Alan Tio, CEO of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation, provided an update on the organization to the Syracuse Town Council during its monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 21.

The Syracuse Town Council made quick work of approving a number of resolutions and ordinances associated with Polywood’s expansion during its regular meeting Tuesday night, July 21. This was the first time the council met in person since the state shut down due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

With all wearing masks the short meeting was to approve the minutes from the March town council meeting and approve paying claims.

  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 a utility bill goes to collection, it …read more.

  SYRACUSE  — The Syracuse Town Council held a special public meeting Wednesday, Feb. 5, to discuss an engagement agreement with Bose McKinney and Evans, also known as Bose Public Affairs. The town intends to issue bonds to be secured from tax increment revenue resulting from an expansion of Polywood. Proceeds from the bonds will …read more.

SYRACUSE — After almost an hour of discussion regarding an encroachment agreement between Gordon and Laurie Lord and the town, the Syracuse Town Council chose instead to instruct town attorney Vern Landis to write a letter to the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals instructing it to drop its lawsuit against the Lords. Attorney Steve Snyder, …read more.

  SYRACUSE — The only political fight taking place in Syracuse is Republican incumbent Paula Kehr-Wicker facing off against Democratic challenger Tim Yeager for the Syracuse Clerk-Treasurer’s position. Syracuse Town Councilmen Tom Hoover, reprensenting District 3; Larry Martindal, representing District 4 and Bill Musser representing District 5 are all running unopposed. The Mail-Journal recently asked both …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 bags with approximately 600 cigarette butts she …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 spending $12,350 to install a seawall at …read more.

SYRACUSE — Alan Tio, CEO of Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation, came to the Syracuse Town Council meeting to introduce himself and explain his plans for KEDCO’s future during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 20. Tio, who came from a similar position in Whitley County, hopes to bring a similar mindset to Kosciusko …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 the council got to old business, Schrock …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 a stipulation of dismissal with prejudice. Mike …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 13. Later in his report, Noe told …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 services. Tax abatements for PolyWood, PW Reality …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 Shopko is closing. He will be working …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved an amendment regarding the lawsuit it filed against the Turkey Creek Sewer District during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 19. Town attorney Vern Landis told the council the amendment meets the criteria for a settlement. Mike Noe, town manager, explained the sewer district will pay the town …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 passed in 1998. The council also approved …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council swept through a full agenda at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Dec. 18. This meeting also served as the council’s last meeting of the year. Last month, Town Manager Henry DeJulia announced he was retiring at the end of the year. The council announced Mike Noe will serve as the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia was on vacation, but a letter he wrote to the Syracuse Town Council announcing his retirement was read during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 20. DeJulia has been town manager for 12 years. The council accepted DeJulia’s retirement letter. Town Council President Bill Musser said …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved the 2019 budget of $4,069,580 during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 16. Also approved were appropriations of $2,000 from the general police fund for confidential funds and $107,000 from local road and street for engineering purposes. The council also approved transferring $40,219.16 from the local road and …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 in the past. Leer was sworn in …read more.

  SYRACUSE —Repairs and improvements to the Syracuse Flood Control Structure and an update on projects by Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams, were two topics of importance brought before those attending the annual Syracuse Lake Association breakfast meeting Saturday morning. Henry DeJulia, Syracuse Town Manager, presented the program with questions being taken from those …read more.

  SYRACUSE —  Syracuse town officials are tight lipped regarding their decision to hire Bose McKinney & Evans, a law firm out of Indianapolis, to sue Triad and Severen Trent. The council unanimously passed a motion to go forward with the lawsuit during its regular monthly meeting last week. Triad was the engineering firm hired …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 Councilman Tom Hoover were both absent. Henry …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council used its last monthly meeting of the year Tuesday night, Dec. 19, to wrap up a variety of matters. Approved was the salary and compensation ordinance for town employees. A new parking ordinance affects the west side of North Harrison Street, the east side of both North Lake and North …read more.

Syracuse —During the Syracuse Town Council meeting April 18, Shirley Moore, landlord for Todd Ramer, owner of All Fired Up, the recently opened barbecue restaurant in town, asked the council if there was still a problem with the smoke from the restaurant. Tom Hoover, town council president, stated the matter had been resolved. At the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Attorney Jack Birch appeared before the Syracuse Town Council during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, March 21, asking for assistance. Birch was representing himself and several other business owners and residents who are complaining of the smoke coming from All Fired Up, a barbecue restaurant located on the corner of Huntington …read more.

SYRACUSE — After hearing a request from two local businesses to expand a newly formed riverfront district, Syracuse Town Council approved naming the entire commercial district a riverfront district during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 21. The vote was 4-1 with Councilman Bill Musser abstaining. Police Chief Jim Layne received permission to purchase a …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Police Officer Gary Clark was sworn in at the beginning of the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 21. Clark replaces Officer Joe Salazar who recently retired. Town Manager Henry DeJulia reported he, Council President Tom Hoover and Public Works Superintendent Rob Merchant met with members of the Turkey …read more.

SYRACUSE — During the last meeting of 2016, the Syracuse Town Council approved using economic development income tax funds to finance needed but unfunded infrastructure improvements. The council meet Tuesday night, Dec. 20. The council approved using $125,000 from 2016 EDIT funds to be used for the new riverfront district and marketing the new technology …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved establishing a new riverfront district during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 15. The new riverfront district is located in the village area near Monteith Tire. Councilman Tom Hoover asked how the riverfront district would benefit the town. Town Manager Henry DeJulia explained it would allow a local …read more.

SYRACUSE  — What could have turned into a heated and lengthy debate about approving the Turkey Creek Fire Territory’s equipment budget was quickly squelched during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 18. Fire Chief Mickey Scott provided an updated equipment budget, complete with estimates for a number of projects. Scott told …read more.

