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NORTH WEBSTER – A $5,000 check was given to the North Webster Town Council Tuesday.
The money was given to the council by North Webster-Tippecanoe Township and will be used for the town’s Patronicity project.
The Patronicity project, “America 250 in North Webster: Arts, Parks and Community Renewal,” is a community crowdfunding initiative.
The project aims to raise local funds to unlock a matching grant from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority through its CreatINg Places program. If the community reaches its crowdfunding goal of $50,000, IHCDA will match that amount dollar-for-dollar.
The money given to the town council by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber directly supports the campaign, which focuses on two major community improvements: town park revitalization and public murals.
“That was nice of you, guys,” said Dan Thystrup, board member.
To donate, visit patronicity.com/project/america_250_in_north_webster_arts_parks_and_community_renewal#!/.
In other business, the board voted to allow a new health care plan for town employees through PHP. The former health insurance company was Anthem.
“It is cheaper,” said North Webster Clerk-Treasurer Leigh Anne Jessop.
The new plan is $8,421 per month. The plan goes into effect Oct. 1.
The town must become a member of a chamber of commerce, such as the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce. The board agreed to join the Syracuse chamber.
Utilities
Utilities Manager Mike Noe said the new vacuum pump is in operation. The blower motor was repaired, and he received half of the filters for storm drains.
“I will order more,” Noe said.
Noe is ordering electronic speed signs, which will be installed near the school and on Crystal Flash Road.
He said he is getting a new leaf vacuum soon and a clarifier to address a clarifier issue.
Police Report
Town Marshal Greg Church gave the police report for August. There were 3,550 miles driven and 295.43 gallons of fuel used. There was 744 officer hours.
There were 264 calls for service, including 14 battery, fight or domestic calls; two criminal mischief calls; five theft or fraud calls; three drug-related calls; three alcohol-related calls; 45 traffic-related calls; 12 accidents/vehicles in ditches; 32 citizen assists/lockouts; and 13 agency assists or fire calls.
Other News
The town’s trick-or-treat hours will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.
The parks department received a box for an AED at Town Park. It was donated by an individual and needs to be mounted.
There will be one more concert at 7 p.m. Friday at Town Park.
The town received a glass award after Kosciusko County was named a Community of the Year.
EMS Chief Tony Doyle said the fire territory needs a representative from the board to serve on a committee for a possible merger with Turkey Creek Fire Territory. A study was conducted about the matter.
He also said the fire territory’s budget is not “going up.” There will be no tax increase, he said.
John McDaniel, of North Webster Community Church, said the church wants to purchase a piece of property near the church for additional parking. The board approved the plan and will buy the property from the Wawasee Summer League.
The church must have a drainage plan and has agreed to do so.
The next meeting is at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20.
