The Independent-News, Volume 112, Number 4, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 26 June 1986 — Page 3

TOWN BOARD MINUTES (continued from page 1) erton. Leonard Northam, president of the Park Board, asked the Town Board if they would financially support the insulation of the Community Building. The cost is an estimated $4,500.00. Several people have offered to help out on the 4th of July celebration. There will be a kiddie parade on July 3, 1986. Anyone wishing information need to contact Judy Baker. Jaycees informed the Board that they were having a road block for donations for cvstic fibrosis on June 14, 1986. On July 4th the Jaycees would like the road blocked from Ray’s Parking lot to the Post Office Parking lot on Illinois Street between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a downtown cleanup at 6:00 a.m. on June 21. They asked if the town would furnish a truck and driver and the aid of the fire department. Ed Bracich so moved that their request be granted. Margaret Gaddis seconded the motion and all approved. A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce president, Judy Farver. There was some discussion on the requests in the letter. Heemer motioned to table the requests until the next board meeting. Gaddis seconded the motion and it passed on a 4 to 1 vote. CITIZEN INPUT: Helen Sauer, resident of the 900 block of West York, complained of the loud noise and speeding in the 900 block. Pat Gassensmith, police chief, asked that the Board consider a holiday worked to be regarded as accumulated time for the police officers. Pat Gassensmith asked permission to send Larry Wysocki to the

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police academy. Clifford Ward made a motion to allow that request to happen. Gaddis seconded the motion and the vote passed on a 4 yes, 1 abstain. A request was made for Michael Edwards to be allowed to work as a part time officer for New Carlisle. That request was granted providing that the officer does not use Walkerton guns or radio. The police chief asked that he be allowed to advertise for a temporary police officer who has already been through the academy. Heemer motioned to table the request until the next meeting. Bracich seconded the motion. The motion did not carry with a 3 no, 2 yes vote. Gaddis motioned to allow the police chief to advertise for the temporary police officer. Ward seconded the motion and the motion passed on a 3 yes, 2 no vote. The claims were approved on a motion by Ward, seconded by Gaddis. With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned on a motion by Gaddis, seconded by Ward. Jone 23, 1986 The Walkerton Town Board met in regular session on June 23, 1986 with the following members present: Edward Bracich, Margaret Gaddis and Clifford Ward. James Clevenger, town attorney, and Karthryn Chrapliwy, clerk-treasur-er, were also present. The minutes to the preceding meeting were approved as written. The bid opening on properties owned by the Town was conducted by the town attorney: 1007 Harrison Street, $2,150.00 by Newton Mann, Sr. 1009 Harrison Street, $500.00 by Virgie Eaton. 1123 Harrison Street, $3,025.50 by Mary Emigh. 1123 Harrison Street, $2,400.00 by Jim and Sue De Mien. 1123 Harrison Street, $3,000.00 by John Reed. Edward Bracich motioned for the bid of $2,150.00 by Newton Mann, Sr. be accepted. Margaret Gaddis

seconded the motion and all agreed. Edward Bracich motioned for the bid of $3,025.50 by Mary Emigh be accepted. Margaret Gaddis seconded the motion and all agreed. The bid of 1009 Harrison Street by Virgie Eaton for $500.00 was rejected because it was under the appraised value. Edward Bracich made a motion to table further business on the remaning properties until some later date. Margaret Gaddis seconded the motion and all agreed. OLD BUSINESS: The town attorney presented three ordinances for the Town Board to consider: 1. False Alarm Ordinance; 2. Vehicle Noise Ordinance; 3. Traffic Ordinance. False Alarm Ordinance — Edward Bracich made a motion that copies of the ordinance and contract plus a cover letter be sent to all parties involved for their input. The ordinance will then rise from the table at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Margaret Gaddis seconded the motion and all agreed. Vehicle Noise Ordinance — The ordinance was read by the town attorney and passed on the first reading by a motion from Bracich, seconded by Gaddis. Traffic Ordinance — This ordinance was presented to the Board for them the examine. The next meeting it will appear for consideration. Edward Bracich asked that the Board look at the alley that was recently put in between Pickavets and Baker. It appears that some erosion has developed in that alley. Margaret Gaddis informed the Board that she has been told by Ray Wilson that the alley along side his house needs something done to it. The slag is so large that creates a problem. The petition that has been circulating for pulling away from the Public Service Commission has to carry 5% of the votes for the office of the clerk treasurer. The number

of votes for the clerk-treasurer was 734 in the last election therefore the petition will require 37 signatures. Clifford Ward, acting president of the Town Board, appointed five members to the Zoning Board of Appeals. They are: Gregory Williams, Kenneth Chapman, Robert Throm, Edward Walz and Jollie Back. The letter from the Chamber of Commerce was discussed again. It was suggested that the Town Board have Marvin Williams at the next meeting to get his opinion on the requests from the Chamber. The town attorney asked that an executive session be scheduled for 6:15 p.m. on July 14th before the next regularly scheduled Town Board meeting. The executive session will be to discuss ongoing litigation on the Wastewater Treatment Plant. It has been noted by one of our citizens that many of the stop

EMERGENCY NUMBERS (Clip And Place By Your Phono) WALKERTON Police Department 586-3511 Fire Department 586-3211 WEMSA (Ambulance) ... 586-2011 NORTH LIBERTY Police Department 656-4411 Fire Department 656-3456 Liberty Twp. Ambulance 656-3434 Sheriff Department 656-3331

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signs in Walkerton are not well marked. It was suggested that the police chief make a check on all the signs in town and make a report back to the Board. A check on the fire hydrant at Welco will be made to make sure that it is in proper working order. The original 4th of July Committee will let the new committee use their platform providing they get a waiver of liability. The town attorney said he would provide such a waiver. The claims were approved on a motion by Edward Bracich, seconded by Gaddis. With no further business to come before the Board the meeting adjourned on a motion by Bracich, seconded by Gaddis. A human being is born with 305 bones, but during childhood a number of them fuse, so that an adult has only about 206.

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