The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 November 1985 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., November 20,1985

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25 percent —

Sewage rate increase effective January 1 at North Webster

By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer North Webster Town Board Members adopted a 25 percent sewage rate increase for town customers, effective January 1, 1986. There was only one remonstrator, Jay Clutter owner of Joyland Trailer Park who was represented by his attorney Paul Refior. The new sewage rates auu charges for users not metered Shall be based on the estimated quantity of water used on or in the property or premises subject to such rates and charges, as the same is determined by equivalent single family dwellings. Sewage service bills will be payed once each month. The amount of rates and charges shall be a total of $2.01 per month for each user subject to sewer charges plus a charge for user charges and debt service. The monthly rate for residential customers will be $10.06 user charge, $4.39 debt service charge for a total monthly rate of $14.45. Commercial, institutions an governmental customer rates are based on number of employees, number of rooms, number of washers, and so one depending upon each instance. The wholesale user charge, which is available only to Municipal Sewage Works or to private sewage works under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission of Indiana, has an administrative charge of $5.76 with the metered flow charges being $2.28 for the first 1,000,000 gallons and $1.50 for over 1,000,000 gallons. The ordinance also reads the service rendered to the Town of North Webster, said town shall be subject to the same rates and charges. The monthly rates and charges provided will be applied throughout the year based upon the maximum sewage service required in any month in any 12 month period. User charges based upon employment of the user shall be applied throughout the year based upon the maximum employment of the user for such single maximum employment month and the monthly charge to a wholesale metered user shall be based upon the highest volume of flow received by the town in the 11 months preceding the billing of the current month’s service. A new part of the ordinance states any differences arising between the users and officials of the sewage works than cannot be resolved between the user and officials can be appealed to the Town Board of Trustees. The decision of the town board will be binding. Metered User Refior submitted additional written materials and statements from Clutter concerning his objection that a user classification study was not made. He stated his client qualifies and should be charged as a wholesale user or metered user with the across the board increase having no

justification to the present charges. John Julian of H.J. Umbaugh and Associates, was present and stated the rate study was based on the cost of service study data and that the fact Joyland Mobile Home Park was seasonal, had no bearing on the fact since the rates were based on the maximum usage basis. He said, if the board desired, a cost of service study could be done for the trailer parks, however there is no indication rate relief would result. “You can’t arrive at that until the study is complete,” remarked Julian. Myron Clark, board president, remarked he can sympathize with Clutter since he had been a summer resident longer than a full time resident and that everyone in his neighborhood, who are summer residents, approach him asking why. “We have a very unique situation where one-half or better of the clients are in that position,” he stated adding he wanted a chance to further read the recent statements submitted by Clutter. He informed Refior that Clutter would have the right to make an appeal through the new process. Alley Vacations Alley vacation requests by Larry Teghtmeyer and Dennis Schaaf were unanimously approved by the board. No remonstrators were present. 3 accidents at Syracuse Syracuse Police Department investigated three accidents between 5:09 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, and 10:36 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6. The most serious of the accidents occurred at 10:37 p.m. Friday. Jennifer A. Kline, 16, r 3 box 647 Syracuse, and Nicole Blade, 16, r 3 box 642 Syracuse, were both leaving the Wawasee High School Football game when the accident occurred. A passenger in Miss Blade’s vehicle, Michele Adams, 15, r 3 box 635 Wawasee Heights, Syracuse, suffered contusions to her head while Miss Blade complained of pain. Both were transported to Goshen Hospital. According to Syracuse Police, Jennifer Kline reported she was pulling out of the high school parking lot and attempting to turn left when she pulled in front of the Blade vehicle. Miss Blade told police she was driving across the roadway and due to the rain and lights did not realize the other vehicle was pulling out in front of her. No tickets were issued. Damage to the 1979 Chevrolet driven by Jennifer Kline was estimated up to $2,500 as was the damage to the 1978 Mercury driven by Nicole Blade. Other Accidents A two-vehicle accident in the parking lot of Hook’s Drug resulted in up to SI,OOO damage to the 1984 Pontiac driven by Nancy J. Newcomer, 35, r 1 box 25C Milford. No damage was listed for the 1969 International truck driven by Samuel A. Ridenour, 41, r 1 box 952 Cromwell. According to the police report Ridenour had stopped in front of the store with Mrs. Newcomer stopping behind his vehicle. Ridenour then started to back up and hit the Newcomer vehicle in the right front. Ridenour told police he did not see the other vehicle at the time of the accident. Marguerite Forrest, 85, 700 E Greenhaus Dr., Syracuse and Mary H. Grisamer, 58, 707 S. Lake St., Syracuse, were involved in a two-vehicle accident at Greenhaus Apartments. The mishap occurred at 10:36 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, when Mrs. Forrest was backing from a parking space in front of an apartment and backed into Mrs. Grisamer’s auto. Damage to the 1975 Mercury driven by Mrs. Forrest was under S2OO and damage to Mrs. Grisamer’s 1974 Oldsmobile was up to SI,OOO.