Syracuse Town Council Tuesday evening, Sept. 20, unanimously passed an ordinance to refinance the town’s $4 million 2004 waterworks bond. Refinancing and marketing the bond to local banks by Paula Kehr-Wicker, Syracuse clerk-treasurer, will reduce interest payments and eliminate plan agent fees, saving the town up to $100,000, according to London Witte Group LLC, the …read more.

SYRACUSE  — Jonathan Moen, an engineer with Triad, the town’s engineering firm, made a report regarding the rehabilitation of the wastewater treatment plant during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 16. Moen explained there are several issues with a UV separator that was recently installed. When it was put into operation, …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council President Larry Siegel and council member Tom Hoover requested input from the rest of the council on how to vote regarding the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Budget during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 16. The fire territory will hold a special meeting Monday, Aug. 22, to approve …read more.

SYRACUSE — Larry Martindale was sworn in as the new councilman representing Ward 4 during the Syracuse Town Council’s meeting Tuesday night, June 21. The council, with council President Larry Siegel absent, quickly got down to business by approving a fiscal plan provided by London Witte for annexing the industrial park into the town. Town …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council is considering amending the peddler permit at the request of Police Chief Jim Layne. Layne explained during the council’s regular council meeting Tuesday night, June 21, that businesses such as Nelson’s and food trucks would need a peddler permit. Those selling food items would pay a higher fee than …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council held a public hearing during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, May 17, regarding the super voluntary annexation of the Syracuse Technology Park, located north of town near the intersection of US 6 and SR 13. The park is technically in Elkhart County. Syracuse resident Sharon Fowler asked why …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council approved a rezoning request for Swiss Perfection, which locals may know as the old molasses plant, during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, April 19. Dan Richard of the Area Plan Commission came before the council explaining Swiss Perfection would like to be zoned all commercial. Previously it had …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council approved an additional 75 days for R.E. Crosby to complete work on the waste water treatment plant during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, April 19. R.E. Crosby is the contractor doing the rehabilitation work on the plant. Jonathan Moen, representing Triad Associates, the engineering firm hired to oversee …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council wants people using the Harold Shrock Youth Athletic Field to use the parking lot provided. So a no parking ordinance for Maple and Brooklyn streets was adopted during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, Jan. 19. The new ordinance states there is to be no parking on either side …read more.

SYRACUSE – Syracuse Town Council finished out the year by swearing in a new council member and a new clerk treasurer, while two current council members took the oath of office and will start a new term in January. Tom Hoover was sworn in as a new council member. He will be replacing Kathy Beer who …read more.

William Baxter from the Kosciusko County Health Department made a brief presentation to the Syracuse Town Council regarding the demolition of blighted properties during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 15.

Syracuse Town Council approved a bid for $140,627.30 from Phend and Brown for street paving during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 18. Phend and Brown also won a paving contract with the Turkey Creek Fire Territory for $66,778.20. Both contracts were bid together and each agency will be invoiced separately.

There will not be a primary election held in Syracuse May 5 because candidates are running unopposed. Town Councilmen Brian Woody, who represents District 4, and Bill Musser, who represents District 5, are seeking re-election while Tom Hoover is seeking to represent District 3, which is currently represented by Kathy Beer, who is not seeking …read more.

Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia requested his contract be renewed during the Syracuse Town Council monthly meeting Tuesday evening. Council member Larry Siegel requested two slight language changes in two paragraphs of the contract, which DeJulia agreed to. Discussion ensued when Siegel asked to limit DeJulia’s compensation time to no more than five days. As …read more.

Syracuse Town Council approved its 2015 budget at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. The total budget is for $3,375,727. Home rule funds, those that are not taxable are $122,500 and the tax levy for the town is $1,739,783. The council also approved the 2015 salary ordinance. Brett Konarski of Jones, Petrie Rafinski reported construction …read more.

Syracuse Town Councilman Bill Musser said the new pedestrian bridge on Harkless Drive in Syracuse is completed. “It’s hard to believe all the walkers, joggers and bikers that use this road on a daily basis, and this will get them off the road and out of traffic,” Musser said in an email. “It’s a great …read more.

What started out as a relatively brief Syracuse Town Council meeting hit a snag Tuesday night during the council’s regular monthly meeting, when town manager Henry DeJulia requested $20,000 from the Elkhart TIF (tax increment finance district) on behalf of the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission to market the industrial and technology park. Councilmen Bill Musser and …read more.

The Turkey Creek Fire Territory Executive Board approved the construction contract for renovation of Syracuse Fire Station No. 1 during its regular monthly meeting Thursday. Fire chief Mickey Scott reviewed a few points of the contract prior to the board approving it. The contract was drawn up by Maust Architectural Services Inc. between the owner …read more.

An attempt by Kim Cates, president of the Turkey Creek Fire Territory Board, to improve communication between the fire territory board and the Syracuse Town Council ended as an exercise in frustration. Cates sent a three-page memo and a 19-page timeline regarding the fire station renovation to the council prior to its monthly meeting Sept. …read more.

Public comments from the floor caused the Syracuse Town Council to abruptly change its agenda during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Several residents from Oakwood Park came to comment on the proposed renovations to Syracuse Fire Station No. 1. During public comments on agenda items, members of the public are given two minutes to …read more.

By SARAH WRIGHT Staff Writer [email protected]  Turkey Creek Fire Territory met Friday when renovations to fire station one, EMS pricing and repairs were discussed. The financial report noted 59 percent of the repair and parts budget had already been used. Syracuse Fire Chief Mickey Scott said the increase in costs was due to troubles with …read more.