North Manchester Considers Steps Safety
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Keri Koenig-
Garber is still recovering and seeing slight improvements since last month, the board heard. Members expressed hope that he will be able to return soon.
A visitor stated that North Manchester has been ranked the No. 1 town in Indiana to retire in. The visitor commended the board on making this possible.
Boy Scout Troop 465 observed the November town council meeting. The boys in attendance were working towards their Citizenship of Community Badge, the first of three merits the boys must earn to reach an Eagle Scout status.
This first step helps the scouts get involved in their community. Along with attending a town council meeting there are opportunities to report on a topic in their community or create a service project. The leaders of troop 465 have had a total of 20 Eagle Scouts and their troop is still growing. Becoming an Eagle Scout opens doors for those seeking to go to college or apply for future jobs, according to the troop.
Two new positions will need to be filled in the town departments. The planning committee is mourning the death of James (Jim) Lee Garman. He gave 30 years to the planning and zoning departments of North Manchester. Mike Koch has been nominated to take over this position.
Tree commission president, Ruth Schlitt, announced her resignation to the board. Larry Koffman has joined the Tree Advisory team. He has been a tree expert that the committee has referred to on many occasions. The Tree Advisory committee also completed a survey of which trees were deemed hazardous and have had these concerns addressed. Thirty-five trees have been identified so far.
Larry Koffman has also joined the Tree Advisory team. He has been a tree expert that the committee has referred to on many occasions. The Tree Advisory committee also completed a survey of which trees were deemed hazardous, with 35 trees identified so far, and have had these concerns addressed.
The Fall Clean-up was recently held but may be held at a different time next year, the board heard. Attendance was down this year, with 41 residents coming.
“The attendance reflects our community,” Rager said. Attendance for community event is usually more popular when it begins at an earlier time. It has also been suggested that it not be held on a Saturday.
The steps downtown are in need of safety revisions, the board heard. The way North Manchester’s downtown was constructed has most buildings set high above the street. Each building has an average of three steps, excluding the curve. It has come to the attention of the board that many people in the community fall on these steps regularly.
One of the visitors at the meeting contributed that just outside his office this has been a problem he has not been able to address.
Dave Schoeff proposed various solutions such as investing in abrasive anti-slip tape or a tread to line the brickwork of these steps. The tape would cost only $1,000 but is not as permanent. It is meant for exterior use and is durable, but it is not certain how long a lifespan it has or what will become of it when salt to melt ice comes its way.
The treads would be much more permanent. It would be an aluminum brick topper with grip slots. The price of this option would amount to nearly $10,000. However, board members expressed opposition to the idea if it covers up the refurbished brick work just completed downtown. They then wondered if this aluminum would become slippery when wet. It has also been suggested that in the future railings should appear to help point out these steps.
[[In-content Ad]]Larry Koffman has also joined the Tree Advisory team. He has been a tree expert that the committee has referred to on many occasions. The Tree Advisory committee also completed a survey of which trees were deemed hazardous, with 35 trees identified so far, and have had these concerns addressed.
The Fall Clean-up was recently held but may be held at a different time next year, the board heard. Attendance was down this year, with 41 residents coming.
“The attendance reflects our community,” Rager said. Attendance for community event is usually more popular when it begins at an earlier time. It has also been suggested that it not be held on a Saturday.
The steps downtown are in need of safety revisions, the board heard. The way North Manchester’s downtown was constructed has most buildings set high above the street. Each building has an average of three steps, excluding the curve. It has come to the attention of the board that many people in the community fall on these steps regularly.
One of the visitors at the meeting contributed that just outside his office this has been a problem he has not been able to address.
Dave Schoeff proposed various solutions such as investing in abrasive anti-slip tape or a tread to line the brickwork of these steps. The tape would cost only $1,000 but is not as permanent. It is meant for exterior use and is durable, but it is not certain how long a lifespan it has or what will become of it when salt to melt ice comes its way.
The treads would be much more permanent. It would be an aluminum brick topper with grip slots. The price of this option would amount to nearly $10,000. However, board members expressed opposition to the idea if it covers up the refurbished brick work just completed downtown. They then wondered if this aluminum would become slippery when wet. It has also been suggested that in the future railings should appear to help point out these steps.
