Leesburg Council Hears Habitat Is An Option If Needed
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Jackie Gorski-
LEESBURG – The Leesburg Town Council heard Monday that Habitat Humanity of Kosciusko County could be an option for the town for any possible housing needs that come up.
Ben Logan, executive director of Habitat of Humanity of Kosciusko County, said there are two Habitat homes that are in the works in Claypool. The town of Claypool had homes that were no longer of use to people and decided to tear them down. The town donated that land to Habitat for Humanity.
Logan said if Leesburg ever found themselves in the same situation, Habitat could be an option and they would be happy to be part of the project. He said he is not asking for any land at this point.
Council President Christina Archer said the council appreciates what Habitat does for the area and she’s sure the owners of Habitat homes appreciates what the organization does.
In other business, the council:
• Set dates for the town garage sale as June 9 and 10.
• Set dates for the town clean-up as June 23 and 24.
• Heard from Derek Tenney, from Tenney & Sons, there were five call-ins for sewer issues in the last month.
• Heard from Tenney there will be a technician going around houses in town checking all utility boxes.
• Was reminded of the Leesburg Memorial Day Parade and Service at 10:30 a.m. May 29. Line-up will start at 10:15 a.m. downtown. A service will be at the cemetery following the parade.
• Heard the cleaning and CCTV inspection for the west alley storm drain has been complete.
• Heard from Street Commissioner Craig Charlton three street signs and posts that were run over have been replaced.
• Heard from Charlton that three street parking violations were given out in the last month.
• Heard from Charlton a dismantled car was tagged for removal.
Charlton spoke to the owner of the car at 118 W. Van Buren St. and told them they had one week to remove the vehicle. When the vehicle was not removed, it was tagged with a removal date of April 24. On April 24, the owners of the car had moved the vehicle.
• Reminded residents are to place yard waste in the town-provided trash tote. Large fallen tree limbs are chipped on Friday. Sidewalks, streets and alleys are to be kept clear of low-hanging tree limbs.
