The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 42, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 October 1986 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 15,1986

North Webster dispatching to remain as is in 1987

I By DEB PATTERSOX Staff Writer “I make a motion we drop the subject until next year and until the telephone office is completed.” stated Sid Markley, North Webster Town Board member Wednesday night, Oct. 8. Markley’s motion concerned whether to discontinue the police dispatching at North Webster, or keep the service. The motioned was seconded by Bob James, board member. Myron Clark, board president, stated before his vote, should the town continue the service for another year he felt there should be a unit tax for the area being sen ed. with the amount being set aside for police, the town’s portion of it. Ini a separate motion. Markley, moved to accept the township’s proposal of $32,000 for its half of the dispatching budget. However, no mention of the agreement over day to day supervision of the dispatching operation or the town’s portion of the fire and ems budget to the township was made. The vote on dispatching came after three special meetings and approximately 30 minutes of discussion last Wednesday. Representatives from United Telephone Company and several alarm firms were to be present at this meeting, however, only representatives from United Telephone Company were in attendance. UTS Sen ice James Mendenhall, general manager-technical services.* United Telephone Company, informed the approximately 25 people attending. United Telephone System has available an alarm monitoring center in Warsaw and the service has been available to the community for 24 years. Presently the center is processing 60.000 alarms per month from the company’s own network. UTS. does not supply the alarm service but has a group of dealers under contract, can offer alarms

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for businesses at a lower cost than most alarm companies. However, the two systems which Mendenhall described are not currently available to North Webster, but could be in 60-90 days if enough persons are interested. There would be a monthly monitoring fee for up to two alarm points, e.g. fire and security. of approximately sl2 for the two types of services available. "The customer doesn’t pay for the direct line, this is why the cost is cheaper than a dedicated line,” remarked Mendenhall. UTS offers two types of alarm systems: dialer system and the derived channel. The price for monitoring is the same for each, with the fee for set up being different and on an individual basis, i The dialer system is fully digital and connected to the existing telephone line. The signal would be unable to reach the I center if a line problem occurs. The derived channel is connect ed onto the existing < telephone in which the band ' width is divided between the < voice and data channel so there is < no conflict and the data path is i continuous. The alarm signal is ’ continuous and the receiver looks for the signal, if the alarm signal < changes or if the signal goes ] away all together, a loss of signal i alarm is activated. Once an alarm, from these < systems, is received by the I monitoring station, the name of I the account is given, what type of i alarm, and a list of actions to be taken is displayed. A list of who the owner wants contacted, once an alarm is activated, is then called. Mendenhall stated the system is flexible and can have any set of instructions desired programed into it. In discussing costs. Mendenhall stated it would be on a per account basis but would range from S3OO-5500 for the digital system if the existing alarm has a good sound system. Signaling equipment would need to be installed. For either of the two systems, digital or derived, equipment would include a municator and battery.

Lead Time The lead time for these systems vary, as both types are not available today. Mendenhall remarked it would be two months for the derived channel to be installed if enough persons were interested, a minimum of 10. as the r-nmpany has not equipped the North Webster central office for this service. However, if the digital system is wanted, it could be installed “tomorrow.” Phil Hoy. sales manager for the State of Indiana for United Telephone Company, stated the remodeling of the central office in North Webster would be completed in the second half of 1987, (Note: In talking with Mendenhall Thursday, Oct. 9. a target date of August 7,1987. was given for completion for that office.) Hoy stated the cost of running the current alarms from the businesses to the sheriff's department would include a pair of wires running to the sheriff's department with a monthly charge of just under $l3O per pair of wires. He remarked, depending upon the alarm system being used, the installation charge would be between S2OO and S7OO. It was Hoy's opinion the individual would have to buy alarm panels for the sheriff's department. Mendenhall stated with the Use of the derived system the telephone company has been able to screen out false alarms and reduce the false alarm problems 911 Discussion Clark asked when UTS plans on implementing the use of 911. Mendenhall replied his company is currently working with Warsaw on the matter and that until there is a universal numbering plan. 911 will not be implemented. "The county as a whole has to come to a grip with that.” he stated. He remarked the cost in the system is maintaining the data base and that UTS would be “more than happy to provide the service," but until the numbering and funding issues are resolved 911 will not come about. The total cost for the program being looked at would range up to $400,000. There are three types of 911 services which Mendenhall explained. The basic 911 is where calls from outlying areas are transferred to a central location with the costs being inexpensive. A dedicated line would be used and there w’ould be ad - ministrative costs. Another service is the Enhanced 911 or 91 IE, which the county is considering This system has all the equipment located in one office. When a 911 call from an outlying area is received the caller’s telephone number is automatically provided on the equipment used, which in turn spills off the number identification information so when the call is received by the sheriff’s department the number is known and is cross referenced with a locator or grid, relating the telephone number to a location.

