The Winamac Town Council passed an amended ordinance related to meter deposits for electric and water utilities when members met Monday night.
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Winamac Police Officer to Lead Firearms Instruction for Fellow Officers
The Winamac Police Department will be receiving some firearms training this month, according to Town Marshal Mark Hoffman.
Continue readingWinamac Clerk-Treasurer Presents Items Related to Downtown Lighting and Sidewalk Upgrades
Winamac Town Council members approved a few different items related to the proposed downtown lighting and sidewalk upgrades when they met this week.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Discusses Swinging Bridge Complaints with Town Marshal
Jumping from the swinging bridge in Pulaski County is a finable offense that local law enforcement officials are on the look out for.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Meets Tonight
A discussion over the Town of Winamac’s 2020 budget is anticipated to occur during tonight’s Town Council meeting.
Continue readingVeterans Memorial Park Concrete Removal, Bench Installation Discussed with Winamac Park Board
Efforts continue to expand the green space at Veterans Memorial Park in Winamac. During last week’s park board meeting, board member and town manager Brad Zellers said there might be some money in the town’s curb and sidewalk budget to remove the remnants of a concrete ramp off of Washington Street.
Continue readingWinamac Pool Donations to Remain at Community Foundation until End of 2020
Money raised for the Winamac pool project will not be released to the town until the end of next year. Almost $150,000 has been raised for the effort, but the Winamac Town Council and Park Board have both decided to stop pursuing the project, mainly due to concerns that the town wouldn’t be able to afford the cost of running a pool.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Receives Finalized Figures Related to Water Project
Winamac officials were recently presented with the finalized figures related to their water system improvement project.
Continue readingWinamac Town Park Bridge Inspection to Take Place this Month
The Winamac Town Park’s “swinging bridge” will finally be getting inspected. During Thursday’s park board meeting, board member and town manager Brad Zellers said the inspection company will be there in two weeks.
Continue readingWinamac Officials Alerted that Division B of Water Project Came in Under Budget
A change order presented to Winamac Town Council members Monday afternoon shows that portion of the water infrastructure improvement project ended up costing less than what was estimated.
Continue readingElectrical Engineer Informs Winamac Town Council about Water Project Breaker Problem
Winamac Town Council members were informed about an issue with certain breakers at the Water Project site when a special session was held Monday afternoon.
Continue readingGrass Seed Added to Punch List for Winamac Water Project
The weather conditions this time of year are apparently keeping grass from sprouting at the Winamac Water Project site, resulting in an additional punch list item.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Meets with Water Project Officials
The Winamac Town Council met in a special meeting Monday afternoon to discuss details surrounding the water project.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council to Hold Special Meeting This Afternoon
Winamac Water Project Wrapping Up
The finishing touches are being put on Winamac’s water project. Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council Monday that he expects the final bills to arrive by the end of the month.
Continue readingWinamac Council Chooses Contractor to Help with Decker Drive Electrical Upgrades
Electrical upgrades are coming to Decker Drive in Winamac. Electric Superintendent Doug Shorter told the town council Monday that power distribution is being changed from an overhead to an underground system.
Continue readingWinamac Council Repeals Ordinance Holding Landlords Responsible for Water, Electric Bills
The Winamac Town Council has repealed an ordinance holding landlords responsible for utility bills, following a change in state law. In November, the council passed an ordinance allowing water and electric bills at rental properties to be put in the name of the landlord, due to concerns about renters leaving town with unpaid bills. But shortly after that, the state legislature passed House Enrolled Act 1347, which prohibits towns from doing that.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Accepts Donation of McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery
The Town of Winamac will soon be taking over McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The town council voted Monday to accept the donation of the cemetery and associated records from the McKinley Cemetery Association.
Continue readingWinamac Officials Seek Public Input on Potential Columbarium Purchase
Winamac officials want to hear from residents about a potential future investment that would be utilized to commemorate lost loved ones.
During the last few Town Council meetings, members have been discussing the possibility of putting a columbarium in the Winamac Town Cemetery.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Considers Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution
The Winamac Town Council members considered a resolution related to the Town’s hazard mitigation plan when they met Monday night.
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