Steve Orusa wasted no time in taking a new job after his retirement as the long-time Fishers Fire & Emergency Services Chief, this one being part-time. He has been named by Mayor Scott Fadness to serve on the Board of Public Works and Safety.
Orusa replaces Jason Meyer, who resigned from the board when he moved from Fishers for family reasons. The board is made up of the mayor and his two appointees.
The City Council recently passed a measure allowing Board of Works members to be paid for the first time, in line with municipalities in our surrounding area. The compensation cannot exceed $4,000 in one year.
The Fishers City Web site lists the following as responsibilities of the board:
Public ways and sidewalks; laying out, opening, and changing grades.
- The works board may lay out, open, change, and fix or change the grade of any public way, sidewalk, or public place in the city.
- The works board may keep a record of the grades of all public ways and sidewalks in the city.
Pursuant to Ind. Code § 36-8-3-2, the Public Works and Safety Board has exclusive control over all property relating to the following:
- Police department
- Fire department, fire alarms, and fire escapes
- Animal shelters
- Inspection of building
The Public Works and Safety Board may purchase the equipment and supplies and make the repairs needed by the Police and Fire Departments.