The Independent-News, Volume 111, Number 40, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 6 March 1986 — Page 3

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD MINUTES A special meeting was called on the workings of the codification or ordinances. Town Board members present were: Arthur D. M. Heemer, Gregory Williams, Margaret Gaddis and Clifford Ward. Kathryn Tiede Chrapliwy, clerk-treas-urer, and James Gevenger, town attorney, were also present. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Arthur D. M. Heemer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m., Gifford Ward seconded the motion and all agreed. Mr. Heemer made a suggestion to handle the ordinances by sections, dealing with one section at a time until the complete codification was finished. Karthryn Chrapliwy said that when she studied the ordinances she realized that some of them were missing that she was aware of so she asked if she might go over those first before we started working out the sections. After listing out the ordinances that Chrapliwy knew to be missing the attorney was asked to obtain those ordinances from the clerk-treasurer. It was further suggested that a special meeting between the judge, the police chief and the attorney be scheduled so as to work out the section on traffic codes. The next meeting will be held when the lawyer has had the opportunity to incorporate the missing ordinances and meet with the police chief and judge. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. The Walkerton Town Board met on February 24, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Arthur D. M. Heemer, Greg-

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ory A. Williams, M. Edward Bracich, Margaret Gaddis and E. Clifford Ward. Kathryn Tiede Chrapliwy, clerk-treasurer, and James Clevenger, town attorney, were also present. Mr. Bracich corrected the minutes to the February 10th meeting by saying that he was not objecting to the use of the small red truck for snow removal but that he thought that using the truck for long haul runs would be bad for that particular truck and he felt it would create a maintenance problem for that truck. He would rather see that truck used to plow sidewalks and parking areas of the town owned facilities, such as the fire station, park buildings, wastewater plant and the town hall. The minutes were approved following Mr. Bracich's correction. OLD BUSINESS: 1. James Gevenger announced that he has heard nothing from the railroad concerning the easement for the Bottorff property. The options to be considered for that right of way problem with the Bottorff land have narrowed down to: a. An easement from the Railroad Company; b. Build a bridge over the stream on the property; c. Purchase the ground from Dr. Bottorff (approximately 177 acres). 2. The Dunn property, located at 815 Ohio Street, was discussed: Arthur Heemer: Certain people have expressed a desire for a day care center. Perhaps we should keep an open mind about this possibility. Edward Bracich: No provisions have been made for the upkeep and maintenance of the building should we happen to obtain it. Gregory Williams: There may be a possibility that the Park Board would be interested in the tyClifford Ward: I have recently

talked with Dennis Dunn and 1 feel he might be willing to donate the building. James Gevenger: There are probably a couple of options here: file claim for a clear title, ask Dunns to move the house or lose the house. Edward Bracich: What use would the Park Board have for this property and how would they maintain it if they had it? Arthur Heemer: I’d like to sugguest that James Gevenger call Mr. Dunn and discuss the options with him plus find out if there is a way we could examine the ty3. False Alarm Resolution: Arthur Heemer moved that the clerk-treasurer provide the attorney with a copy of the original agreements on the alarm systems. With the agreement in hand the attorney should then create an ordinace to back up fees for false alarms. Margaret Gaddis: I’ll second that motion. Discussion: Edward Bracich: 1 feel that what we have presented so far is too stiff a penalty on the business. 1 would like to see the first one or two false alarms be free of charge. Arthur Heemer: I feel that the annual fee should be kept with so many free false alarms, let’s say two free false alarms a year. lam also concerned with who identifies the run as a false alarm. Gregory Williams: I'm sure that the police or fire department will use common sense when determining a false alarm. Arthur Heemer: Call the question. Voting: Yes 5, No 0. The Plan Commission’s recommendation to vacate Georgia Street was tabled for the next regular board meeting. Reason: The proper paperwork was not presented at this time. You can trust the Duraclean .ft £9 Difference , *4' Far Carpet And Furniture Clnnina No scrubbing, no soak- - n 0 s * earn,n 9 ' ! Safe, gentle foam V> । out ' J V ~ for Durnhlald Plus U'b? L i schl stain protection [ with DuPont Teflon* John Fuontos 536-3430 DURACLEAN Carpet & Upholstery 906 Van Buren . (Xractean WsikMlpn

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NEW BUSINESS: 1. A sewage rates study for Indiana, prepared by Umbaugh Associates was presented by James Gevenger. Mr. Heemer offered to present a report on the study at the next regular board meeting. 2. Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association Membership Application 1986. Edward Bracich: I would like to make a motion to participate in this Association by the Town paying the $50.00 fee for our attorney. Margaret Gaddis: I’ll second that motion. Discussion: Arthur Heemer: That membership entitles the Town to what priviledges? James Gevenger: That entitles us to all newsletters and an awareness of all of the recent legislation and how it effects the municipalities. The question was called. Voting: Yes 5, No O. '/j. There is no additional news regarding the decrease on the electric rates from the Public Service Commission. CITIZEN INPUT: June Baker: I would like to know if any follow-up has been done on the condition of the roof on the wastewater treatment plant? Kathryn Chrapliwy: JeffZehner has been keeping a strict account of the condition of the roof on the pole barn at the wastewater facility, however he does not have the authority to do anything more.

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HRP has addressed a letter to the Town Board on their final payment and perhaps they need to be aware of the conditions on the roof. James Clevenger: I will write to HRP and address the issue of the roof on the pole barn and see where we stand on the matter. CLAIMS. Edward Bracich made a motion to pass claims 215 to 271. Margaret Gaddis seconded the motion and all voted in favor. With no further business to come before the Board the meeting adjourned on a motion by Bracich, seconded by Gaddis. COME TO HEAR CHOCOLATE’S MESSAGE On Sunday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m., at the Pine Creek Church of the Brethren, Paul and Nila Mast, from Elkhart, will use puppets and muppets to help teach some Biblical concepts. “Chocolate” with the aid of Paul’s ventriloquism skills, wins his way into the hearts of children and adults wherever he goes. They have served overseas in the mission fields and had pastorates in LaPaz and LaPorte. Come and enjoy their program. Pine Creek Church is located at the corners of Pine and Stanton Roads. WINNING NUMBERS DRAWN The Falcon 500 Gub drawing was held on Saturday, March 1, with the winning numbers being 259, 414 and 031.

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