The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 8, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 7 July 1994 — Page 8

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - JULY 7, 1994

WALKERTON TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES (continued from Page 1) rate structure back to your approved user charge that was approved by the EPA. A Consumer study was done from all users to get a user base. The main difference between your existing rate structure and that which is in this report is that everyone in Town irregardless of whether residential, municipal, commercial, industrial or institutional no matter what their meter size, everyone has the same base rate. What’s being proposed is a different base rate dependent upon your meter size. For example, a 3” connection will demand more capacity and will have more fixed costs associated with it than a 5/8” connection. Todd recommended that even if the north and south projects were not in process at this time, the rates should still be adjusted according the EPA standards. Len Jaske made the motion to read in short form, reading of Ordinance 1994-7, An Ordinance Amending the Schedule of Rates and Charges to be collected by the Town of Walkerton from the owners of property served by the sewage works of said town and other matters connected therewith. Gene Reese seconded. Carried. Motion to accept the first reading by Gordon Hartsell. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. Len Jaske made a motion to let Ken Jones submit bids for the north and south project. Walt Heil seconded. Carried. David Behr spoke with Bob Deal from Farmers Home and he said that FmHA needs to appropriate all of their budget by the end of June, so we should know by July Ist whether the grant is approved. Todd Samuelson stated that if the rates come down for any reason we can continue to process without father notification of what’s been advertised, if for any reason they would go up, we would have to go through readvertised higher schedHESTERS CABIN BED & BREAKFAST OyL’iW I 1. I - M Peaceful Night Or Weekend In Our 1830 Restored Log House (Reservations Only) 71880 St. Rd. 23, Walkerton

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ule of rates. MONTHLY REPORTS: Carl Sobieralski — Police Dept. — Request to increase the salary for the Assistant Chief out of the monies that we allocated for 1994 to be retroactive back to June 7th to the end of the year. Motion to increase the salary for Assistant Chief starting June 7th through the end of the year by Gordon Hartsell. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. Letters have been sent on the Creech property per Carl. Ambulance — No reports at this time. Naming of new superintendent. Motion made by Walt Heil to do away with the probation period and make Dave Bolze the superintendent of the Electric and Water and Jeff Zehner the superintendent of Sewer and Streets. Dave will also choose his own assistant. Len Jaske seconded. Carried. Salary Ordinance amendments are to be made for June 7th for the Police Department and one for the Electric and Sewer Department. Cheryl gave David and Jeff Zehner congratulations on behalf of the Town Council. Gene Reese stated that there is a letter to go into tomorrow’s paper. Electric Department — David Bolze received two bids on testing and reclosure at the substation. It is very important to get this done so that we can run power out to Rossborough. The oil has been tested, it is not PCB contaminated. The NIPSCO bid $2,300.00. Spectrum not to exceed $1,716.00. David recommended Spectrum since they are doing the engineering and it is cheaper than NIPSCO. Len Jaske made the motion to accept Spectrum Engineering. Gene Reese seconded. Carried. Dave will turn in the time sheets at the second meeting in July. Jeff Zehner — Wastewater Department — Confined space entry — we have to have a four gas detector to monitor the air supply in confined spaces, OSHA regulation. Len Jaske made the motion to purchase a four gas gas detector. Walt Heil seconded. Carried. MVH — Jeff stated street paving bids will be sent out tomorrow or Wednesday and would like to have bids opened at the July 6th Council meeting. Paving to start late July. Jeff Zehner — Sidewalkk Project — letter was sent to contractor, also Jeff spoke with him last evening and is supposed to meet with him this week in hopes to start construction on sidewalks the first part of July. CITIZEN’S INPUT: Jon Meyer — Ambulance —a new radio was put in Unit n. The old radio was given back to us, the

