Maumee City Leaders Honored For Their Patriotic Support
BY NANCY GAGNET — MIRROR REPORTER
As U.S. Navy reservist, Maumee Police Sgt. T.J. Stratton is grateful for the support he receives from the city while serving his country.
“They have been phenomenal,” Stratton said of the city’s response to the time he spends away from the police department to fulfill military responsibilities.
Stratton is an ensign in the Navy Reserves and has served 15 years, including two tours of duty in Iraq.
“Whether it’s an actual mobilization abroad or a weekend off, they really understand with it,” he said.
At Monday’s council meeting, he took the opportunity to formally thank Mayor Tim Wagener and Police Chief Robert Zink by presenting them with the ESGR Patriot Award.
The ESGR, which stands for Employer Support of Guard and Reserve, is a U.S. Department of Defense watchdog group. Established in 1972, the group promotes cooperation and understanding between reservists and their civilian employers.
“It’s a double-sided kind of organization because it’s a watchdog thing for a reservist or guardsman who might have trouble with their employer, and it rewards those employers who do good things like Maumee,” Stratton said.
Stratton, who nominated Wagener and Zink for the award, presented them with a certificate and pin.
“It’s very much an honor to receive this recognition,” Zink said. “(Stratton) and his fellow soldiers are doing the right thing.”
“Thanks so much for all you do,” Wagener added.
Following the presentation, council took the following action:
n Learned that United Way of Greater Toledo honored city employees with a plaque for their participation in the 2008 fund-raising campaign.
• Appointed summer recreation program employees.
• Placed on file a liquor application for Jeds Maumee LLC.
• Supported a request for a liquor application by Heritage Inn of Toledo LLC.
• Approved transfer of a liquor license to Sam and Kathy Foreman for Red Wells Restaurant at 301 River Rd.
• Approved a $54,600 contract with URS for reconstruction of West Harrison Street.
• Agreed to waive a noise ordinance for Assistance Dogs of America to hold a fund-raiser on August 23.
• Approved a request for levy assessments for the phase three, area two sewer separation project.
• Approved an annual assessment for street lighting.
• Approved a purchase agreement of $2,465.50 for Fringe Facts Communicator software.
The next Maumee City Council meeting is scheduled on Monday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. on the first floor of the Maumee Municipal Building, 400 Conant St.
East Wayne Street Fire Causes $70,000 In Damage
A residential garage at 432 E. Wayne St., Maumee, was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. A neighbor nearly two blocks away noticed the blaze and called 911 at approximately 4:16 a.m. Maumee Fire Chief Rick Monto said the fire was under control approximately 10 minutes after fire personnel arrived on the scene. The fire destroyed the structure, the entire contents of the garage, a Vulcan Kawasaki motorcycle, a 2000 Lincoln Navigator parked in the driveway, a new stainless steel refrigerator, a neighbor’s backyard alley fence, neighboring garage windows and a backyard pine tree. Maumee fire officials estimate the damages at $70,000. The cause of the fire was undetermined at press time. MIRROR PHOTO BY MIKE McCARTHY
Area Residents Shop To Support Museum
Katherine Ottensman, Maura Wolford, A.J. Wolford and Conagher Ottensman find some arrowheads for sale at the Wolcott House lawn sale on Saturday. The lawn sale, an annual fund-raiser for the Wolcott House Museum Complex, features a variety of antiques and collectibles dealers. MIRROR PHOTO BY KRISTEN SCHWEITZER
City Considers Residential Lots For Land That Once Housed Maumee Fire Station
BY NANCY GAGNET — MIRROR REPORTER
It is likely that the vacant land at William and Gibbs streets, the site of the former Maumee fire station, will become residential lots; however, the city’s buildings and lands committee is still mulling over details.
In a meeting June 12, the committee, which consists of council members Michael Coyle, Richard Carr and Tim Pauken, discussed options for the land and agreed that making the property available for single-family homes is the best option for the city.
“There is a critical need for single-family dwellings in this community,” said Coyle, who chairs the committee.
The property is zoned R-2, single-family residential. It would be divided into five lots sized 55 by 132 feet; however, the corner lot would be larger due to setback requirements for that space.
“Getting five families in there is something we want to do,” Coyle said.
The committee agreed that in order to sell lots, the potential buyer must have a builder in place to build within a specified period of time.
In addition, it was suggested that the lots could not be split or combined.
“We’re looking for commitment,” Carr said. “We want to encourage housing. We don’t want to just sell lots.”
Any structure built on the property would have to be approved by the architectural review committee.
The price of each lot has yet to be determined.
Bruce Wholf, building zoning inspector, also attended the meeting.
The buildings and lands committee will meet again with Wholf and city law director Sheilah McAdams before any recommendation is sent to council.
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