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Teghtmeyer requested the vacation of three alleys in Himes Addition. One alley runs from SR 13 to Laura Mae Street, another alley runs through the existing parking lot and the third along the south side of the existing building. Steve Snyder, attorney for Teghtmeyer, stated these alleys have not been used with his client owning all property adjacent to the alleys, and the alleys were _. originally platted for a residential area which has been changed to commercial. Schaaf’s request centered around the alley which runs directly behind the back of his building. He owns the property on both sides of the alley. Other Business Eve Payne, clerk-treasurer, reported the town’s tax rate was set at $2.96 including the five cent cumulative capital fund and that the town’s budget for 1986 did not need to be cut. Walter Keal, a Warsaw realtor, questioned the board concerning an “easement” for Stanley Street. The question concerned where First Street ends at the water’s edge and if it was possible to put a private pier on that access. The board stated no pier could be erected at that sight, since it was an access location and pointed out this was not an easement since it was not stated as such in the original abstracts. Robert Dooley asked the board to check into a matter where a turnaround on El Ray Island is being used as storage space for a resident. The town marshal will be asked to look into the matter. Maurice Howe asked if the town would consider having all night police protection again since he has been approached by several business owners. The board members stated they appreciated the concern however “unless we take the budget to a referendum asking the people to raise the taxes themselves to support another police,” it could not be done. Another option the board would have would be to cut back on something else, like street paving, dispatching. “Instead of growing,” remarked Clark about the town, “to put it mildly, we’re stagnate.” Steve Ward requested the area in front of Sue’s Creation be designated as a loading zone, since he has no access into or out of his building, except the front door. He was asked to make a formal request at the December 11 meeting so the proper procedures could be followed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. and was followed by an executive session. Wednesday Club program on vacations The Wednesday Afternoon Club met in the home of Margaret Freeman with Thelma Brinkman co-hostess, Wednesday, Nov. 13. The program for the meeting consisted of vacations taken by the vacation panel. Arlene Sloan, Leona Buhrt and Eleanor Bates, were on the panel. The first trip was a Hawaiian vacation take by Mrs. Sloan and her husband. She welcomed each member with her “Aloha” and the typical Hawaiian greeting of a lei and a kiss on the cheek. The islands of Oahu and Maui were visited. The couple enjoyed the sport of snorkeling and feeding the fish underwater. Mrs. Sloan showed numerous photographs. Mrs. Buhrt and her family were on a camping trip a few years ago into the backwoods of Canada. While on the trip they caught all the big walleyes and northern pike they could eat. Eleanor Bates told of their Caribbean Cruise on the “Song of America” cruise ship taking tours on the islands of Puerto Rico and St. Thomas. She stated everyone should take a cruise at lease once for the ultimate in food and entertainment. A short business meeting preceded the program. The next meeting will be the Christmas Musicale in the home of Alice Clark, December 11.