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Mendenhall stated this all occurs before voice communication is made and the maintenance of this systeih is expense as every time a person moves or changes a telephone number locating becomes a factor. The third is called E9IIC which has no cross reference locator and only gives the operator a telephone number. The operator manually cross references the number to some type of location. An additional enhance version could be added to this system at a later date. Mendenhall noted party lines could not be read out on the 911 system. He also stated E9IIC does leave room for operator error Prior to the vote, Clark stated disappointment, as did several of the merchants, that no representatives from the alarm companies were present. License branch , to be dosed The Syracuse License Branch will be closed Monday, Oct. 20. License branch employees will be attending branch training on the new computers which were recently installed. The license branch will be open Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 8:30a.m.

MAD's first sign up

I By LESLIE MILLER Staff Writer The Milford Area Development Council has had its first sign welcoming visitors to Milford installed along the Syracuse-Milford Road. Pleased with the attractive design, approval was given for a second sign to be installed at one of the town’s other borders. The next sign is designated to be installed on the south edge of town. Barth Incorporated on SR 15 has given its permission for the sign to be placed on its property. The only difference between the two signs will be that the second one will have a wider boarder outlining the word “Milford” so that it is equally visible in the daytime as in the night. Arrival Os Folding Chairs The next order of business concerned the new folding chairs for the community building. All 100 chairs have arrived and have been* found to be in good order. MAD members will be setting a date when they ctn unpackage the chairs and stencil MAD’s initials on the bottom of the them. Evelyn Orn has been placed in charge of preparing the stencils. While marking the new chairs, MAD members will sort through the ones that are presently being used and pick out which it will

Four named to Milford park board Four Milford Park Board members were formally named at the town board meeting Monday night, Oct. 13, with Missy Sorenson being the only member without previous experience. Marion Acton, JoEllen Free, and Dick Koschnick were reappointed to the positions they had previously held, with all members delegated to office until January 1, at which time they will be required to re-apply. “We are now ready to function and have capable members filling the positions," noted Jean Treesh, town board president. ~ Park board members are responsible for the upkeep of Milford Beach Park (on Waubee Lake) and are obligated to hire a summer lifeguard and designate how park money is spent. The position of park board president was vacated retroactive to August 25 when town board members relieved Bill Stath of duties after he failed to meet a town residency requirement. Stath had questioned the board’s integrity after being notified by letter of his dismissal, noting that the board initiated the change after he had openly criticized the Milford Police Department. The residency requirement, stated in article six of the State Constitution, had previously been overlooked by the board, according to town attorney Bill Leemon.

keep and which it will sell. MAD intends to keep approximately 25 of the old chairs to increase its inventory. The remaining chairs will be sold to the public at a nominal cost. The actual price will be set after the condition of the chairs can be determined. Those that are unsuitable for any use will be disposed of. Accepting Nominations Nominations are now being accepted for the coming year's officers. The election will be held in December with the office term beginning in January of 1967. Persons interested in serving should contact MAD President Donn Kesler or any of the other MAD members. Financial Report Before adjourning the meeting. Don Arnold gave a brief synopsis of* MAD’s financial standing. Starting the month of September off with a balance of $6,884.85. MAD collected $177 in rent. Expenditures for the month totaled $525.82. The ending balance for the month fell to $6,536.03. Arnold mentioned that this balance does not account for the cost of the Chairs yet, which will lower the balance somewhat. With the continued support of community donations, however. MAD feels confident that it will not find itself in financial difficulty this year. The next meeting of the Milford Area Development Council will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 9 a.m. in the community building.

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‘With deep regret’—

North Webster marshal resigns

I By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer The resignation of Matthew Wagoner as North Webster Town Marshal was accepted “with deep regret’’ by members of the North Webster Town Board Wednesday. Oct. 8. North Webster Deputy Marshal Jerry Craig was named acting town marshal until a replacement is found. A letter to the board from Wagoner states his resignation was one of the hardest things he has ever been put in the position to do. however, he found he did not have any other alternative but to resign. All police powers Wagoner had ended October 8. His resignation stems from his inability to complete academy training due to an injured knee. Wagoner was told by the prosecuting attorney that due to his injury being in the line of duty his job was secure until he was able to attend the academy in January. However, he was informed in September by the prosecuting attorney that if he did

