CLAYPOOL — The Dec. 21 Claypool town council meeting signaled the end of an 18-year run for a council member who will continue to help the community through fundraising efforts for Section Street.

Donald Miller, who has been a part of the town council for nearly two decades, officially sat in on his last meeting last night, Tuesday, Dec. 22.

“I just want to express my appreciation for the town and community for their support over the past 18 years,” Miller said. “I pledge to continue to support the town in any way I can. I’m thankful for past council members, the town employees and for the opportunities I had,” he said. After the meeting, a “going away” party was held in Miller’s honor.

Miller, who has been instrumental in many positive changes to Claypool, also decided to start a fundraiser for rebuilding and remodeling Section Street in Claypool, alongside the help of Louis-Dreyfus. Around $1,600 needs to be raised to complete the project.

In other business:

• An invoice for $465 was approved for Reed and Earhart for their services to the town over the past month.
• The council also decided to table the final changes to the salary ordinance to a special meeting at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28 at the town barn.
• Beth Brewer, the new clerk-treasurer for the town of Claypool was approved to go to Indianapolis to attend training in January.

The next Claypool town council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18 at the Claypool Lions Club building.