The Railroad Township Trustee says she’s willing to make another attempt at negotiating a 2017 contract with the San Pierre Volunteer Fire Department. In a press release, Trustee Mandy Thomason called Friday’s court hearing a “positive step forward.”
It ended with both parties agreeing to continue fire protection under the terms of the current contract until January 30. However, Fire Chief Joe Kryzyzanowski will temporarily step down during that time, with Assistant Chief Mike Korous taking over in an interim capacity.
The press release emphasizes that Thomason takes her duty as township executive seriously. Thomason also assures residents that she will take all the actions in her power to make sure they always get the fire protection and emergency services they deserve.
During Friday’s hearing, Starke Circuit Court Judge Kim Hall encouraged the parties involved to work out their own solution, noting that court should be the absolute last resort for resolving disagreements. Thomason says she’s willing to negotiate in good faith with the fire department on a contract that ensures that Railroad Township gets fire protection and emergency services that comply with state law.
