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Proposal to split cost of fire territory study fails in South Whitley council meeting
Summary
A motion to have the town pay half the cost of a Cleveland Township fire territory study failed for lack of a second after concerns were raised about higher taxes and potential loss of assets.
Council President Randy Cokl moved that the Town of South Whitley pay half the cost of a study requested by Cleveland Township on whether to form a fire territory. The proposed study would evaluate pros and cons of joining a fire territory arrangement.
Vice President Brock Waterson opposed the study during discussion, citing concerns that forming a fire territory could raise tax rates, risk the town’s assets and possibly result in the town losing its fire department building. Because no council member seconded Cokl’s motion, the motion failed and the town did not commit funds for the study.
No further action or referral was recorded in the minutes; the issue remains unresolved pending future council consideration if requested again by township officials.
