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Fire chief praises inspection progress, urges driveway clearing for emergency access
Summary
Morgan Township's fire chief updated the zoning commission on inspection progress, urged attention to driveway access and overgrowth, and reminded commissioners about a zero‑increase levy based on prior property evaluations.
Mark Menerey, the township fire chief, told the zoning commission that the department’s inspection program is nearly complete for the year and thanked the commission for working with fire officials on access issues for new builds.
"Captain Myers with our inspection program has been doing a great job. I believe he'll be done with all the township's inspections... they're up to date, here by the end of the month," Chief Menerey said. He also reminded commissioners that the department’s levy shows “no increase” and is based on older property evaluations, advising property owners to check the county auditor’s website to compare payments.
Menerey emphasized that in rural areas, driveway access and water supply are the principal concerns for fire response: overgrowth, narrow approaches and older bridges sometimes prevent emergency vehicles from reaching structures. He thanked the commission for its involvement and requested that zoning continue notifying the fire department of new builds so staff can review access and water‑supply arrangements early in the process.
Discussion versus action: the fire chief provided an informational update; commissioners requested that staff continue coordination but took no formal legislative action.
Next steps: Continued coordination between zoning staff and the fire department on new development reviews and driveway/access details; chief said the inspection cycle should be complete by month’s end.
