The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 January 1990 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., January 17,1990

Syracuse renumbering is ready for map, computer

In an effort to complete some of the final stages of the renumbering project, the Syracuse Town Council approved hiring a person outside of regular duties to gather information and to eventually enter it into the town’s computer so that notice of new addresses can be sent to the town’s residents. Reviewing the renumbering project at a regular session of the town council last night (Tuesday), Jerry Rumple of United Telephone told the council the project is at a stage where he is needing to match up old addresses and new addresses with the people’s names who inhabit these locations. He explained this procedure is away of insuring that the new addresses are in fact correct. Also, it is away of making certain new addresses are being designated to the correct residents. To best complete this cross check, Rumple said old addresses could be written next to their corresponding new addresses on the newly numbered town map. This work is then reviewed, and if correct, it is entered into the town’s computer. A printout of entered materials will be sent to the postal service for its approval. Once this information is approved by the postal service, notice will be sent to residents informing them of their new addresses. Postcards will be mailed detailing the address changes, if any. In order to complete these tasks, Rumple suggested the council approve hiring a person to work on the map and to enter the names and addresses into the computer. Clerk-treasurer Elgie Tatman told the council Darlene Hane, deputy clerk-treasurer, said she would do the renumbering work on her own time ata cost of $5 per hour. In addition. Tatman informed council members that additional costs of this project would include: postcards, S4O; programming the computer to accept this additional information, SSO-$100; and postage. Council Member Carl Myrick motioned the town proceed with

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the renumbering project byniring someone to do this work. His motion carried unanimously. Change Order Approved Reporting for Tenney Pavoni Associates, Inc., the group taking care of grant money for the sewer project, Randy Lindley requested the approval of change order #4 at a total cost of $159,854.54. While Lindley commented this change may appear to be an expensive one, he added the figure is deceiving. Taking into account the change order would have come to

Displeasure voiced over TCRSD rates

I By MARY JANE LORTON * Staff Writer “Where did this capital charge come from?” and “Why do we have to pay it (the capital charge) when we're already hooked to the system?” While these questions have been asked and answered innumerable times at meetings of the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District, that fact did not keep them from being asked once again at a regular session of the district on Monday, Jan. Approximately 20 members of the public came to the evening

MAD reviews 1989 budget, sets 1990 budget

I By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer Don Arnold, treasurer for the 1990 Milford Area Development (MAD) Council reviewed a 1989 summary of MAD’s expenses at the Saturday. Jan. 13, meeting. Ending the year with a budget standing at $3,245.40. Arnold noted that $6,846.11 was used to pay for community building operations, $6,255 67 went toward community service projects, and $26180 was allowed for miscellaneous, such as advertising and mailing fees.

approximately $228,632.50 without the agreement with Liberty Homes, change order #4 represents a $90,000 savings for the town. The council gave its unanimous approval for the change order. >. Speaking for the police department, Syracuse Police Chief Bob Ziller informed the council his department now has the new Civil Defense van in its property and the van will be marked within the next week. While the van is new to the department, it is used and

session to voice their displeasure with the approved capital charge and sewer rates. The majority of this membership was from Enchanted Hills. Although the questions and comments were repetitious and were often voiced in an accusatory fashion, each was provided an answer or response by either one of the trustees, Ray Kocher, project engineer; or Dick Green, attorney. Residents of Enchanted Hills were informed there are a number of renovations to be done on the system (Wawasee Water and Sewer Company i which currently serves them. As the system is not meeting requirements of the state, it needs

