The Sidney Town Council met at the Monday, May 13 meeting. From left are Council Member Rebecca Adams, Sidney Clerk-Treasurer Lisa Parrett and Sidney Council President Gavin Parrett.

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By Patrick Webb
InkFreeNews

SIDNEY — Sidney’s Maintenance Department Head Chris Bradford has resigned.

At the Sidney Town Council’s Monday, May 13 meeting, the Sidney Town Council President Gavin Parrett reported Bradford’s resignation. Parrett also reported that Joe Calhoun had expressed interest in the position.

Council Member Sharon Rancourt, who was not present due to personal business, previous told Parrett she would vote to approve Calhoun taking the job, contingent on proof of insurance. The council voted to approve Calhoun as the new maintenance department manager, contingent on proof of insurance.

The council also announced that demolition at 105 N. Indiana St. had begun.

Parrett reported that they were waiting on Duke Energy to cut off power to the property for safety, before further work can continue. The plan for the lot is to turn it into a park.

In other business, the council:

• Announced that the contract with the Pierceton Police Department had been signed and that sporadic coverage had begun.
• Discussed potentially considering installing new light poles in the next fiscal year.
• Announced that the John Deere ride on lawnmower and sprayer were sold at auction; the mower for $850 and the sprayer for $250. The funds had not been received yet and could take a few months to be processed.
• Heard citizen concerns regarding a large hole behind a resident’s house that was potentially a safety hazard and pot holes between Jackson and Monroe Street.

The next council meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the Jackson Township Fire Station.

105 N. Indiana St., Sidney, in the process of being demolished Monday, May 13.