The Independent-News, Volume 113, Number 10, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 6 August 1987 — Page 2

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - AUGUST 8, 1987

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD MINUTES The Walkerton Town Board met in regular session on July 27, 1987 with the following members present: Esther Gerber, Margaret Gaddis, Clifford Ward and Gregory Williams. Also present: James Clevenger, town attorney; and Kathryn Chrapliwy, clerk-treasur-er. The minutes were approved as written. NEW BUSINESS: John Courtney, civil engineer for J. S. Sawval and Associates gave a presentation on the power supply investigation for NIPSCO towns. The study was ordered three years ago when it was decided that the Towns would notify- NIPSCO on their termination with them. That termination of contract with NIPSCO was to happen October 1, 1987. The study showed that three options were left to the towns:

RICHARD D. DOYLE ATTORNEY Serving For Over 7 Years NORTH LIBERTY - WALKERTON - KOONTZ LAKE 413 Michigan St., Walkerton, Phone 586-3722 HOURS: Saturday 8:30 a m. - 12:00 Noon — Tuesday 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. No Appointment Necessary — No Charge For Initial Conference Other Times - South Bend 233-6699 - House Calls On Request | 6 ——_____ NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Town of Walkerton, Indiana, that the Town Board of Trustees of Walkerton, Indiana, at Walkerton Town Hall on August 17, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. will conduct a public hearing on the budget. Following this meeting, the aforementioned Board of Trustees will meet at Walkerton Town Hall on August 24, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. to adopt the following budget. BUDGET ESTIMATE 'Complete detail of the budget estimates by fund and/or department may be seen at the County Clerk-Treasurer’s Office. The proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds will be considered at the proposed budget hearing. The general public is encouraged to attend and participate at this hearing discussing proposed uses of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. NET ASSESSED VALUATION $7,242,066 Estimate Os Net Budget Fends To Tax Fuad Estimate Be Raised Rate General Fund $427,239 $255,293 $3.5251 Park and Recreation Fund 40,186 25,467 .3516 Motor Vehicle Highway Fund 62,995 23,077 . 3186 Cumulative Building & Sinking Fund 19,700 Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund .... 8,735 Local Road and Street Fund 47,300 TOTALS TOWN LOCAL FUNDS $606,155 $303,837 $4.1953 TOTALS $606,155 $303,837 $4.1953 Taxpayers appearing shall have a right to be heard thereon. After the tax rates have been determined and presented to the county auditor not later than two days prior to the second Monday in September, and the rate fixed by the county tax adjustment board, or on their failure so to do, by the county auditor, ten or more taxpayers feeling themselves aggrieved by such rates, may appeal to the state board of tax commissioners for further and final hearing thereon by filing a petition with the county auditor on or before the tenth day after publication of the county auditor of tax rates charged, and the state board of tax commissioners will fix a date for hearing in this county. Kathryn Tiede Chrapliwy, July 30, 1987 Clerk-Treasurer 2tal3 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Town of North Liberty, Indiana, that the Town Board of Trustees of North Liberty, Indiana at Town Hall on August 17, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. will conduct a public hearing on the budget. Following this meeting, the aforementioned Board of Trustees will meet at North Liberty Town Hall on August 24, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. to adopt the following budget. BUDGET ESTIMATE Complete detail of the budget estimates by fund and/or department may be seen at the Clerk-Treasure’s Office. NET ASSESSED VALUATION $3,970,000 Estimate Os Net Budget Fuads To Tax Fuad Estimate Be Raised Rate General Fund $182,044.00 $148,875.00 $3.75 Park Fund 9,198.00 5,955.60 .15 Cumulative Capital Development Fund 10,994.00 4,764.00 .12 Motor Vehicle Highway Fund 32,260.00 Local Road and Street Fund 22,463.00 Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund .... 4,481.00 Cumulative Sewer Fund 118,014.00 TOTALS $379,454.00 $159,594.00 $4.02 Taxpayers appearing shall have a right to be heard thereon. After the tax rates have been determined and presented to the county auditor not later than two days prior to the second Monday in September and the rate fixed by the county tax adjustment board, or on their failure so to do, by the county auditor, ten or more taxpayers feeling themselves aggrieved by such rates, may appeal to the state board of tax commissioners for further and final hearing thereon by filing a petition with the county auditor on or before the tenth day after publication of the county auditor of tax rates charged, and the state board of tax commissioners will fix a date for hearing in this county. Paul F. Williams, Jr. August 3, 1987 Clerk-Treasurer 2tal3

