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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1971
Page
3
Norwalk councilman Robert Williams urged phasing out the volunteer ambulance unit and placing ambulances under fire department control for emergency runs only. The plan estimates around 40000 dollars in costs, with 1971 projections showing expenses near 56485 dollars and revenue about 20000 dollars, amid wage tensions and long hours for staff.
Norwalk officials hear from Richard Enzor owner of Westwood Mobile Estates who says higher city residential rates forced him to charge trailer park residents more. He claims the city compelled his own electrical setup and higher bills after a rate shift, with park margins shrinking amid new bylaws and a plan to take over the parks’ systems.
City Council passed a six percent pay increase retroactive to January 1 for about 120 employees. The measure becomes effective in 30 days and includes companion ordinances on longevity pay sick leave and vacation time. Ambulance staff gains and a $5 400 emergency appropriation were approved amid other ordinances and resolutions.
After a council meeting Williams pressed whether other councilmen agreed with his plan and retorted that no objections were heard. The city launched an ambulance service in 1970 following funeral home operators pulling out of the business.
Norwalk could gain a block-long municipal building housing all city offices. Councilman Robert Williams cited crowded police space and proposed a structure from Whittlesey to Linwood Avenues beside the parking lot. He urged residents to visit the police department to view conditions. May 1 will bring 1970 tax revenue totals and first quarter 1971 figures per City Auditor Charles Hipp.
Larry Hofaker Port Clinton Charles Klukas Collins James Filip Marilyn Wise and Philip Brown Norwalk became one gallon donors Monday at the Red Cross Bloodmobile at the Eagles Club Marjorie Kirkpatrick New London became a two gallon donor Robert Kirkpatrick New London Lucille Bores Monroeville three gallon donors Daisy Merritt New London five gallon donor.
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