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Poseyville approves new hire, discusses speed-signing and live-burn training
Summary
Council approved hiring M. Aaron Straub to the police department, discussed relocating and upgrading speed signage, and learned the fire department will conduct a live-burn training March 8 after receiving a donated house.
The Poseyville Town Council on Feb. 11 approved the hire of M. Aaron Straub to the town marshal’s office and considered several public-safety updates affecting police and fire operations.
Marshal Carter submitted a run report and recommended hiring Straub, whom the minutes say is in good standing with the Posey County Sheriff’s Department; the council approved the hire by roll call. Marshal Carter also discussed moving the town’s speed sign and ordering additional static speed-limit signs to improve posting in residential areas; he will coordinate with Utility Superintendent Jeremy Farrar on inventory and orders.
Fire Chief Kolley updated the council on equipment and training needs. He reported one set of turnout gear requires replacement, noted wear on the department’s black turnout gear and requested nomex hoods and gloves; he said the budget allows roughly two sets of gear replacement per year and will seek pricing to plan future budgets. Chief Kolley said commissioners approved $9,700 to repair the station tower; he will follow up to determine if some equipment on the tower owned by MSD of North Posey County is still required and obtain costs to remove unused items.
The department also received a donated house for live-burn training scheduled March 8, 2025. The structure was cleared of asbestos, participating personnel have signed release forms, and Chief Kolley requested an estimated 20,000 gallons of water from Utility Superintendent Farrar for the exercise; Farrar confirmed the supply would be available. "It will be great invaluable training," Kolley said.
No formal council action was required on speed signage or gear replacement at the meeting; the council approved the hire and the training logistics as described.
