The Independent-News, Volume 118, Number 10, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 30 July 1992 — Page 2

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - JULY 30, 1992

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD NEWS (continued from Page 1) reading of the ordinance comes up, under old business. She stated that this is a combination ordinance, put together from those adopted by surrounding communities. OLD BUSINESS: At the last meeting, Charles Allen has asked if he could get the summer sprinkler rate on his sewer bills, since he is a new resident. At the time it was thought that he would not be eligible for the sprinkler rate since he didn’t have enough history on the computer to figure a winter average. Since that time the clerk checked with our computer software company and found that new residents are given the sprinkler rate by a slightly different method. If a resident is new and doesn't have a water usage history of his own, the computer averages the winter consumption of everyone in that same meter book. The new resident’s summer sewer bill is then based on this average. Gene Reese suggested adding this information to our ordinance. Attorney Holmes is going to draft an amendment to our ordinance to reflect this information. David Behr reviewed a sewer survey form with the Council. This survey is to be sent to those residents who live on Walkerton Trail, Willow Drive, Gemini Lane, Apollo Lane, Friendship Lane, Circle Drive and Georgia Street. It was decided that the Council will review the results of this survey at the September Bth meeting. Public input would be appreciated at this meeting. NUNLEY’S TROPHYS Phone 656-3924 FREE ENGRAVING On Trophy Orders Over $15.00 Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5:00 Saturday 9:00 - 1:00 Evenings By Appointment Only Phone 656-3924 |lO-93

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Kizek asked Behr if anyone has shown any interest in starting a business in any of the empty buildings downtown. Behr answered that several of the buildings are listed with a realtor and the owner of the gas station, across the street from the town offices, has several business proposals that he is looking at. Behr went on to say that the Cottage restaurant is scheduled to be leveled next week, and will then be rebuilt. In view of having a couple of new councilmembers, Behr had contacted Butler-Fairman Seufert and has gotten additional copies of their report on water and sewer extensions. Behr and Roman Brehm presented a plaque to the Council for their support and contribution to the Walkerton Industrial Fund in 1991. Behr commented that the Industrial Fund could not exist without the help of all their contributors. Attorney Holmes suggested that Ordinance No. 1992-4, to Regulate Pit Bulls and Other Potentially Dangerous Dogs, be tabled until the next meeting, since the Humane Society is going to go over it with chief Gassensmith. There was further discussion of the required amount of liability insurance, and Holmes said that he felt that the fines in the ordinance are relatively low. The main intention of the ordinance is to be able to identify the owners and hold them responsible. Licensing, pictures and tattooing are ways of identifying the dog and therefore, away of holding the owner responsible. Gene Reese suggested that a committee, composed of a couple of people who oppose the ordinance, a couple of Council members, the attorney, a representative from the Humane Society and the police chief, meet to discuss what changes can be made to the ordinance. Walt Heil made a motion to table the ordinance until the August 3rd meeting, with the suggested committee meeting before that time. Seconded by Gene Reese. Carried. Walt Heil made the motion to read Ordinance No. 1992-5, An Ordinance Amending the Walkerton Town Code to Provide for Public Order, in short form. Seconded by Gene Reese. Carried. Gene Reese made the motion to accept the second reading. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. Walt Heil made the motion to accept the

third reading. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. Rizek told attorney Holmes that the Council would like to amend the Town’s job classifications. While reviewing budgets, the Council reconsidered the part concerning longevity pay. It currently states that employees will receive longevity pay at SIO.OO per month per year of experience. As stated, it would mean scheduled annual increases to all employees. This is not the way the Council has decided to give raises, and would like to make longevity pays a one time payment, to be at the time of retirement. Attorney Holmes said that is would not be advisable to transfer this into a retirement fund. There are too many federal regulations to meet when you set up a retirement program. The Town is currently a member of the Public Employees Retirement Fund, which requires the employee and the employer to pay into it with specified percentages of wages. Holmes recommended that if the Council doesn’t want to give the yearly salary increases, they should eliminate longevity pay from the job classifications. Gene Reese made the motion to delete the longevity pay. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. Chief Gassensmith reported that due to the enormous demand for the Hepatitus B vaccine, the Walkerton Clinic can no longer get it at the price they quoted us. The cost will now be $150.00 per person. It was decided to accept this price, as it is still the lowest quote. After some discussion, it was decided that Gassensmith should call Bremen Hospital and Marshall County to see if they will provide the shots at a lower price. Change Order No. 5 for the Downtown Streetscape was signed. These additions to Larson-Daniel-son’s contract for the downtown improvements were approved at the June 15th meeting. The clerk told the Council that superintendent Back would like to become a member of the Indiana Underground Protection Services, Inc. IUPPS is a state-wide one-call system that helps to reduce digging damages to underground cables and lines. Walt Heil made the motion to join IUPPS. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. Walt Heil said that he has received a complaint about the way people are parking at the volleyball courts. Gassensmith is to look into this problem. Holmes remineded the Council that OSHA is requiring every fireman to get a physical, and this cost needs to be included in their budget for next year. The clerk said that we have not been able to determine when the contractor will be starting work on the residential sidewalks. Holmes advised that a letter be sent to the contractor, asking him to schedule the work by August 1, 1992. Walt Heil asked if we have gotten an answer as to whether or not the sidewalk replacement on U.S. 6 needs state approval. Holmes answered that he had gotten a letter from the State that said if the sidewalk is separated from the curb by a parkway of any kind, we don’t need their permission. If it’s a combination where the sidewalk and the curb are together, then we have to get a state permit. Gene Reese said that a lot of people have voiced their concern FOR RENtT NORTH LIBERTY COMMUNITY CENTER AIR CONDITIONED Renting For All Occasions 300 S. Main Street Phone 656-4134 or 656-4773 t 1593

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about taking out the traffic signal at the eastern intersection of 6 & 23. Rizek said that Mary Kay Budak, the Representative for our area, has also received some complaints and would like to schedule a meeting with us in September. Reese said that the people he had talked to would be satisfied if a three-way stop was put in at this intersection. The State intends to install one stop sign, on the 23 side. Holmes is going to contact someone at INDOT and express our concerns about the traffic at that intersection. Roman Brehm made reference to a statement made in the last Council minutes, that said the Town Court reported that it’s in good shape. Brehm asked the Council if they have documented information about the financial status of the Town Court. Rizek assured Brehm that the Council does have figures as to the monies that the Court has brought in. Claims 701 through 782 for $175,035.08, Payroll Docket dated 6-22-92 for $19,001.58 and Payroll Docket dated 7-7-92 for $20,343.56 were approved on a motion by Gene Reese. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. Walt Heil made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried.

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WALKERTON Mr. and Mrs. Bob Schwinder, of Santa Maria, California, visited in the home of Mr. andd Mrs. Milner Capes last week. While here they visited Norma Dill, Thelma Dill, Marge and Arthur Shirley and Paul Guard. The Koontz Lake Conservation Club is having a pot luck on Saturday, August 1, at 6:00 p.m. Bring a covered dish and your own table service and join us. Cards follow. Bob Urbin was in Valparaiso recently for dinner with his cousins at the Strongbow Restaurant. Those present were from Rochester, Logansport, Mishawaka, Kewanna and Peoria, Illinois. We would like to thank all our friends and relatives for their prayers, cards, visits, donations of food, flowers and other acts of kindness shown to us during the loss of our grandson, Blake Martin Holland. Your loving concern was a great comfort to us all. Norm and Char Hostetler and Family