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Waynetown hires part‑time night officer; council debates utility fee changes
Summary
Council voted 4‑1 to hire a part‑time night officer to increase overnight coverage and discussed utility fee increases and reconnection procedures; the transcript records the motion for fee changes but does not show a final recorded vote.
The Waynetown Town Council voted Sept. 10 to hire part‑time officer Caleb Berry to provide night coverage and discussed broader utility fee changes and reconnection policies.
Town Marshal Kyle Proctor proposed hiring Fountain County officer Caleb Berry to work 14 hours per week at $20 per hour, with a proposed start date of Sept. 27, 2025. "He can work 14 hours a week for $20 per hour," Kyle said. Doug Harris moved to hire Berry; Aaron Benge seconded and the motion passed 4‑1, with Randy Phillips voting no.
Councilors and staff also discussed proposed increases to electric, water, sewer and garbage charges and a revised reconnection procedure. Clerk‑Treasurer Sandy Proctor and Superintendent John Warren explained reconnections would be scheduled and customers notified; Randy Phillips emphasized not pulling staff off other duties to reconnect meters. The transcript shows Barry Lewis moved to accept the proposed utility fee increases, but it does not record a vote tally on that motion.
Councilors said the town currently has roughly 54 hours per week of police coverage and about $17,000 in unpaid utility balances; members said residents most frequently ask about increased police presence. The hiring vote was taken from available council members and the marshal said funding will come from the general fund.
