Leesburg Mulls Restrictions On Long-Term Living In Campers
Restrictions on long-term living in campers will likely be implemented in the near future.
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Leesburg Memorial Day Parade Marches On, But With Differences
By Lasca Randels InkFreeNews LEESBURG — The Leesburg Memorial Day Parade will take place this year — with a couple of modifications. The parade will take place at 10:30 a.m. May 25, with line up at 10:15 a.m. “We are going to have a ceremony here and at … Read More
Leesburg OKs Temporary Resolution, Sewer Rate Reductions
LEESBURG — At a brief meeting Friday morning, April 3, Leesburg Town Council approved a temporary resolution allowing Leesburg Clerk-Treasurer Michael Searfoss to pay bills without prior approval from the board. “The document was drafted by our town attorney as directed by the State of Indiana Executive Order … Read More
Leesburg OKs Sewer Work, Warns Of Damage From Baby Wipes
LEESBURG — Town Council on Monday, Feb. 10, agreed to spend $55,747 for a power upgrade and electrical equipment at the main lift station. Derek Tenney of Tenney & Sons, Inc., Warsaw, provided a sanitary sewer report addressing call-ins related to pump issues. The biggest issue, Tenney said, … Read More
Jones To Serve As Leesburg Town Council President
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 Council OKs Equipment Purchases, Salary Ordinance
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
Golf Cart Ordinance Draft Revised, 2020 Budget Adopted By Leesburg Town Council
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 Town Council Addresses Sidewalk Program, Hometown Chats
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
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Open House At Leesburg Town Hall
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 Continue; Moore Warns Next Step Will Be Fines
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
Updated Fine Ordinance Approved, Dates Set For Leesburg Memorial Day Parade, Town Garage Sale
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
Sewer Update, Barking Dog Complaint Heard At Leesburg Town Council Meeting
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
Property Tax Rumors, Election Of 2019 Officers Addressed At Leesburg Town Council Meeting
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 Council Members Discuss Ways To Wipe Out Sewer Issues
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 Council Members Discuss Hazards Of Golf Carts
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
Robinson Construction Chosen For Leesburg Town Hall Renovation Project
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