Winamac town employees who test positive for COVID-19 or have a child who does will get another two days of paid sick leave. The town council approved the measure during a special meeting Thursday, but not without an occasionally heated debate.
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Winamac residents will have to pay for trash pickup starting in January. The town council recently finalized an ordinance that will charge residents a five-dollar monthly fee.
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Winamac Police are cracking down on golf cart violations and unruly kids in the Town Park. Town Marshal Tyler Campbell says increased patrols have led to more juveniles ejected from the park for fighting and swearing.
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The Winamac Town Council president now has more authority when it comes to signing contracts. During a special meeting Thursday, council members passed a resolution authorizing the president “to execute any and all documents necessary to transact Town business.”
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The Town of Winamac may soon be charging residents for trash pickup. The town council has discussed adding a five-dollar monthly fee as a way to keep up with increasing costs, while also making up for declining tax revenues
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Efforts to add decorative lighting to the Winamac Town Park’s “swinging bridge” are starting to get some financial support. The Memorial Swinging Bridge Project says Bonnell Grain Handling became its first large donor back in December, with a $3,000 check presentation. The goal is to install the lighting feature in time for the bridge’s centennial on July 4, 2023, when a large rededication ceremony is planned.
Continue readingWinamac Town Hall has officially reopened to the public. The town council approved the reopening Monday, at the recommendation of Council President Tom Murray.
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A lack of cemetery mowing bids recently drew some concern from the Winamac Town Council. The lone bid came from Dan’s Mowing, which has handled the service for the past few years.
Continue readingWinamac town employees will go back to their regular work schedules next week. During a special meeting Monday, the town council voted to have all employees return to work but make sure they follow social distancing protocols. Town Hall will remain closed to the public, though.
Continue readingThe Town of Winamac is keeping much of its leadership the same for another year, but a few uncertainties remain. During the first town council meeting of 2021 Monday, members reappointed Mike Buchanan as chief of police.
Continue readingThe Town of Winamac’s 2021 budget was recently approved by the town council. The total budget adds up to more than $1.3 million. Just over $973,000 of that is the General Fund. More than $135,000 is budgeted for parks, and $65,000 is in the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund. Winamac’s 2021 budget now goes to the state for final approval.
Continue readingThe Winamac Volunteer Fire Department is adding a couple historic trucks to its fleet. The department was recently able to acquire a 1946 American LaFrance truck that originally belonged to them, after more than a year of discussions. Firefighters plan to use it for parades and promotional appearances. The town council last week officially agreed to take ownership and pay the $126 annual insurance cost.
Continue readingWinamac town employees will continue working on a modified schedule, due to COVID-19. Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council Monday that he plans to have utility employees keep working alternate days in smaller crews. “My thought is, we did have a positive case, and if we would’ve been back, we’d all have had it, the way everybody is together,” Zellers said.
Continue readingThe Town of Winamac is looking to crack down on people using small campers as permanent homes. Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council Monday that Town Attorney Justin Schramm is putting some updated language together.
Continue readingThe Town of Winamac will not be turning Market Street into an outdoor dining area. Tippy’s owner Sheila Jimenez brought the idea of closing off a portion of the street to traffic to the town council earlier this month. But during Tuesday’s special council meeting, Town Manager Brad Zellers said most of the neighbors are opposed.
Continue readingThe Town of Winamac is not prepared to close one of its downtown streets to expand outdoor dining space. Tippy’s owner Sheila Jimenez asked town council members Monday if they’d be willing to consider closing off a portion of Market Street between her restaurant and One Eyed Jack’s.
Continue readingThe Town of Winamac is outlining plans to gradually reopen its facilities to the public. The town’s parks will open on Saturday, May 30, with facility rentals tentatively scheduled to start that day, as well. Park users will have to follow the CDC’s social distancing guidelines, and gatherings will initially be limited to 100 people.
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Arens Field is set to get some new fencing, but the Pulaski County Commissioners will have to do more research to see if the County Highway Department could help with the work. County Commissioner Kenny Becker brought the request to the rest of the commissioners last week.
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Those running for Winamac Town Council seats this year will all be running on an at-large basis. The council districts have been dissolved, since, a few years ago, the town council failed to pass a resolution maintaining them.
Continue readingThe Town of Winamac is looking to preserve its records for future generations. The town council voted Monday to have some of its oldest meeting minutes restored next year.
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