Kosciusko County Commissioners once again agreed to cooperate in Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District's efforts to get grant money for improvements for Enchanted Hills.

The subdivision, which includes about 200 homes, needs major improvements to its sewer system, and the costs, if paid by customers only, would result in sewer bills being hiked three or four times the current $15 monthly rate.

Therefore, the district is pursuing state support through grant money from the Indiana Department of Commerce, said Dick Green, a Syracuse attorney representing the district.

Green said they believe they have a better chance of receiving grant money than in the past.

Deadline for application is Feb. 7, and a public hearing on the matter is set for Feb. 4.

The commissioners serve as a conduit to secure the role and have little if anything to do with the project. State law requires groups such as the sewer district to go through a municipality or other large government entity to secure the money.

The commissioners also granted plans to provide computer training classes for county employees. About 50 employees will receive training through Manpower. Cost is $7,500.

The county purchased new computer equipment last year, but efforts to train people through one-on-one sessions and the use of video hasn't gone as well as hoped, said Bob Momeyer, computer systems manager for the county.

In other matters, the county agreed to install a guardrail on a stretch of Levi Lee Road in front of a residence. [[In-content Ad]]