Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Fire Department (PFD) Firefighter Daren Miller took his oath before the Plymouth Board of Public Works Monday evening. His wife Kelsey affixed his badge with their two week old daughter Kennedy present for the monumental event.
Miller began his service with PFD as a volunteer in 2013 and has served since. His first official day full time was April 27 this year.
Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson updated the board that residents will be provided with a URL to the Consumer Confidence Report distributed annually by July 1. Printed copies of the report will still be available upon request.
PFD Chief Steve Holm updated the board that the contract has been signed for the fire truck and he is still waiting on the proposal for the ambulance.
Mayor Mark Senter detailed the kindness demonstrated by a Plymouth Police Department (PPD) Officer to a young child who was observed wearing the same jeans, boots and jacket days on end throughout the year. The officer purchased a new sweatshirt, coat and brand new shoes for the child. He didn’t name any names but expressed gratitude for the demonstration of kindness by the PPD.
Superintendent of the Plymouth Parks Department Michael “Mike” Hite attended the meeting virtually. He said he was “thrilled to be back.”
The street closure request was approved for the annual Lighted Holiday Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting to be held on November 26 this year.
The board approved the updated plans for the Hoham Drive Project presented by City Attorney Sean Surrisi. Surrisi serves as the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) representative for the town at this time. When City of Plymouth Engineer Rick Gaul retired, Surrisi took the INDOT class to become the Employee in Responsible Charge for INDOT funded grants to serve as interim. The City is still without an Engineer so Surrisi continues to serve in that role as liaison between the city and INDOT.
The board approved the leasing of two parking places in the Water Street Parking Lot by Juan Cantero and Elizabeth Rosas Cantero for the purpose of parking the Santiago’s Taqueria food truck by their restaurant which will be located at 208B Water St. They will utilize the efficient kitchen within the food truck to serve patrons while they upgrade the leased space and renovate the interior. There will be a sitting area inside the building for customers during the renovations. .The lease for the parking spaces is effective for one year. According to Surrisi the long term goal of the family is to further build out the kitchen in the restaurant. The two spaces are $40 per month with the entirely paid in one lump sum up front totaling $480. Surrisi expected that the food truck would be operating by June 1.
