Manchester Buys Seiler Property
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
NORTH MANCHESTER - A property that has been the source of problems for the town of North Manchester for more than seven years is one step closer to becoming an asset to the community.
The Manchester Town Council announced at its meeting Wednesday that the purchase of the Seiler property on Ind. 114 near the railroad tracks in North Manchester was finalized Feb. 24. The town paid $100,000 for the property plus $438 in title insurance and a $22 recording fee, for a total expenditure of $100,460.
Closing on the property took place Feb. 24 and the town now has the deed to the property. The next step for the property is to remove the current structure (at a cost of around $150,000) and prepare the land for use. Once that section of the project is complete, the property will be readied for sale.
"I think this is going to be a good thing for the community," said Town Council President Don Rinearson. "It was the right thing to do."
Many residents have complained about the condition of the current property, saying it is an eyesore.
In other business, the town council:
• Heard a presentation from Ester Viles, a representative of Mediacom. Viles gave the annual report and told council members that Mediacom is planning to get into the telephone service business. The company is currently working on a pilot program in Gibson City, Ill. The company, which plans to partner with Sprint, could offer telephone service in North Manchester as early as 2006.
• Heard that the Parks and Recreation Department is waiting for calculations before they can move forward on the skate park project.
• Heard that the Tree Advisory Board is sending three representatives to a conference Saturday to learn about at-risk tree assessment, methods for measuring trees and the role of the Department of Natural Resources in the development of tree programs.
• Heard that the water plant is experiencing tank problems. The tank will receive a new steel bottom "skin" that could coat portions of the walls of the tanks as well.
North Manchester Town Council members are Chris Garber, Diana Haupert, Don Rinearson, Stan Escott and Laura Rager. Town manager is Dan Hannaford, secretary-treasurer is Nancy Reed and town attorney is Charles Tiede. [[In-content Ad]]
NORTH MANCHESTER - A property that has been the source of problems for the town of North Manchester for more than seven years is one step closer to becoming an asset to the community.
The Manchester Town Council announced at its meeting Wednesday that the purchase of the Seiler property on Ind. 114 near the railroad tracks in North Manchester was finalized Feb. 24. The town paid $100,000 for the property plus $438 in title insurance and a $22 recording fee, for a total expenditure of $100,460.
Closing on the property took place Feb. 24 and the town now has the deed to the property. The next step for the property is to remove the current structure (at a cost of around $150,000) and prepare the land for use. Once that section of the project is complete, the property will be readied for sale.
"I think this is going to be a good thing for the community," said Town Council President Don Rinearson. "It was the right thing to do."
Many residents have complained about the condition of the current property, saying it is an eyesore.
In other business, the town council:
• Heard a presentation from Ester Viles, a representative of Mediacom. Viles gave the annual report and told council members that Mediacom is planning to get into the telephone service business. The company is currently working on a pilot program in Gibson City, Ill. The company, which plans to partner with Sprint, could offer telephone service in North Manchester as early as 2006.
• Heard that the Parks and Recreation Department is waiting for calculations before they can move forward on the skate park project.
• Heard that the Tree Advisory Board is sending three representatives to a conference Saturday to learn about at-risk tree assessment, methods for measuring trees and the role of the Department of Natural Resources in the development of tree programs.
• Heard that the water plant is experiencing tank problems. The tank will receive a new steel bottom "skin" that could coat portions of the walls of the tanks as well.
North Manchester Town Council members are Chris Garber, Diana Haupert, Don Rinearson, Stan Escott and Laura Rager. Town manager is Dan Hannaford, secretary-treasurer is Nancy Reed and town attorney is Charles Tiede. [[In-content Ad]]