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JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD (continued from Page 11) the high school using the current Al Option as a basis for the middle school building project. The motion was seconded by Mary Kay Stedman. The vote was six/one, with Dan Patrick voting against that motion. 2. Contracted Bus Drivers. Dr. Murray explained that records relating to raises and contract renewals for contract bus drivers did not include the length of such. Dr. Murray recommended a three year contract with a yearly review of salaries and expenses. Dave Hostetler stated that he preferred that the motion read to give the board the option to review expenses and salaries. Board member Dan Patrick indicated he could not support the procedure being optional. A motion was made by Dave Hostetler to place the contracted bus drivers on a three year contract with the option to review yearly salaries and expenses. The motion was seconded by Gene Knowlton. The vote was five/two with Dan Patrick and Nilas Miller voting against as a result of the optional language. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Personnel. 1. Resignation, Barbara Rans, Sth and 6th grade cheerleading sponsor. A motion was made by Dave Hostetler and seconded by Gene Knowlton to accept the resignation of Barbara Rans as WES sth and 6th grade cheerleading sponsor. The vote was seven/zero. b. Urey Middle School. 1. Appointment, Damon Groves, middle school boys track coach. A motion was made by Jean Ann Beem to appoint Damon Groves as Urey Middle School boys track coach. The motion was seconded by Gene Knowlton. The vote was seven/zero. 2. Green Twp. transfer tuition applications, 1991-92 school year. A motion was made by Gne Knowlton to continue the current practice of accepting the transfer tuition applications for (52) Greene Twp. students during the 19911992 school year. The motion was seconded by Dave Hostetler. The vote was seven/zero. 3. Fuel Oil. Dr. Murray reported that action was needed to declare currently stored fuel oil a surplus to be sold for future removal of a below ground tank at WES. Dr. Murray stated that this was part of the 1991 Captial Projects Fund Plan. A motion was made by Mary Kay Stedman and seconded by Dave Hostetler and declare the old fuel oil a surplus for the purpose of future sale and removal of the underground storage tank at WES. The vote was seven/zero. 4. Superintendent’s Report. a. High school alarm. Dr. Murray reported that the high school intrusion alarm was installed and operating. b. Summer capital projects fund. Dr. Murray reported that various building projects at NLES and JGHS were continuing and specifications were completed. Dr. Murray noted the bid advertisement would hopefully begin within the next two weeks. c. Past patron response. Dr. Murray reported that patrons Dr. Kerry Knape and Dr. F.A. Engel, Jr. had expressed displeasure toward the way they were quoted in prior minutes. Dr. Murray read the following statement on behalf of Dr. Knape: Unfortunately, the minutes of a recent school board meeting reflected an attitude that is not at all consistent with my intent or values. 1 submit this donation as an expression of my genuine appreciation for all efforts of our valued teachers. Thank you very much!” Dr. Murray stated that Dr. Knape

had donated SSO each to the John Glenn Math and Science departments. A motion was made by Jean Ann Beem and seconded by Gene Knowlton to accept Dr. Knape’s donation. The vote was 6-1 with Mary Kay Stedman voting against as a result of not agreeing with “the purpose of the checks.” d. Other Items. Dr. Murray reported that emergency phones were installed and operating and that the automatic emergency dialer had been corrected in the North Liberty Elementary School. Also the OSHA report was completed and board members would receive copies to review so action could be taken during the next meeting. Dr. Murray reported that as a result of budget cuts, the administration would like to begin installing computers for student services as per the current Capital Projects Plan per building, rather than corporation wide. Mary Kay Stedman requested further information. Dr. Murray stated she would acquire such and release a time to discuss such. Jean Ann Beem asked questions concerning conference materials and in-service provided by Dan Snider. NEXT MEETING DATE: Nilas Miller stated that the next board meeting would be March 26, 7:30 p.m. at John Glenn High School. An executive session would be held on March 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the central office for evaluation of personnel. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Mary Kay Stedman and seconded by Dan Patrick to adjourn the meeting. The vote was seven/zero. The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m. WALKERTON TOWN BOARD MINUTES The Walkerton Town Council met at 7:00 p.m. on March 18, with the following members present: Gene Reese, Maggie Gaddis, Cheryl Rizek, Walter Heil and Leonard Jaske. Attorney David Holmes and clerk-treasurer Judy Hiler were also present. The minutes were approved as read. The ambulance bid opening was as follows: Trusty Vehicle/Medtec, 1991 chassis, $67,108, 1990 chassis, $64,108 and a demonstration model, $67,317, trade in, $2,500. Dietz McLain, $57,847 and doesn't provide for a trade-in. McCoy Miller. $63,581, trade-in SI,OOO. Rolland Specialty Vehicles, $64,239.10 and they will broker our trade-in vehicle. Marque, $53,145, doesn’t provide for a trade-in and does not include the radio. Accident Ambulance/ Mobile Medical, $71,565, trade-in $3,000. Len Jaske made the motion to table a decision on the ambulance bids until the next meeting. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. John McGee, Redevelopment Commission, gave the council an update on the downtown revovation project. The Community Focus Fund Grant has been signed, at the Redevelopment Commission has broken the project down to four stages. 1. An architect/engineer has to be selected. 2. The town has to demolish the existing sidewalks. 3. A contractor has to be hired. 4. The continuation of the facade rebate program for the downtown buildings. Their goal is to have the sidewalks completed by Sidewalk Days Sales in August. To expidite this process, McGee asked if the council would delegate the responsibility of awarding the contracts for the architect/engineer and for the general contractor, to the Redevelopment Commission. Attorney Holmes answered that he’s not sure that it’s within the power of the town council to delegate that responsibility. Holmes advised

