LEESBURG — Town Council held a brief meeting Monday, Jan. 13. Doug Jones was elected as council president for 2020. Christina Archer will serve as the 2020 vice-president. Leesburg Street Commissioner Craig Charlton gave a monthly report, which included information related to equipment status and ordinance violations. Charlton … Read More
LEESBURG — Leesburg Street Commissioner Craig Charlton recommended the purchase of two pieces of equipment at the Leesburg Town Council meeting Monday, Dec. 9. Charlton told council members he obtained four quotes for a skid steer snow pusher for the town Bobcat skid loader. Charlton said the 5-foot bucket … Read More
LEESBURG — Revisions were made to the proposed golf cart ordinance at the Leesburg Town Council meeting Monday, Oct. 14. Town Attorney Vern Landis drafted the initial version. Landis was unable to attend the meeting, but Attorney Karin McGrath sat in for him. “Unfortunately we’ve had some issues … Read More
LEESBURG — A representative of Leesburg United Methodist Church inquired about the sidewalk program at the town council meeting held Monday, Aug. 12. Lori Everest said the church is interested in filling out an application for the sidewalk improvement program. “We have three properties right in a row,” … Read More
LEESBURG — On Monday, July 8, the regular monthly Town Council meeting returned to the town hall building — something that hasn’t happened since 2016. Due to issues with the American Disability Act, town meetings were not held at that location for the past three years, but renovations … Read More
LEESBURG — Sewer issues were again the focus at the Leesburg town council meeting held Monday, May 13. Dan Tenney of Tenney & Sons, Inc., Warsaw, gave a sewer update. According to Tenney, an alarm went off for a residence on East Van Buren Street. Tenney stated the … Read More
LEESBURG — Two ordinance amendments were approved at the town council meeting held Monday, April 8. The first was related to yard maintenance and the blockage of sidewalks, while the second addressed the ordinance fine system. The updated fine system includes a general penalty of $25 for a … Read More
LEESBURG — In the continuing saga of sewer issues, Derek Tenney of Tenney & Sons, Warsaw, provided an update, including a power point presentation, at the Leesburg Town Council meeting held Monday, Feb. 11. Tenney informed board members that recorders are being monitored by H&G Services, Elkhart, and … Read More
LEESBURG — At the Leesburg Town Council meeting held Monday, Jan. 14, Christina Archer was elected as the 2019 council president. Tom Moore will serve as the 2019 council vice-president. Leesburg Street Commissoner Craig Charlton stated that 132 feet of sidewalk was replaced in 2018 through the Leesburg … Read More
LEESBURG — The main topic at the Leesburg Town Council meeting held Monday, Nov. 12, pertained to sanitary sewer issues. Derek Tenney of Tenney & Sons, Warsaw, reported issues with several pumps at residences over the past month. “A couple of them were full of wipes,” said Tenney. “We discussed that … Read More
LEESBURG — Recent issues with golf carts were addressed at the Leesburg Town Council meeting Monday, Sept. 10. There have been reports of golf carts being driven through town with no lights. Leesburg Street Commissioner Craig Charlton emphasized that the carts must be street worthy. “As far as the age … Read More
LEESBURG — Monday evening, Sept. 10, at the Leesburg Town Council meeting, a bidder was chosen to complete the Leesburg town hall building renovation project. The building does not currently meet the requirements of the American Disability Act, which specifies that all public buildings be accessible by people … Read More
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
