Clerk-Treasurer Laura Baker is presented with an award for her years of service to the town of Etna Green.

ETNA GREEN — The Etna Green Town Council recognized Clerk-Treasurer Laura Baker for her years of service during the council meeting Tuesday, Dec. 11.

Councilmen Todd Slabaugh, Kevin Smith II and Keith Claassen, alongside Deputy Clerk Eileen Hall, presented Baker with an award recognizing her 23 years of service as clerk-treasurer.

“I’ve been part of the council for about 15 years,” said Slabaugh. “Laura has been my right hand and right leg. We couldn’t make ends meet without her. You have our heartfelt thanks.”

Baker will start working with the Triton School Corporation in January 2019. She told the council that she is currently working on a list of monthly responsibilities to help the incoming clerk-treasurer. Kosciusko County Chairman Mike Ragan will be appointing a new clerk-treasurer on Dec. 21.

The town has started the process of moving and rearranging items in the former Interra Credit Union building, which will be the new location for the Etna Green Town Hall.

In other business:

• The council approved two utility adjustments.
• The council approved $195,630.96 in accounts payable vouchers. The amount is higher than usual due to the town’s first payment on the bank building.
• The council approved an electronic funds transfer ordinance and a salary ordinance regarding the clerk-treasurer position.
• The council will hold its year-end meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27. Its next regular meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 8, 2019.

Pictured, from left, are Council President Todd Slabaugh, Council Member Kevin Smith II, and Council Member Keith Claassen.