—. „n U -- r wLsI JI t SkZSK I; I > VI .1 ■ -■-'TgSS I V. JU JI MINOR INJURIES — Marlene Martin, 24, P.O. Box 66A Ligonier, suffered a bump to her head and complained of pain to her shoulder area following a two-vehicle accident Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 2:11 p.m. IVj miles north of North Webster on SR 13. She was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital I by North Webster Emergency Medical Service. * Kosciusko County Police report Marlin E. Menzie, 71, 211 Ramar Dr., Warsaw, was following a J* 1973 Ford stake truck, driven by Marlene Martin, when he observed the right turn light in operation. ’ He told police he pulled off to the left to pass when the truck turned left, into his 1977 Dodge truck. The ; Ligonier driver told police she was turning into a drive when she collided with the Menzie truck. The police state the right turn signal was in operation following the accident. Damage to the 1973 Ford stake truck, registered to Sturonjac Quality Builders, P.O. Box 233 North Webster, was estimated up to SI,OOO. Damage to the Menzie driven truck, registered to Herb Duncan, 1020 E. Center St., Warsaw, was estimated up to $2,500. Lt. Rich Mikel of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and North Webster Town Marshal James Felkner investigated.

Syracuse Town Board —

Seeks funds for SWADCO development project

By GLEN LONG Staff Writer Members of the SyracuseWawasee Area Development Company attended the Syracuse Town Board meeting last night to ask the town to install water and sewer service into the proposed Syracuse industrial park on the northwest corner of Syracuse. Ron Bonar, president of Bonar and Associated, Ft. Wayne, was introduced to the town board by Robert Westfall, SWADCO vice president. Bonar distributed maps of the proposed 21-acre development and described the services required so government grants can be sought and secured. Bonar mentioned some of the cities his firm has assisted in economic development and planning and gave the board a preliminary opinion of costs of the industrial park. The park consists of four parcels. Three are five acres each and the fourth is six and sixtenths acres. The roadway into the park is north off Brooklyn Street, is 100 ft. wide and ends in a turn around in the middle of the park. The town is being asked to install a ten-inch water line and sewer lines into the park. Once a commitment is made to this the Development group can secure an Indiana Department of Commerce grant for $70,000 toward the project. The estimated cost to the town is $105,000 for water and sewer service. The total project cost is estimated at $291,500, with $116,500 to come from the SWADCO to augment the grant and town funding. The request was discussed at length. The number of jobs to be created by the project is one of the major factors several of the board members are interested in. As Westfall put it, “Jobs are the only reason I’m here." He went on to enumerate other economic advantages to Syracuse. Local attorney Steve Snyder spoke on behalf of the project and asked the board members to look beyond the immediate cost to the town to visualize the long term benefits to Syracuse expansion now. Also expressed was concern for Syracuse if it is the only town in the area which is not moving forward and attracting new industry. Bonar restated that the costs are estimates and that the town could save money by doing some of the labor with its employees. Carl Myrick, board president, asked, “Where do we get $105,000?” He asked further how the town can tax present water users for the costs to provide service to four or five new industries. Joe Dock, Utilities Superintendent, said, “I know we can’t do it all, especially the Turkey Creek crossing with :■ Make Your : Selection !; Now! > TOYS ;! Use Our <; Layaway Plan! ;• FRANKLIN > SL M. 131 hckMck M. SYRMUE.IN

