The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 5, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 February 1983 — Page 1
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New 30-unit condominium units hits snag at Syracuse
By GARY LEWIS Plans for 30 new condominium units along the shores of Lake Syracuse caught an unexpected snag at last night’s Syracuse Town Board meeting. The board voted to table the proposed rezoning of the property, located at the site of the Syracuse Enterprises plant, until the next meeting. The property covers two acres on the north and south side of Medusa Street. A motion to accept the proposed rezoning was not passed because only two board members voted for the measure while two others abstained. Kosciusko County Area Plan Director Dan Richard informed board members that the proposed rezoning would change the property from light industrial to residential. The entire area adjacent to the property and in the vicinity is zoned residential. The Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission approved the petition in its monthly meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 2. The board s decision to table the issue until next week was -initiated by board member Bill Hess. Hess said he has heard rumors about the project and would like more time to make a decision. “I don’t want to say anything about this until I do some checking, ’ ’ said Hess. Bidding, on the proposed Syracuse Town Hall has been extended until next Tuesday. Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m. Details of the board’s decision and other town board news is elsewhere in this edition of The Mail-Journal. Hess had two major concerns about the proposed condominium units — traffic control and the affect on the town's sewer system. A motion to vote on the matter was made by Steve Butt, who is the town’s representative on the APC, and was seconded by Jim Hughes. The final vote was 2-1-2. with Town Board President Carl Myrick and Joe Morganthaler abstaining, Hess voting against it, and Butt and Hughes voting for the measure. Local realtor Joe Todd is the developer attempting to purchase the property. In order to complete the purchase, the area has to be switched from light industrial to residential. Once the change to residential is made, Todd would have to appear before the Syracuse Board of
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KEY CLUB RECEIVES BANNER —Terry McDonald, president es Wawasee Kiwanis Chib, presented the Wawasee High School Key Club with a banner Monday evening, Feb. 14. The new banner is similar to the Kiwanis banner, but with the Key Chib imprint Bill Dixon, president accepted the banner at the Key Club meeting Monday. Shown above with the banner are Judy Rossi, sponsor; Cathy Cobbum. treasurer; Benj Reed, vice president; and Dixon. (Photo by Deb Fox)
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Zoning Appeals again to receive a special exception on the property. Multi-family dwellings, such as condominiums, require a special exception in a residential zoned area, said Richard. The board’s decision only involves accepting the APC determination that the best use of the area is residential instead of light industrial. Syracuse Enterprises is no longer operating the factory. Attorney Steve Snyder said the board is not voting for or against
Open town hall bids at Syracuse Tuesday
By GARY LEWIS Bids for the controversial Syracuse Town Hall project will be opened next Tuesday, it was announced at last night’s town board meeting. The bids were originally scheduled to be open at the regular meeting, but architect Wayne Schmidt recommended that the contractors get more time to review the contract documents. The board completed another step in receiving federal aid for the North Huntington Street project. The project would repair and resurface the road from SR 13 to the county line. The work is needed to alleviate drainage problems in the area. The Indiana State Highway Commission informed Joe Dock, street, water and wastewater superintendent, that the bridge on SR 13 is scheduled for repair again. A water line runs underneath the bridge and Dock said a verbal agreement on what to do about the water line was reached with a representative from the state. A formal letter, based on recommendations from a Fort Wayne engineering consultant, will be sent to the state detailing the plans for the water main. The board unanimously approved the letter. Dock said he does not know when the state will repair the bridge. In a 1980 public meeting, the state set a tentative timetable to begin work on the project in October of 1982 with the work to be completed by December of 1983. The special meeting, organized by the Syracuse-Wawasee
condominums. He said this is a unique opportunity for the board to “take a piece of property that sticks out like a sore thumb and rezone it the way it would have been zoned.” Syracuse Enterprises was already in Syracuse before there were any zoning laws, said Snyder. “The BZA makes the decision whether or not it could allow a special exception. ” “It is a difficult decision for a board to decide to allow the
