The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 39, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 February 1995 — Page 16

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WALKERTON TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES (continued from Page 1 modion to allow. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. Zehner said that for a number of years the Wastewater Department has been paying a water bill, but the Water Department has not been paying a waste water bill. He asked if the Wastewater Department can stop paying the water bill. After some discussion Gene Reese made the motion that the Sewage Treatment Plant does not have to pay a water bill. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. Zehner is preparing the applicaDUAN^RAKE’S TREE SERVICE TREE REMOVAL TREE TRIMMING STUMP REMOVAL Estimates Phone (219) 936-6546 Plymouth

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tion for another solid waste grant. This year he is requesting funding it replace our 1976 dump truck. Superintendent Zehner said that they have done an inventory of the Town’s streets, using a measuring wheel, and have come up with 13.5 miles. Attorney Holmes is going to get Zehner a form to fill out and file with the State. After the number of miles is certified and filed with the State, we will be entitled to receive more monty for our streets. Attorney Holmes suggested that a committee be formed to set up income guidelines for the senior citizen’s sidewalk program. Len Jaske is to work with Zehner to help determine some guidelines, and will bring them to the next meeting. The damage to the Little League park drive has not been repaired and the cement company who did the damage has not responded to a letter that attorney Holmes sent. Holmes is now going to take legal action. Zehner asked for the Council’s permission to do a survey of other communties Motor Vehicle Highway budgets. Gene Reese made the motion to allow. Seconded by Len Jaske. Carried. Zehner asked if group health insurance amounts, paid by the Town could be pooled so that premium amounts not used by single em-

ployees could be held used to help pay the higher permiums for those who have a dependent plan. The Town pays a maximum of $325.00 per employee per month for group health insurance coverage, and the dependent plans cost more than that. Attorney Holmes is to see if this is possible. Gene Reese asked if Zehner would look into a medical IRA type plan that maybe the Town could use. CITIZEN’S REPORT: Bill Miller, ambulance driver, said that he had been approached by a neighbor who had a complaint about our ambulance service. Miller is to investigate the complaint. OLD BUSINESS: Gene Reese and Mary Rollings talked to Gary Tingle about a no parking space along the side of his restaurant property. An empty space is needed in order that the ambulance can be backed into the bay. There used to be two no parking spaces in that area. Walt Heil made the motion to make one space, across the street from the bay, no parking. Seconded by Gene Reese. Carried. President Rizek asked attorney Holmes if he had gotten any answers concerning the Park Board pay that the State Board of Accounts has asked to be reimbursed to the Town. Holmes said that he had talked to Charlie Pride, State Board of Accounts, who referred him to someone else. This many has not gotten back to Holmes. The Council is asking for the State to drop this matter, but it is still unresolved. Rizek asked if any plans had been made yet for the appreciations dinner for the ambulance crew. Gordon Hartsell and Len Jaske both said that their jobs have been very demanding, but will try to look into the plans as soon as they can. Gene Reese asked about the status of Steve Groves note, to repay the NIPSCO school fee. The clerk answered that Groves is due in on Thursday to sign the note and to make two payments. Cheryl Rizek said that she has received a couple of complaints

ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1994 TOWN OF WALKERTON, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS, CASH BALANCES, AND INVESTMENT BALANCES Total Cas Cash Cash And Balance Disburse- Balance At Investmen FUND January 1 Receipts ments. December 31 A ( 3 General Fund 132,863.85 545,301.79 484,354.21 193,811.43 193,811.4 Motor Vehicle Highway 43,703.35 50,973.06 50,030.60 50,645.81 50,645.1 Local Road and Street 44,874.31 23,832.97 59,100.76 9,606.52 9,606.? Parks and Recreation Fund 6,704.74 23,528.72 21,402.50 8,830.96 8,830.5 Cumulative Capital Improvement 17,017.28 9,058.08 3,941.34 22,134.02 22,134.( Police Accident Report Fund 974.68 974.68 974.( Police Firearms Training Fund 608.21 479.00 129.21 129 J Payroll 4,076.41 530,717.34 528,805.39 5,98836 5,988.3 Law Enforcement Con’t. Education 1,007.25 618.00 177.00 1,448.25 1,448.2 Vehicle Inspection 510.00 510.00 510. C Cumulative Capital Development Fund 29,184.09 15,462.00 10,000.00 34,646.09 34,646.( Water Utility — Operation 294,927.73 269,230.96 175,991.64 388 J 67.05 388J67.C Water Utility — Depreciation 81,853.25 35,792.24 117,645.49 117,645.4 Water Utility — Customer Deposit 35,356.95 9,575.00 7,172.16 37,759.79 37,759.7 Sewage Utility — Operating 69,459.66 203,375.10 172,732.88 100,101.88 100,101.8 Sewage Utility — Bond & Interest 28,100.00 28,100.00 Sewage Utility — Replacement 25,857.00 5,967.00 31,824.00 31,824.0 Sewage Utility — Reserve 30,085.01 4,320.00 13,180.00 21,225.01 21,225.0 Electric Utility — Operating 366,746.05 1,852,927.42 1,905,321.67 314,351.80 314,351.8 Electric Depreciation 138,246.99 28,054.06 96,713.02 69,588.03 69,588.0 Electric Utility — Customer Deposit 50,566.71 12,075.00 10,223.28 52,418.43 52,418.4 Electric Utility — Cash Reserve 246,940.50 246,940.50 246,940.5 Cumulative Building & Sinking 3,292.28 3,292.28 3,292.2 Park & Recreation Donation 618.46 618.46 618.4 Cash Change 250.00 250.00 250.0 Petty Cash 115.00 115.00 115.0 Walkerton Continuing Education 785.00 1,028.00 1,813.00 1,813.0 Economic Development 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.0 Garbage/Trash Pick Up 4,666.17 56,679.26 53,787.76 7,557.67 7,557.6 CDBG Loan Proceeds 1,656.70 1,656.70 1,656.7 Interest Earned 56,108.12 56,108.12 Ambulance — D. Eddinger Memorial 10,800.41 331.07 1,767.63 9,363.85 9,363.8 Ambulance Donation 230.00 1,607.37 1,837.37 Solid Waste Management 10,500.00 20,900.23 (10,400.23) (10,400.2^ TOTAL 1,643,978.04 3,782,162.56 3,702,126.56 1,724,014.04 1,724,014.0A detailed Accounting of Receipts and Disbursements is on file in the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office and may be reviewed during business hours. LONG-TERM INDEBTEDNESS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1994 Revenue Bonds ] Bonds Outstanding Interest Outstanding Retired As Os Paid , As Os 1-1-94 During 1994 Dec. 31, 1994 During 199' Sewage Utility 422,000.00 7,000.00 415,000.00 21,100.0( TOTALS 422,000.00 7,000.00 415,000.00 21,100.(X, CERTIFICATION ‘ This is to certify that the data contained in this report is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. 1 Judith R. Hiler, Clerk-Treasure*’ 510 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, Indiana 46574 February 6. 1995 Telephone: (219) 586-3711

about the manholes on Washington Street, and asked Zehner if there is any way we can raise those manhole covers. Zehner said that the risers have been ordered and they are waiting for the representative to come in. NEW BUSINESS: Walt Heil made the motion to waive three readings for Ordinance No. 1995-01, An Emergency Ordinance Providing for the Transfer of Appropriations. Seconded by Len Jaske. Carried. Gene Reese made the motion to read in short form. Seconded by Walt Heil. Carried. Gene Reese made the mdtion to accept Ordinance No. 1995-01. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. 1994 earned interest from C.D. investments and cash on deposit in a money market account was $56,108.12. The interest was spread to the General Fund, Electric Depreciation, Water Depreciation, Motor Vehicle Highway, Local Road & Street and Sewer Operating using an average monthly balance. Gene Reese made the

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motion to accept this intere spread. Seconded by Len Jask Carried. Although the clerk had solicits three quotes for a new counter f the office, she had only receive one. It was decided to try ar solicit at least one more quote. President Rizek said that she w announce new 1995 committ* members at the next meeting. Claims 46 through 87 f $195,452.75 and payroll dock dated 1-18-95 for $18,350.54 we accepted on a motion by Gei Reese. Seconded by Len Jask Carried. Gene Reese made the motion adjourn. Seconded by Len Jask Carried. The world’s first block-printe book, the “Diamnon Sutra”, wj produced in China in 868. ff SOFFIT & FACIA 4 VANDERHEYDEN EA VESTROUGH SERVICE Cali 288-7719