SILVER LAKE – At Wednesday night's meeting, Silver Lake Town Council members decided to move forward with the residential property demolition at 1008 N. Roosevelt St. following no response from Town Marshal Jason McGlennen's June 3 order for the property to be demolished by owners.
After more than 30 days of noncompliance to the police order and little to no interest in the property, the council voted to let out bids for demolition. The town will cover demolition costs, which will be recouped later.
Kristin Rude, of Kosciusko Area Bus Service (KABS), spoke to the council about the countywide transportation service, which is available daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 574-267-4990.
Council President Hugh Murfin is working on acquiring property from Kerlin Motor Co. Inc. for a planned community center. Murfin can negotiate up to the average of two acquired appraisals, or $113,500.
Town resident Joanne Streeter spoke to the council about speeding and wrong-way drivers on Roosevelt Street. Streeter also complained of high noise levels in her neighborhood and asked if the town had a noise ordinance.
The town does not currently have one, but Murfin said the council will look into it.
In other business:
• Fire Chief John Conley reported seven runs this month: three accidents, one assist to another department, one medical assist, one fire and one gas leak.
• Utilities Superintendent Joey McNeal asked the council to approve a well cleaning from Peerless Midwest for $17,260. The quote was approved.
• Council approved a $0.50 per hour raise for town employees in 2025.
• There was a town docket of $138,389.94.
• The October 2024 regular meeting was rescheduled from Oct. 9 to Oct. 16.
Council will next meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 14.