At the February 1, 2016 meeting of the Staunton Township Trustees, Republican candidates for various positions in Miami County solicited the trustees for support for their elections. Chief Deputy Dave Duchak stopped in to ask for support for his run for Sheriff, Mel Kemmer asked for their support for prosecutor, and Greg Simmons asked for their support for Miami Count Commissioner. The trustees listened to their campaign promises but did not verbally commit to support any candidate.

In regular business, the trustees had asked Troy Fire Chief Matt Simmons to the meeting to discuss the contract that the township has with the Troy Fire Department. According to Simmons, the department has eleven firefighters available per shrift. The department is trying to use their resources wisely and plan to provide the same level of service to Staunton Township.

Trustee Jeff Cron said, “We; re not complaining about the service, it just seems that we pay a lot for the few calls that we have. What happens if we can’t continue to pay? “

Trustee Bill Gearhart added, “”What we pay seems high given the number of calls we have.”

Simmons responded, “A call cost the department about $2,000. If something happens you will still receive the same service.”

The next meeting of the Staunton Township Trustees is scheduled for February 15, 2016 at the township building.