follow.