Keys to Lincolnville Community Center to be presented July 27 years ago
By ROWENA PLETT
Staff writer
After more than two years of blood, sweat, and tears, the new Lincolnville Community Center is about to become available for rent.
At the city council meeting Monday, clerk Jane Pigorsch announced that architect Donnie Marrs and a representative from the state will conduct a final inspection July 27, after which the keys to the building will be turned over to the city.
Forms already are being sent out to prospective renters upon request.
The council approved purchase of 25 eight-foot tables and 200 padded chairs for the community center from Office Max at a cost not to exceed $6,500. Some of the money will come from the community building savings fund, which totals $4,535.91.
According to insurance agent Alex Case, a premium of $1,900 will provide $300,000 of coverage on the building and $15,000 on contents.
Grass seed will be sown in the fall on the community center grounds.
An open house is being planned but no date has been set.
Lincolnville welcomed four new residents during the past month: Danny Miller, Mark and Julie Pagenkopf, and Tiffany Mendez.
County commissioner Dan Holub presented council members with copies of a proposed interlocal agreement between law enforcement officers and small towns in Marion County to provide assistance with enforcement of local city ordinances. The agreement needs approval of the state attorney general and will be reviewed by the council for possible changes.
The council approved a motion which requires people to contact city hall by the last Monday of the month if they wish to be on the agenda for the following month's meeting. They also must state the subject matter. Their request will be recorded on a signed form and filed by the clerk prior to the meeting.
Pigorsch said she was informed community service workers are not insured by the county. After discussion, she was instructed to get a copy of the liability waiver form the city of Marion presents to community service workers when they do work for Marion.
Pigorsch was instructed to call the electric company regarding trimming of a tree along the street at the Tom Carrasco residence.
Treasurer Clay Simons praised the council for keeping well within the budget in expenditures. He said the city could have a carry-over of $4,000 or $5,000 if they continue to watch their spending.
"That would be quite an accomplishment," he said.
The June 30 cash balance of $44,936.04 is more than half of the 2006 budgeted amount.
Simons said the 2006 valuation of the city for tax purposes is approximately $705,049. That compares with a $702,723 valuation in 2005.
City employee Steve Podszus reported Mayer Services had completed cleaning and photographing of a section of sewer lines. He said no serious problems were found. At least 10 manholes have been located in the past two or three months.
Celebrations chairman Sylvia Bailey announced that Lincolnville's float received first place in the town spirit category at Ramona's Fourth of July parade.
She said the float will be entered in other area parades to promote Octoberfest.