Further, Arnold introduced a 1990 budget proposal which indicated a $5,083.58 cutback from last year s' expenses. The MAD council receives its income from donations and building rentals to private parties and community projects-. The income is spent for budding maintenance, equipra ent purchases and replacements, and activities for the Milford Community. Bob Hall Memorial At the December meeting, the MAD council agreed to establish a memorial on behalf of Bob Hall Hall was a long-time member of

has recently been painted. Ziller expects the van to be on the road within the week. In another matter, Ziller commented he would like to see the town purchase a new set of flags for the meeting room at the town hall. He said he would bring more information on the cost of the flags and stands to the next council meeting. Carol Koble, speaking as liaison to the park board, asked the council’s approval for two board positions. Jerry Claybaugh

to be revamped and this is a part of the sewer project. The cost figure for each user of this system, if Enchanted Hills was to upgrade, not expand, the system on its own, was reported to be $2,485 which is $1,592 more expensive than the approved capital charge. Some residents of Enchanted Hills complained they never heard about the sewer project until they received a bill. While trustees responded they have published public notices in and have received publicity from The Mail-Journal and other publications, residents answered back that their paper is ‘the PAPER.’ Although trustees said they would look into whether or not public notices could be printed in ‘the PAPERJjTodd remarked by

the MAD council and well-known individual in this small community. He passed away December 5. In asking the community to show their gratitude to Hall's work, MAD asked that monetary contributions be sent to MAD on behalf of Bob Hall. Thus far, Arnold announced that $l7O has been received, while MAD elected to dedicate an additional SIOO to that fund. All monies generated from this memorial will be presented to the Milford EMS in Hall’s name. Anyone wishing to donate to the memorial should do so within the

recently accepted another term on the board. Also, due to the Jack Wells’ resignation, Koble asked that Nancy Shields be approved to take his place for the remaining three years of his term. The courjcjl approved of both appointments to the park board. In another matter, Town Attorney Bob Reed asked for the council’s acceptance of Ordinance 90-1, transfer of funds. The state board of accounts has mandated the elimination of pet-

not subscribing to a newspaper that does cover the district, users run the risk of missing news of the district. Officers Elected . Howard E. “Red” Long motioned that the officers for 1989 be retained for 1990. Trustee Joe Todd seconded Long’s motion and the district agreed to retain the following officers: Robert Jones, president; Dr. V. Ldgan Love, secretary; and June Cripe, treasurer. In another matter, while a second reading of Ordinance 1989-4, Sewer Use Ordinance, was slated for this session, the district tabled the reading and discussion of said ordinance. Green told the district he needed to meet with both Kocher and John Julien, rate consultant for the project, to

next week. Contributions should be sent to: The Bob Hall Memorial, c/o MAD Council, P.O. Box 46, Milford, 46542. Dumpster Approved Weeks of discussing the possibility of getting a dumpster placed at the rear entrance to the community building ended Saturday. President John Replogle announced that he priced units with two companies which both totaled S4O per month. Noting the garbage that is generated from groups such as REAL Services that use the building, council members

ty cash appropriations and this transfer of funds puts the town in compliance with the state board of accounts’ stance. The council adopted the ordinance. In a final discussion, Myrick commended the police department for providing a list of personnel detailing their years of service to the town. Myrick remarked that it would be nice if every department would follow the police department’s lead in this matter. Tatman was asked to contact the department heads to

discuss some possible amendments to the ordinance. He noted as it stands now, the ordinance is not ready for a public hearing. Upon Green’s suggestion, the public hearing was continued to February 19. Rita Ball, recording secretary for the district, reported 991 out of 1,276 connection charges have been collected thus far. Qf the 991, 335 were lump sum payments while 660 were monthly payments. (Users can either pay S4O per month per unit for 24 months, or pay a lump sum of $893.) In other business, Kocher reported after speaking with contractors, construction on the sewer project may begin in March. The next regular meeting of the district is Monday, Feb 19, at 7:30 p.m., at the Syracuse Town Hall.

agreed to rent a unit. REAL Services was asked to participate in the unit rental. The next meeting of the MAD council will be Saturday, Feb. 10, at 8 a.m. in the community building. The public is invited to attend. Read to your children Read all about it: Surveys show more than half the children in America can’t read, won’t read or hate to read. Some 23 million Americans are functionally illiterate, lacking basic skills beyond a fourth grade level, studies show. Another 35 million are semi-literate, lacking skills beyond the eighth grade level. Forty-four percent of U.S. adults do not in the course of the year One reason for such an alarming statistic may be that too few of us are introduced to the joys of reading an early age. The desire to read must be planted, and reading aloud to the child —for as little as 15 rpinutes a day — is the oldest and most successful method of instilling that desire.

