The Independent-News, Volume 116, Number 26, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 22 November 1990 — Page 12

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - NOVEMBER 22, IWO

TOWN BOARD NEWS (Continued from Page 1) Operating, was adopted at the last Council meeting. According to the State Board of Accounts, the town's Water Bond Ordinance allows for repair and maintenance expenses of the waterworks to be paid from the Water Depreciation Fund. In 1988 there were several large expenditures, from the Water Operating Fund, for repair and maintenance. The water tank was cleaned and relined, the w ells were cleaned, and a broken water pump was repaired. The Clerk asked the Council to adopt Resolution No. 1990-G, which rescinds Resolution No. 1990-H which allows a permanent transfer of funds from Water Depreciation to Water Operating. Len Jaske made the motion to adopt Resolution No. 1990-G and Resolution No. 1990-H. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. One quote was received for installing new gutters and downspouts on the Communitv Budding,

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EJ. Barany Sheet Metal, $445.00. Walt Heil made the motion to accept Barany’s quote. Seconded bv Maggie Gaddis. Carried. The premium quoted to us for earthquake insurance for the town's buildings is $331.00 a year. Len Jaske made the motion to table a decision until we see if all town structures, including the water tower, are included in the coverage. Seconded by Maggie Gaddis. Carried. The Marshall CountyChapter of The American Red Cross is planning on being a part of a state earthquake drill on November 17. It was decided to notify Superintendent Back, the police, fire and ambulance departments, in case anyone wants to participate in the drill. Greg Williams arrived, and presided over the rest of the meeting. The first reading of Salary Ordinance No. 1990-9, an ordinance Amending the Salary Ordinance was accepted on a motion by Len Jaske. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. The Gerk asked if Tom Coffey. Park Board President, could

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receive his annual pay in November. as he is moving out of state. Attorney Holmes advised that Coffey should turn in a written resignation as of the end of November, his pay should be pro-rated and then there would be no problem paying him early. Len Jaske commented on how nice the new industial park and Plas-Steel's new building look, and added that Modern Door is also putting up a new building. He feels that things are moving in the right direction. Williams said that he is pleased with this year’s street paving, and also that it looks like another new building is going up in the industrial park. OLD BUSINESS: Rizek asked if there had been any response from the surveyconcerning the proposed new park. Williams said that he has heard from several individuals, but has not heard anything from the Walkerton Area Shopper. Williams is going to contact David Behr to see if the Shopper has received any response to the survey. Williams said that there is a strip of property by the elementary school which can be developed into walking trails. He said that at one time this property could be leased for one dollar, and that there was a developer who would put in walking trails at no charge. Williams said that if the Council had no objection, he would check into this project for next spring. A resident who maintains an apartment, in a house he owns and rents out, questioned his utility bills. The house has an electric and water meter, and the apartment does not. The resident is being charged a fiat rate sewer fee and a refuse charge each month, even though he lives out of state part of the year. Williams said that since the apartment does not have it's own water meter, there is no way for us to know whether or not it is occupied, and the base rate must be charged each month. Attorney Holmes advised that the resident is paying for the right to sewer service and the right to have his trash picked up each month. Gaims 1157 through 1234 for $107,092.38, Payroll docket Oct. 17 for $16,573.14 and Payroll docket dated October 31 for $16,640.59 were reviewed. Len Jaske made the motion to accept the claims. Seconded by Cheryl Rizek. Carried. Walt Heil made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Maggie Gaddis. Carried. NORTH LIBERTY TOWN BOARD NEWS By Pauline Laskowski H. De Wulf Construction Co. was the successful bidder at the Town's regular meeting, held Wednesday , Nov. 7. The Mishawaka firm is to begin work extending sewer line and lift station into the North Liberty Industrial Park immediately and the bid was $45,971.00. Other bids for the project were from L. Wulf Construction, of Union Mills. $54,284.00; Small Inc., North Liberty for $51,670.00 and H.R.P. Co.. South Bend for $48,447.00 Robert Palm, of Palm Associates Engineering Firm, of New Carlisle and town water and street superintendent, John Gouk er. are to inspect work progress. Steps to extend electricity to the lift station and to the Industrial Park are being investigated. In other business Gouker reported the sewage plant aireators are here and the grit chamber parts are to be at the plant by Dec. 1. The black top work is also completed and the Community Park water system is shut off and winterized. The leak and telescoping valve problems of the sewage plant addition is still not resolved. Agreed to purchase a leaf vacuum and to build a leaf receptical at a cost of $5,000 The town plans to

