The Independent-News, Volume 119, Number 47, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 7 April 1994 — Page 12

- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - APRIL 7, 1994

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WALKERTON TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES (continued from Page 10) working on figures for water and sewer extensions. Dave Bolze reported on the Water Department. He said that he has gotten together with Terry Baugher, engineer, about the wants and needs for the Town's water system. Baugher is going to do a ten year study of our water system, and our water losses. He will also try to determine why water pressure is so low in the downtown area. Bolze reported on water problems during the extremely cold weather wc had this past winter. Bolze congratulated everyone on the Water Department for a job well done. There were 13 customers whose water froze up this winter. Three of those freeze ups were the Town's pipes. Os the three freeze ups, two had turned their water off when they had been asked to let it run. Bolze has a list of those customers who he had asked to let their water run this JOHNSON INS. AGENCY DON R JOHNSON Cartrtlad Insurant* Counselor DONNA L. RAUSCH DIANE JOHNSON We Sell Service Along With Our Product Call (219)586-2580 Koontz Lake ———.l

VOTE VOTE MAY 3 NILAS MILLER Polk Township DIANA DAVIS Liberty Township GENE KNOWLTON Lincoln Township JOHN GLENN SCHOOL BOARD VOTE RXitcui Advening VOTE ST. PATRICK’S BENEFIT AUCTION Saturday, April 9 10:00 AM. At ST. PATRICK’S SCHOOL 811 Tytor St., Wilktrton MANY OF THESE ITEMS ARE ANTIQUE ^cycles. corner gale leg table 3 bags Ready Mix. good mini bike, 2 old trunks, camper trailer springs tractor tool box 2 rabbit hutches, rollaway bed stuffed chair many steel toldmg chairs folding benches complete exercise set suspended garage gas space heater child desk, old bed. chest of drawers, bookcases lamps spree rack end tables desk, copy machine desk top copier Maytag dryer refrigerator mango ironer precious stones sapphires, rubys. penoots opai goioen citnne garnet emeralds blue topaz amethyst, lots of miscellaneous items Refreshments Will Be Served Not Responsible For Accidents Or Goods Auction will be conducted by PAUL COSTELLO

year. He plans to keep the list on file for use if we every have such cold weather again. Approximately 65 water customers were asked to keep their water running continually to ensure that they Town's water mains didn't freeze up. Those customers were billed an average useage based on previous months usage. Jeff Zehner reported that cement trucks, going to a construction site, have done some major damage to the cul-de-sac at the end of the Little League Park drive. Some of the pavement has crumbled and settled. Other deliveries are to be made by another route. Zehner is going to schedule a spring cleanup for May 2nd to May 6th. He will be putting a notice in the paper giving the dates and a list of the items that we will be picking up. Zehner was contacted by someone who is interested in taking all of our yard waste. This would include brush, Christmas trees, leaves, wood chips and grass clipping. Gene Reese suggested that Zehner have the individual sign a mutual agreement which would state for how long a time he will be willing to accept the yard waste. Zehner will bring a list of those streets which need paving the most, in to the April 18th meeting. Dave Bolze and Jeff Zehner have discussed the hire of summer help. They would like to advertise for summer help, review the applications and bring in recommendations at the April 18th meeting. There was no citizen's input. OLD BUSINESS: Walt Heil made the motion to do the reading of Ordinance No. 1994-3, Annexation Ordinance, in short form. Seconded by Len Jaske. Carried. Gene Reese made

