The Independent-News, Volume 114, Number 13, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 25 August 1988 — Page 2

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - AUGUST 25, 1988

NORTH LIBERTY TOWN BOARD NEWS Town Board meeting was held at the Town Hall on July 20, 1988 and called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Scott King, president. Other Board members present were Jo Jaworski. Tom Daugherty, Ron Kinas and George Jackson. The press was represented by Pauline Laskowski . Darrell Post, of Bonar & Associates: Nelson Shafer, of Shafer Builders; and 16 citizens present. Minutes of the previous meeting approved by a motion of Jo Jaworski, second by Ron Kinas with a unanimous aye. First item of business was the opening of bids for construction of the new Community Building. Clerk advised that no bids were received at the Clerk-Treasurer's office prior to the 4:00 p.m. deadline as advertised in the legal publication. Mr. Post asked if any bids had been brought to the meeting. Being none, he advised the Board that he had talked to the Department of Commerce and they stated that quotes could be accepted, that at least two should be requested. If no quotes are received the materials could be purchased. State limitation on any portion of SIO,OOO. Mr. Post introduced Mr. Nelson Shafer, of Shafer Buildings, who was interested in the project, but unable to submit a bid, but would like to address the Board with a quote. Material at $61,625.00 which included $11,420.00 for concrete and to mud and tape the drywall $2,760.00. Labor to erect the building would be $15,892.00. $4,305.00 could be deducted if drywall was not installed, making the labor at $11,587.00. Mr. Post asked if anyone else had a quote, and being none stated they would use this one less the $2,760.00 to start the process. That four pages of the application needed signed and that it needed to be filed by Friday, July 22. Property owners in the proximity of the North Liberty Farm Center were in attendance wanting to know what was going to be done about eliminating the conditions of dust, smell and rats that they have to contend with. Board was presented with photos and showed a bag of dust that was one day’s accumulation from one home. After much discussion of the ongoing problems, attorney Peddycord to be advised to send a letter to the North Liberty Farm Center and also St. Joseph County Health Department to check conditions. Dan Roser advised that corn had not been cleaned up next to his residence as promised at last meeting. Clerk-treasurer Paul Williams, Jr., requested to purchase vertical blinds for the clerk-treasurer’s office as the old ones were broken. Advised that he had one quote for approximately $212.00 for vinyl and $30.00 less for aluminum. After discussion George Jackson made a motion to procure two more quotes and to proceed with a not to exceed $300.00 cost. Tom Daugherty seconded with a unanimous aye. Ron Kinas reported that he had contacted three companies in regards to replacing the overhead doors at the Fire Station and that two of them were not interested. Overhead Door to send representative out to look at doors. Letter from Indiana Department of Highways in regards to surplus property sale. LaPorte District viewing August 10 and 11 with sealed bids to be in by August 17, 1988. Discussion on liability insurance on fire trucks. Trustee Nelson to be contacted in regards to increasing limits on town trucks to $500,000 from current $300,000. Motion by George Jackson, second-

ed by Tom Daugherty to send letter. Potato Creek Festival August 12 & 13. 1988. George Jackson questioned status on house on Lafayette Street that was removed from condemed list. Jo Jaworski to check on time limit on permits. Attorney Peddycord to send letter to property owner 113 S. Main. Claims approved: Town 14,584 to 14.597 except 14,592 to be paid direct to John Marshall Law School; water 8,200 to 8.209; sewer 3,868 to 3,875 by motion or Ron Kinas, seconded by Tom tyJohn Harbaugh questioned use of residence at 304 N. Main being used for a law office. After discussion Tom Daugherty made a motion to have attorney Peddycord send a letter in regards to zoning, second by George Jackson with a unanimous aye. Motion to adjourn 8:48 p.m. by Jo Jaworski, second by Ron Kinas with a unanimous aye. Meeting taped with tapes filed in Town safe. Short budget work session held after meeting. Town Board meeting was held at the Town Hall on August 3, 1988 and called to order at 7:14 p.m. by Scott King, president. Other Board members present were Ron Kinas, Jo Jaworski and George Jackson. The press was represented by Pauline Laskowski. Attorney John H. Peddycord and seven citizens present. Previous minutes approved by motion of Ron Kinas, second Jo Jaworski with unanimous aye. Claims presented for approval: Town, 14,598 to 14,615; Water, 8,210 to 8,220; Sewer, 3,876 to 3,887. Jerry Gorby advised the Board that the water well was still at not quite 6’ above the screen and had dropped about */j foot in the last couple of weeks. Flouride pump on standby well needing repair. Last one cost $995.00 with installation of old one at Washington St. Will need before tower is drained for painting. Debbie Brown reported on Park Board. Going to talk to softball players in regards to cleaning up dugout area after games. Marshal Bliley read police report, 2,217 miles patroled, 232 gallons gasoline. Copy filed with minutes. Bliley requested to attend Street Survival Gass in Indianapolis for three days in September. If Town pay SIIO.OO registration he would cover hotel and food. Stated he thought it was September 7, 8 and 9. Jo Jaworski questioned if squad car had rubber gloves and masks used in place of mouth to mouth resuscitation. Bliley to check into obtaining items. Gorby was questioned if door had been painted at the Water Plant and advise exterior had been, but interior was not because of filter media. Attorney Peddycord to review sample ordinance on water useage. Jo Jaworski advised the Board that Kevin Swihart had installed the rain gutter on his garage and the variance was in effect. Also advised that she had talked to the St. Joseph County Building Dept, about building permits for houses on condemed list, and was advised that after a building permit is issued they have six months to start repairs and two years to complete. House remains on list but is not demolished. Frank Nunley questioned if he could operate a trophy shop in his home. Attorney Peddycord's opinion was that he could not sell a commodity and be classified as a home occupation. This would be researched and a letter of opinion on home occupations would be issued by the next Board meeting August 17, 1988. Also discussed were other itoms such as wills and

