LEESBURG — Town Council members continued discussion about the K21 Health Foundation pledge at their monthly meeting held Monday, March 9. Nine towns in the county, including Leesburg, have the opportunity to receive up to $200,000 for projects that focus on health and wellness opportunities in their community. … Read More
LEESBURG — At the Leesburg town council meeting held Monday, Sept. 9, council members discussed two ongoing issues — golf carts and septics. Derek Tenney of Tenney & Sons, Warsaw, told council members that two residences on Yvonna Street had recent septic issues. Tenney said in both cases … Read More
LEESBURG — Leesburg town council members discussed concerns related to street safety in town at their monthly meeting held Monday, June 10. Resident Connie Watters requested that two signs be installed on Prairie Street alerting drivers that an autistic child lives on that street. At this point, another … Read More
LEESBURG — Bringing consistency to the town’s ordinance fine system was the main topic at the Leesburg town council meeting held Monday, March 11. A complaint last month by two residents regarding an ongoing issue with barking dogs led to a review of the town’s ordinances and penalties. … Read More
LEESBURG — Discussion regarding sanitary sewer issues continued at this month’s Leesburg Town Council meeting held Monday, Dec. 14. Jason Bradley, representative from Covalen, Indianapolis, attended the meeting to address the frequency of sanitary sewer issues the town has been experiencing. “We want to see if we can trend … Read More
LEESBURG — Starting this month, Leesburg residents who have vehicles in violation of Ordinance 90.02 will be issued a fine of $10 per day, per vehicle, beginning 15 days after an infraction notice has been issued. The decision to implement the fines was made following an update on ordinance violations, provided … Read More
LEESBURG — Sealed bids for renovations to the Leesburg town hall building were opened at the Leesburg Town Council meeting held Monday, Aug. 13. Base rate bids were received from Millstone Construction, Leesburg, in the amount of $143,400; Clint Davis Construction, Leesburg, for $227,796.07; DT Construction, Silver Lake, … Read More
LEESBURG — At the Leesburg Town Council meeting held Monday, July 9, Derek Tenney of Tenney & Sons, Warsaw, informed council members that USIC Locating Services, Warsaw, failed to properly mark utilities at two properties in Leesburg. The properties are located at 675 W. Prairie St. and 105 … Read More
LEESBURG — Three Leesburg residents requested permission from the town council to combine two lots and vacate an alley at the Leesburg Town Council meeting held Monday, June 11. Larry Rose, Michael Van Osdol and Bill Poe recently purchased the property at 109 E. Van Buren Street next … Read More
LEESBURG — During his monthly street presentation, Leesburg Street Superintendent Craig Charlton said ordinance violations related to parking continue to be an issue. The areas of violation are mostly rental properties with inadequate parking for tenants. The main area of concern is Van Buren Street. Charlton reported that the vehicles … Read More
LEESBURG — The 2018 election of officials was held at the Leesburg Town Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 9. Tom Moore was elected as the 2018 council president, with Doug Jones elected as vice-president. At the end of the meeting, Larry Richey, who had served as the 2017 council … Read More
LEESBURG — Monday, Oct. 9, at the Leesburg town council meeting, Leesburg council member Doug Jones gave an update regarding the Community Crossings street repaving grant. Jones held up a grant award recipient certificate and announced, “We received money to do our streets.” When Jones originally began checking … Read More
LEESBURG — The Leesburg town council meeting held Monday, Aug. 14, ended on a negative note when a Leesburg resident submitted an annual lease agreement for renewal. The resident informed council members she told her daughter, who accompanied her, that she would be nice during the meeting. At … Read More
LEESBURG — Monday, July 10, at the Leesburg town council meeting, issues with a property on Harrison Street were discussed. Leesburg Street Superintendent Craig Charlton informed council members that Crouse Body Shop, Warsaw, has been contacted regarding towing a car at that property. Council members discussed the trash … Read More
LEESBURG — At the Leesburg town council meeting Monday, June 12, a decision was made to purchase a BC700XL wood/brush chipper from Vermeer Midwest, Fort Wayne, at the quoted price of $15,795. Council members discussed the safety features of the chipper and the safest methods for operation. A … Read More
LEESBURG — At the Leesburg town council meeting, Monday, May 8, Leesburg town council members offered the position of Leesburg street commissioner to Craig Charlton, Leesburg. Charlton, who has been acting as interim street commissioner since the departure of former street commissioner Brandon Queen, accepted the position. … Read More
