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South Whitley council tables Halloween hours, considers sale of old light poles and approves $255,613 in APVs
Summary
Council tabled Halloween trick‑or‑treat hours to gather information, discussed selling old downtown light poles via public auction and banner purchases for new poles, and approved meeting minutes, accounts payable of $255,613.33 and two weekly payrolls.
The South Whitley Town Council on Aug. 27 deferred a decision about town‑wide Halloween trick‑or‑treat hours until members can survey neighboring municipalities.
The council discussed resident interest in buying old downtown light poles after new poles are installed. Town Attorney Greg Hockemeyer said surplus items generally must go to public auction (the county typically administers auctions) and said he will research options and return with recommendations. Vice President Brock Waterson suggested purchasing decorative banners for the new poles; Clerk‑Treasurer Alyssa Knepple said she located vendors offering holiday, seasonal and 'hometown hero' banners.
Under old business the council said the McCarthy family remains interested in purchasing property at 206 and 208 S. State Street; Attorney Hockemeyer is preparing a contract and the town will schedule a walkthrough for other interested parties and have two town employees set an appraisal estimate; property information will be advertised in the newspaper.
On routine business the council approved the Aug. 13 regular meeting minutes, accounts payable vouchers totaling $255,613.33 and payroll for the weeks ending Aug. 19 ($12,342.85) and Aug. 26 ($10,965.59). Councilman Brock Waterson made the motions, Councilman Trey Weber seconded, and each motion passed 3‑0.
Clerk‑Treasurer Alyssa Knepple reminded the council the budget hearing is scheduled for Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
