The Independent-News, Volume 116, Number 22, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 25 October 1990 — Page 6

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WALKERTON TOWN BOARD MINUTES The Walkerton Town Council met at 7:00 p.m., on Oct. 15, with the following members present: Cheryl Rizek, Maggie Gaddis, Gregory Williams, W alter Heil and Leonard Jaske. Attorney David Holmes and Clerk-Treasurer Judy Hiler were also present. The minutes were approved as read. David Behr announced to the

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Gaylen Allsop, a lifelong Indiana resident, is a candidate with experience. Gaylen is a former Indiana State Trooper, businessman, Notre Dame Law School professor, Deputy South Bend City Attorney, and Assistant Mishawaka City Attorney. A graduate of Indiana University and the Indiana University School of Law, Gaylen has practiced law in the Mishawaka area since 1976. He and his wife. Jeanette, have two children, Mark and Jill. Gaylen is a member of the American, Indiana, and St Joseph County Bar Associations, the Elks, Delta Upsilon Social Fraternity, and Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity He is also a board members of Campfire, Inc. The Allsops are members of St Bavo Catholic Church in Mishawaka

Council that the Town has been awarded a 5i60,800.(X) grant for downtown renovation. The grant is part of the Department of Commerce’s Community Focus Fund Program. Behr, on behalf of the Town Council, applied for the grant which will be used for new sidewalks, curbs, concrete planters, benches and antique lighting for the 600 and 700 blocks of Roosevelt Road. A new sidewalk will also be constructed on the west side of Highway 23, from the corner across from the Town Hall to the shopping area where Ist Source Bank and Five Star are located.

In addition to the grant money of $160,800.00, the Town is to supply up to $36,000.00 worth of labor and the Chamber ot Commerce has pledged up to $54,000.00 for a total project of $250,800.00. The Chamber of Commerce’s pledge consists of money they have on hand and they plan to borrow the balance from' the Town’s Rural Development Loan Proceed Fund. Money earned from the sale of WIN coupon books has helped and it shows what community involvement can accomplish. It is hoped that work can begin next spring and the Redevelopment Commission will see this project

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THE ISSUES: EDUCATION — Investment in quality public education is the key to Indiana’a future. Economic prosperity depends on a well-balanced, welleducated work force. ROADS — It is time to improve the efficiency and safety of the roadways that we travel daily. After all, a state with a quality transportation system is a state that is going somewhere. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT —• Indiana must provide an attractive business environment, while our industries adapt to a competitive and changing world market. ENVIRONMENT — Conservation and recycling must become a priority Long term economic health is inseparable from clean air and clean water. Paid Political Aderbsing

through to completion. Behr also asked the Council to approve a property exchange, or swap, at the new Industrial Park. The exchange would be three acres of former Conrail Railroad property, now owned by Pioneer Southern, for three acres of the Industrial Park. this exchange will give the Town legal ownership to one of the entrances to the park. Len Jaske made the motion to allow the Council president and the clerk-treasurer to sign the partial release. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. There was no citizen’s input. Ambulance: Cheryl Rizek has received a request from ambulan-

ce personnel in regard to schooling. There are three ambulance drivers who are going to begin EMT classes in November. These three drivers have been with the ambulance service for quite awhile, and they want to know if half the cost of their schooling can be paid, up front, from the ambulance budget. The cost of the class is $250.00 per person and half would be paid from this year’s budget, for the three drivers and the other half would be paid out of next year’s budget. Walt Heil made the motion to allow. Seconded by Len Jaske. Carried. OLD BUSINESS: Len Jaske reported on the bids for refurbishing the Town Hall. Jaske found that the Redevelopment Commission money is no longer available and we will not be able to do the renovations at this time. Cheryl Rizek made the motion to hold this project over until next year. Seconded by Maggie gaddis. Carried. Superintendent Back reported that they will begin paving the streets this week. Several months ago, Back had asked for the State’s approval of a rubber lining for the water holding tank. The word came back from the State that they do not want to approve the rubber lining. They recommended finding a company who has been in the business of relining water tanks for at least five years, to see what has proven effective. Back suggested a temporary solution of putting a by-pass on the line that comes from the well to the tower, and run it directly into the Water Plant and through the filters. Williams reported that he has received several complaints from residents who object to our ordinance which prohibits leaf burning. Attorney Holmes reminded the Council that State law prohibits leaf burning throughout the state. Currently, in Walkerton, bagged leaves that are set by the curb are picked up, by the town employees, on Mondays. Discussion centered on helping the elderly who have trouble raking leaves and the elderly who are on fixed incomes and cannot afford to purchase bags. Suggestions included finding an organization to help the elderly bag the leaves and get them to the curb, hiring a part time employee and purchasing a leaf vacuum. It was decided that the Town Supenntendnent will check with the County to see if we could borrow or rent one of their leaf vacuums a couple of days a week for several weeks. A resident suggested purchasing bags and distributing them to people on fixed incomes This is being considered as an alternative method, if we can’t use a County vacuum. Back said that one problem with using the leaf yacuum, is that not everyone rakes their leaves the same day. Cheryl Rizek made to motion to try to rent or borrow a County leaf vacuum, a couple days a week. Seconded by Len Jaske. Carried. NEW BUSINESS: Several methods of clearing up the Water Operating Fund deficit were discussed. Loaning money to Water Operating from another utility, a temporary loan of $20,000.00 from the Water Depreciation Fund and making the water hydrant payment from the General Fund earlier than scheduled are the alternatives. len Jaske made the motion to accept Resolution No. 1990-F, which provides for a $20,000.00 loan from Water Depreciation to Water Operating Seconded by Cheryl Rizek. Carried. The monthly Work Order, Electric, Water and Wastewater reports were reviewed and accepted. C laims 1071 through lUb for $175,736.56 and payroll docket dated Oct 3, 1990 tor $16,425 44 were reviewed. Walt Heil made