Electric Department Superintendent Doug Shorter

Winamac Town Council Approves Quote for Electrical Rebuild Project to the East of Town

July 13, 2018July 12, 2018Jacque Ryan

Winamac Town Council members were informed about quotes that received for an electrical rebuild project to the east of town when they met Monday night.

Electric Department Superintendent Doug Shorter explained that the rebuild is needed to help power the new wells. He said the upgrades will entail installing new poles and running some wire.

Town Manager Brad Zellers told the council members that three quotes were submitted for the project and they ranged from $75,000 to about $275,000. Continue reading →

Two New Hires Considered at Winamac Town Council Meeting

July 12, 2018July 12, 2018Jacque Ryan

Two new hires were considered when Winamac Town Council members met Monday evening.

Electric Department Superintendent Doug Shorter informed the members of the council that the department recently held interviews and there were three very promising candidates. Continue reading →

Winamac Town Council Members Approve Truck Purchase for Electric Department

December 13, 2017December 13, 2017Jacque Ryan

Winamac Town Council members approved the purchase of a Digger Derrick Truck for the Electric Department when they met Monday night. Town Manager Brad Zellers explained that Digger Derrick Trucks are utilized by electric departments to dig holes for light posts.

Zeller explained that initially, they wanted to go with the least expensive truck bid which was submitted by the company Altec. However, he said they had issues getting anybody from that company to come out to go over the details of the sale. Continue reading →