Town Of South Whitley Purchasing Old Flower Shop
February 26, 2025 at 5:45 p.m.
SOUTH WHITLEY – At Tuesday night's meeting, the South Whitley Town Council voted to move forward on a purchase agreement for the property at 104 S. State St., the old flower shop.
Council member Trey Weber received two appraisals for the property. Based on these appraisals, the town is offering $30,000 for the property.
In old business, council approved two contracts for the Ind. 5 property adjacent to the river just south of the town park: one for removal of wood and brush piles on the property by Tim Moyer and another for the clearing of a trail by Matt Long. Each contract should not exceed $2,000.
Council also approved up to $6,000 for downtown demolition work by Moyer. The town had agreed to contribute in efforts to remove the back end of buildings purchased by Brian McCarty.
Council heard a question from the public regarding the existence of a town housing authority amid a resident's claims that her apartment is not up to code, her landlord refuses to maintain the building and will not answer her calls.
Town attorney Greg Hockemeyer said at this time the town does not have a housing authority with oversight on the condition of privately owned rental properties.
Council will next meet at 6:30 p.m. March 11.
SOUTH WHITLEY – At Tuesday night's meeting, the South Whitley Town Council voted to move forward on a purchase agreement for the property at 104 S. State St., the old flower shop.
Council member Trey Weber received two appraisals for the property. Based on these appraisals, the town is offering $30,000 for the property.
In old business, council approved two contracts for the Ind. 5 property adjacent to the river just south of the town park: one for removal of wood and brush piles on the property by Tim Moyer and another for the clearing of a trail by Matt Long. Each contract should not exceed $2,000.
Council also approved up to $6,000 for downtown demolition work by Moyer. The town had agreed to contribute in efforts to remove the back end of buildings purchased by Brian McCarty.
Council heard a question from the public regarding the existence of a town housing authority amid a resident's claims that her apartment is not up to code, her landlord refuses to maintain the building and will not answer her calls.
Town attorney Greg Hockemeyer said at this time the town does not have a housing authority with oversight on the condition of privately owned rental properties.
Council will next meet at 6:30 p.m. March 11.