The Winamac Town Council has approved a $20,000 upgrade to a piece wastewater equipment. Town Manager Brad Zellers told council members that the vac truck’s jetter pump had stopped working.
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The Town of Winamac has agreed to chip in to efforts to improve Pulaski County’s leadership.
Continue readingThe Town of Winamac is banning the use of recreational vehicles as permanent homes. The town council passed an ordinance Monday prohibiting residents from using trailers, RVs, campers, boats, and other vehicles as a primary residence, unless they’re in a designated mobile home park.
Continue readingThe Town of Winamac is encouraging residents to get rid of any junk that may be sitting in their yards. Residents can dispose of unwanted items free of charge today and tomorrow at the Winamac Municipal Utilities Complex, according to Town Manager Brad Zellers.
Continue readingWinamac officials are happy with the upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant but say the contractor still has more work to do. Town Manager Brad Zellers gave an update during the July 13 town council meeting.
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.
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Winamac residents will be gathering to enjoy a fireworks event on Saturday, July 4 and town officials urge caution.
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.
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Winamac’s police chief is stepping down. Mark Hoffman is resigning from the chief’s position, citing personal reasons. He’s expected to remain on the police force, though.
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The Town of Winamac is moving ahead with its Fourth of July fireworks. Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council last week that enough donations have come in, and the contracts with the fireworks company are now in place.
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The Town of Winamac could lose up to $175,000 over the next three years due to COVID-19, but it should have enough cash reserves to withstand the loss. Eric Walsh with accounting firm Baker Tilly told the town council Monday that the General Fund will probably see the biggest impact.
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 Winamac Town Council will consider ways to deal with an expected delay in its income tax revenues tonight. Representatives from accounting firm Baker Tilly are expected to discuss a cash flow analysis. The firm had predicted that the town may not see a large portion of its tax disbursement until December, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingSpending more time at home could lead to higher utility bills. Winamac Town Manager Brad Zellers recently told the town council that some residential customers will see a noticeable increase.
Continue readingFace masks still have to be worn in Winamac businesses, and those not doing so could still be charged with a Class B misdemeanor. The Winamac Town Council held an emergency meeting Wednesday to try to clarify the issue. The council has rescinded its own order requiring the use of face masks, but Pulaski County’s order remains in effect, even within the town limits.
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.
Continue readingThe Winamac Town Council will consider a couple items related to the town’s wastewater project tonight. Mark Sullivan with Midwestern Engineers is expected to present a change order and claim for the council’s approval.
Continue readingUpgrades to Winamac’s wastewater treatment plant are now complete. Town Manager Brad Zellers recently gave an update to the town council.
Continue readingThe Town of Winamac has issued its own order requiring the use of face masks in public. After the Pulaski County Commissioners Thursday ordered the use of facial coverings, the town council met to approve a similar measure at the town level.
Continue readingThe Town of Winamac is waiving late fees on utility bills for April and May. The change was approved by the town council Monday. Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger said that utilities won’t be shut off during the COVID-19 emergency, but some places have been looking into waiving penalties, as well.
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