Troy City Council voted, 8-1, Tuesday to approve an ordinance requiring the presence of working carbon monoxide detectors in rental units.
The ordinance resulted from the deaths a year ago of three teen girls from carbon monoxide poisoning at the South Elm Street rental property where they lived with their grandmother.
Troy lawyer Robert Huffman Jr. told council before the vote that Jean Bishop, the grandmother of the three girls and a young boy who was sickened but survived, sent him to the meeting to support the proposal.
Fire Chief Matt Simmons explained the proposal was intended to protect people, not penalize property owners. Councilwoman Robin Oda voted against the ordinance. She said she thought landlords and tenants needed to reach agreement on the placement and maintenance of the detectors. NANCY BOWMAN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER
PIQUA
Medical equipment ministry focus of YWCA luncheon
The GIVE medical equipment ministry will be the focus of the March 9 YWCA Monthly Luncheon Series program.
Bill Lutz and Tom Downs of The New Path Inc. will talk about GIVE’s loaning of reconditioned medical equipment to those with a need.
The program will begin at 11 a.m. followed by a noon luncheon. The luncheon cost is $6. Reservations required by noon March 7 to the YWCA by calling 937-773-6626. NANCY BOWMAN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER
TIPP CITY
5 residents appointed to review charter
Five city residents were appointed Tuesday, Feb. 16, to the Tipp City Charter Review Commission.
The appointments were made by Tipp City Council. Those appointed to review the charter and recommend changes to the council were: Jackie Wahl, George Lovett, David Werts, David Cook and Paul Hartko.
A commission reviews the commission every eight years. Proposed changes to the city’s charter would be approved or rejected by city voters. NANCY BOWMAN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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