Council won’t get between residents

FILLMORE -- Clerk-Treasurer Tom Gilson reported during Thursday’s meeting of the Fillmore Town Council that he had received a complaint from a resident.

The resident had complained that a neighbor had parked an unplated vehicle in his (the neighbor’s) front yard, which was full of trash. Gilson said that, as legally required, he had informed Marshal Bunten, who had spoken with the neighbor.

The neighbor later called Clerk-Treasurer Gilson to complain that his neighbor (the resident) had bird houses, which was encouraging the birds to leave droppings on his property.

Neither party was present to contest the matter, and the council took no action.

“I don’t think the council wants to write an ordinance about bird houses,” Clerk-Treasurer Gilson laughed.

In other developments:

-- Mileage reimbursements: The council is set to vote on an ordinance to increase fuel mileage reimbursements to 50 cents per mile during its next meeting on Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Fillmore Town Hall.

-- Police vehicles: Town Marshal Darrel Bunten said he would speak to Cyclone Custom Products about putting new decals on the police vehicles.

-- Salary increases: The council agreed to hold an executive session to discuss increasing salaries for Marshal Bunten and Maintenance Director Joe Cash, who have not had pay raises for seven and 12 years, respectively.

“I’m sorry you guys haven’t got nothing,” President Leonard said. “That’s ridiculous.”

-- Sewer payment: The council is set to vote on an ordinance that would make it clear that residents connected to the sewer are required to pay for sewer at its next meeting on Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Fillmore Town Hall.

-- Winter roads: Town Maintenance Director Cash reported that more sand had been ordered for the winter roads.

The next Fillmore Town Council meeting is set for Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Fillmore Town Hall.