The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 18, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 28 September 1989 — Page 6

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - SEPTEMBER 28, 1989

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD NEWS The Walkerton Town Council met on September 18. 1989 at "^OO p.m. with the following members present: Cheryl Rizek. Maggie Gaddis. Walt Heil and Len Jaske. Attorney David Holmes and clerktreasurer Judy Hiler were also present. The mintues were approved read. CITIZEN'S INPUT: Mane Kerchacrt asked why leaves are only going to be picked up one time this year. She said that burning the leaves is bad for those with breathing problems, and she usually has around 80 bags of leaves each fall. Mrs. Kerchaert also asked if brush will be picked up by our street department. It was pointed out that we only have one full time man working for the street department. Individualscan dump their grass clippings and brush at the utility barn. Attorney

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Holmes suggested that the leaf pick up be done late in the fall, in order to get most of them at one time. Jollie Back. Town superintendent. is to attend the next meeting in order to answer any further questions. Roman Brehm said that at the last meeting the Council gave Jollie Back the approval to keep a part time worker on. one dav a week, until the end of the year. He said that no one asked where the money is coming from and that these additional charges makes a shambles for the Utility Board to set a budget. Cheryl Rizek agreed with Mr. Brehm that the question should have been asked but felt that everyone thought it would be within the guidelines of summer help for the electric department. Another citizen had several questions for the Council. He said that on Grissom Drive they take their garbage out to the street, and wanted to know why it couldn't be taken to the alley instead. The clerk is to check with the trash haulers to see if this would be possible. His next question concerned

water standing alongside the street where the mailman pulls in to deliver the mail. He asked if gravel could be put in the holes, or if new curbs could be built. The Town doesn't have the money to build new curbs at the present time. Attorney Holmes said that property owners can install their own sidewalks and curbs as long as they follow Town specifications. It was decided to have Jollie Back check out the situation. Back is to fill the hole in with gravel if the area in question is the Town's responsibility. The other question concerned a summer recreation program for children. Rizek said that the school has a program of summer activities for children. OLD BUSINESS: Town employees met with two different insurance carriers last Monday night. The Taylor & Moyer Agency presented a plan that will save employees approximately $5,300.00 a year, or $32.00 a month for each one who has dependent coverage. Employees with dependent coverage are currently paying $64.00 a month out of their own pocket, toward group health insurance. It was agreed to tentatively accept Taylor & Moyer's proposal of $5,377.32. effective date October 1. 1989. If a plan comes in before October Ist, with an even greater savings, it will be reviewed and taken into consideration. Len Jaske made the motion to tentatively accept Taylor A Moyer's proposal. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. There were some questions from a resident concerning Walkerton’s building permits and codes. It was explained (hat a building permit is required for any remodeling or new construction that costs more than $1,000.00. Our building commissionere. who is designated by the Town, is Chuck Secord. Mr. Secord issues all permits, and does any inspecting. Applications for building permits are filled out at the Town office, then given to Mr. Secord who reviews them, and issues the permits. Cheryl Rizek said that there is still a big problem with rats at the

elevator. The rubble is being cleaned up. but there are rat holes and tunnels throughout the property. It was decided to have Chuck Secord contact the Health Department. Rizek had also gotten complaints about people leaving garage sale signs on posts after the sale is over. Attorney Holmes is going to see if we have an ordinance which prohibits tacking signs to utility poles. AttomeyHolmcs explained that a cable TV notice, which a couple of Council members had received, is to inform customers that a switch is needed if a person w ants to go back and forth from cable to antenna service. Lincoln Township s contract billings were reviewed. Attorney Holmes said that they have shown good faith in getting their balance down to $2,600. Rizek pointed out that most of the balance owing, isn't due for payment until December. Len Jaske said that Tom Bowersox, on behalf of Ist Source Bank, made a donation of $342.50 to pay for emblems for the new EMT uniforms. Council members expressed their gratitude and thanked Bowersox and Ist Source for the contribution. There was no new businesss brought before the Council.

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Claims 914 through 962 for $133,758.86. Payroll docket dated Sept. 18. 1989 for $21,103.62 were reviewed. Walt Heil made the motion to accept the claims. Seconded by Len Jaske. Carried. Maggie Gaddis made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Len Jaske. Carried. LET’S HAVE A GREAT SALE! The Walkerton Elementary School P.T.A. is sponsoring a sale of "Worlds Finest Chocolate." This year we arc selling the famous milk chocolate and almond bar which will be priced at $2.00. This chocolate was made especially for us and will contain a valuable coupon from the fine folks at McDonald's Restaurants. The sale will begin on Friday, September 22 and ends on Mon day. October 9. All money and/or unsold chocolate must be turned in by October 9, to be eligible for prizes. There will be two grand prizes this year with the winners being able to select either a BMX or a 10-speed bicycle. Walkerton Elementary School P.T.A. thanks you in advance for your support. Potato chip* ware invented in 1853.