Teachers issue statement in support of school board

(Continued from page 1) be conducted in the Wawasee School Corporation. A question was voiced as to whether the audit has been called because of the law suit filed by former superintendent Dr. Kenneth Webster. Board President Bill Little said it was not. It is common practice to call for a special audit when a superintendent leaves. Little also noted the question of the telephone calls was made public prior to Dr. Webster’s law suit. Little said any incoming superintendent would be comfortable with this being done. “It’s a normal business practice,” he concluded. Other Business The meeting was opened by Little at 7:30 p.m. following the board’s inspecting the recent remodeling at the North Webster School. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kristy Ertel, North Webster School Eighth Grade Class President. Little introduced Carol Phillabaum as the board’s new recording secretary. He also introduced Dr. Hull as the interim superintendent; and the candidates for school board who were in attendance — Courtney Blue, Steve Arnold, Calvin Beck, Bill Troup, Curtis Jordan and David Carey. In introducing Carey, the incumbent member from District 1, Tippecanoe Township, Little noted he would be completing 7*2 years of service to the school corporation at the end of December. Little also reminded those present of the candidate’s question and answer night on Tuesday, Oc-

not attend the academy as soon as possible he would lose his marshal position and any police power. Wagoner was not given a passing physical. Applications for the position of town marshal are being accepted. Those interested in obtaining an application or applying should do so to the Town of North Webster, P.O. Box 95. North Webster, Ind. 46555. Street Vacated A request from Paul W. and Genevieve M. Mueller to vacate a portion of a street or easement in the plat-of El-Ray Park Addition. North Webster, was granted without much discussion. Robert Reed. Syracuse, represented the couple and stated the area is not an access to any one else’s property. The Muellers had thought the area was vacated and part of their yard, thus having built over the area in question. However, it was recently found there was not a clear title to the property and the vacation request was needed. In other business, the board set Friday, Oct., 31. from 6:30-8:30 p.m., as Trick or Treat Night in North Webster. The request from Accur-Cut

tober 28 at 7 p.m. at Wawasee High School. During the meeting Steve Arnold asked about the time table for selecting a new superintendent and what had been done. Dr. Hull stated the major universities had been contacted and the word has been put out that the corporation is seeking applications for the post. Karen Smith has been designated to receive said applications which will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on November 17. Board President Little said it had been published last week that a screening committee would be appointed at the meeting. This is incorrect. Said committee will not be appointed until after the election on November 4. A concerned mother wanted to know if a change had been made in the drop off area for kindergarten students at the North Webster School. Principal Richard Long said a line has been added and they are in the process of working on the problem. Long said they are currently back to square one since North Webster is without a town marshal. Kryder requested and received permission to advertise for insurance bids to be opened at the November 16 meeting and let at the December meeting. With the assistance of current carrier Art Marose of Hall and Marose, specifications have been drawn. Wawasee bids insurance, Kryder said, for three years and is currently in the third year of the contract. It was noted buildings and contents for one of the largest businesses in the area, the Wawasee Community School Corporation, are listed at $38,416,223. Marguerite Hoerr commended

Machines to have sewage rates adjusted lower at their former location was tabled. The request will be discussed with the town attorney. Accur-Cut Machines recently moved to a new location and is using its old building for storage. Prior to the start of the town meeting. Helen Wichern, past president of the Friends of the Library, gave a framed map of the northern lakes area to Myron Clark, town board president. The maps are available from the Tippecanoe Township/North Webster Public Library. Ron Goodpaster stated his street. Mill Drive in Boydston Mills, still needs to be paved and repaired. Goodpaster stated he was told last year it would be paved in the spring, it has not. There are currently two homes next to the street with space available for more homes. Clark replied he would make note of the matter and that it will be put on the agenda for the street department to do as soon as possible. The next meeting of the town board will be Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be in the town hall/fire station.

Kryder on the detail in the report given the board members. Her thoughts were echoed by the other board members. “Mr. Marose was very helpful,” commented Kryder. • Auction Dr. Hull reminded those presented of the public auction to be held at 10 a m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. in the fenced area west of the auto mechanics building at the high school. He said the items to be auctioned have been taken out of storage and are items from the remodeling. A detailed discussion was held on paying an additional fee to KABS for transporting Wawasee students to Warsaw. Kryder said the corporation is in the last of a two-year contract which calls for a five percent increase and a review if necessary. The fees are based on projected enrollment and Van Chestnut of KABS feels an additional increase is necessary. When the contract was written 12 students were being picked up by three buses. Currently 16 students are being picked up by four buses. Chestnut would like to see the corporation increase the amount paid to $25,000. Kryder proposed a 15 percent increase of $23,000. He also suggested the corporation look into transporting the youngsters in another year. Henry Smith questioned what happened if the number of students being transported falls to a lower number than the 12 projected last year. Would the figure be lowered? Kryder assumed it would but did not have an answer. The board decided to table the decision until November with Kryder doing further study prior to that time.