COUNCIL
PRESENT: Jeff Carroll, Jerry
Clevenger, Joy Lohse, Dave Delp, Retha Hicks
ABSENT: Rolly Ortega
OTHERS PRESENT: Craig Allebach,
Pete O’Connell, Paul Schmitt
Town Council
President Dave Delp called the meeting to order. He opened in prayer and led the pledge of
allegiance.
Minutes:
Jeff Carroll made a motion to approve the
minutes of the April 10 and April 19, 2007 Council
Meeting. Jerry Clevenger seconded the
motion. The motion passed.
“Winona Happenings”
April 24 – Winona Lake
Preservation Ass. annual meeting, 7:00 p.m. Ramada Inn
May 4
– 5:00 p.m.- Heritage Trail Dedication on Auditorium Blvd. at Trailhouse
May 5 & 6 – Fat & Skinny Tire
Bicycle Festival
May 5, 9:00
a.m. – Grace Graduation
Floor Topics:
There were no floor topics.
Ordinance 2007-4-3 Amending Building Code Fees:
This ordinance establishes fees for office,
warehouse, and retail establishments; and commercial and industrial
buildings. It also addresses an electrical
service fee as well as a public sidewalk permit with no fee. The Plan Commission
has reviewed the revisions to the building code and approved them. Jerry Clevenger made a motion to approve
these revisions. Joy Lohse seconded the
motion. The motion passed.
Ordinance 2007-4-4
Union Street One Way and Naming of Montague Lane:
With the opening of the Greenway Trail, there
is a need for Union Street
between Park Avenue and Chestnut Avenue to be a one way
street. This ordinance establishes the
street as one way going east. Oakwood
Hill from Boys City Drive north to the cul-de-sac will be renamed Montague Lane. A stop sign will also be placed at the
northwest corner of Montague Lane. Jeff Carroll made a motion to approve this
ordinance. Joy Lohse seconded the
motion. The motion passed.
Reports from Supervisors:
250
East: This project is now scheduled for a May 16th letting.
Wooster Road: A letter was sent out last week to
residents along Wooster Road
who will be affected by the widening and repaving of the street. Craig has received a few phone calls from
residents with concerns. Most of the concerns have to do with water
drainage. Craig and Pete will go out and
look at the area today.
275 East Property: At the last council meeting, Jerry
Clevenger mentioned a property on 275 East that is an eyesore. Although not in Winona Lake,
it is adjacent to the town. Jerry has
composed a letter of complaint to the Area Plan
Commission. He will
redraft the letter, and include photos, for council signatures for the next
meeting.
Bridge: Craig will set up a meeting, possibly yet
this week with the county and Larry Long regarding repairs to the Park Avenue Bridge that crosses Cherry Creek. Craig thinks it is on the schedule for 2008
to be repaired.
County Meeting: There was a meeting at the courthouse
last week that Retha was involved in. A
new state law allows local government entities to accomplish initiatives by
sharing services. Pros and cons of
shared fire services were discussed.
Individual towns would lose control over fire departments. Property taxes could possibly increase while
insurance would decrease. But Jerry
expressed his opinion that it would serve Winona Lake
well to check into the different possibilities.
Greenway: Joy Lohse has been on the Greenway trail
several times and feels it is outstanding.
She applauds Craig for keeping the project moving. The trail is already being used more than was
anticipated. There could be a few
parking issues
Bike Patrol: Joy Lohse stated that at the last meeting
Paul Schmitt mentioned a need for donations for a trail bike for Paul Heaton
for patrol of the Greenway trail. That
need has been met. Several individuals
from a local bike club, including Jim Lancaster have donated for a bike from
the Trailhouse Bike Shop.
Senior
Center: The Senior Center
had a booth at the Healthfest that was held last weekend. The seniors were selling some crafts they
have made. The seniors have been very
active. Shannon has also been approached
by the school corporation regarding using the Senior Center
for the free lunch program for students this summer. She does not have all the details yet.
Insurance: Retha thanked Jerry Clevenger for all his
help updating the insurance
specs before it was
bid out. His expertise has saved the
Town probably several thousand dollars.
The meeting was adjourned.
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DAVE DELP RETHA S.
HICKS