The Town Council of Winona Lake, Indiana met in a regular session on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 in the Town Hall at 7:00 a.m.   Councilpersons noted as present or absent:

 

COUNCIL PRESENT:             Sue Gooding, Joy Lohse, Terry Howie, Jim Lancaster,   Retha Hicks

 

ABSENT:                                 Jeff Carroll                             

OTHERS PRESENT:                 Craig Allebach, Pete O’Connell, Paul Schmitt

 

Town Council President Joy Lohse called the meeting to order.  She opened in prayer and led the pledge of allegiance.

 

Minutes:

 Jim Lancaster made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2008 Council Meeting, and also the Executive Meeting held on that date.   Terry Howie seconded the motion.  The motion passed. 

 

“Winona Happenings”  

            February 28, 29 and March 3 – FEMA representatives will be in the Town Hall to

                                                                  process claims from the recent flooding.

            February 29, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.- Fort Wayne Museum of Art presentation of Winona

                                                                 Lake art and artists-  Reservations required

            March 22 – “Chocolate March” in the Village at Winona

            April 15 – “Town Hall” meeting.  Location to be determined

            April 19 – Symphony of the Lakes Concert

            April 22, 7:00 p.m. – Winona Lake Preservation Meeting at Ramada Inn

            April 26 – Winona Lake Clean Up Day

 

Floor Topics: 

            There were no floor topics.

 

Reports from Supervisors:

            Meeting Dates:  Craig suggested moving the first Council Meeting in April to April 1st because of spring break.  Some Council Members will be away for each of those weeks so the meeting date was not decided.

            250 East:  Craig stated that 250 East is closed as of yesterday to resume construction work.  It is closed from the US 30. Currently the intersection at Wooster Road is open but it is anticipated that at some point that will be closed.  When it closes the detour will use Elder Lane, Sunset Drive and Robby Estates  It is anticipated that this section will be closed for two or three months.  Residents should be able to access their driveways during this time.

            NIPSCO:  Joy Lohse and Craig have both tried to contact NIPSCO regarding the recent tree trimming in Winona Lake.  Neither has received a return call yet.  Craig was able to leave a message expressing displeasure with the way the job was done.  Many residents have voiced complaints regarding the trimming and the lack of clean up.  The issue will be pursued further.

           

The meeting was adjourned.

 

 

 

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JOY LOHSE                                                                RETHA S. HICKS

PRESIDENT                                                                CLERK-TREASURER