Holton Town Council commends marshal
Wanda English Burnett - Editor

The Holton Town Council met in regular session Tuesday, December 7, at the community building.

Town Marshal Billey Moore reported that he had applied for a grant for a video system for the police car. He also noted that he had contacted Probation Officer Shannon Schmaltz, who informed him there would be someone available to do community service in the town of Holton.

Moore asked about allowing Amanda Wiley to do an internship with the police department. She would be asked to sign a waiver of liability.

The marshal gave his monthly report showing he had given 42 verbal warnings, 2 written warnings, 8 citations, 2 investigations, 1 arrest, 1 warrant served, had assisted another department once and been assisted once. He also submitted a proposal for Standard Operation Procedures to the council.

"Billey is to be commended for taking a department that was nonexistent and making something out of it," noted council member Rick Holman. This was echoed by others.

A 2003 Durango was purchased for the police department with riverboat money. The old car will be advertised for sealed bids. The marshal gave a routine maintenance report.

The council said they were pleased with the turnout from the Christmas presentation given at the community center on December 3. Those attending enjoyed music from Hoosier Hills Bluegrass and Tri County Harmonizers.

In other business:

· William Warren, part time employee for the town was commended for his help in getting Christmas lights put up and for donating some of them.

· Wilbur Myers, park attendant, noted that he will be filling holes at the park and had bought new snaps and rope for the flag.

· Council member Wilma Myers requested that as soon as the weather permits, a driveway is installed on the east side of the community building.

· Rick Holman, council member will check into getting some type of communication system for town employee Steve Troxell.

Wilma Myers was thanked for all her work in decorating the community building.

It was noted that those owing delinquent sewer bills will be receiving notices that they have been filed against in small claims court.

Those in attendance included Velma Stickelman, clerk-treasurer, Bob Furst, president, Rick Holman and Wilma Myers, council members, Billey Moore, town marshal, Wilbur Myers, park attendant, Steve Troxell and William Warren, town employees.

The next regular meeting of the Holton Town Council will be January 4, 2005, at the community building on Versailles Street.