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Garber is still recovering and seeing slight improvements since last month, the board heard. Members expressed hope that he will be able to return soon.
A visitor stated that North Manchester has been ranked the No. 1 town in Indiana to retire in. The visitor commended the board on making this possible.
Boy Scout Troop 465 observed the November town council meeting. The boys in attendance were working towards their Citizenship of Community Badge, the first of three merits the boys must earn to reach an Eagle Scout status.
This first step helps the scouts get involved in their community. Along with attending a town council meeting there are opportunities to report on a topic in their community or create a service project. The leaders of troop 465 have had a total of 20 Eagle Scouts and their troop is still growing. Becoming an Eagle Scout opens doors for those seeking to go to college or apply for future jobs, according to the troop.
Two new positions will need to be filled in the town departments. The planning committee is mourning the death of James (Jim) Lee Garman. He gave 30 years to the planning and zoning departments of North Manchester. Mike Koch has been nominated to take over this position.
Tree commission president, Ruth Schlitt, announced her resignation to the board. Larry Koffman has joined the Tree Advisory team. He has been a tree expert that the committee has referred to on many occasions. The Tree Advisory committee also completed a survey of which trees were deemed hazardous and have had these concerns addressed. Thirty-five trees have been identified so far.
Larry Koffman has also joined the Tree Advisory team. He has been a tree expert that the committee has referred to on many occasions. The Tree Advisory committee also completed a survey of which trees were deemed hazardous, with 35 trees identified so far, and have had these concerns addressed.
The Fall Clean-up was recently held but may be held at a different time next year, the board heard. Attendance was down this year, with 41 residents coming.
“The attendance reflects our community,” Rager said. Attendance for community event is usually more popular when it begins at an earlier time. It has also been suggested that it not be held on a Saturday.
The steps downtown are in need of safety revisions, the board heard. The way North Manchester’s downtown was constructed has most buildings set high above the street. Each building has an average of three steps, excluding the curve. It has come to the attention of the board that many people in the community fall on these steps regularly.
One of the visitors at the meeting contributed that just outside his office this has been a problem he has not been able to address.
Dave Schoeff proposed various solutions such as investing in abrasive anti-slip tape or a tread to line the brickwork of these steps. The tape would cost only $1,000 but is not as permanent. It is meant for exterior use and is durable, but it is not certain how long a lifespan it has or what will become of it when salt to melt ice comes its way.
The treads would be much more permanent. It would be an aluminum brick topper with grip slots. The price of this option would amount to nearly $10,000. However, board members expressed opposition to the idea if it covers up the refurbished brick work just completed downtown. They then wondered if this aluminum would become slippery when wet. It has also been suggested that in the future railings should appear to help point out these steps.
[[In-content Ad]]Larry Koffman has also joined the Tree Advisory team. He has been a tree expert that the committee has referred to on many occasions. The Tree Advisory committee also completed a survey of which trees were deemed hazardous, with 35 trees identified so far, and have had these concerns addressed.
The Fall Clean-up was recently held but may be held at a different time next year, the board heard. Attendance was down this year, with 41 residents coming.
“The attendance reflects our community,” Rager said. Attendance for community event is usually more popular when it begins at an earlier time. It has also been suggested that it not be held on a Saturday.
The steps downtown are in need of safety revisions, the board heard. The way North Manchester’s downtown was constructed has most buildings set high above the street. Each building has an average of three steps, excluding the curve. It has come to the attention of the board that many people in the community fall on these steps regularly.
One of the visitors at the meeting contributed that just outside his office this has been a problem he has not been able to address.
Dave Schoeff proposed various solutions such as investing in abrasive anti-slip tape or a tread to line the brickwork of these steps. The tape would cost only $1,000 but is not as permanent. It is meant for exterior use and is durable, but it is not certain how long a lifespan it has or what will become of it when salt to melt ice comes its way.
The treads would be much more permanent. It would be an aluminum brick topper with grip slots. The price of this option would amount to nearly $10,000. However, board members expressed opposition to the idea if it covers up the refurbished brick work just completed downtown. They then wondered if this aluminum would become slippery when wet. It has also been suggested that in the future railings should appear to help point out these steps.
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