Chamber ‘of Commerce, was attended by Harold E. Fancher, hearing officer for the state highway commission. He said his recommendation would be to complete the project in the winter months in order to avoid the summer months. Due to financial constraints, the state postponed the project indefinitely. Mileage Rate Changed The board amended a July decision to raise the gas allowance for town employees from 22 cents to 24 cents. The state pays 22 cents a mile and the board unanimously approved to amend the decision. The original decision would raise the rate to 24 cents on January 1,1983. Sewer Project Report A report concerning the future of the Syracuse Sewage Treatment Plant is expected at the next regular meeting. Bill Hess said he and Dock will attend another meeting with the State Board of Health to determine the town’s ranking on the statewide priority list. Because federal funds are being withdrawn, how much the government will pay for the project still needs to be determined. A complete report on the future of the project and the current situation can be made after the meeting, scheduled for today (Wednesday). Time Limit Approved In a related development, the board voted for a proposal that would require all zoning matters appearing before the town board be submitted to each board (Continued on page 2)
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rezoning of a piece of land and allow the tearing down of a factory that could possibly employ people,” said Myrick. Snyder questioned that the Syracuse Enterprise building will ever be fully operational again. He said the condominium units would add to the economy of Syracuse. “It has a trickle down affect,” he explained. “I doubt the board would have any objections if a single-family dwelling was to build on the property.” he said. In regards to the already overworked sewer system, Snyder Said the proposed 30-unit condominium is “not a significant burden on sewage. ” Joe Dock, street, water and wastewater superintendent, estimated the units would add about 6,000 gallons of water a day to the sewage system. Todd requested that the board act on the issue at the next meeting, scheduled for Tuesday. The meeting was originally scheduled so the board could receive bids on the proposed Syracuse Town Hall, but Myrick consented to placing the matter on the agenda. After the meeting, Todd said the board’s delay will cause problems. "Time is a definite problem,” said Todd. On the agenda for tomorrow night’s (Thursday) BZA meeting, Todd said he will present all ofjjjs plans and ask that another meeting be scheduled for March 3. — mail -journal increase EFFECTIVE ON MARCH 2 The Maß liimtwil wto tocreese to sl4 per year tor toThese price tocceeses are caused by a eetotoutog rite to toe cost of new sprite mteteter tecwdfag Baumpre nitocte aad yUMKMKx ne inThp counter sale price win remnto the same at 25 cents March 8 to renew toeir rate. bviSUHS O’ “l iflv Os ’•»> subscriptions.
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LINCOLN DAY DINNER GUESTS — Pictured above from the left are Elwood H. (“Bud”) Hillis. US Representative for the fifth district: Julian L. Ridlen. state treasurer; Charles H. Purdum, Jr„ Syracuse; and Linley Pearson, state attorney general; who were present at the annual Lincoln Day fund-raising dinner for the Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee. Pearson was guest speaker for the event which allowed Republican Party members time to question officials on state and national policies during an informal gathering before and after the formal program. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)
’Corner turned, says Ridlen —
State Attorney General Pearson county’s Lincoln Day speaker
By GAIL WIDMOYER Prominent members of Elkhart and Kosciusko County Republican Parties were present at the annual Lincoln Day Dinner last night (Wednesday) at the Shriner’s Building in Warsaw, including guest speaker Linley Pearson, state attorney general; Julian L. Ridlen, state treasurer; and H. (“Bud”) Hillis. US Representative from the fifth district. In a short press conference before the dinner and program, Pearson, top legal advisor to the state government, commented on three issues facing the General Assembly this session. He is an advocate of the controversial adoption disclosure bill which will make it possible for adopted children to find their natural parents by matching information from personal records. According to Pearson, an amendment to the public access bill “will go through,” but hewas unwilling to comment on the advertising clause. As of now, Local bodies are required by law to announce public meetings via the media, and there is some speculation that several groups are failing to meet this requirement. Pearson further announced his support of a structural change in the Public Service Commission from three to five members. The commission is currently composed of one attorney and two “working people” and any expansion would be on the basis of party lines. One issue facing the proposed change would be
Two weeks left — Grand Prize drawing for basketball contest Feb. 25
Only two weeks remain in The Mail-Journal Basketball Contest and that means readers of The Mail-Journal have only two chances at the SIOO Grand Prize. On Friday, Feb. 25, at Wawasee High School, during halftime of the Wawasee-Bremen basketball game, the names of the II winners of the basketball contest will be placed in an basket and a name will be drawn as the grand prize winner. Each week throughout the basketball season, coupons appeared in the sports pages with area high school, college and NBA basketball games. The coupon submitted with the most correct picks won $5 as the
