The Miami Township Board of Trustees held a special meeting to allow residents to voice their objections to the Branch Hill Water Project. Chairperson Mary Makley Wolff called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. Miami Township Clerk, Eric C. Ferry, called the role. Attending were Mary Makley Wolff, Edwin H. Humphrey and Joseph W. Uecker.
Albert Salzman of 383 Rule Street stated he did not want water to his properties.
Mrs. Cooms of 6682 Russell Street stated she did not want water at 6680, 6682 or 6688 Russell Street.
Glenna Strunk of 379 Wesley stated she did not want water. She stated the well on her property provided her needs.
Florence Mattingly of 381 Wesley asked about the cost. She stated not only would she have to pay higher taxes but now there would be an added fee for monthly water service. Mr. Duckworth reviewed the Project Cost.
Charlene Green of 370 Bridge Street asked where the line would come into the property.
Mr. Duckworth advised the Board he has received 3 written objections to the project. Dorothy Smith of 377 Rule Street, Frank and Emmie Chisman of 380 Rule Street and Albert C. Salzman of 383 Rule Street all stated they did not want water.
Fire and EMS Chief, Jim Whitworth discussed briefly the benefits of the water project.
There were no other public comments.
With no other business to come before the Board, Chairperson Wolff adjourned the meeting at 8:00PM.
ATTEST: ________________________________________________________ Eric C. Ferry, Clerk
________________________________________________________ Mary Makley Wolff, Chairperson