that the redevelopment commission can interview architect/engineers and make a recommendation to the town council, but the final decision will have to be made by the council. He added that bids don’t necessarily have to be opened at a council meeting. They can be opened in the clerk’s office, and a decision would then be made at a council meeting. Holmes recommended that the council appoint a couple of members to work with the Redevelopment Commission as liaisons. Reese and Jaske offered to be the liaisons. CITIZEN’S INPUT: A resident told the council of a high water billing he received last month. He stated that he has not had a recent water leak, and feels that the meter is defective. Superintendent Back explained that the resident’s meter had been removed and tested. The meter tested as running correctly and was then reinstalled at the resident’s house. The resident felt that a piece of dirt or gravel may have been jarred loose when the meter was removed for testing. Back answered that it has been his experience that a meter will stop if there is any foreign matter in it. The meter is now reading approximately 200 gallons a day. Attorney Holmes recommended that we give the resident an average bill for the time being, and further investigate the water consumption, and readings. Reese made the motion to table a decision on this bill, until the next meeting when more information is available. Seconded by Jaske. Carried. MONTHLY REPORTS: A letter from State Senator Betty Lawson said that municipalities have been exempted from paying the higher fees that had been proposed for sewer permits and water extensions. Jeff Zehner reported that he had received four quotes on the lawnmower we intend to purchase. The lowest quote came from Gilsinger Implement for a 1991 John Deere for $6,595.00. Jaske made the motion to accept this quote. Seconded by Reese. Carried. Back asked if we could also look into purchasing a snow blade for this tractor. Our snowblower isn’t doing a very good job of clearing the sidewalks. It was decided to have Zehner call and get quotes for a snow blade. Zehner said that he had been approached by Gary Laßere, Laßere’s Septic Tank, regarding the town accepting septic tank waste at the Wastewater Facility. It was agreed, during discussion, that we will not accept septic waste that contains any industrial type waste, as there can be trace metals and minerals in it. Zehner is going to test and monitor each load to make sure the septic waste doesn't hurt our plant’s performance. Only full loads will be accepted, and an agreement is to be signed. Jaske made the motion to accept the waste at a rate of $64.00 for 1600 gallons. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. The clerk reported that she had had an inquiry about the foam and bubbles coming off the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Zehner said that it contains no chemicals, and is not hazardous. It had been reported to the State before, and they said that it is a natural occurance. OLD BUSINESS: Our Certificate of Deposit was redeemed, and earned interest in the amount of $2,500.00. A new $500,000 C.D. was purchased at Farmers State Bank for 31 days at an interest rate of 6.20 percent. Ist Source Bank quoted a rate of 6.05 percent. The clerk said that a recent list of those who were in violation of the Junk Vehicle and Appliance Ordinance, also included some properties that are in violation of our ordinance concerning fences. Chief Gassensmith had asked if the council wanted this enforced. It was felt that the ordinance should be inforced, and Jaske made the

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motion to notify those who are in violation. Seconded by Maggie Gaddis. Carried. NEW BUSINESS: Rizek said that we have specifications for the new truck for the Electric Dept., and Back is going to solicit three quotes. Back reported that the Vactor machine will soon be ready to be painted. If we are to do the painting, we will need a new compressor to do the job. Back said he has checked on the cost of a compressor and they run anywhere from $850.00 to $2,000.00. Back recommended an Ingersol Rand, 80 gallon compressor, at a cost of $1,150.00 to the council. Len Jaske made the motion to allow the purchase. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. The compressor will be paid for, outof all the utility departments. Back said that he hasn't received any quotes for the repair of the water holding tank as yet. Rizek told the council that Jollie Back and Kenny Bolze went to Tipton, Indiana last week to help them repair some of the damage done by the ice storm that occurred just south of here. Each man worked sixteen regular hours and thirteen overtime hours. There is also a $40.00 bill for gasoline and a SIO.OO bill for food. Rizek asked the council how they wanted to take care of these items. We can either bill Tipton, or pay for the hours, gasoline and food ourselves. It was felt, by the council, that this is mutual aid to another community and they should not be billed. Heil said that he would like to see us take care of it, and made the motion to pay these expenses ourselves. Seconded by Jaske. Carried. The overtime hours are to be paid out of the $2,000 budgeted for overtime in the Electric Utility’s

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budget. Rizek read a letter from the American Legion Auxiliary asking to be allowed to be present on the streets of Walkerton on May 4, for the annual Veteran hand-made Poppy Day promotion. Jaske made the motion to allow. Seconded by Gaddis. Carried. Rizek questioned Attorney Holmes about our need for a cross connection control ordinance, an ordinance which provides a program for protecting the public water system from contamination. Holmes is going to add this ordinance to our Town Code. The clerk reported that she had received a complaint about the vacant lot, next to the former Standard Service Station on Roosevelt Road. The lot is full of debris and large chunks of cement. The clerk was instructed to inform the owner, by letter, to clean the lot up, according to our Junk Vehicle and Applicance Ordinance. Claims 256 through 302 for $704,188.80, and payroll docket dated March 20 for $22,167.79 were accepted on a motion by Len Jaske. Seconded by Gaddis. Reese made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Heil. Carried.

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