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estimated value between SIOO.OO - $125.00 per company. Jon requested that it be installed in the ambulance bay as a receive only. Walt Heil made a motion to let the radio be kept and installed in the ambulance bay. Gordon Hartsell seconded. Carried. OLD BUSINESS: Cheryl stated that July 4th falls on Monday for the next meeting date and requested the meeting be changed to Wednesday, July 6th at 7:00 p.m. Carried. Water Substation — David is to put up no trespassing signs and secure building. Len suggested tabling the demolition at this time. Amy Wardman has requested on behalf of the Historical Society to go through the Substation for artifacts. Dave Bolze is to contact her and then escort her through the substation. Creech Property — Cheryl stated all proper letters have been sent and the waiting time has gone by. We have followed proper procedure and they have been notified and given time to come to a Town Council meeting and they have not done so. Jeff is to have his men clean it up and keep track of time and expenses and turn in to the clerk’s office. Holmes stated we have a judgement against him. We could foreclose on it without judgement lien. Len Jaske made a motion to legally pursue this and do something with it. Gene Reese seconded. Carried. Park Department — It was stated that it has been approximately two years since minutes were turned in from the Park Department. The Town Council is also waiting for a representative from the Park Board to attend the first Board meeting of each month consecutively. New Park — Gordon Hartsell spoke with Ruth DeSimone today and asked her about the new park. She said the Park Board has not contacted her to present the agreement of the contract to her. She feels it isn’t her responsibility to contact them concerning what is going on, thewrefore no decisions have been made concerning this. A letter was sent to Greg Williams six weeks to two months ago from the Town to release him to do that. David Behr said this evening he had spoke with Jay Potts at his home and that Jay promised to talk with Ruth within the next two days. Fire Station Grant — David Behr — it had been asked at a previous meeting if a grant existed for a fire station addition and/or fire equipment. Yes, it is the same grant we applied for and used on the sidewalks called a Competitive Grant. You have to supply local funding to match it. The application is based on net assessed valuation of the Township served by the fire department. Cheryl asked David to contact Larry Dill and give this information to him and see what his needs are as the budget meetings are near. David stated the next applicatoin is due July 29th and that he can put it together if that is the wish of the Council. Cheryl stated he needs to get with Larry Dill, the fire chief, concerning this and whatever he needs fill out the paperwork accordingly. Indiana State Board of Transportation Improvement Program — David Behr — the state law has been changed. If Walkerton wants to get federal assistance on any kind of paving improvements or street improvements, all has to go through MACOG which is the FOR RENT Banquet Hall For WEDDINGS - RECEPTIONS LARGE A SMALL PARTIES We Can Accomodate Large Groups PLENTY OF PARKING VRN Post 1954 656-4684 North Liberty

regional transportation agency in South Bend. Behr spoke with the director today. We have missed the timing for this year but he would be more than happy to work with us on 1995. Grant Certification Course — David Behr — Cheryl Rizek — The state is now saying for anyone to administer federal grants through the states, they now want you to go through a one week certification course at Indianapolis and learn how to do all these forms. There would be a course fee, hotel lodging, food, etc. expense. Cheryl asked if this included the fire grant also. David stated that this could go into effect this fall. This is policy by the Department of Commerce. David was asked to report back to the Council at the July 6th meeting as to schooling costs, etc., and if he has interest in going. NEW BUSINESS: Ordinance 1994-6, Len Jaske made a motion to read this in short form on all three readings. Gene Reese seconded. Carried. An Ordinance Rezoning Real Estate with the Jurisdiction Limits of the Walkerton Plan Commission, Town of Walkerton, Indiana. Len Jaske made approval on first reading. Walt Heil seconded. Carried. Motion to accept second reading of Ordinance 1994-6 in short form by Gordon Hartsell. Walt Heil seconded. Carried. Motion to accept Ordinance 1994-6 on third reading by Gene Reese. Walt Heil seconded. Carried. Resolution 1994-H — A resolution to confirm certain real estate to be within an Economic revitalization area for the purpose of tax abatement for Rossborough. Cheryl asked if they had made a purchase of the land. It was stated they could not until after this is done. They have a contract in place per John Peddycord and Mr. Hostetler. This is contingent on the contract. Walt Heil made a motion to read Resolution 1994-H in short form. Gene Reese seconded. Carried. Resolution 1994-H, A Resolution to confirm a previously adopted resolution declaring certain real estate to be within an “Economic Revitalization Area” pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-1, ET Seq., and allowing de-

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ductions under Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-3 and 6-1.1-12.1-45. It was asked if there was any public comment on this as it was advertised. No comment was given. Resolutuioln 1994-H, A Resolution to confirm a previously adopted resolution declaring certain real estate to be within an “Economic Revitalization Area” Pursuant to Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-1 ET Seq., and allowing deductions under Indiana Code 6-1.1-12.1-3 and 6-1.1-12.1-4.5. Motion to approve by Gene Reese. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. Chery! stated she would like to thank everyone for working in our emergency situations last Monday. Everyone did an excellent job and we were glad to have all the help and cooperation. On behalf of the Town Council Cheryl thanked Gene Brems, Jollie Back, Dave Bolze, Jeff Zehner, all the utility department, the firemen, the ambulance personnel and all other people who helped. It was greatly appreciated. Schedule so Department Budget Hearings — Sue will be acting secretary for these meetings. If there are any changes to the schedule please let the Council know. Judy read the schedule. Some changes were made. Sue is to make copies for the Council members and departments. Gene Reese made a motion to approve claims 581-619 for $171,474.76 and Payroll Dockets dated 6/8/94 for $19,174.24 and 6/22/94 for $23,875.04. Gordon Hartsell seconded. In the new lACT bulletin is a new municipal liability guide we are considering purchasing for $15.00. Holmes stated that it would be beneficial for our superintendents. Len Jaske made a motion to purchase the guide. Gordon Hartsell seconded. Carried. Motion to adjourn meeting by Gene Reese. Seconded by Len Jaske. Carried. ff SOFFIT & FACIA 4 VANDERHEYDEN H EAVESTROUGH SERVICE Call 288-7719 ’