The Independent-News, Volume 113, Number 19, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 8 October 1987 — Page 5

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD MINUTES The Walkerton Town Board met on September 28th with the following members present: Arthur Heemer, Esther Gerber, Gregory Williams, Margaret Gaddis and Gifford Ward. James Gevenger, town attorney, and Kathryn Chrapliwy, clerk-treasurer, were also present. The minutes were approved as written. NEW BUSINESS: The Town Board was presented with nine Electric Service Mapping Proposals, they were: 1. Congdon Engineering Associates, Inc., 8777 Purdue Road, Suite 133, Indianapolis, IN 462683104, $38,230.00. 2. Fink, Roberts & Petrie, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 3307 West 9th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268, $26,900.00. 3. S.F.T. Inc., 5650 W. Central Avenue, Toledo, OH 43615, $24,000.00. 4. Eg Engineering Consultants, Inc., 425 North Michigan Street. Suite 205, South Bend. IN 46601, $37,890.00. 5. R. W. Beck & Associates, Suite 201, 51 Century Blvd., Nashville. TN 37214, $9,500.00. 6. M. D. Wessler & Associates, Inc.. 6233 South East Street. Indianapolis. IN 46227-2198, $24,900.00. 7. Cole Associates, Inc., 2211 East Jefferson Blvd.. South Bend. IN 46615, $35,800.00. 8. Warren T. Hobson & Associates. Inc., 567 Westfield Blvd. W. Drive. Indianapolis. IN 46208, $54,000.00. 9. Lawson & Fisher Associates, 525 West Washington Street. South Bend. IN 46601. $47,700.00. After discussing the proposals Mr. Heemer made the following motion: I move that we award the proposal to R. W. Beck & Associates contingent upon the language in the service agreement as being

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“not to exceed $9,500.00.” Giff Ward seconded the motion and all voted in favor. Police chief E. Patrick Gassensmith informed the Board of James Christie’s resignation from the police department. Mr. Christie’s resignation left an opening for a full time policeman and Mr. Gassensmith asked that the Board consider filling that position with Alan Garriott, who has been working as a part-time police office for Walkerton. Gliff Ward made a motion to hire Alan Garriott in the full time position. Margaret Gaddis seconded the motion and all agreed. Jollie Back addressed the Board on the issue of water pipe thawing inside the home. He informed the Board that in previous years his men had thawed water pipes inside the home but that the job was rather risky and he doubts very much whether the insurance company would cover damages if anything went wrong. Mr. Heemer made a motion to discontinue thawing pipes inside the home. Pipes will only be the town's responsibility to the meter but nothing beyond the meter. Therefore, it will be necessary to amend the nonrecurring charge ordinance to reflect this change in policy. Esther Gerber seconded the motion and all agreed. Arthur Heemer motioned that when calls come into the clerk’s office on water pipe thawing the office policy will be to refer those calls to private businesses who handle such a problem. Esther Gerber seconded that motion and all agreed. NIPSCO has responded to Walkerton in regard to Walkerton’s request for more territory in the electric service. The requested territory deals with the new annexation on Underwood Road and Spruce Road. A meeting will be scheduled with the attorneys to discuss the details. The Electric Ordinance went through the second reading by long form. ORDINANCE NO. 87AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES AND

CHARGES FOR THE WALKERTON MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC UTILITY. WHEREAS, the Town of Walkerton, Indiana owns and operates a municipal electric utility for the purpose of providing and distributing electric energy in said Town and surrounding areas; and WHEREAS, the town has previously passed various ordinances fixing rates and charges to be collected from the customer served by the municipal electric utility; and WHEREAS, the Town of Walkerton has withdrawn from the Public Service Commission of Indiana in regard to its rules and regulations concerning electric charges and has subsequently thereto, established by ordinance electric rates and charges based upon previous agreements; and WHEREAS, the Town of Walkerton has recently entered into a ten-year, four month full service requirement contract with Northern Indiana Public Service Company which will have the effect of decreasing certain rates and which also will have the effect of changing said rates on a more frequent basis; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Walkerton, Indiana: Section One. That the rates and charges for the services rendered by the Municipal Electric Utility be revised to conform with the schedules attached hereto and made a part hereof. Section Two. For the purpose of billing and collecting the charges for electric use, the meter shall be read monthly and the user shall be billed monthly. Section Three. All commercial and industrial users shall complete an Electrical Service Contract that has been adopted by separate ordinance. A copy of said ordiance and contract are attached hereto as “Appendix “C". Section Four. All municipal electric utility users and customers are subject to the non-recurring electrical charges that have been adopted by separate ordinance. A copy of the non-recurring charges ordinance is attached hereto as Appendix “D". Section Five. That all other matters pertaining to the Municipal Electric Utility contained in other ordinances not in contravention of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect and that further all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section Six. The Town Board of Trustees shall review operating performance of the electric utility to determine adequacy of rates on a quarterly basis. Section Seven. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its proper passage. Arthur Heemer made a motion to accept the electric ordinance on second reading with mention of the addition to the power rate as referred to in Appendix B, concerning the Economic Development Rate. Margaret Gaddis seconded the motion and all voted in favor. The pit bull ordinance will be tabled until the Board can review the Mishawaka Pit Bull Ordinance. Gaims 1121 to 1173 were approved on a motion by Heemer. seconded by Gaddis. Title's IV and V of the Codification or ordinances was discussed. Heemer made a motion to rework and retain Ordinance 53 (on sidewalks). Gaddis seconded the motion and all agreed. Mr. Heemer offered to do a brief on the ordinance for the board's review at the next meeting. With no further business to come before the Board the meeting adjourned on ft motion by Esther Gerber, and seconded by Margaret Gaddis with all in favor. Th* squid escapes from his enemies by shooting a cloud of black sepia into its enemy's face. Leaving his enemy in the dark, the squid makes his getaway.

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the Walkerton Shopper will continue “Making It Happen’’ in Walkerton! JOHNSON JUNIORS MEET The Johnson Juniors held their September meeting on Wednesday, September 16, with president Gayla Dipert presiding. Topics of the meeting included the fall luncheon, the Christmas workshop, young homemaker’s day and our annua] Halloween party. Debi Johnson is able to vote at the next meeting! Debbie Marsh served delicious pumpkin pie with whipped cream. The lesson was given by Gayla Dipert about draperies. FREE BLOOD SUGAR AND PRESSURE CLINIC The Koontz Lake Conservation clubhouse will be the site for the free blood sugar and blood pressure clinic to be held on October 12, at 12:30 p.m. This is open to the public. LEARN C.P.R. CPR Gasses will be held on Tuesday, October 20, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the North Liberty Amublance Bay. Call 656-8371 or 656-4697 to sign up or for additional information.

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