1. Buying power exclusively from NIPSCO. 2. Buying partial power from NIPSCO and wheeling in other power from other sources. 3. Entering into an Interconnected Service Agreement with NIPSCO through the establishment of a joint-action agency which would represent the towns. The towns load and energy requirements would initially be met through short term purchases which would later be replaced with longer-term power supply arrangements. The recommendation from J. S. Sawvel was that the towns enter into Full Requirements Service Arrangements with NIPSCO under the terms, conditions and rates set fprth in the recently negotiated Full Requirements Service Agreements dated July 15, 1987, previously provided to the towns by legal counsel by letter dated July 13, 1987. In connection with the execution of these agreements, it is our recommendation that the towns also enter into letter agreements with NIPSCO in connection

with NIPSCO’s obligation to provide transmission and distribution services under a No-Firm Service Agreement, and NIPSCO’s assurance to the towns protecting them from future price-squeeze, recommended power supply arrangements will result in competitive power supply costs for the towns and will ensure the towns vs an adequate power supply over the next 10 years. On an average, Courtney said, Walkerton will save about $500,000 per year under the new contract. The town board president, Gregory Williams, asked the Electrical Advisory Board how they felt about the recommendation. Roy Wilcox felt the 10-year contract was certainly a plus factor. Roman Brehm said he was highly supportive of the recommendation. Clifford Ward made a motion to accept the recommendation of J. S. Sawvel to contract with NIPSCO for the next 10 years to begin October 1, 1987 until January 30, 1998. Margaret Gaddis seconded the motion and all voted in favor. A letter was presented by Clyde W. Williams and Associates on performing additional work on the original sewer project for a cost of $4,700.00. No action was taken at this time. OLD BUSINESS: Dr. Bottorff was represented by his attorney, Mr. Tom Black. Mr. Bottorff was concerned about his easement to his farm land behind the Sewer Treatment Plant. He was not pleased with the proposal the Town gave him on the easement with the Railroad. The town's attorney, James Clevenger, said he would request a better arrangement with the Railroad Company and get back with Mr. BottorfTs attorney. A hearing was held on the Creech property and the Board by a motion from Giff Ward asked that the Town be paid $2,000 within 30 days on the judgement that the Town has against Creech. Esther Gerber seconded the motion and all voted in favor. A report was received from Lawson and Fisher on the costs of supplying the newly annexed property of Holstons with water and sewer. The water service without fire protection came in at a cost of $43,000 and the sewer service was $72,000. The Town Board said they could not supply either service at those costs. The attorney was asked to inquire with South Bend on their newly adopted ordinance on Pit Bulls. Dwight Lemert, resident on Washington Street, had numerous complaints concerning the Police Department. He felt that when he asks for help he never gets it. His garage borders the Little League Ball Park and older kids keep hitting balls against his garage causing damage to his property. The president of the Board said that he Save a life. Learn CPR. Designate A Driver Keep friebd«hlp« alive. *bea year (ri tofetker tadMlw ariviaf, Uta Ibna —< 4ri»kl»|. Q CtiKil

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would see to it that signs be placed in the park forbidding older kids from playing in that park. Bill Adkins, resident on Roosevelt Road, complained that the league games go on far into the night and he did not appreciate the park lights being on well past 11:00 at night. He asked if something could be done about the situation. The board president said he would have to take the matter up with the Park Board since they were the ones that had the authority over Place Park. John Viehe, resident on Park Street asked about the boundry lines of his property concerning parking spaces. The president of the board said he would find out

