The Winamac Park Board is asking for a slight increase in its Park budget. Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger reviewed the 2019 budget proposal during last week’s board meeting. She explained that it’s about $900 larger than this year’s budget. Berger said the park board has been doing a good job of staying within its budget, and if spending and revenue projections hold true, the park board can expect to increase its cash reserves by almost $15,000 by the end of 2019.
Winamac Park Board Weighing Options for Additional Maintenance Help
The Winamac Park Board is looking to add some more maintenance help. Based on a recent work session on the upkeep of the town’s parks, Park Board President Courtney Poor says he’s come to the conclusion that Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo needs more help.
Winamac Town Council Learns More About Local Credit Card Option
Winamac Town Council members learned that they’ll be able to keep the Town’s business credit card with a local provider when they met this week. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Considers New Insurance Agency
Winamac Town Council members considered a change to the town’s insurance agent when members met in a special meeting Monday night.
The town’s current provider is Budd Insurance Agency. They offer the town liability and property insurance for $57,291 and workers’ compensation for $16,271 for a total charge of $73,562. The town received a counteroffer from ONI Risk Partners. Representative Alex Dickman noted that they could broaden the services for the town while simultaneously providing them at a lower cost. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council to Hold Public Hearing Over Additional Appropriations
A public hearing over additional appropriations will by held the Winamac Town Council tonight. Continue reading
Need for More Firefighters Addressed at Winamac Town Council’s Special Session
One of the first matters brought up when the Winamac Town Council held a special meeting with members of the Fire Department on Monday was the need for more firefighters.
Fire Chief Bill Weaver stated there are 16 members on the roster right now but two are inactive. He added that they’re looking at some prospective candidates currently. He explained that they’ve posted about the need for more members but haven’t had much luck getting people interested in serving. Continue reading
Friends of the Panhandle Pathway Rep Thanks Winamac Town Council
A representative from the Friends of the Panhandle Pathway came before the Winamac Town Council on Monday to discuss an event that took place earlier this month.
John Bawcum shared some details about the “Tippecanoe and Bicycles Too” event that occurred on Saturday, August 4th. Continue reading
Winamac Water Department Superintendent Discusses Wellhead Protection with Town Council
A quote for a wellhead protection plan was presented to Winamac Town Council members when they met on Monday.
Water Department Superintendent Jeremy Beckner told members that the quote was from Peerless Midwest and it was for $26,250.
He explained that a wellhead protection plan is something that the Indiana Department of Environmental Management requires. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Addresses P-Card Resolution Passed in 2016
Winamac Town Council members were asked to revisit a resolution passed in November of 2016 when they met Monday night.
Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger reminded the members that they previously approved a resolution that would permit her to obtain a “procurement card” or p-card for the town. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Amends Holiday Schedule for Town Employees
Some changes were made to the holiday schedule for town employees at Monday night’s Winamac Town Council meeting.
Clerk-Treasurer Melanie Berger explained that typically, town employees work half days on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. However, since Christmas falls on a Tuesday this year, Berger asked the council to consider giving employees the whole day off on Monday, December 24th in exchange for working a full day on Monday, December 31st. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council to Hold Special Session Prior to Regular Meeting
The 2019 budget will be discussed when the Winamac Town Council meets for a special session at 5:30 p.m. ET prior to their regular meeting tonight.
During their regular session, which is scheduled to commence at 6 p.m., the council will consider a supplement to the code of ordinances. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Revisits Request to Amend Golf Cart Policy
A request to amend the Winamac golf cart policy was revisited by Town Council members when they met Monday night.
Council President Tom Murray noted that when resident Tony Calabrese came before the members during their first meeting in July, they said they would take his recommendation under consideration. Calabrese asked the council to consider adding utility vehicles, such as “Kubotas”, to the vehicles allowed on town roads.
Since they haven’t met since then, President Murray said they should discuss it during the special session to reach a consensus before their next official meeting. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Selects Contractors for Water Project
Contractors were selected for the two divisions of the Winamac water project, during Monday night’s special town council meeting.
Midwest Engineers Senior Project Engineer Mike Sullivan informed members that the “release of funds” notice has been received from OCRA and he summarized the two separate parts of the project that were bid out. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council to Award Contractor for Water Project Tonight
Winamac Town Council members will meet in a special session this evening, to select a contractor for the town water project.
As a reminder, the water project includes the installation two new ten inch wells and well houses, two river borings, and a 7,000 foot extension of the water line in order to connect it to the water plant and the new wells. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Establishes Economic Revitalization Area in Town
A public hearing over the designation of an Economic Revitalization Area (ERA) was held by Winamac Town Council members when they met earlier this month. Continue reading
Winamac Town Manager Discusses Updated Job Description for Electric Department With Town Council Members
Winamac Town Council members were asked to consider some changes to the job description provided for Electric Department employees when they met last Monday.
Town Manager Brad Zellers explained that some adjustments were made to how certifications are listed and he adapted the town’s policy to reflect the changes. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Approves Quote for Electrical Rebuild Project to the East of Town
Winamac Town Council members were informed about quotes that received for an electrical rebuild project to the east of town when they met Monday night.
Electric Department Superintendent Doug Shorter explained that the rebuild is needed to help power the new wells. He said the upgrades will entail installing new poles and running some wire.
Town Manager Brad Zellers told the council members that three quotes were submitted for the project and they ranged from $75,000 to about $275,000. Continue reading
Two New Hires Considered at Winamac Town Council Meeting
Two new hires were considered when Winamac Town Council members met Monday evening.
Electric Department Superintendent Doug Shorter informed the members of the council that the department recently held interviews and there were three very promising candidates. Continue reading
Winamac Town Council Asked to Consider Amending Golf Cart Ordinance
A Winamac resident came before the Town Council Monday night, to request an amendment to the Town’s golf cart ordinance.
Tony Calabrese mentioned that Pulaski County’s ordinance allows utility vehicles on the roads for business use. He asked the council members if they would consider making a change to the Town’s existing ordinance to allow for the use of UTVs. Continue reading
Winamac Town Marshall Mark Hoffman Addresses Recent Projects at the Department
Winamac Town Marshal Mark Hoffman has been quite busy since he took over for Mike Buchanan, whose retirement officially went into effect on July 1st.
Hoffman has been shadowing Buchanan over the last few months since his retirement was announced in February. Marshal Hoffman told town council members on Monday that there were a few projects that he wanted to get taken care of that have been completed. Continue reading
