SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council passed a resolution opposing House Bill 1165 during its regular meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 18. HB1165 would make it possible for landlords to put properties in their tenants names for utilities. Clerk-Treasurer Paula Kehr-Wicker explained if the bill is passed and … Read More
Syracuse — It took the Syracuse Town Council just 16 minutes to complete it’s business Tuesday night, Jan. 21, during its first meeting of the year. Mike Noe, town manager, requested the council approve Police Chief Jim Layne to be appointed to the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission to … Read More
Syracuse — Heidi Blake, program director for the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition came before the Syracuse Town Council to ask about a Tobacco Free Air ordinance during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 15. As part of her presentation, she showed the council two zip lock … Read More
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council held a public hearing regarding the 2020 budget at the start of its meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 17. There were no comments from the public. The 2020 budget, if adopted at the October council meeting will be for $4,173,220. The council approved … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse resident Doug Schrock waited patiently for the Syracuse Town Council to get to “old business” during its regular meeting Tuesday night, July 16. Up for discussion was approving funds to aid in the repairing of the flood control structure located in Crosson Mill Park. Once … Read More
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council approved a settlement agreement regarding a lawsuit against Inframark LLC related to the construction project at the town’s wastewater treatment plant during its meeting Tuesday night, June 18. Inframark will pay the town $75,000. Once payment is received both parties will execute … Read More
SYRACUSE — A variety of traffic issues were discussed during the Syracuse Town Council meeting held Tuesday night, May 21. Town Manager Mike Noe presented a letter from the Indiana Department of Transportation stating it agreed with the town establishing “no left turn” from Railroad Avenue onto SR … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council President Larry Martindale’s first order of business during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, April 16, was to proclaim April 26 Arbor Day in Syracuse. The council also approved an additional appropriation moving $20,000 between the cummulative capital improvement fund to professional … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved rezoning a tract of land from public use to agricultural so Wawasee Community School Corporation can pursue a solar project. The decision was made during the council’s regular monthly meeting held Tuesday night, March 19. The tract of land is owned by … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Manger Mike Noe and members of the Syracuse Town Council praised town employees for a job well done during the recent frigid weather. The praise was given during the council’s monthly meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 19. In his report, Noe told the council … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council kicked off the new year by setting a new record for its monthly meeting Tuesday night, Jan. 15. All business was concluded within 27 minutes. The council approved an ordinance adopting public and private sewers and drains regulations. This ordinance updates a similar ordinance … Read More
SYRACUSE — Ken Troutman and Cody Leer were introduced to the Syracuse Town Council at the start of its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 18. Troutman is the new ordinance enforcement officer. He has 30 years experience in construction and has done several mission trips involving building projects … Read More
SYRACUSE — After some brief discussion the Syracuse Town Council approved changing the zoning at the former Lakeland Day Care from residential to commercial during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 17. Dan Richard from the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission, brought a unanimous recommendation for the … Read More
SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council held a lengthy discussion when Police Chief Jim Layne asked that Hal Hansborough, the town building inspector, be named an interim ordinance officer. The request came during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, June 19. By naming Hansborough an interim ordinance … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved appropriating $392,122 in economic development income tax funds to help defray the cost of repairing the wastewater treatment plant during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, March 20. Councilman Larry Siegel presided during the meeting as Council President Bill Musser and … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council started its monthly meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 20, by having Clerk-Treasurer Paula Kehr-Wicker swear in Gage Fannin as the newest Syracuse police officer. Police Chief Jim Layne also introduced new officers and the new detective. The council then approved a sewer … Read More
