A new roof over the fire station in Bourbon will likely be the next major project the town council and township officials may need to tackle. The roof has had temporary repairs made over the last couple of years; however, if the repairs do not continue to stop the leaking, water damage could affect the foundation.
The potential need to have the entire roof repair was discussed at the February’s Bourbon Town Council meeting.
The Bourbon Fire Station is funded by both the town and the township budgets, so both will have to agree on the details of any project. The fire department is housed in the building owned by the Town of Bourbon, but the contract between the town and township stipulates 50/50 payment from each of their budgets. Town Council members requested that Fire Chief Mike Chapman obtain three quotes for needed repairs or replacement. They had secured one quote from Morris and Sons Roofing in the amount of $58,000. According to town clerk/treasurer, Kim Berger, the council is also seeking different opinions on what is needed.
After the meeting, Berger said part of the fire department area is in the existing old building and the other portion was added on during the late 1970’s or early 80’s.
The council is planning to address the issue again at their regular March meeting.
Carol Anders Correspondent
