Pleasant Hill Road Side Walk Update

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Phase II of the sidewalk is well underway. This section includes the right of way between Grand and Armbrust Streets. You will recall Phase I was wrapped up last November before weather set in and delayed the completion of this public works project.

Plans are being finalized for the completion and some form of memorial marker for Mr.John Rigdon who lost his life in a bicycle vs motor vehicle accident June 12, 2008.

Gary Muehfelt, Chris Heidorn,Gail Hinkle, and Sal Falbo .....................................Gary Muehlfelt at work

Thus far the Milton Township Highway Department has funded the project 100% to initiate and facilitate the work in a timely manor. Pending are additional funds from various agencies and grants that would share in this expense. Highway

Commissioner Gary Muehlfelt indicated that “These things (funding) take time to work out the details.” With or without that additional support we felt it important for that community to have the sidewalk sooner rather than later.”

In addition any memorial or dedication expenses will not be coming from tax payer dollars, but rather the elected officials of Milton Township. Township Highway Commissioner Gary Muehlfelt suggested the idea and board members agreed to personally fund the cost including Chris Heidorn Supervisor, Town Clerk Gail P. Hinkle and trustee Sal Falbo seen here at the construction sight. Trustees Jim Flickinger,Robert Larsen, and Christopher Edwards also contributed.