LEESBURG — A decision was made at the Leesburg Town Council meeting held Monday, May 14, regarding ordinance violations. Clerk-Treasurer Mike Searfoss will be sending letters out to those in violation, along with a copy of the town ordinance. “A lot of these residents I have made contact … Read More
LEESBURG — The Leesburg railroad track crossings were discussed at the monthly meeting Monday, April 9. Council members emphasized that the town council does not have the authority to take care of the railroad track crossings in town. The crossing at Prairie Street is in particularly poor condition, … Read More
LEESBURG — Jeff Rowe of Umbaugh & Associates, Indianapolis, attended the Leesburg Town Council meeting Monday, Feb. 12, to advise council members on financing options for the renovations to the Leesburg Town Hall building. At the present time, the building does not meet the requirements of the … Read More
LEESBURG — During a caucus held Tuesday, Feb. 6, Christina Archer was elected to fill the town council position formerly occupied by Larry Richey. Richey, who had served as the 2017 council president, resigned from his position on the board at the Jan. 9 council meeting. Tyler Haines … Read More
LEESBURG — Tyler Haines has filed for the Leesburg Town Council position. The vacancy, due to the resignation of Larry Richey, is an at-large seat. Haines has lived in Kosciusko County for most of his life. His family has operated Stacy’s Restaurant for 45 years and Haines is now … Read More
LEESBURG — Mike Ragan, chairman of the Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee, has set 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, for a caucus to fill the vacancy on the Leesburg Town Council. The vacancy, due to the resignation of Larry Richey, is an at-large seat. The caucus will be … Read More
LEESBURG — Monday, Dec. 11, at the Leesburg Town Council meeting, options for the town hall building were readdressed. The building does not currently meet the requirements of the American Disability Act, which specifies that all public buildings be accessible by people who have a disability. Council members … Read More
LEESBURG — On Monday, Nov. 13, Jeff Rowe of Umbaugh & Associates, Indianapolis, and Dennis Otten of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, Indianapolis, attended the Leesburg Town Council meeting to discuss bond refunding opportunities. Rowe discussed the advantages of refunding town bonds, explaining that the interest rates currently … Read More
LEESBURG — Town garage sale days and clean up days were scheduled at the Leesburg town council meeting held Monday, April 10. Scheduled garage sale days for the town of Leesburg are Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10. The following week town clean up days have been … Read More
LEESBURG — The Leesburg Town Council met for their regular board meeting last night, Sept. 12. Jeff Rowe, a representative from Umbaugh, was present to discuss the town’s sewage rate review. He presented a study that showed the costs and revenue of sewage works over the last few … Read More
LEESBURG — The Leesburg Town Council met on Monday, Aug. 8, and was faced with the decision to de-annex the now empty Leesburg Mill from the town in order for the owner to obtain a liquor license. Steve Snyder, speaking on behalf of the Leesburg Mill, presented the case … Read More
LEESBURG — Leesburg Town Council dug up old business keeping members chatting during its regular monthly meeting Monday evening, March 14. After several suggestions from the State Board of Accounts auditor, the board had a few new things to take into consideration. The auditor suggested creating a form … Read More
LEESBURG — It was a brief yet productive meeting for the Leesburg Town Council Monday evening, Feb. 8. The council approved the trading of its current bobcat, utilized by both the street and sewage departments, as well as heard an update on the recent visit of a state … Read More
LEESBURG — In a brief meeting of the Leesburg Town Council, held Monday evening, Dec. 14, the council voted unanimously in favor of an ordinance to remove local voting districts. The idea behind the ordinance is to make all Leesburg elected officials at-large, meaning the town as a whole … Read More
LEESBURG — Leesburg Town Council took a moment to examine adjustments to town ordinances suggested by Umbaugh, municipal planners during the Monday, Nov. 9, meeting of the board. As council members looked to set new, clearer precedents for the future, some discussion occurred over what could be hot … Read More
LEESBURG — Setting precedents for the future was the main theme of Monday, Nov. 9, Leesburg Town Council meeting. The council implemented a new sewer rate adjustment guideline, adopted salary ordinances for town officials and reviewed code codification suggestions from Umbaugh, municipal planners. The council first addressed old … Read More
