A new interest-bearing account was adopted by the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety Friday, allowing for a change in investment services for city checking accounts.

Lake City Bank will convert the city's current investment sweep service to an Indexed Super Now Account. These accounts will earn interest compounded daily at a rate of 2.81 percent. All transfer fees assigned to this type of financial adjustment will be waived by the bank.

The new account began Wednesday and will be in effect for the next two years.

The board also approved plans to incorporate a uniform phone system for the offices of the Mayor, Warsaw Fire Departments, Parks Department, Oakwood Cemetery and Aviation Board.

"We look forward to the convenience of the new phone service for the fact that all city departments will be connected under one telephone system," Mayor Ernie Wiggins said.

In preparation for Warsaw's Downtown Days, a unanimous vote allowed the June 23 closing of Buffalo Street from Main Street to Center Street for festival set-up. Market, Center and Main also will be closed during the day's events.

Heating and cooling company ComforTemp was approved for a contract to service the rooftops of five city buildings. ComforTemp will replace filters, perform needed maintenance and check overall operation of each heating and cooling unit. Total service to city buildings amounts to $464 for one year.

Four occupational changes were approved within the police department. The board honored promotions to Lt. Kip Shuter and Sgt. Steven Rockey. Jaime de la Fuente acquired a non-probationary status and Joe Hawn transferred to the midnight patrol during his temporary break from being a DARE Officer.

Along with job changes, eight city workers' travel requests were approved.

Board of works members include Wiggins, Jerry Patterson and Charlie Smith. [[In-content Ad]]