Silver Lake Seeks DNR Info On Lakefront Land
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
SILVER LAKE - Town marshal Craig Hollopeter and town superintendent Phil Shalley are arranging an informational meeting with Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
The town wants to clarify its liabilities and responsibilities with the annexed lakefront property, Hollopeter said at Tuesday's town council meeting.
The marshal is curious if the DNR requires a rescue boat for lake-area emergency protection. Shalley is interested in the town's responsibilities for pier upkeep. More issues will be discussed, too.
Several lake-area citizens shared concerns about lake pollutants with the council. One resident said she has picked glass out of the water several times. Other residents said they have found motor oil and lawn-mower parts in the lake.
Council president Brenda Wadkins said residents should notify the town when they find pollutants.
In an unrelated matter, the council allowed H&H Tree Service owner Jerry Creekmore to park three work trucks on his property.
He is erecting a fence after complaints about his residence's unattractive appearance. The trucks would be partially hidden when parked behind the fence.
The trucks are "licensed, insured and roadworthy," Creekmore said. He is interested in building a large garage for the trucks but is financially unable to at the time, he said.
Also, the council adjusted Gospel Hill Church's July water bill. The bill metered 94,000 gallons used last month. The Rev. Frank Whitaker and councilman Gale Owens could not find any leaks when inspecting the church's property.
"I have no idea where (the water) went to," Whitaker said.
A leaking stool could use that much water in a month, especially a urinal, Shally said. The men's restroom has two urinals and a toilet, Whitaker said.
The church has no leaking stools or urinals, he said.
Shalley could not explain the high amount of water. He checked the water meter at the North Manchester public utility and found it running 3 percent slow.
The council will have a budget meeting 7 p.m. Aug. 27 in the town hall.
Silver Lake Town Council members present were: president Brenda Wadkins, Gale Owens, Donna McCune and clerk-treasurer Teresa Howell. Phil Shalley is town superintendent. Craig Hollopeter is town marshal. [[In-content Ad]]
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SILVER LAKE - Town marshal Craig Hollopeter and town superintendent Phil Shalley are arranging an informational meeting with Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
The town wants to clarify its liabilities and responsibilities with the annexed lakefront property, Hollopeter said at Tuesday's town council meeting.
The marshal is curious if the DNR requires a rescue boat for lake-area emergency protection. Shalley is interested in the town's responsibilities for pier upkeep. More issues will be discussed, too.
Several lake-area citizens shared concerns about lake pollutants with the council. One resident said she has picked glass out of the water several times. Other residents said they have found motor oil and lawn-mower parts in the lake.
Council president Brenda Wadkins said residents should notify the town when they find pollutants.
In an unrelated matter, the council allowed H&H Tree Service owner Jerry Creekmore to park three work trucks on his property.
He is erecting a fence after complaints about his residence's unattractive appearance. The trucks would be partially hidden when parked behind the fence.
The trucks are "licensed, insured and roadworthy," Creekmore said. He is interested in building a large garage for the trucks but is financially unable to at the time, he said.
Also, the council adjusted Gospel Hill Church's July water bill. The bill metered 94,000 gallons used last month. The Rev. Frank Whitaker and councilman Gale Owens could not find any leaks when inspecting the church's property.
"I have no idea where (the water) went to," Whitaker said.
A leaking stool could use that much water in a month, especially a urinal, Shally said. The men's restroom has two urinals and a toilet, Whitaker said.
The church has no leaking stools or urinals, he said.
Shalley could not explain the high amount of water. He checked the water meter at the North Manchester public utility and found it running 3 percent slow.
The council will have a budget meeting 7 p.m. Aug. 27 in the town hall.
Silver Lake Town Council members present were: president Brenda Wadkins, Gale Owens, Donna McCune and clerk-treasurer Teresa Howell. Phil Shalley is town superintendent. Craig Hollopeter is town marshal. [[In-content Ad]]