Syracuse Proceeds on Rate Hike, Bond for Plant Improvements
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Kathy [email protected]
Two of the ordinances gave the OK to move ahead with a sewer rate hike and pursuit of bond anticipation notes for major improvements at the town’s wastewater plant, and the third designated one-way streets at the newly annexed Oakwood Park.
Council also held a public hearing on a request made in March by Robert Wicker and Paula Kehr-Wicker for annexation of property on Fox Run Drive. The request will be decided at next month’s meeting.
Regarding the new sewer rates, resident Sharon Fowler asked if rates would vary by location or by whether the user was residential or commercial. Town Clerk Julie Kline answered that rates are based on usage. This might be reconsidered at a later date since businesses coming into the new technology park could bump up usage to where new facilities would be required.
Statements of compliance were accepted for tax abatements for four local businesses. Polywood and P.W. Realty LLC, Jasper Plastic Solutions, Technical Services and Patrick Industries have all received personal property and real estate abatements.
Attorney Scott Renst, sitting in for town attorney Vern Landis, advised council that changes in property tax law coming from the state might affect the abatement program. Discussion ensued, with Town Manager Henry DeJulia stating, “From what I’ve read, it’s going to be on a county-by-county basis.”
In department reports, Jeremy Sponseller, utilities supervisor, handed out information packets to council members on procurement of state funds for the wastewater project. “These are for information purposes only,” he said, explaining that it was a first step in procurement if the council decided to go that way.
Councilman Larry Siegel requested that he be given documents a week before the monthly meetings to allow more time for review.
Council gave Sponseller the go-ahead to purchase a new skid loader to replace one about 13 years old. A new one will be purchased from More Farm Store, Columbia City, for $43,205 with trade-in and delivery within 60 days.
Police Chief Tony Ciriello reported that of the 16 arrests in March, 12 were drug arrests.
Chad Jonsson, parks director, announced vintage car show “Cruisin’ Cuze” will be May 16 and 17. There will also be a youth safety day May 3.[[In-content Ad]]
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Two of the ordinances gave the OK to move ahead with a sewer rate hike and pursuit of bond anticipation notes for major improvements at the town’s wastewater plant, and the third designated one-way streets at the newly annexed Oakwood Park.
Council also held a public hearing on a request made in March by Robert Wicker and Paula Kehr-Wicker for annexation of property on Fox Run Drive. The request will be decided at next month’s meeting.
Regarding the new sewer rates, resident Sharon Fowler asked if rates would vary by location or by whether the user was residential or commercial. Town Clerk Julie Kline answered that rates are based on usage. This might be reconsidered at a later date since businesses coming into the new technology park could bump up usage to where new facilities would be required.
Statements of compliance were accepted for tax abatements for four local businesses. Polywood and P.W. Realty LLC, Jasper Plastic Solutions, Technical Services and Patrick Industries have all received personal property and real estate abatements.
Attorney Scott Renst, sitting in for town attorney Vern Landis, advised council that changes in property tax law coming from the state might affect the abatement program. Discussion ensued, with Town Manager Henry DeJulia stating, “From what I’ve read, it’s going to be on a county-by-county basis.”
In department reports, Jeremy Sponseller, utilities supervisor, handed out information packets to council members on procurement of state funds for the wastewater project. “These are for information purposes only,” he said, explaining that it was a first step in procurement if the council decided to go that way.
Councilman Larry Siegel requested that he be given documents a week before the monthly meetings to allow more time for review.
Council gave Sponseller the go-ahead to purchase a new skid loader to replace one about 13 years old. A new one will be purchased from More Farm Store, Columbia City, for $43,205 with trade-in and delivery within 60 days.
Police Chief Tony Ciriello reported that of the 16 arrests in March, 12 were drug arrests.
Chad Jonsson, parks director, announced vintage car show “Cruisin’ Cuze” will be May 16 and 17. There will also be a youth safety day May 3.[[In-content Ad]]
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