whether raising worms could be considered as other types of home occupations in other areas of the Town. Mr. Nunley was advised he could sell his trophies at a commercial establishment. Debbie Brown presented the Board a letter in regards to her status with her former employer Feeney, Stratigos & Higgins. Copy of letter filed with minutes, by motion of Jo Jaworski, second George Jackson with unanimous aye. Discussion on tape filed in clerk-treasurer’s office. Dan Roser advised the Board that corn still remained around the inside of the building next to his property and would attract rats. Attorney Peddycord advised that a meeting had been set up for Tuesday, August 9 with North Liberty Farm Center to outline list of problems. Frank Nunley questioned the maintenance on the alley behind his property and was advised to contact the Town when maintenance was needed. Call forwarding direct to the St. Joseph Co. discussed on the Police Dispatch. Marshal Bliley to send letter to Sheriff Nagy with copy of letter of attorney Peddycord. stating starting August 4, 1988 call forwarding would be implemented. Ordinance 1988-09 transferring $175.00 from 100 Personal Service to 400 Capital to pay balance on the squad car. Motion by Jo Jaworski, second Ron Kinas with unanimous aye. Grass/weeds on lot next to Shamrock discussed. Motion by George Jackson, second by Jo Jaworski with unanimous aye to mow before August 12, 1988. Quote from Pacemaker Building for material for Community Building project in the amount of $36,975.75, less concrete and bricks. Letter from Department of Commerce stating Challenge Grants were temporarily suspended. Gaims were approved by motion of Ron Kinas, second by Jo Jaworski with unanimous aye. Motion was made by Ron Kinas, seconded by George Jackson to replaced the two punctured tires on the squad car with new tires. Unanimous vote. Quotes received from Overhead Door for replacement of doors at Fire Station. Will hold until another quote is received. Scott King read a declaration proclaiming August 22 to 26 as School’s Open Safety Week. Marshal Bliley to order posters. Meeting adjourned 8:45 p.m., motion Jo Jaworski, second Ron Kinas with unanimous aye. Hospice Training Sessions Set In North Liberty Hospice of St. Joseph County, Inc., will be sponsoring a training program for new patient/family care volunteers. This training will be held in North Liberty at the United Methodist Church on August 29, 30 and 31, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Hospice Director of Volunteers, Don Garke, stated recently, “This is a first time event for us and it is our hope that we can find more volunteers from the Walkerton/ North Liberty areas.” Presently

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there are three Hospice volunteers ion the North Liberty and Walkerton areas but the need for more is becoming great. Hospice serves terminally ill patients and their families throughout St. Joseph County and the work is very rewarding. Hospice Volunteers play an important role in helping keep the costs down foi families that usually find themselves in a financial bind at that time in their lives. Volunteers are instructed in areas of patient care, psychological needs of terminal patients and the areas of communication that go with working with dying. Previously training sessions were held in South Bend and Mishawaka, but the three local Hospice volunteers felt it would be better to train volunteers directly in the towns of North Liberty and Walkerton. if possible. The training session will be three nights and will be followed by one more meeting after the initital training. People wishing to be Hospice volunteers should call Don Clarke at the Hospice office at 237-7835.

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luck dinner following service. TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 7:00 p.m.. Nursery School meeting. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 7:00 p.m.. Adult Choir practice begins. St. John’s Lutheran Church Riley & Pine Roads (24955 Riley Road) 656-4744 or 656-3475 SUNDAY. AUGUST 28 9:50 a.m.. Favorite Hymn Sineing. 10:00 a.m.. Service of the Word. 4:00 p.m., URC Corn and Sausage Roast at Pine Creek Church Park. "We love, because He first loved us”. 1 John 4:19. Presbyterian Church 512 Georgia Street Walkerton. Indiana Kev. Richard Reynolds. Pastor FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 YWCA Advocacy Program, mother and child counseling, appointment only, call 233-9491 Sheila O’Conner, counselor. SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m.. Worship Service, Good Neighbor Sunday, all Methodists are invited to join us for Worship Service, "Singspiration”! Also, Fellowship Club pot luck dinner immediately after service in Fellowship Hail. Please bring your own table service and salad or dessert. Food Pantry Sunday, please bring items for shelves. TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 YWCA Advocacy Program, appointment only. “Whosoever will, may come.”

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