Winona Lake Reviews Term Limit Resolution, Adopts 2015 Budget
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Jennifer Peryam-jperyam@timesuniononline.com
WINONA LAKE – Winona Lake Town Council reviewed a resolution Tuesday that would allow staggered terms for council members. This will go on the 2015 ballot and be effective Jan. 1, 2016, if approved by the council this year. If approved, the three-year terms for council members elected for Districts 3 and 5 will become 4-year terms. The four-year terms for the council members for District 1, District 2 and District 4 will remain four-year terms, beginning at noon on Jan. 1, following the municipal election in which the person elected for those positions in the 2019 elections shall thereafter be elected for four year terms at each general election. In other business, Cindy Nolton, deputy clerk treasurer, was presented with a plaque for achieving state certification as an Indiana Accredited Municipal Clerk from the Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers. She has completed all of the training and required courses. The council also adopted its 2015 budget. The 2015 budget is $5,092,875. This is a $227,697 or 4.3 percent decrease from the current budget of $5,320,572. Winona Happenings Saturday include Saturday at 9 a.m. - Ellie's Memorial Run for SIDS: Begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Winona Lake Park; and after 7 p.m., fireworks at Grace College Soccer Stadium after the girls soccer game (around 9 p.m.) On Oct. 29 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. - The Boathouse Limitless Park Fundraiser: Tickets are $30 for two people with all proceeds going to the limitless park. Wine will be available for $3 per glass and complimentary light appetizers will be served. RSVP is not needed. This is the park's Indigogo kick-off event with OrthoWorx. On Oct. 31, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., is trick-or-treat. On Nov. 6, Steak 'n Shake Limitless Park Fundraiser – present the voucher from www.winonalake.net to have 10 percent of your bill donated to the park; and Bennigan’s Limitless Park Fundraiser – the park will receive 10 percent off sales all day, no voucher needed. On Nov. 13 - Ruby Tuesday Limitless Park Fundraiser – present the voucher to have 20 percent off your bill donated to the park; and at 6 p.m. - Winona Lake 2014 Community Appreciation Dinner: Ticket price is $15.00, $12.00 for 65 and over. Tickets available at the Town Hall through Nov. 10. On Nov. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. Pizza Hut Limitless Park Fundraiser, buffet night. The park will receive $1 for each buffet purchased and all tips.
