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South Whitley council approves updated water emergency plan, accepts light‑pole bid and clears routine payments
Summary
At its Oct. 22 meeting the South Whitley Town Council accepted an updated water emergency plan, approved continuation of $20/hour on‑call pay for officers, accepted a single light‑pole bid, and approved routine financial items including $265,785.30 in APVs and two payroll runs.
South Whitley Town Council approved an updated water emergency plan and cleared several operational items during its Oct. 22 regular meeting at Town Hall.
The council voted 3–0 to adopt the updated water emergency plan, which council members said has guided local response for about 15–20 years. Vice President Brock Waterson moved to accept the revisions and Councilman Trey Weber seconded; the motion passed unanimously. The update will remain on the council’s records and be used as the town’s guideline for water‑service emergencies.
Council also voted to continue officers’ on‑call pay at $20 per hour. Marshal Mikel Vandevender told the council the on‑call pay "has helped with on‑call coverage and officers taking extra hours." Waterson moved to continue the pay, Weber seconded, and the motion carried 3–0.
In other operational business, the council accepted the only light‑pole bid opened on Oct. 16 from Tanner Moyer. The bid listed two smaller poles at $395 each and one larger pole at $325; the council approved acceptance on a 3–0 vote. The utility department will coordinate the logistics of the sale and replacement work.
Financial approvals included acceptance of the Oct. 8 meeting minutes and the July 2024 bank reconciliation (each approved 3–0). The council approved accounts payable vouchers for Oct. 22 totaling $265,785.30 on a motion by Waterson and second by Weber. Council also approved payroll for the week ending Oct. 14 ($12,745.36) and for the week ending Oct. 21 ($11,152.17); both payroll motions passed 3–0.
During department reports, Utility Supervisor Kent Slater warned that roadwork on Maple Street is behind schedule after crews had difficulty reconnecting a water line at Maple and Broad; sidewalks and street repairs were expected to resume soon. Town Attorney Greg Hockemeyer said a development contract with Brian McCarty for 206 and 208 South State Street is being finalized for signature. Clerk‑Treasurer Alyssa Knepple raised a personnel question about whether Officer Thomas is eligible for K‑9 PTO; Hockemeyer said he will research the legal obligations and the council will revisit the matter at a future meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m., recessed by Council President Randy Cokl.
