Updated: MILFORD — The May 13 meeting of Milford Town Council saw two significant changes: Council member Joellen Free announced her resignation from the council as of May 31; wastewater rates for Milford residents will go up roughly $3 as of July 1. The average monthly sewer bill will be … Read More
Updated: MILFORD —Utilities once again dominated Milford Town Council’s meeting agenda Monday evening, April 8. Among the issues tackled was a proposed wastewater rate hike, the second in five years. The council also voiced displeasure with Wessler Engineering about a design flaw in wastewater plant upgrades and resulting cost … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — At the Monday, March 11, meeting of Milford Town Council, Camp Alexander Mack’s Executive Director Gene Hollenberg reopened discussions on extending wastewater service from Milford to Camp Mack. As Hollenberg reminded the council, Camp Mack started extension talks in spring 2018, after studies showed a dire need … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — In spite of Milford’s utilities being “$65,000 in the hole,” according to Town Clerk/Treasurer Joellen Free, town council members chose to table a vote on raising wastewater rates at its public meeting Monday evening, Dec. 10. Instead, the council will review its economic situation on a quarterly … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — At the Sept. 10 meeting of the Milford Town Council, Ryan Brauen of Wessler Engineering informed the council renovations to the town’s wastewater plant are roughly two-thirds complete. He cited two items impeding progress: The new return activated sludge pumps are clogging frequently; however, Brauen said a … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — Milford Town Council’s monthly meeting Monday, May 14, was held at Camp Alexander Mack, two miles away from its usual town hall locale. Approximately 40 people were present to hear discussion of a possible extension of Milford’s sewer to Camp Mack, which could affect residents owning 65 … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — Milford Town Council passed several motions at its monthly meeting, April 9, some in preparation for the 2018 Milford Fest, May 26-27. Tricia Gall of the 2018 Milford Fest planning committee asked the garage sale ordinance be waived for the event, exempting residents from a fee … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — Milford Town Council spent the majority of its monthly public meeting Monday evening, Feb. 12, discussing the possibility of extending sewer service to Camp Alexander Mack. Also in attendance were residents from the area possibly affected, representatives from Camp Mack and Bob Weaver, administrator of the … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — Milford Town Council held its first monthly public meeting of 2018 Monday evening, Jan. 8, in town hall. After members elected Doug Ruch president and Dan Cochran, vice-president, the council addressed the upcoming wastewater plant upgrades and fielded questions concerning the possible extension of sewage service … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — A situation of getting the cart before the horse was the case Monday evening, Dec. 11, at Milford Town Council meeting. A small group of Waubee Lake residents, led by Pam Dwyer, came before the council with numerous questions regarding potential sewer being provided by the … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — At its monthly meeting Monday evening, Nov. 13, the Milford Town Council voted to study the feasibility of providing sanitary service to Camp Alexander Mack at Waubee Lake. Ryan Brauen, an engineer with Wessler Engineering, the company overseeing Milford’s sewer plant upgrades, informed the council he … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — Ryan Brauen of Wessler Engineering was present at Milford’s monthly public town council meeting Monday evening, Oct. 9, to oversee the opening of bids on the town’s wastewater plant renovation project. The bids, in order they were opened, were: R.E. Crosby Construction, $648,900; Kleenco, $634,900; Mason … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — The Milford Town Council held an unusually short and sparsely attended public meeting Monday, Aug. 14, where it heard good and bad news about the upcoming wastewater treatment plant renovation. The good news, according to Ryan Brauen, Wessler Engineering project manager, is the construction permit was … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — Ryan Brauen, Wessler Engineering, provided Milford Town Council an update on the wastewater treatment plant renovation project Monday evening, May 8, at the council’s May meeting.
Read More Updated: MILFORD — Milford residents concerned about derelict properties may be happy to know the town now has a new building commissioner. At its monthly public meeting Monday, April 10, the council voted to hire Scott Mast to fill the position. “Anything I can do to help,” affirmed Mast, … Read More
Updated: MILFORD — Abandoned houses and wastewater rate hikes were the primary topics of discussion at the Milford Town Council’s first public meeting of 2017. Ordinance 2017-2, which would raise residents wastewater bill by 16.34 percent, will be up for a public hearing and a vote at next month’s … Read More
