The Independent-News, Volume 110, Number 20, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 October 1984 — Page 7

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD MINUTES The Town Board met in regular session with the following members present: Arthur Heemcr, Edward Bracich, Margaret Gaddis. Gregory Wiliams and Cliff Ward. Kathryn Chripliwy, clerk-treasurer was present. James Clevenger, town attorney, was not present. The minutes to the preceding meeting were presented for approval. Mr. Bracich made a correction to the minutes, saying that he was misquoted. He did not relate to the officer saying that the “Town Board was dumber than a box of rocks"; rather, “deaf, dumb and blind like the Town Board members". With that correction ammended to the minutes stand approved on a motion by Heemer, seconded by Williams. Mr. Gassensmith gave his monthly report. He also presented some standards for towing agents to follow and ask that the Board accept those standards. The Board members agreed that the standards would be beneficial. Mr. Gassensmith stated the color of the Reserve officers trousers would be gray. Mr. Gassensmith asked what the Board would like him to do in regards to the police cars. The Board evaluated the situation and suggested to Mr. Gassensmith that he purchase two used cars instead of one new car. Mr. Gassensmith made reference to the comments that Mr. Heemer had regarding an unpleasant incident that had happened to his wife a few weeks ago. Quote: "I talked with the young man and he said he was not in a house on Georgia Street and had not been in a house on Georgia Street in a long time. He said that he did recall driving down the street and had seen a lady pushing a buggy cab and he looked at her. I asked, did you glare at her? He said no. I don't think there was any malice involved". Quote: Mr. Heemer, "I can't in public or to the young man's face, call him a liar. But, I will say this, and relate it to all your troups, it’s a hard enough job being a Town Board member and 1 can handle the stresses that people place on Town Board members when they want them to vote in one direction or another, but when my family becomes involved that’s crossing the line and I will react. I talked to the young man and told him I hope this isn’t the toughest problem you ever

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have to deal with and I wished him well in his status as a reserve officer. I hope the issue is laid to rest". Another issue that was brought up was the status of allowing reserve officers to work after once having been paid. The law does not specifically state this condition. The Police Academy will not issue a letter even though they have said they don’t have a problem with it. The lawyer has not submitted a letter citing his opinion on the matter. The clerk attempted to explain what “Home Rule" means to cities and towns concerning the powers that they hold when the state statute does not specifically state the issue. Greg Williams moved that the reserve officer in question be allowed to work but not alone until the next board meeting when Jim Clevenger has the opportunity to explain “Home Rule" in detail. The motion was seconded by Margaret Gaddis on on call of the roll was, ayes: Williams, Gaddis and Ward; nays: Heemer and Bracich. The fire department report for September was presented by Michael Corbett: 3 fires 4 false alamrs 1 mutual aid 2 training meetings 134 man hours. On October 5 and 6 we had the little fire smokehouse down at the elementary school for 503 students from both the elementary and St. Pat's which came to 84 man hours. There are three men enrolled in first class school and three men enrolled in second class school in Marshall County. A motion was made by Gaddis to allow the Fire Department Stag on October 26th. Greg Williams seconded the motion and all voted in favor. The fire department will be purchasing 12 pager batteries at a cost of $48.00. The Federal Revenue Sharing monies for the Fire Department will be spent in the following manner: $948.00, Scott Air Packs; $1,237.50, 25 helmets; $1,794.00, 12 coats; $272.00, 200 l‘/i" hose; $998.00, 500 2‘/i" hose; $474.00; 24 pair of fire gloves; $96.00, 2 skull savers; $480.00, 16 blue lights; $234.00 , 4 pair boots. Marvin Williams presented the electric report for September. A correction was made on the first line to read cleaned tops of catch basins instead of cleaned all catch basins. Greg Williams made a motion to

purchase bO to 70 tons of sand and 80 tons of salt for the winter months. Art Heemer seconded the motion and all approved. A discussion was held on what the IMF.A was doing about a safetv program for lineman. Greg Williams made a motion to wait until more information could be obtained before making a decision on how to incorporate the program. Arthur Heemer seconded the motion and all voted in favor. Marvin Williams in formed the board of the applications he had received for the utility departments. He had interviewed the men and come up with two possibilities. He than asked the Board to decide on the man. Margaret Gaddis made a motion to hire Mark Kinney. Greg Williams made a second to the motion and discussion was held. Mr. Bracich asked how long this individual lived in Walkerton. Answer: He is origianally from Walkerton but for some years has lived in Florida and North Carolina. The vote was called: ayes, Gaddis, Williams, Ward; nays: Bracich; abstain, Heemer. There was some dissension on why this Board does not establish some policy on hiring employees. It was suggested that in the near future a policy be set for hiring. Wastewater report for September was presented. Mr. Heemer made a motion: Because of the potential health hazard of Mr. Zehner’s job. 1 am requesting that he have all the necessary inoculations to protect him against such hazards. Williams seconded and all voted in favor. Two proposals were presented for the replacement of a boiler in the Town Hall building; Dye Plumbing & Heating, $6,675.00; and Slutsky & Peltz. $6,899.00. Mr. Bracich made a motion to accept the proposal from Dye Plumbing and Heating at $6,675.00. Williams seconded the motion and all voted in favor. The issue of the Hold Harmless Clause was scheduled to rise from the table but because of the absence of both judge and attorney, Mr. Heemer asked that it present itself at the next meeting. Kenny Chapman announced to the Town Board that the annual Halloween celebration will be held on October 27 from 2:00 to 5:00. Ruth Knowlton addressed the Town Board on the Fall Festival that is scheduled for October 19th and 20th. Forty-seven people have expressed a desire to have a booth

