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.

At the Syracuse Town Council meeting on June 16, the council passed resolution 20-07 which closes Lakeside Park and Hoy’s Beach on July 3-4 due to the spread of the coronavirus.

The Syracuse Town Council passed a resolution closing Lakeside Park and Hoy’s Beach for the Fourth of July weekend during its regular monthly meeting held via Zoom Tuesday evening, June 16.

The Syracuse Town Council passed three resolutions during a special meeting Thursday morning, June 4, as the preliminary start to Polywood’s $12,000,000 expansion. Polywood intends to purchase the property where the current Harold Schrock Athletic Complex is located and build a 300,000 to 400,000 square foot building for manufacturing.

  By LAUREN ZEUGNER InkFreeNews SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council and Syracuse Redevelopment Commission had a busy morning Thursday, May 7, as they hammered out the details for an economic development agreement and a real estate purchase agreement in an executive session. The council and redevelopment commission then met publicly in separate meetings via …read more.

  SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council and Syracuse Redevelopment Commission will hold a joint executive session at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 7, for discussion of strategy with respect to a real property transaction prior to execution of a contract or option (I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(D). Executive sessions are not open to the public. Following the joint …read more.

SYRACUSE — Paul Stoelting will serve as president of the Syracuse Town Council for 2020. The Mail-Journal caught up with Stoelting during this busy time of the year to ask him about the council’s accomplishments during 2019 and what challenges face the council in 2020. Stoelting has served on the Syracuse Town Council for more …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 — 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 — More than 30 people attended the dedication of the state’s 11th Safe Haven Baby Box Friday, Aug. 9, with a ceremony at Turkey Creek Fire Station 2, located at 8138 E. McClintic Road south of Syracuse. The station was chosen for its “significant level of anonymity for surrenders,” according to a Safe Haven …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 — A plan to repair the lake level control device in Syracuse will be a “win, win” for the town of Syracuse and the residents upstream and downstream. Repairs will be done in two phases. The first phase is repairs immediately upstream and downstream of the device. This will be done with funds received …read more.

SYRACUSE — “We are working out the details and finding out the appropriate information,” said Larry Martindale, president for the Syracuse Town Council, regarding ownership of the lake level control device in Crosson Mill Park. Historical records show it is owned by the town. While the town is not ready to make any official statement …read more.

SYRACUSE — Documents from Syracuse Town Council meetings indicate the town has owned the lake level control device for 97 years, since the summer of 1922. But the town may have owned the device even earlier than 1922. The lake level control device, which for years has been referred to as a dam, is referenced …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 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 — Two are running unopposed in their districts for Syracuse Town Council. Larry Siegel is running for Syracuse Town Council District 1. He has served on the town council for 16 years. During that time the town has built a new water distribution system, enhanced stormwater drainage systems, rebuilt the sanitary sewer system and installed …read more.

SYRACUSE —  The Syracuse Town Council held a lengthy discussion when Police Chief Jim Layne asked that Hal Hansborough, the town building inspector, be named an interim ordinance officer. The request came during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, June 19. By naming Hansborough an interim ordinance officer, he would be responsible checking on …read more.

SYRACUSE — Ordinances amending the sewer rates and charges, waterworks collection fees and utility deposit and parking on East Pearl and East Washington streets were approved at Tuesday evening’s Syracuse Town Council meeting. Prior to approval of the ordinance on sewer rates, a public hearing was held with no comments from council members or the …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Robin Merchant, public works superintendent, provided an update on the wastewater treatment plant to the Syracuse Town Council during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, March 20. Merchant said plant flow was very heavy after the snow melt and heavy rain experienced at the end of February. Several homes had water in …read more.

    SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council started its monthly meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 20, by having Clerk-Treasurer Paula Kehr-Wicker swear in Gage Fannin as the newest Syracuse police officer. Police Chief Jim Layne also introduced new officers and the new detective. The council then approved a sewer bond ordinance for $750,000 which will be …read more.

SYRACUSE —  Discussion about how to pay for fixes to the Syracuse Wastewater Treatment Plant went on for approximately 40 minutes during the regular monthly meeting of the Syracuse Town Council Tuesday night, Jan. 16. Town Manager Henry DeJulia said the cost could go up to about $1.3 million. He is looking to fund a …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 — In light of rainy weather, Public Works Superintendent Robin Merchant raised concerns about sewer flows during the Syracuse Town Council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 21. “Three weeks ago with the last big rain event, the plant saw a three-fold in flow (increase),” he said. “We are on the verge of peaking the plant capacity.” …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved the 2018 budget during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 17. Police Chief Jim Layne reported he has been addressing complaints in the neighborhood around Harrison Street regarding street parking. The parking safety committee recommended the council consider one side parking or making streets one-way streets. Currently residents …read more.

SYRACUSE — Robin Merchant, public works superintendent, informed the Syracuse Town Council of problems with some Oakwood Park property owners sewers during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 17. Merchant explained the issue is with the sewer connection for at least three homes located on Park and Hansen streets near the playground. Approximately …read more.

