WHITEHALL — The Whitehall Township board unanimously approved the purchase of Department of Public Works director John Duff's computer from Duff for $1,275.95 during its Nov. 24 meeting. The purchase was made so Duff's computer can be outfitted with the township's security measures and used more safely for township business.
Supervisor Dennis Kroll said that Duff was using his own computer for township business, and after consulting with legal representation, the board determined the township should not be using personal property for its business. That led to the decision to buy the computer.
The board also approved the installation of Duff's new position as DPW director as a pensioned position. Duff was previously in the role of deputy supervisor, which was a pensioned position, so Kroll felt it made sense to carry it over to his new role.
After the second reading of the policy updating late fees on sewer payments in the township from 1% to 3%, the board unanimously approved the change.
During board comment, trustee Chuck Schmitigal shared that after some deliberation on whether Fruitland Township would join the White Lake Ambulance Authority on a provisional basis, the township had decided not to make the move. The topic will be revisited next year, when it can be put on the ballot for voter approval.
