The Town Council of Winona Lake, Indiana met in a
regular session on Tuesday, April 9, 2009 in the Town Hall at 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Joy Lohse, Sue Gooding, Jim Lancaster, Terry Howie, Randy
Swanson and Retha Hicks
ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT: Craig
Allebach, Jim Walmer, Larry Long, Pete O’Connell, Mitch Titus and Paul Schmitt
Opening
Randy Swanson opened the meeting with prayer and the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of minutes – Sue Gooding motioned to accept minutes; motion was seconded by Jim Lancaster. Minutes were approved as written.
June 14, 1:00 p.m. – Arthritis Walk
June 19 & 20 – MasterWorks Faculty concerts
June 21 to July 1 - MasterWorks Festival
June 27 – Triathlon
July 3 – MasterWorks Patriotic Pops Concert
July 3 – Fireworks
July 4 – Fourth of July Celebration
July 10 – Friday Shop Hop
July 18,– Taste of Winona – WNIT videoing 1 to 3 p.m., “Dinner and a Book”
Floor Topics: Jerry Nelson requested to have the gravel leveled on alley. Pete thought the street department would be able to get to it in the next couple of weeks.
Permeable Paver
presentation – Chuck Taylor gave the presentation with an estimated cost comparison and
Larry Long presented the council with a cost comparison for Prestwick
Subdivision.
Ordinance 2009-6-1; Amending
No Parking on 13 Street – It was moved by Jim Lancaster to approve the ordinance on the first
reading. Joy seconded the motion and the
motion passed. Jim Lancaster moved to
approve the ordinance and Sue Gooding seconded.
The ordinance was approved.
Resolution 2009-6-2 Storm
Water Runoff Management – was presented and Sue Gooding moved the resolution to be approved. Joy Lohse seconded the motion and the
resolution passed.
Approval to purchase the
Lodge Furnishings – The Park Board and the office have reviewed the inventory list and feel
the amount requested is fair. The
council received a request for $6,200 but Brent was in the office and stated
the 6 appliances were not included in the inventory and would like to request
an additional $600 for those. Sue
Gooding moved to approve the purchase of the Lodge furnishings from the Village
at Winona for $6,800. Joy Lohse seconded
the motion and the purchase was approved.
Purchase of Fire
Department Ladder Truck - Mitch and a couple others of
the firemen went to Kendallville to check the vehicle. There is a problem with one of the pumps but
Mitch thought it would cost around $500 – 1,000 to repair. The truck has not been driven for two years
so it has not been certified during that time but Mitch didn’t think it would
be a problem. Mitch thought the truck
service life would be 6 – 10 years. The
present truck will be sold. Sue Gooding
made a motion to approve the purchase of a ladder truck and Randy Swanson
seconded the motion and the motion passed.
Mitch received a quote for roof spray of aluminum fiber coating for
$6,000 to repair the roof on the Fire Department’s building. Joy asked for a couple more quotes before the
council will make a decision.
Reports from Supervisors:
Craig
– has the Stonehenge easement agreements ready to be signed and will set a date
to meet with all the residents of Stonehenge, Stonehenge management and the
Home Owners Association. The
responsibility of the pump issue still needs to be discussed and determined.
Paul
– the dogs are gone from Boys City Drive and preparations are ready for the
triathlon.
Retha
– thanked the department supervisors and employees for their cooperation when
issues emerge. They are not concerned if
the issue is within their job description.
They just cooperatively work on the solution to the problem or
task. Retha appreciates their
cooperation and commitment to the town.
Their attitude creates a pleasant working environment.
Sue
Gooding thanked the police for working through the dog issue on Boys City Drive
and Pete for the grass that was planted near Stone Camp.
Randy asked the council about Dave Shroeder’s question on storm drainage at Country Garden Estates. Larry Long and Jim Walmer responded that they thought the issue was worked through at the meeting in Jim’s office last week. It is not the town’s responsibility because it is not caused by the storm water from the roads. It is a private matter concerning a private drain. Randy stated that Dave had sent another email to Sue Gooding. They will send the email to Larry and Jim.
Joy Lohse made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Jim
Lancaster seconded the motion. The meeting
was adjourned
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TERRY
HOWIE RETHA
S. HICKS
PRESIDENT CLERK-TREASURER