The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 11, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 28 July 1994 — Page 8

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - JULY 28, 1994

WALKERTON TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES (continued from Page 1) rather than taking time off. When we get up to full manpower the men will then take their accumulated time. Spectrum Engineers have completed their engineering work on the distribution line from the substation out to 104. David was given the drawings, maps and specs. This does not cover the underground work. David stated we will build the lines from 104 down their lane to Rossborough Engineering from there on in they were hired to do the engineering on the underground work to the transformer. David passed to each Council member the project estimate information prepared by Spectrum Engineering on the distribution 12.5 line from our sub out Judy’s Beauty Salon 207 W. Center St. North Liberty 656-4491 MEN - WOMEN - CHILDREN Htton* Curtis Uniper ms - Spyro Perms Curling Iron & Hair Accassorlos - Jewelry Cosmetics — Ear Piercing — Perfumes GIGI Home Hair Removal Beauty Connection Clothing 6 DAYS A WEEK - WALK-INS WELCOME EVENINGS BY APPOINTMENT Shut-In, Hospital 4 Nursing Home Service •rita*

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there. The estimated cost of $236,282.23. With us buying a $10,000.00 transformer, poles to build the lines, all the hardware for the lines, another 30 to 50 thousand should be added to the estimated cost of the project which will be put out for bid. David stated that he has the bid sheet but this is not to be put out for bid until we hear something definite from Rossborough. David also said we need to have a contract with them on buying enough electricity. Spectrum is going to come and do work on our reclosures at the substation and at that time they will go over the specs with David for approval. David would like to hire Kenny Bolze as assistant superintendent over Electric and Water. David has requested the information be put on paper for Kenny to sign. Walt made a motion to hire Kenny Bolze. Gordon Hartsell seconded. Gene Reese voted nay, all others voted aye. Carried. Sue was instructed to type a proposal for Kenny to sign. Steven Groves has resigned from the Electric Department and has given David his two week notice. His last day is to be the 26th of July. David stated Steven realized the Town has spent $6,000.00 for elctrical training at NIPSCO and would like to know how the Town would like Steven to pay this back. Steven has told David he doesn’t have the money to pay back all at once. He told David he would be more willing to make monthly payments on this. Gene Reese brought

up a meeting on the date of March 21,1994. It was stated that in the event one of an employee leaving after schooling the Council decided it was to be paid back all at once. Gene Reese made a motion for Steven to pay the money back all at one time in a lump sum. Gordon Hartsell seconded. Carried. David asked if doesn’t have it is there a time period on when he has to get the foil amount. David Holmes said it should be due within 30 days of when he leaves our department. Interest should run at the legal rate of 8%. There is a water leak in front of Allen’s Carpet Store. It has been leaking for over a month. David stated that when the valve is shut off, the leak stops, it has been determined that it is the customer’s leak. Kenny of Allen’s Carpet has asked David to ask the Council if we can fix the leak and bill him for it. David stated this involved tearing up the sidewalk, of which we do not have a jackhammer capable of doing it. Holmes stated that the customer is responsible from the main in. David stated he would call the state highway and get an emergency permit and cut the black top and go down outside the curb and dig back to it, so he wouldn’t have to tear the sidewalk up but if its underneath the sidewalk it also would have to be removed. Gene asked would it be in the best interest of the Town for us to do it and for Allen’s to pay us or for Allen’s to do it, and can the sidewalk be put back the way it was. David stated we have always in the past only gone to the curb stop or the property line from there it is the customer’s responsibility. It would be better for Kenny of Allen’s Carpet to do the work, as we are down to three men. David was given permission to obtain an emergency permit from the state to cut the street, but the work is to be done by Allen’s Carpet. Windows at the Water Plant — Dave solicited for nine quotes but only two were turned in. Great Lakes Replacement Windows (10 windows) $3,768.00. Air Tite Windows & Doors $2,675.00. (Option for Low E/Argonne Gass windows $2,835.00. Motion to accept lowest bid by Gene Reese. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. David was asked by Cheryl to contact Terry Baugher as far as checking the pressures for the downtown area. CITIZEN’S INPUT: There was none. OLD BUSINESS: 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 1994-7 was postponed^ Bid Opening for the South Sewer Project: Motion to take bids under advisement and give to Jeff Zehner and let him come back with a recommendation to the Council by Gene Reese. Seconded by Len Jaske. Carried. Woodruff & Sons, Inc. — $629,717.20. HRP Construction, Inc. — $508,509.00. Dye Plumbing & Heating, Inc. — $594,711.00. H. DeWulf, Inc. — $654,094.45. Delta m, Inc. — 474,167.90. Small, Inc. — 689,400.00. Niblock Engineering, Inc. — $569,910.00. The bids were then turned over to Jeff Zehner for review and are to be brought to the next council 81 . 25 Kean Os Prolesshnal i Personal Service • UPHOLSTERY ’ CA ’”’ fT,NG I P® * BOATS i • VEHICLES USSRP • SEMIS (219) 586-2745 or (219) 324-4942 Cal 6:00 a m • 12:00 pm

meeting with suggestions. Bid Openings for Street Paving: Walsh & Kelly, Inc., $34.50 per ton, square foot removal and replacement $2.50 sq. ft. Reith-Riley, $35.00 per ton, square foot removal and replacement $2.50 sq. ft. Asphalt Engineer, Inc., $29.80 per ton, square foot removal and replacement $2.75 sq. ft. Motion to turn these over to Jeff for review and to bring these to the next Board meeting with recommendations by Len Jaske. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. Approval to sign the Accounting Services Agreement with Umbaugh and Associate by Walt Heil. Seconded by Gene Reese. Carried. Ambulance Service: Mary Rollings asked to use the Youth Building for a Halloween Party for the Town children and what liability was involved. Cheryl instructed Mary to contact the Park Department. Motion to authorize David Holmes to send a letter to Don Stanley accepting his resignation by Len Jaske. Seconded by Gene

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Reese. Carried. Holmes offered to draft a contract when he have new companys come into Town for extended service and will send to Rossborough’s attorney. Rossborough is to give the Town notice about running electric. Motion to pay claims 685 through 754 for $190,217.52 and Payroll Dockets dated 7-7-94 for $114.08 and 7-20-94 for $20,497.89 by Walt Heil. Seconded by Gene Reese. Motion to adjourn by Gene Reese. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. HESTERS CABIN BED & BREAKFAST 1 I&.S - i I 4 nT Peaceful Night Or Weekend In Our 1830 Restored Log House (Reservations Only) 71880 St. Rd. 23, Walkerton