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They've even tried dry cleaning, but it appears a two-year life expectancy is inevitable.
Warsaw's City Council Monday opted to replace its downtown American flags after hearing a request from resident Bill Dalton to have the old stars and stripes taken down for newer, brighter versions.
Dalton estimated the cost of replacement to be $1,000 and asked the city to help with the payment.
The council agreed to contribute funding, and Bob Morrison said the American Legion could possibly help as well.
The flags were first allowed on downtown light posts and utility poles in December 2001 and have been replaced once during that time. Dry cleaning has been used to keep the flags looking new, but Dalton suggested a new set based on their worn conditions.
"We have an obligation to the citizens and ourselves to have these flags displayed properly," Dalton said.
The council also heard from Wastewater Treatment Utility employees Dave Henderson and Duane Griner, who both requested an ordinance be approved for the replacement of existing pretreatment regulations.
The council unanimously passed the ordinance, which Henderson said updated discharge limitations on local industries to better suit Warsaw's needs.
"We've set new limitations on what can be released into drainage water- anything from metals to oils," Henderson said. "Some limits have been relaxed, some have been put under heavier restrictions.
"We're adjusting our regulations to more current EPA standards."
The Environmental Protection Agency already had passed the WWTU ordinance.
The council also:
• Welcomed members of Boy Scout Troop 715. The attending Scouts were allowed to ask questions of the council members before and after the meeting. Such topics as traffic complications, possible new elementary schools and councilmen's salaries were discussed.
• Examined a report from the Warsaw Police Department regarding calls for service in 2005. Nearly 20,000 incidents were received during the year, with the largest totals being lock outs, traffic stops and property damage reports.
• Acknowledged the recent achievements of WPD employee Rebecca Moreno, who received certification in a National Advocate Credentialing Program. She is now a Domestic Violence Intervention Specialist.
Present were Mayor Ernie Wiggins, Joe Thallemer, Bob Morrison, George Clemens, Jerry Patterson and Bill Rhoades. Jeff Grose and Charlie Smith were absent.
The next meeting is Feb. 21.
