Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854
The Sagamore is the highest honor bestowed by the governor of Indiana.
Soyez has taught for 34 years and began her career teaching physical education. She coached basketball, volleyball, track and field and badminton during her career with WCHS. She also was assistant athletic director for two years. Her overall record from 1968 to 1978 is 117 wins and 15 losses.
Soyez's other achievements include: Ball State University Alumnus Coach of the Year, 1976 and 1978; honored by the Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports, 1976 and 1978; received the Charles A. Reece Award for outstanding secondary teacher of the year, 1995 to 1996; received the Dekko Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence, 2000.
Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins read from Gov. Frank O'Bannon's letter to Soyez: "As governor of Indiana I am honored to appoint you the Sagamore of Wabash and express appreciation for your commitment in making Indiana a better place to live."
In other business:
• Monday was also the public hearing on the 2001 budget. The budget can't be adopted for 10 days after the hearing.
"We still have time to slice the budget if need be," said councilman Charlie Smith.
Wiggins said that all budget figures are open to cuts until the final state board review.
"Put your priority list together," said Wiggins. He reminded the council members that they don't want to cut anyone out of anything they need.
• Kim Hart requested a sewer tap waiver on behalf of her mother, Genevieve Hart, who lives at 814 Shady Lane.
Genevieve Hart got a notice in June that she would have to pay a tap fee as of July 1. Residents are usually given a year's notice.
The council tabled this request until the Harts submit a written request.
• Two building permit fees were waived: one was for $529 for the Kosciusko County Foundation and the other was for $100 for the Mental Health Department.
• Street Department superintendent Lacy Francis requested the transfer of $25,000 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Repairs and Maintenance account to Motor Vehicle Highway Equipment/Street account.
The transfer is needed for the purchase of two salt spreader beds for semi tractors.
The request was approved.
• The council approved an ordinance submitted by city planner Jeff Noffsinger for amending the Warsaw city code pertaining to building codes.
The amendments cover building permit fees changes. For single-family dwellings, the permit fees range from $75 to $150 depending on the size of the building. Condominiums will cost $50 per unit, and commercial/industrial buildings will have permit fees starting at $150, depending on size.
The changes go into effect Sept. 1.
• The council approved an insurance reimbursement for the Warsaw Police Department to be placed into the Repairs and Maintenance Account.
The check is for $250 to be used for repairing a 1993 Chevrolet that was damaged.
• The Warsaw Municipal Airport also received approval for the transfer of an insurance reimbursement check toward the repair and replacement of damaged equipment of the Instrument Landing System.
Airport manager David Beall said construction of the taxiway started last Thursday.
Warsaw city council members are: Trish Brown, Charlie Smith, Jerry Patterson, Joe Thallemer, Jeff Grose and Bill Rhoades.