utilities,” when asked about town labor use. After more discussion, board member Jim Hughes moved that the town do research on how to acquire funds for the project and meet again on December 3 to to reach a decision on its involvement. This motion was seconded and approved unanimously. Other Business Bids were opened for trash and garbage pickup service for 1986. The bid of Stuckman’s Tri-Lakes Sanitation Service was accepted over the bid of Lakeland Sanitation. The board felt continuing with the current operator was more cost effective than the net $44.10 difference in the bids. Bids from five companies to furnish a l‘?-ton dump truck were opened and discussed briefly. They were taken under advisement and given to Dock for analysis of all the options involved. Minutes of the previous two meetings were approved with some wording changes made for clarification and claims were approved for payment. When Myrick asked for comments from the floor, Patricia Rumsey stated that the area of Harrison Court which is right behind the post office has continued to experience prowlers and window peepers. Town Marshal Ziller said he has received a letter on this subject from county detective Tom Kitch and is following up on it. He told Mrs. Rumsey that someone will have to make a complaint to the county prosecutor before a suspected culprit can be arrested. Mrs. Rumsey requested that a street light be .put in the area to discourage prowlers. The town board will look into status of the street and costs involved for a street light. . * Chuck Hogan, representing the Warsaw Times-Union newspaper asked the board for permission to place a newspaper vending machine on a downtown corner in front of the bank. Myrick also reviewed a letter he has received requesting permission to put advertising benches downtown. It was agreed that there is no ordinance to govern these items. The board voted to take these items under advisement to study the requests, legalities, etc. Town Marshal Ziller introduced Calvin Kline, who was recently hired as a reserve officer. Ziller requested the town board to hire him as a regular officer on probation. This was approved unanimously and Town Attorney Bob Reed swore him in. Ziller presented a letter with some requests he has for the police department. He said, “We’ve got to face facts of pay and benefits needs to upgrade our police department.” He wants to hire a department secretary at a yearly cost of $8,840. He wants to pay officers at year end for any of their sick days they have not used and pay holiday premiums at a rate of S3O per holiday. Ziller wants the board to consider an incentive longevity plan by which an officer would get a S2O bonus per month with 3 years service, and S4O per month with 9 years service. He said the budget he submits next year will include a pension plan. Ziller wants to buy a new squad car at an estimated cost of $12,000 and not trade one in, keeping it for extra need. The board instructed Ziller to go through his budget to see where he can shift funds as needed. He was told he will need to stay within his 1986 budget. Board member Hess told the board the civil defense director has resigned and he will report further after review of the situation.

Dock reported that his study of BOD sewage surcharges is still incomplete, but he has received rates from 3 cents to 19 cents per pound. The board moved to give the clerk-treasurer and Dock approval to negotiate a firm final contract with JA Business Service to purchase an office computer subject to approval from the state for an additional appropriation. Based on Hughes’ report, the board is planning to move into the new town hall after the first week in December. The board voted to charge the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce $75 per month rent for its space in the town hall building. Jennifer Lewis, clerktreasurer, was given approval to have a second phone line installed in the new town hall. The initial installation cost is SI,OOO and monthly cost will be about SBO. She reported also that .he tax board only cut SB,OOO from the street equipment budget. . Myrick reported that the Syracuse dam is now open. Seek 'Mayor' for Milford It looks very much like a fundraising contest to see who will become “Mayor” of Milford, is slated to highlight the town’s sesquicentennial activities the first week of June 1986. John Replogle outlined such a program at a Tuesday evening meeting of the Sesquicentennial Committee, and agreed to cochair the promotion with Elmer Sorensen. Simply put, the townsperson who raises the most money — “any way he can,” according to Replogle — will become mayor of Milford for sesquicentennial week. The second, third and fourth persons will make up the town’s city council for the week. Arch Baumgartner has agreed to head a parade committee for a parade to be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6th. Beauty Contest Also being considered is a beauty contest, with local girls vying to be reigning queen. Details of such a contest, perhaps to include a Cutie Queen contest, are being worked out. Jean Treesh, who is chairman of the Sesquicentennial Committee, emphasized the need for volunteers in all phases of preparation for the week’s activities. Anyone desiring to help is asked to contact Mrs. Treesh. Dr. Floyd Rheinheimer said he would give the front of his uptown office over to the committee as a sesquicentennial headquarters. This is being considered. Syracuse driver strikes post An automobile driven by Corinne I. Sherer, Syracuse, left the right side of CRI3SON at 11 a.m. last Wednesday, traveled 100 ft. and struck a field corner post. To explain the accident, Sherer said she had been ill and must have blacked out. Estimated damage to her automobile, a 1985 Plymouth, was $3,000 and the corner post was not damaged. Drainage board to meet this week The Kosciusko County Drainage Board will be meeting at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, in the Commissioners Conference Room, which is located on the third floor of the courthouse in Warsaw.