Winamac Town Council Discusses Future of Community Pool Project

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

The Winamac Town Council met for a special session last night to discuss a few matters, including the future of constructing a new community pool.

Funds that were previously expected from Pulaski County are not available due to a shortfall in local income tax revenues. An account that existed for the old pool was set aside for recreational purposes once the old pool was closed. In the past, that account typically contained around $40,000 but it had to be dipped into to help balance Winamac’s budget to make up for the difference that was not received from the county.

The town did not receive the DNR LWCF grant they applied for which also set the project back. For these reasons, certain council members were questioning the practicality of going forward with the proposed pool project. Continue reading →

Winamac Town Council to Hold Special Meeting over Parks and Recreation Department Funds

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan

After learning that the Town of Winamac did not receive the DNR’s Federal Land and Waterways Conservation Fund grant, Winamac Town Council members now have to consider whether or not to move forward with plans to construct a community pool. A special session was scheduled for tonight, in order to ensure that all five council members and the clerk-treasurer will be in attendance.

The special session had to be held today because not all council members will be at the regular meeting on October 16th. It is crucial that all council members are present so they’re able to contribute to the discussion and decisions that will be made regarding parks department funds and plans to build the public pool.

The Winamac Town Council special meeting will commence at 5:30 p.m. EDT in the Winamac Utilities Complex.

Winamac Park Board Must Explore Different Grant Options for Pool Project

Posted on Author Jacque Ryan
Rendering of rebuilt Winamac pool.

Back in June, the Winamac Park Board submitted an application for $200,000 in match money from the DNR’s federal Land and Waterways Conservation Fund grant. During their meeting last night, the board discussed exploring other funding options for the community pool project because the LWCF grant was not received. Continue reading →