Town names new highway superintendent
NORWICH – Mike Gibbon of Wells Road in Norwich has been appointed highway superintendent for the Town of Norwich, effective April 1.
Gibbon’s appointment came at a special town board meeting called Tuesday afternoon.
Gibbon replaces longtime superintendent Stanley Foulds, who accepted a position with the Norwich City School District late last year.
“After (considering) eight applicants, we feel Gibbon not only scored the highest throughout our interview process, but we feel he is the right choice for the position,” said Supervisor David Law.
The position, as outlined by the board, entails maintaining the town roads, being on call 24 hours a day, knowing how to calculate budgets and having computer technology, public relations and management skills.
Gibbon will be in charge of the highway department’s crew of four.
“Everything we heard about him was good. He is known to be a strong worker,” said Town Councilman Charles Brooks.
Gibbon currently works for the Chenango County Highway Department.
The new highway chief will be placed on probation for his first 90 days of employment as outlined by the town for all new employees. He will receive health care coverage and other benefits such as vacation and sick time. The starting salary for the superintendent is $28,000 for 2008 and will be pro-rated from April 1 to Dec. 31 totaling $2,333.33 per month.
In replacing Foulds, Gibbon will be required to run in next November’s election to be voted into the position. Law said the town highway workers are pleased to welcome Gibbon to their crew.
Following Gibbon’s appointment, the only other item on Tuesday’s agenda was a lengthy discussion about purchasing a new 10-wheel international truck. The truck, which is expected to cost $168,000 with a trade-in or $182,000 without, will arrive in October. The board decided to put an older 1999 truck out to bid, starting at $14,000.
Law said the new truck, which will be blue instead of orange, is equipped with plows, sanders, a new emissions system, and a Cummins engine.
“A lot of places are changing colors because down the road they will get a better trade-in value,” said Law.
Gibbon’s appointment came at a special town board meeting called Tuesday afternoon.
Gibbon replaces longtime superintendent Stanley Foulds, who accepted a position with the Norwich City School District late last year.
“After (considering) eight applicants, we feel Gibbon not only scored the highest throughout our interview process, but we feel he is the right choice for the position,” said Supervisor David Law.
The position, as outlined by the board, entails maintaining the town roads, being on call 24 hours a day, knowing how to calculate budgets and having computer technology, public relations and management skills.
Gibbon will be in charge of the highway department’s crew of four.
“Everything we heard about him was good. He is known to be a strong worker,” said Town Councilman Charles Brooks.
Gibbon currently works for the Chenango County Highway Department.
The new highway chief will be placed on probation for his first 90 days of employment as outlined by the town for all new employees. He will receive health care coverage and other benefits such as vacation and sick time. The starting salary for the superintendent is $28,000 for 2008 and will be pro-rated from April 1 to Dec. 31 totaling $2,333.33 per month.
In replacing Foulds, Gibbon will be required to run in next November’s election to be voted into the position. Law said the town highway workers are pleased to welcome Gibbon to their crew.
Following Gibbon’s appointment, the only other item on Tuesday’s agenda was a lengthy discussion about purchasing a new 10-wheel international truck. The truck, which is expected to cost $168,000 with a trade-in or $182,000 without, will arrive in October. The board decided to put an older 1999 truck out to bid, starting at $14,000.
Law said the new truck, which will be blue instead of orange, is equipped with plows, sanders, a new emissions system, and a Cummins engine.
“A lot of places are changing colors because down the road they will get a better trade-in value,” said Law.
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