Park Board Approves Pete Thorn Rent Rates
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
Two agencies that rent the Pete Thorn Youth Center will see an increase in lease and rental rates for 2007.
The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Board approved the increased lease and rental rates at its meeting Tuesday night. The rates are for the Boys and Girls Club of Kosciusko County and Council on Aging and Aged Inc.
The Boys and Girls Club of Kosciusko County will see a 51 percent increase in lease and rental rates for 2007. Lease and rental rates for 2007 will be $660 a month. Rates for 2006 are $437.50.
The Council on Aging and Aged Inc. will see a 31 percent increase in lease and rental rates for 2007. Lease and rental rates for 2007 will be $651 a month. Rates for 2006 are $495.84.
The Park Board approved the increases be reviewed each year over a three-year phase by the board with possible adjustments made at that time for the following year.
Park Board Superintendent Jon Garber said the increases are necessary to cover NIPSCO, water and custodial services.
The Park Board discussed proposed lease and rent increases at its Sept. 19 meeting when Mayor Ernie Wiggins attended and suggested the payments be made over a three-year phase instead of on a monthly basis.
He suggested the agencies review the proposal with their governing boards and see if the suggested three-year phase-in plan would be feasible.
Michelle Boxell, board president for the Boys and Girls Club of Kosciusko County, attended Tuesday's meeting and said the agency did not have a problem with phasing the payments over three years.
Garber said he had not heard from a representative from the Council on Aging and Aged Inc.
Warsaw Parks and Recreation Activities Director Janelle Wilson gave a preview of upcoming activities for 2007 needing sponsors.
New activities include Bubble Bonanza for children to play with bubbles, and a Bark in the Park event where families can bring their dogs to selected parks.
Wilson said she will visit local parks today to determine which park to hold the event.
Wilson also informed the board the Parks Department will sponsor a Big Swing Fling event Nov. 3 at Center Lake Pavilion where people can dance to music from the New Millennium Jazz Orchestra.
Larry Plummer, Warsaw Parks and Recreation director, gave an update on winter preparation for Warsaw parks during the meeting.
He said vehicles have been tested for winterization, snow plows are ready for operation, and Central Park has been shut down for the season and winterized.
Christmas lights are being tested and he said the lights should be up by Dec. 2.
Board members are President Bill Baldwin, Vice President John Sadler, Cathy Folk, Steve Haines and Toby Sumpter. [[In-content Ad]]
Two agencies that rent the Pete Thorn Youth Center will see an increase in lease and rental rates for 2007.
The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Board approved the increased lease and rental rates at its meeting Tuesday night. The rates are for the Boys and Girls Club of Kosciusko County and Council on Aging and Aged Inc.
The Boys and Girls Club of Kosciusko County will see a 51 percent increase in lease and rental rates for 2007. Lease and rental rates for 2007 will be $660 a month. Rates for 2006 are $437.50.
The Council on Aging and Aged Inc. will see a 31 percent increase in lease and rental rates for 2007. Lease and rental rates for 2007 will be $651 a month. Rates for 2006 are $495.84.
The Park Board approved the increases be reviewed each year over a three-year phase by the board with possible adjustments made at that time for the following year.
Park Board Superintendent Jon Garber said the increases are necessary to cover NIPSCO, water and custodial services.
The Park Board discussed proposed lease and rent increases at its Sept. 19 meeting when Mayor Ernie Wiggins attended and suggested the payments be made over a three-year phase instead of on a monthly basis.
He suggested the agencies review the proposal with their governing boards and see if the suggested three-year phase-in plan would be feasible.
Michelle Boxell, board president for the Boys and Girls Club of Kosciusko County, attended Tuesday's meeting and said the agency did not have a problem with phasing the payments over three years.
Garber said he had not heard from a representative from the Council on Aging and Aged Inc.
Warsaw Parks and Recreation Activities Director Janelle Wilson gave a preview of upcoming activities for 2007 needing sponsors.
New activities include Bubble Bonanza for children to play with bubbles, and a Bark in the Park event where families can bring their dogs to selected parks.
Wilson said she will visit local parks today to determine which park to hold the event.
Wilson also informed the board the Parks Department will sponsor a Big Swing Fling event Nov. 3 at Center Lake Pavilion where people can dance to music from the New Millennium Jazz Orchestra.
Larry Plummer, Warsaw Parks and Recreation director, gave an update on winter preparation for Warsaw parks during the meeting.
He said vehicles have been tested for winterization, snow plows are ready for operation, and Central Park has been shut down for the season and winterized.
Christmas lights are being tested and he said the lights should be up by Dec. 2.
Board members are President Bill Baldwin, Vice President John Sadler, Cathy Folk, Steve Haines and Toby Sumpter. [[In-content Ad]]