The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 21, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 6 October 1994 — Page 2

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - OCTOBER 6, 1994

WALKERTON TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES (continued from Page 1) per sq. ft. to remove and replace base material and $32.80 per ton, Reith Riley — $2.50 per sq. ft. and $35.00 per ton; and Walsh & Kelly — $2.75 per sq. ft. and $36.00 per ton Len Jaske made the motion to accept Asphalt Engineering's bid. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. MONTHLY REPORTS; Jeff Zehner reported on several items. He said that street paving will probably begin around the first of October. He reported that Deeds Equipment is putting the bed on the dump truck chassis. Bau construction has one more sidewalk to do and will finish up this week. Leaf collection may start on October 17th or 24th, with a notice being put in the paper. President Rizek said that she had gotten a complaint about trucks going down Tyler Street instead of Tyler Road. Rizek suggested that Zehner get together with chief Sobieralski and Fresh POTATO DONUTS ^Saturday, Oct. 8<: ? 8:00 am. To 11:00 am. <* L NORTH LIBERTY ;l > MASONIC LODGE <

PUMPKIN BAKE OFF Saturday 10:00 a.m. Ist Source Bank FIRST PRIZE - S2O 00 SECOND - Sls 00 THIRD - SIO.OO Must Be Made From Scratch With Pumpkin As A Main Ingredient ENTRIES WILL BE SOLD LATER WALKERTON AMERICAN LEGION POST 189 407 Indiana St. Walkerton FISH FRY Friday, October 14 BAND Saturday, Oct. 15 9.00 p.m. “MISTY MOUNTAIN” STEAK FRY Saturday, Oct. 29 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Tickets $8 00 — In Lounge Or At The Door

look over the signs for both, and replace rusted out signs that say no semis are allowed. Attorney Holmes reported that after reviewing the electric bids with superintendent Bolze. they found that three of the bids are within $20,(XX).00 of each other, with the lowest quote being Mid American Utility Contractor's of $7b,b36 80. Their recommendation, subject to the engineer's review and approval, checking references and their ability to complete the job on time would be to tentatively award the bid to Mid America. Len Jaske made the motion to tentatively accept Mid American's bid. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. Bozle and a representative of Spectrum Engineering are going to review the bids. President Rizek told attorney Holmes, that while he was in the other room, they opened the police car bids and were not satisfied that they were high enough. Holmes advised that the Council can take the bids under advisement or turn them down and try to solicit a better offer. Len Jaske made the motion to take the bids under advisement, so that the Council can look the car over. Seconded by Gene Reese. Carried. Dave Bolze reported on several items for the Electric Department. The new man will be starting on October 3rd. The Accumulated time report was reviewed by the Council. Bolze asked for permission to order transformers, metering and other materials for the Rossborough Mfg. electric extension. Gene Reese made the motion to allow. Seconded by Len Jaske. Carried. Bolze had four quotes for a new cut all saw, and

they were as follows: J & M — Echo saw $899.00; Aggregate Equipment — Target saw $975.00; Aggregate Equipment — Stihl saw $910.00; and aggregate Equipment — Stihl saw $856.00. Bolze said that he and a couple of the guys went through all of the pamphlets and they feel that the Target saw will best meet their needs. Walt Heil made the motion to buy the Target saw. Seconded by Gene Reese. Carried. He will need to buy the blade separately, after getting quotes. Len Jaske made the motion to allow Bolze to purchase the best blade at the best price. Seconded by Gene Reese. Carried. Bolze reported on some of the new OSHA rules for linemen. Bolze said that he has sent eight pairs of rubber gloves in for testing, all of them have been rejected, and he has some new rubber gloves on order. Bolze reported that OSHA has classified linemen’s clothing as safety equipment. He asked is this clothing has to come out of their clothing allowance since it is now considered safety equipment. Attorney Holmes said that the Town will have to pay the initial costs to outfit the linemen, and then they will have to buy replacements from their clothing allowance. Bolze is going to get quotes for the clothing for the next meeting. Bozle reported on a couple of items for the Water Department. He reported that the new switch for the generator at the water plant has been installed. Bolze and Terry Baugher have completed the water pressure study, and Baugher is now entering the information into his computer. The new windows have also been installed at the water plant. There was no citizen’s input.

Tired Os Friday Night Fish? Then Come To The Sale Barn Restaurant % Mile North 01 U.S. 6 On State Road 23. Walkerton On Friday, October 7th Opening At 4:00 p.m. ALSO MONDAYS 2:00 P.M. Only The Finest Animals Selected From Our Market Home Raised — Home Cooked Pork Chop Dinner . „„ 5 3.50 Beef Manhattan .. m „ 5 3.50 Our Famous Sandwiches Include Pork $.4 rn Bacon q Burger I. OU Cheeseburger L. I □ Barbecue $-4 -?r Mushroom Pork I. I u Swissburger . £. I □ Breaded $n rn Roast Beef rn Tenderloin .. I.UU With Swiss .. c.OU Grilled ap- Chicken nt Tenderloin ...1 .90 Breast *1.95 Homemade Chili ... $ 1.50 For A Change . . . Come Try The Sale Barn Restaurant!

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OLD BUSINESS: Gene Reese, Wait Heil and Dave Bolze met previously to discuss the rate of pay for apprentice linemen. Gene Reese reported on requirement and the rates of pay they had discussed, and they are as follows: Apprentice I Lineman — must have a pre-employment physical, be on six month’s probation with the Town superintendent making a recommendation to the Council at the end so the six months — starting salary $17,000.00; Apprentice II Lineman — has to work for one year with the Town superintendent making a recommendation

FRIDAY & SATURDAY At The Great Pumpkin Festival Eat BREAKFAST & LUNCH At The Odd Fellows Lodge Hall, 615 Roosevelt Road EAT SAUSAGE GRAVY AND BISCUITS FROM 7:00 AM. Chicken & Noodles — Vegetable-Beef Soup — Ham & Beans Sloppy Joes — Hot Dogs & Polish Sausage Sandwiches And Various Kinds Os Pies Will Be Served From 11:00 a m. Until About 2:00 p.m

to the Council, the Town super* intendent is to recommend to the apprentice that he attend NIPSCO Line School — annual salary — $18,000.00, after passing NIPSCO Line School annual salary will be $18,500.00; Apprentice 111 Lineman — annual salary $19,000.00. They further recommend that Tod Brems salary be raised to $18,500.00 in 1995 since he will have worked here two years and has passed NIPSCO Line School. Len Jaske made the motion to approve moving Brems into a new calssification, increasing his salary to $18,500.00 in 1995 (continued on Page 16)