vacuum leaves placed at the curb. Dates are to be announced. Heard report of Town Marshal Dalmos Burch and Fire Chief Gouker regarding prediction of possible earth quake, Dec. 3. The quake may be at a 7 on the richter scale, Burch said. “How does one prepare for disaster?" Store water supply. 3 gallons per person, per day for a4B hour period. Water should keep about three months. Also store supply of canned foods. Similar precautions as studied in former civil defense program. Gouker said the fire dispatch is on 911 answering service. The North Liberty siren that has been silenced is to be reinstalled and in operation by Dec. 1. Announced the 1991 budget hearing is set for Nov. 16, at 9 am., at the County-City Building, in South Bend. Agreed to purchase Keystone computer payroll system package at a cost of $1,750.00 funds to be obtained with 50 percent from the general fund and the other 50 percent from water and sewer. Announced North Liberty Chamber of Commerce annual dinner meeting is set for Dec. 1. at 7 p.m., at a cost of $7.50 per person, at the Community Center. Adopted ordinance to control skate board use in the business district and streets and also prohibit motorized vehicles on sidewalks. Offenders will be fined $25.00 and repeated*offenders will have items impounded. Adopted resolution for tax abatement to North Liberty Casting Co., a new resident of North Liberty Industrial Park, for a building value of $41.000 and $25,000 equipment. Received a $250 grant from Governors Task Force to reduce drunk driving. Money is to be used by Police Dept., Dec. 6 through Jan. 6. Consider water rate increase by 23.7 percent because of tight operating fund situation. The first public hearing for the water rate increase will be held on the regular council meeting date of Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 7:00 p.m., at the Town Hall. Shop At Home

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CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON PLANNED A Christmas salad bar luncheon for Dec. 12 was planned Wednesday by members of the Johnson Twp., Home Economics Gub at the Johnson Twp. Community Building beginning at 12:30 p.m. EST. Annette Hesters, Gertrude Thomas and Alta Bowers Andrews will be in charge. A $2.00 gift exchange will be conducted. Members are asked to bring homemade goodies for a deserving family. Alma Daube opened the meeting in the absence of the president. There were interesting Halloween pranks reported for the roll call. The Christmas council meeting was announced for 10:00 a.m. CST, on Monday, Dec. 3. at the County Complex, main level. Pauline Knowlton reported on the election meals served by herself, Pauline Johnson, and Alma Daube at noon and Cathy Hostetler and Annette Hesters in the evening. Cathy Hostetler gave the lesson on Alzheimer's disease. Happy Birthday was sung to Laura Malstaff. Hostesses Marty Malstaff and Ann Wray served pumpkin pie with whip cream, nuts and mints. Door prizes were awarded to Velma Stahly and Annette Hesters. UREY BASKETBALL NEWS The Urey Falcons opened up the 1990-91 basketball season by defeating the Argos Dragons, 36-12. Leading scorers for the Falcons were Brian Lyle and Jason Knepp scoring 8 points each, Greg Zellers added 6 for the Falcons; Steve Savoie. Nick Medich and Jason Pippenger had 4 points each for the night. A strong defense showing was high lighted by Joe Pletcher, Scott Robbins, and Dan Walters. James Garfield was the first U S president to use a telephone. The ancient Greeks believed that drinking from certain springs or wells would give them prophetic powers. There is no single cat called a panther. The name is commonly applied to the leopard, puma, and the jaguar