The Independent-News, Volume 122, Number 20, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 26 September 1996 — Page 2

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— INDEPENDENT NEWS - SEPTEMBER 26, 1996

Walkerton Town Council Minutes CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Walkerton Town Council was called to order at 7:05 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 16, 1996, with 18 people present. ROLL CALL The following Council members were present: Gregory Williams, Walter Heil, Randy Hoover, Gordon Hartsell and Gene Reese. Mr. Fred Jones, town attorney and Kathryn Tiede Chrapliwy, clerktreasurer were also present. MINUTES The minutes to the Sept. 3 meeting were approved by general consent. COMMUNITY FOCUS HEARING The hearing began at 7:09 p.m. with David Behr explaining the entire proposed project to the Council and interested citizens. His presentation included but was not limited to: the structure of the project to be pursued, Mr. Randall Williams’ obligation to the project, the Town’s responsibility to the project and the time structure for completion. The following questions were asked by the citizens: 1. Gene Reese: Define the period of time to complete * the project. Answer: Mr. Williams will have 6 years to complete the project which means he will have to complete 10 houses a year. There is a possibility that one years extension will be granted for extenuating circumstances. 2. Greg Williams: What length of time will be allotted for the infrastructure? Answer: The infrastructure time zone will be 18 months. 3. Williams: Who will be responsible for the bids to contractors for the infrastructure? Answer: The Town will have that responsibility, however, I (David Behr) will assist the town with that procedure. 4. Kathryn Chrapliwy: Will Mr. Williams be adopting a set of covenants for this sub-division? Answer: I will need to do that and I think I can use the previous covenants with a few small changes. 5. Williams: weren’t those covenants specifically for Hickoryy Lanes SubDivision? Answer: Yes, however I plan to expand those guidelines to include the new sub-division and then make sure I record the new document. With no further questions from the citizens the Community Focus Fund application was approved by a motion by Reese, seconded by Heil. The vote was 4-1 in favor. Council member Williams voted Nay.

DEPT. HEAD REPORTS MVH/WASTEWATER The Supt. for the MVH (Motor Vehicle Highway) and Wastewater departments was called out on an emergency and therefore was not able to report at this time. WATER/ELECTRIC The Supt. for the Electric and Water Departments was called out on an emergency however, he had a written report to submit. In his report he requested the purchase of “2” combined meters” for the water department. He listed two quotes: Ropes Corp.-$1,268.00 Underground Pipe & Valve - $1,190.00 A motion was made by Hoover to accept Underground Pipe & Valve quote for $1,190, seconded by Hartsell, the vote was 50 in favor. FINANCIAL REPORT The financial report was presented for the month of August. The clerk-treasurer pointed out that a few of the funds were showing a negative balance. The funds that were in a negative balance were: Solid Waste Management Grant and County Economic Dev. Tax. Both funds are waiting for their distribution. OLD BUSINESS Fire Truck Payment The Council approved a loan with Ist Source Bank for $198,917 for 10 years at 5.95% interest with semiannual payments of $13,337.46. The first payment will begin March, 1997. A resolution was signed 1996-4 authorizing the loan. The motion to approve was made by Council member Hoover and seconded by Hartsell. The clerk asked for guidance on investing $300,000. Council member Hartsell made a motion to invest $300,000 for 90 days in a Certificate of Deposit. Council member Hoover seconded the motion and the motion passed on a 5-0 vote. MAHONEY/LICENSE BRANCH ISSUE The Council received a certified letter from Mr. Mahoney in response to a letter that was sent to him from the town attorney, Fred Jones. Mr. Jones was asked about the contents of the letter. He said that not too much in the letter really related to the problem. Two adjoining neighbors to the License Branch, Ms. Pam Adkins and Ms. Traci Fry were present to voice their concerns about the parking problems they have had with the people who frequent the License Branch. Council member Hoover said that he had examined the area with Street Supt. Jeff Zehner and he made the following

