Syracuse Council Addresses Drainage At Industrial Park
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Kathy Cone-
SYRACUSE – Things in Syracuse are running smoothly so far this new year. The town council, under the direction of new president Bill Musser and the legal counsel of Vern Landis, were assured of progress at the new industrial site and stable operations in its departments. Ken Jones of Jones, Petrie, Rafinski, engineers of the industrial park, reported that the project is developing according to schedule and budget. He addressed the issue of water retention on one of the lots, a potential problem that worried some council members. Jones said to relieve their concern, “A simple thing is to provide an outlet.” This would entail excavating a little deeper and installing a drainage pipe. The council approved $5,175 for the work that will take place in spring. Money was also approved for a camera to look inside sewer and water lines. Jeremy Sponseller, superintendent of public works, explained how such a tool would be used to pinpoint problems and provide solutions to those problems. Although the camera would not record what it detects, “It would help with maintenance and problem solving,” he stated. The board gave him the OK to purchase a camera from Cardinal Supply in Goshen for $6,900. Council also approved a request by Clerk-Treasurer Julie Kline for a new copy machine. Kline explained how the current machine serves her office as well as the town manager and building inspector. The new copier will come from Advanced Imaging Solutions, Fort Wayne, in a managed service agreement. $298 per month will get the copier, toner and service of all desktop copiers. Kline added, “We will get everything but the paper.” The council agreed to donate $800 to the Lake Area Community Band. They hope that the band will continue to play at Lakeside Park on the Fourth of July as they have been doing for years. In other news, the town received a $4,000 donation from the Harkless Foundation for beautification projects; was informed by Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson of its application to retain its designation as a Tree City; and notified that a week from Friday is Shrine Circus day for area third graders.
