November 8, 1986

Fire district board to be named

       County commissioners are expected to name a five member board Monday to guide the newly formed fire protection district in northern White River Township.  The district will cover the same boundaries now served by the White River Township Volunteer Fire Department north of Stones Crossing Road (County Road 700N), but excluding areas within the city limits of Greenwood.  The district was approved by commissioners in a special meeting October 7.  Instead of relying on tax dollars supplied by the township trustee, the district will allow the Fire Department to set a tax rate for residents living within the district.  White River Fire Chief Bob Wehrman has said the district will allow the department to plan for growth of the township and the department.  The department also hopes to shorten response times by keeping a paid firefighter at the station.  Commissioners have received a list of names and resumes of people fire department officials would like to see on the board.  Area residents also have drawn up a list.  Commissioners are slated to vote on the matter at 9 a.m. Monday in the courthouse annex, 86 W. Court St. in Franklin.
 
 

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