The Winamac Town Council agreed to help pay for a necessary inspection on the Town’s footbridge when members met Monday night.
Continue readingWinamac Officials Authorize Rainy Day Funds to be Utilized for Bridge Inspection
Engineer Works Pro Bono to Create Multi-Phase Project Proposal for Town of Winamac
A multi-phase project that could include a splash pad, a pool, and a perimeter path was presented to Winamac officials and residents Wednesday afternoon.
Members of the Winamac Town Council and Park Board, as well as representatives from the Pool Committee and Pulaski County Wellness Center gathered at the Utilities Complex to hear a presentation from Engineer Jason Miller.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council to Discuss 10-year Plan for Splash Pad/Pool Area
The Winamac Town Council has a scheduled a special meeting for this afternoon.
The purpose of the special session will be to hear information regarding a 10-year plan for creating a splash pad/pool area.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Member Calls for Landscaping Upgrades at Town Park Entrance
A Winamac Park Board member is calling for upgrades to the Town Park’s entrance. During last week’s meeting, board member Steve Miller said the landscaping around the front gate could use some attention.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council to Consider Funding Arrangements for Park Restrooms, Bridge Inspection
The Winamac Park Board finally appears to be ready to accept construction bids for the Town Park restroom project. Plans call for the old brick restrooms in the front of the park to be demolished and replaced with a new structure, with more ADA-compliant stalls and more room in general.
Continue readingWinamac Town Park Cleanup Day Canceled Due to Flooding Concerns
Flooding concerns have led to the cancellation of tomorrow’s Winamac Town Park cleanup day. Park Board President Chris Schramm made the announcement during Thursday’s board meeting.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Consider Bridge Inspection Funding
The Winamac Park Board will try to figure out how to pay for the inspection of the Town Park’s “swinging bridge” tonight.
Continue readingVolunteers, Landscaping Companies to Take Part in Next Month’s Winamac Town Park Cleanup Day
Plans are being finalized for next month’s Winamac Town Park cleanup day. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo told the town’s park board last week that 18 trees have been ordered for planting during the event, and the Winamac Tree Committee has ordered another six trees on top of that.
Continue readingDangerous Trees Removed from Winamac Town Park, As Summer Preparations Continue
Winamac officials are getting the Town Park ready for summer. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo told the park board last week that a few trees that were leaning over the river were pulled onto the bank and removed.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Still Awaiting Grant Confirmation for Town Park Restroom Project
The bidding process for the Winamac Town Park restroom project remains on hold, as funding delays continue. Winamac Park Board President Chris Schramm announced last week that the town is still waiting on a confirmation letter for its Land and Water Conservation Fund grant.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Approves Bridge Inspection Agreement, Chooses Portable Toilet Supplier
The Winamac Park Board has approved an agreement for the inspection of the Town Park’s “swinging bridge.” Indianapolis engineering firm Butler, Fairman & Seufert will do the work for $6,500. That’s a bit more than it cost during the last inspection cycle. During Thursday’s meeting, board member and town manager Brad Zellers said the difference is that this inspection will include a check for lead paint.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Joins Town Council in Removing Pool Project from Consideration
Winamac’s pool project was officially put to rest by the town’s park board Thursday. Members voted to stop pursuing the pool project and focus on a splash pad instead. Board member and town manager Brad Zellers abstained from the vote. This follows similar action by the town council last month.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Get Update on Grant Funding, Continue Planning for Park Cleanup Day
Winamac Park Board Prepares to Rebid Restroom Project, Following Funding Delays
The Winamac Park Board is almost ready to get construction bids for new restrooms in the Town Park, but town officials will have to work around some scheduling constraints. Last year, the park board was awarded a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to help with the cost, but as of last week, the paperwork still hadn’t been finalized, according to Park Board Secretary Kim Burke.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Considering Projects for Grant Application
The Winamac Park Board is waiting for some direction from the town council before working on an application for this year’s round of federal grant funding. During Thursday’s meeting, Park Board Member Pat Bawcum suggested writing a grant for a splash pad, if the town council decides not to move forward with a swimming pool project.
Continue readingTree Planting to Be a Focus of Winamac Town Park Cleanup Day
The Winamac Park Board has finalized the date for this year’s Town Park cleanup day. It will be held Saturday, May 4, beginning at 8:00 a.m. EDT.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Hears Lighting Proposals, As Planning Begins for Memorial Bridge Centennial
Efforts to add a decorative lighting feature to the Winamac Town Park’s swinging bridge will be able to move ahead. On Thursday, the town’s park board learned more about the various options from Mike Brubaker with Associated Controls + Design and John Ford with Carl Stahl Architektur.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Hear Presentation on Potential Swinging Bridge Lighting Feature Tonight
A presentation on a proposed lighting feature for the Winamac Town Park’s swinging bridge will be given during tonight’s park board meeting. A representative from Associated Controls + Design of Indianapolis is scheduled to discuss some of the possibilities. Local residents have been spearheading the effort, to commemorate the Memorial Bridge’s centennial in 2023.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Plans 2019 Park Cleanup Day, Approves Kingdom Kids Fundraiser Request
The Winamac Park Board is planning for a couple events at the end of April. Last week, board members agreed to let Kingdom Kids daycare facility host a color run fundraiser at the Town Park on the morning of Saturday, April 27.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Considers Replacing Dead Ash Trees
After years of removing dying ash trees from the Winamac Town Park, park officials are now beginning to look into replacing them.
Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo brought the issue to the park board Thursday.
He estimated that 90 to 95 trees have been lost to the emerald ash borer, although there are some that remain. He asked the park board about working with the Tree Committee to gradually plant a variety of new trees over the next few years.
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