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request a list of workers’ names and years of service. Also, Koble noted she would like to see the town look into the possibility of a building commissioner.

Riffle withdraws PSAC services from county

I By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer Upset with action by the Kosciusko County Council that gave the Animal Welfare League (AWL) the right to inspect his Public Safety Animal Control facility, Dan Riffle ended negotiations to provide the county animal control services in 1990. Riffle began reading from a prepared statement at the county commissioners’ meeting Tuesday but was visibly upset and unable to finish. “I will not seek a contract for Animal Control Services for 1990. This has not been an easy decision, but a necessary one,” he began. Riffle noted the increase in the cost of services over the past four years and the failure to implement an animal control ordinance to help the program support itself. “It is impossible to continue at the present level without any hope of an increase,” he added. PSAC has been operating on a budget of $76,332 for each of the past four years. Noting that animal control funds had been removed from the budget by the council, Riffle cited that government board’s dissatisfaction with the service. However, more recent action, with the council approving funds for animal control with the stipulation that Riffle agree to permit the AWL inspection rights, was “the last straw,” according to Riffle. Questioning the AWL’s ability to form an unbiased decision, Riffle preferred to close his operation. Effective immediately, the PSAC will no longer provide field services for the county. However, the shelter, located on CR 100 S, will remain open for the intake of

Quality of education to remain: Milford parents form support group

(Continued from page 1) decision is not made at that point the administration will decide on the child’s place of education, Mikel assured the parents that they would be contacted and allowed to make their own choice. The purpose of the support group is to inform the undecided parents of the options they have in determining which school to send their children to. At the meeting, parents also encouraged one another to make appointments with Milford teachers and discuss the need for them (the teachers) to stay. At this point, some teachers are undecided about their options to either stay or vacate the Milford Middle

The next regular session of the council is Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. The council meets in the Syracuse Town Hall.

stray animals until January 31 while pets may be adopted until March 31. “I’m disappointed,” Maurice Beer said about the decision, noting that the county council’s action had preempted the opportunity for the commissioners to approve a plan for animal cgptrol. Before the meeting, attorney Rex Reed advised the commissioners that any inspectors of the facility should be appointed by them. “If you’re going to have an inspection group, you (commissioners) should have some control over them, ’ ’ he said. AWL representative James Bechtel attended the commissioners meeting and claimed, “There have been some statements that have been made that say the AWL has an ax to grind with the Dan Riffle organization at the animal shelter and that just isn’t true. Wejiave one concern, that proper and expeditious animal control is provided. We’re not out to get him (Riffle).” “You already did. You got him,” Beer respondedjfHowever, Bechtel noted that that was not the intent, although Beer stated, “It leaves us with getting the phone calls, not your organization.” Bechtel noted that his organization hoped to offer some alternatives (for animal control), while Beer expressed hope that a compromise with Riffle could still be reached. County Councilman George Klinger also indicated that he believed a compromise could be reached on the matter. Riffle confirmed in his written statement to the commissioners, “There is a definite need for animal control in Kosciusko County.”

School. One teacher, who asked not to be identified, has taught at Milford for many years. Os choosing between the schools he said, ‘‘lt’s a very difficult decision to make. I’m just not sure at this point what would be best.” He further offered that because of his close ties to Milford, “I don’t want to see it close.” At the conclusion of the meeting, a group of parents composed a letter that will be sent to all Milford parents of students in the fifth, sixth, and seventh grades who would be, or are being, affected by the decision. Parents should receive the letters today. (A copy of the letter appears in a Letter to the Editor on pages.)