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Owens Cross Roads honors volunteer firefighter; council reports bank balances and pays off building mortgage
Summary
At its Jan. 27 meeting, the council presented a certificate to 2025 Firefighter of the Year Jordan Townsen, reviewed city account balances totaling $978,565.83, and paid off a roughly $54,000 mortgage for a municipal building.
The Owens Cross Roads City Council recognized Jordan Townsen as the city's 2025 Firefighter of the Year and thanked volunteers who logged extended shifts during recent emergencies.
Deputy Chief Whitman and other department leaders described Townsen's service during a major house fire and prolonged ice-and-cold weather responses. The council presented a certificate; Townsen responded, "Thank you."
Earlier in the meeting the clerk read the city's bank balances across several funds, with a reported grand total of $978,565.83. Council members said they elected to pay off a maturing building loan of about $54,000 rather than refinance, leaving the building owned free and clear by the city.
Council then approved routine minutes and balances, and later moved into an executive session to receive legal advice on pending litigation; the regular session did not resume publicly.