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES In the matter of determing tax rates for certain purposes by Liberty Township, St. Joseph County, Indina. Before the Township Advisory Board. Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of Liberty Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, that the proper officers of said township, at the Trustee’s Office will conduct a public hearing on the 1988 budget on August 18, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. Followiong this meeting the aforementioned officers of said township, will meet, at the Trustee’s Office, on August 25, 1987 at 7:30 p.m. to adopt the following budget. The proposed use of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds will be considered at this meeting. The general public is encouraged to attend and participate at this hearing for the proposed uses of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. Special assistance is avaiiabe to handicapped persons who desire to attend by calling 656-4587. BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES Estimate Os Net Budget Funds To Tax Towmitip Funds Estimate Be Raised Rate Township Fund $ 39,435 $33,563 $ .1887 Fire Fighting Fund 33,960 25,650 .1900 Federal Revenue Sharing Fund 43,754 Township Poor Relief Fund 13,400 12,806 .0720 TOTALS — ALL FUNDS $130,549 $72,019 $ .4507 Taxpayers appearing shall have a right to be heard thereon. After the tax levies have been determined and presented to the County Auditor not later than two days prior to the second Monday in September, and the levy fixed by the County Tax Adjustment Board, or on their failure so to do, by the County Auditor, ten or more taxpayers feeling themselves aggrieved by such levies, may appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners for further and final hearing thereon by filing a petition with the County Auditor on or before the tenth day after publication by the County Auditor of tax rates charged and the State Board of Tax Commissioners will fix a date for hearing in this county. Dale J. Nelson, Trustee Liberty Township Dated July 21, 1987 2ta6 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES In the matter of determining tax rates for certain purposes by Lincoln Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Before the Township Advisory Board. Notice is hereby give to taxpayers of Lincoln Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, that the proper officers of said township, at the Trustees Office, 123 Clark St., Walkerton, Ind., will conduct a public hearing on the 1988 budget on August 18, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. Following this meeting the aforementioned officers of said township, will meet, at the Trustee’s Office, on August 25, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. to adopt the following budget. The proposed use of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds will be considered at this meeting. The general public is encouraged to attend and participate at this hearing for the proposed uses of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. Special assistance is available to handicapped persons who desire to attend by calling 586-3747. BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES Estimates Os Net Budget Fuads To Tax Township Funds Estimate Be Raised Rate Township Fund $11,417 $11,073$ .10 Emergency Medical Services Fund 10,250 11,970 . 315 Fire Fighting Fund 13,200 13,300 . 350 Township Poor Relief Fund 17,000 32,001 .289 Federal Revenue Sharing Fund 6,137 TOTALS — ALL FUNDS $58,004 $68,344 $1,054 Taxpayers appearing shall have a right to be heard thereon. After the tax levies have been determined and presented to the County Auditor not later than two days prior to the second Monday in September, and the levy fixed by the County Tax Adjustment Board, or on their failure so to do, by the County Auditor, ten or more taxpayers feeling themselves aggrieved by such levies, may appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners for further and final hearing thereon by filing a petition with the County Auditor on or before the tenth day after publication by the County Auditor of tax rates charged and the State Board of Tax Commissioners will fix a date for hearing in this county. Iva E. Clark, Trustee Lincoln Township Dated July 27, 1987 2 ta6

the legal width of Park Street for him. Claim 873 was rejected. Gaims 834 to 903 were passed on a motion by Gaddis, seconded by Gerber. With no further business to come before the Board the meeting adjourned on a motion by Gaddis, seconded by Gerber. NOTICE We will continue to operate the Archie Schultz Trucking business. You may reacn us at 586-7105, Walkerton. Your business is appreciated. Chuck and Opal Schultz 4tal3 Use your seat belts’