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for the festival. The two main problems to solve are: closing Illinois Street between 0. S. 6 and Harrison from 8:30 to 6:00 o’clock on the 19th and 20th of October and getting electricity supplies for the booths on the main street of town. Mr. Heemer made a motion to close off that section of Illinois Street in question from 8:00 o’clock till 6:30 each day of the festival and the authorization of electricity to be supplied for the needs of the festival. The superintendent will be required to present a necessary fee for the electricity. Greg Williams seconded the motion and all voted in favor. The clerk-treasurer presented to the Town Board a copy of the Walkerton Economic Development Commission Resolution passed earlier on October 8, 1984 in regards to the Ray's Supermarket, Inc., Project and the final forms of the loan agreement, mortgage and security agreement, note, economic development bond, trust indenture, and proposed form of bond ordinance, all in connection therewith for final consideration by the Town Board. The proposed form of Ordinance was examined by the members of the Town Board following which trustee Greg Williams moved the proposed form of ordinance entitled “An Ordinance Authorizing The Town of Walkerton, Indiana (the Issuer") to issue its ’Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1984 (Ray's Supermarket, Inc. Project)", in the aggregate principal amount of $235,000.00 and approving and authorizing certain actions with respect thereto be read for the first time. This motion was seconded by Trustee Margaret Gaddis and on call of the roll was carried by the following vote: ayes: Heemer, Bracich. Ward, Gaddis and Williams; nays: none. The proposed form of Ordinance was then read in its entirety, after which trustee Greg Williams moved that said ordinance be passed upon its first reading. This motion was seconded by trustee Edward Bracich and on call of the roll was carried by the following vote: ayes: Heemer, Bracich, Ward, Gaddis and Williams; nays: .none. Trustee Greg Williams then moved to suspend the rules and consider the proposed form of ordinance for the second and third time by title only. Trustee Margaret Gaddis seconded the motion and on call of the roll the motion was carried by unanimous vote with all of the trustees present and voting. Said proposed form of ordinance was then read a second time by title after which trustee Greg Williams moved that said proposed form of ordinance be passed upon its second reading. This motion was seconded by trustee Margaret Gaddis and on call of the roll was carried by the following vote: ayes: Heemer. Bracich, Ward, Gaddis

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and Williams; nays: none. Said proposed form of ordinance was then read a third time by title only after which trustee Margaret Gaddis moved that said proposed form of ordinance be passed up its third reading, which motion was seconded by trustee Greg Williams and on call of the roll was carried by the following vote: ayes: Heemer, Bracich. Ward. Gaddis and Williams; nays: none. The presiding officer then declared said ordinance to have been passed and adopted. I he subject of the water problem with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Manger was again presented to the Board by the clerk-treasurer. The clerktreasurer asked the Town Board to address the issue once again so that the Magners would have clear understanding of the Board’s decision on the matter since Mrs. Magner was just recently in the clerk’s office asking what was going to be done on the matter. The Town Board stated that they intended to remain with their decision that was made in a meeting on September 10. that being: “to forgive the water penalty for one month, but you will eventually have to pay the bill". The president was instructed to write a letter to the Magners reinterating the position of the Town Board to make it clear that there will be no adjustments to this bill and that a penalty will be assessed for each month this bill remains unpaid from this point on. Mr. Greg Williams moved that a coordinator be selected to examine all of the municipal buildings with regards to how they can meet the rules and regulations of the handicap individuals in our community. I would like Mr. Heemer to be that coordinator. Margaret Gaddis seconded the motion and all voted in favor of the motion. Claims 1,010 to 1,081 were approved on a motion by Williams, seconded by Bracich. With no further business to come before the Board the meeting adjourned on a motion by Bracich. seconded by Heemer. + Keep Red Cross ready Thanks to you... it works... (or ALL OF US UntedWtou

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