the motion to accept the second reading. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. Gene Reese, Len Jaske, Roman Brehm and Dave Behr met to set up some guidelines to create an Economic Development Revolving Fund. The purpose of the revolving fund will be to provide financial assistance to businesses and industries who want to expand or start up in Walkerton. They decided that the present Financial Committee, consisting of Len Jaske, Walt Heil, Judy Hiler and the branch managers from Ist Source Bank and Teachers Credit Union, will administer the fund. The committee will be assisted by two nonvoting representatives from the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce and the Walkerton Industrial Fund. Len Jaske made the motion to read Ordinance No. 1994-4, An Ordinance Establishing An Economic Development Revolving Fund, in short form. Seconded by Gener Reese. Carried. Gene Reese made the motion to accept the first reading of Ordinance No. 1994-4. Seconded by Len Jaske. Carried. Reese recommended that we send a letter to Joe Hunting, treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce, advising him that when their CD matures, we would appreciate them returning this money to the Town. This money would be receipted into the Economic Development Revolving Fund that we are in the process of establishing. Gene Reese made the motion to send the letter to Hunting. Seconded by Len Jaske. Carried. At the last meeting, the fire chief asked if copies of building plans for industries and businesses be sent to him, as the Fire Department needs to know if there is a clear fire lane and other information about the layout of the building. Gene Reese brought the matter up for discussion, and feels that we should make plans available to Police, Fire Ambulance and Electric. After the last meeting the building commissioner was asked to route such plans to the fire chief for his review. Attorney Holmes suggested making copies of plans and putting them in the various mail boxes or drawers for the department to pick up. Holmes said that the State Fire Marshal reviews all plans to see that they meet all the state fire codes. The clerk said that she is preparing reimbursement statements for the two men who are going to NIPSCO line school. The statements say that the employee must reimburse the Town for schooling if they leave the Town’s employ before a three year period is up. The clerk asked if the cost of the school is to be pro-rate, if the employee leaves before the three AGELESS BEAUTY lUggeEg" ri 1 ~t PTT"***! ,?© MBS??;?-’ 3-□ qW h□ □ 3JJ>t MR Frantz Steel Garage Doors Frantz steel garage doors are built to withstand the test of time—beautifully* • Styles to complement any home. • Options to match your specific requirements • Paces to fit any budget FE&NTZ BUILDING PRODUCTS E. BARDEN CONSTRUCTION Phone 586-2407 408 Michigan Street Walkerton, Indiana

years is up. The Council was in agreement that the amount should not be prorated, and the entire amount will be due to be paid back if the employee leaves early. After some discussion, Walt Heil made the motion that Steve Groves salary will be increased to an annual salary of $20,000.00 and Tod Brems salary will be incrased to an annual salary of $17,500.00 upon completion of the NIPSCO line school, with good attendance. This pay will be retroactive to January 1, 1994. Second by Len Jaske. Carried. Attorney Holmes has sent a letter to Triax Cable concerning the residences that Triax has refused service because they feel it would be too costly. Holmes has not had a response to his letter. President Rizek had received a letter from the Department of Commerce concerning the downtown grant from two years ago asking us to submit some information that was supposed to have been included with the contractor's contract. David Behr said that he had called DOC. and they will be sending him a form that will need to be filled out. The clerk said that we have received closure from the DOC, on the grant, on two separate occassions. Attorney Holmes added that sometimes it is something that is lost from their file, and they need it for an audit. Len Jaske submitted a Conflict of

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Interest Statement to make everyone aware that the Town sometimes has vehicle maintenance done by his employer, Mahoney Chevrolet. There is also the possibility that a vehicle would be purchased at that dealership. Conflict of Interest Statements are required by law, and filed downstate. It was decided to have an execu tive session immedateiy following the April 4th meeting. The clerk told the Council that our PERF rate has dropped for 1995. We are currently paying 3.25% of each full time employee’s salary, and it is dropping to 2.50% in 1995. President Rizek asked Dave Behr to see if there are any grants avail able for Historical Societies. Behr was given paperwork concerning Hazardous Waste Grants. He is going to see if this is anything that we would be able to use. Len Jaske made the motion to accept claims 258 through 285 for $149,080.15 and Payroll Docket dated 3-16-94 for $23,539.40. Sec onded by Walt Heil. Carried. Walt Heil made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Gene Reese Carried. 8 " - SEAMLESS GUTTER^T^) SOFFIT & FACIA i VANDERHEYDEN H EAVKSTROUOH soviet Call 288*7719 ’