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whether the officials are elected or appointed by the governor. Elwood H. (“Bud”) Hillis, fifth district Congressman, stressed the importance of public utility deregulation, “Something has to be done as far as .(control of) natural gas is concerned. State Financial Status Julian L. Ridlen, was not surprised when questioned on the state financial status. “Indiana has turned the corner, ” he explained. According to Ridlen, the press has been accurate in their accounts of a financially good December. In December, the state received between $149 and slsl million in revenue earnings for the year’s end and another $156 million is projected for January budget earnings. “Income for the state has been one-third higher than projected and early signs reinforce poll data listing Indiana as number
Chamber of Commerce organized at Webster
Over 40 area merchants and interested township patrons met in a North Webster restaurant last week to officially form a North Webster Chamber of Commerce. James L. Salisbury was nominated and approved as the new president. Assisting Salisbury will be Charles I jtwrance as vice president,
weekly winner. Each of these weekly winners’ names have been saved and will be included in the drawing on Friday, Feb. 25. The winner of the February 23 contest will also be included in the drawing, with the winner determined on the results of that week’s contest. Turn to the sports pages for this week’s edition of The MailJournal Basketball Contest, make your picks, and drop off your coupon at our Milford or Syracuse office by 4 p.m. Friday. Your winning entry could entitle you to $100! There is no purchase necessary to enter the weekly contest.
one in business climafe of all the Great Lake States, ’ ’ Ridlen said. Ridlen is an advocate of lowering the state sales tax to the original four per cent once the state is in the black financially. However, he also supports the “rainy day fund” which would prepare the state for another drop in revenues. "Now is the time that everyone should realize the benefit of a rainy day fund. Recognitions During his speech, Pearson commended the American farmer as being a hallmark in the nation. “American farmers feed the world” by providing 60 per cent of the world’s supply of soybeans; 50 per cent of the world’s supply of corn; and a substantial part of the wheat supply. Following Pearson’s presentation, Jean Northenor, chairwoman of the Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee,
Walter Corbin as treasurer and Nadine Gooding as secretary In addition to the election of officers, the directorship will be composed of Charles Parker, John Cripe, Robert Merchant. Robert Bosstick. James Miller. Dennis Wagoner. Steve Beavers, Jack Maule and Alice Rinker. Additional committees formed by the board of directors are the membership committee, public relations committee and the business and industrial growth committee. The membership committee includes Dennis Schaaf, Steve Ward, Linda Kinsey and Joan Rhodes. The public relations committee is composed of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rochele. Robert List, James Atwood and Michael Kern. The business and industrial growth committee will be composed of James Kilchman. Joe Harris, Steve Rozow and Ken Schneider. Salisbury asked for priority items that the board could take into immediate consideration. Those in attendance complied by listing several areas of community township attention. Salisbury commented, ‘ ‘The immediate objective here is total envolvement by you the interested parties. The more we become involved, the closer we realize our growth together. ’ ’ Further discussion of the aims
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presented Howard Menzie, Pierceton, with the Sagamore of the Wabash award on behalf of Gov. Robert Orr. The Sagamore award is a personal tribute for an individual rendering special service to the government, state or local community and was presented to Menzie for 46 years of service as precinct committeeman. According to Mrs. Northenor, “He is very involved.” Mrs. Northenor closed the meeting by recognizing Kosciusko County’s Republican representation in the state and national government. With three Republican state senators, two state representatives, two US Congressmen and two US Senators, the Kosciusko County Republicans, “Are better represented than we have ever been.”
of the Chamber were met and the future dues structure was addressed. The meeting was adjourned to allow the board the opportunity to consolidate the information and requests given by those in attendance. The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. for the newly elected board of directors and all interested parties at the Classic Restaurant. North Webster Wrong date given for supper Milford Area Development Council President Jean Treesh reports the wrong date was printed last week for the MAD spaghetti supper. The supper will be held on Friday, March 13. and not on Friday. Feb. 18, as previously announced. Help is still needed as are pies. Jennie Heckaman will be serving as chairman of the event. Persons willing to help or donate items should contact Mrs. Treesh at 658-4212 or Mrs. Heckaman at 658-4883. Mrs. Treesh further stated a MAD meeting will be held in the community building at 9 a m. on Saturday. Feb. 19