motion: place two parking signs on the east side of the alley, have the parking sign removed from the utility pole and have Jeff Zehner take a sampling of the asphalt in the alley and have it analyzed. Council member Reese seconded the motion and the motion passed with a 5-0 vote. CREECH PROPERTY The clerk informed the Council that she had approached Ed Walz to do the appraisal on the Creech property however Mr. Walz does not do that kind of work anymore. She said she had contacted several people but they have not responded yet. Several suggestions were given to the clerk to follow up on. JACKSON STREET PROPERTY Chief Sobieralski who is also the Building Commissioner for Walkerton has reviewed the 608 Jackson Street property. In July of ’95 a letter was sent to Rex Ochs about the deplorable condition of the property. Mr. Ochs had said thatv his intentions were to remodel the property within the next 3 months. Several residents have complained about the condition of the property and have even taken pictures for the Council to review. Council member Hoover made a motion to have Sobieralski to start condemnation on the property. Council member Hartsell seconded the motion which carded by a 5-0 vote. NEW BUSINESS PROSPECT Mr. David Behr informed the Council that a new business propsect from Canada is interested in opning a business in Walkerton. The site that this business is looking at is in the Northeast Industrial Park. They have indicated that they would like to see a 5 year plan for their electric rates. Some discussion was held on the infrastructure of water and sewer to that site. A plan was developed a few years ago and Council president Williams asked that the plan be considered for the presentation to the state. He thought that the estimated cost was around $260,000. NEW BUSINESS HOLSTON/TRASH PICK-UP Mr. Roger Holston had submitted a letter to the town addressing certain issues that he felt were important to him. Those issues were: 1. A neighbor’s rear yard setback abutting his property. 2. The billing of trash pick up in the Holston Development. 3. Citizens being charged a minimum for utilities when the services have been disconnected. 1) A motion was made

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by Hoover to have the Building Inspector investigate the setback situation listed in No. 1 with Hartsell seconding the motion which carried by a 5-0 vote. 2) Research records for the procedure that was followed concerning the Holston Development trash pick up in No. 2 3) The ordinance is being followed as written with regard to No. 3. CINERGY MEETING The clerk informed the Council that Kenny Bolze, Kent Van Dyne and herself met with Cinergy personnel on the 11th of Sept. The presentation was very impressive and highly informative. Cinergy has extended an invitationao Council to attend an Informational Meeting, in Indianapolis, on the 23rd of Sept. No one from the Council wants to attend and it was agreed upon that the clerk-treasurer would attend. IMEA FALL CONFERENCE The dates for the IMEA fall conference were announces for Oct. 1, 2 and 3. NIPSCO NEGOTIATIONS A meeting will be held on Sept. 26, in Plymouth, at the Holiday Inn, for the continuing negotiations between the eight towns and NIPSCo concerning the wholesale rates. COUNCIL REQUEST The Council asked Jeff Zehner to mow the property belonging to the Town located at 720 Clark Street. CITIZEN INPUT Mrs. Balman, a resident from Plymouth, IN, addressed the Council on the numerous problems she has encountered while living in Plymouth. One of the issues that she discussed was the trouble she was having trying to set up a Neighbor Watch. She said she had gotten no cooperation from the Mayor or the local Police Dept, in Plymouth and she asked for some advice on how to get things done. CLAIMS Claims numbering 974 to 1025 totaling $223,805.04;

Payroll claim docket totaling $20,870.25. All claims were approved on a motion by Reese, seconded by Heil, vote was 5-0 in favor. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned on a motion by Hartsell, seconded by Reese, motion carried.

CHURCH NEWSj

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 512 Georgia Street Walkerton “Come As You Are, You’ll Be Loved.” John Birkner SUNDAY 9i30 < 4 w:f Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship Service The Fellowship Club will meet for dinner following Worship Service. All are invited to attend. Bring your own table service and a dessert or covered dish. TUESDAY 7 p.m., Deacons meet WEDNESDAY 7 p.m., Worship Committee meets WALKERTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1000 Georgia Street 586-3534 Or 586-3404 Day Care Ministries 586-3020 Dr. Donald Lacy Pastor THURSDAY 6:30 p.m., Mini Worship SUNDAY 8:30 a.m., Early Worship 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Late Worship 6 p.m.. New Life Mission home gatherings. TUESDAY 9-3, Health Dept. Immunizations at the church WEDNESDAY 6:30 a.m., Men’s Sharing Group to meet. 7:15 p.m., Choir THURSDAY 6:30 p.m., Mini Worship