WARSAW — During its regular monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 6, in Warsaw, Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission recommended approval to rezone the technology park at SR 13 and US 6. Dan Richard, area planning director, noted when the technology park project began the zoning was according to Elkhart County standards because the property was …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Town Council got a preliminary look at the 2018 budget for town departments, during its monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 18. The estimated budget is $35,323 under maximum levy. Proposed department budgets are: Town Manager, $205,620, a decrease of $11.888; Clerk-Treasurer, $651,140, an increase of $18,632; Police, $1,113,050, an increase of …read more.

  SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved two economic development agreements for the purchase of seven lots in the Syracuse Technology Park during its monthly meeting Tuesday night, May 16. “It was really easy working with each other,” said Dustin Johns, owner of Innovation Inc. and Travel Lite RV. “That area needed something to bring …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 Town Council is looking for payment — or at least some communication — from the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District. Several town officials at the Tuesday, Jan. 17, council meeting expressed frustration and bewilderment concerning the sewer district’s recent performance under the current 40-year intermunicipal agreement between the entities. Under the agreement, signed Dec. …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 — Robin Merchant, superintendent of public works, made several requests during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 15. A leaf vacuum purchased in 1995 as used is now beyond repair. Merchant asked to purchase a used unit for $15,000. New units cost around $55,000. The leaf vacuum will come with …read more.

SYRACUSE — Town Manager Henry DeJulia said during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, sidewalk work is wrapping up for the season. Almost 1,100 linear feet of sidewalk has been installed. Work continues on the town’s comprehensive plan. Work is being completed around town hall, the council approved a change order for …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 — Syracuse Park Board was asked to review its 2017 budget during its regular meeting Monday night, Aug. 8. Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson explained the Syracuse Town Council questioned the park board’s plan to tear down the concession stand located at the top of the hill in Lakeside Park, removing a set of rest …read more.

SYRACUSE — Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s budget presentation to the Syracuse Town Council turned into a lengthy discussion during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 19. In discussing the budget, Scott told the council he was requesting $50,000 to complete the second floor of Station II. Right now the space is …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse department heads presented their proposed 2017 budgets during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, July 19. The estimated working budget is $1,969,676.34, which is $110,676 under maximum levy. The town manager’s budget is $217,508. Henry DeJulia, town manager, pointed out a decrease of 14.5 percent from the Oakwood Improvements …read more.

Tonight’s, June 15, Republican Caucus for a new Syracuse Town Council member will be a formality as only Larry Martindale sought the seat vacated by Brian Wood last month. Martindale said he thought someone should “represent our area that cared for the town.” Ward 4 covers the majority of the west side of Syracuse. “I …read more.

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse Redevelopment Commission met to discuss annexation of the technology park Thursday, May 12. Syracuse Town Manager Henry DeJulia explained the commission was working with Bose McKinney & Evans, a law firm in Indianapolis to annex park into the town limits of Syracuse. DeJulia explained a public hearing on the annexation will …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council approved hiring Bose Public Affairs Group to work with the town in bringing the technology park into the town limits during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 15.

SYRACUSE — During the Syracuse Town Council meeting Tuesday evening, Feb. 16, Town Manager Henry DeJulia stated they are considering cutting back the sidewalk directly outside of town hall by 18 inches.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council was asked to consider a flow of changes during its regular meeting Tuesday evening, Feb. 16. Public Works Director Rob Merchant shared plans to tighten up the town’s leak adjustment policy to shave down on lost revenue. The tighter policy would place more burden on residents to maintain their pipes …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.

SYRACUSE — Robin Merchant, public works superintendent, gave the Syracuse Town Council a detailed update on the wastewater treatment plant project during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Dec. 15. The sludge holding tank has been poured and should be backfilled next week. Merchant has been working on reducing the cost of transporting sludge …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Town Council swore in Jim Layne as the town’s new police chief during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Nov. 17. Layne had served as interim chief since Tony Ciriello retired last month.

It was a productive night for the Syracuse Town Council Tuesday, Oct. 20. Their accomplishments included approving wages for the new police chief and parks superintendent, swearing in two-year reservist Kyle Denton as a police officer, approving the purchase of a new ambulance and adopting the 2016 operating budget. The $3,398,351 budget allots slightly less …read more.

Syracuse Police Sgt. Jim Layne was introduced to the Syracuse Town Council during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15. The council later approved hiring Layne to replace Police Chief Tony Ciriello when he retires at the end of October.

SYRACUSE — During a special meeting Monday evening, Sept. 21, the Turkey Creek fire board voted to recommend to the Syracuse Town Council Fire Chief Mickey Scott’s request for a new ambulance.

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 – It was a bittersweet moment during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 15. Syracuse Police Chief Tony Ciriello gave his last report to the council as he retires next month.

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.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse’s proposed 2016 budgets fall under the maximum levy, or the maximum property tax money that a local government is allowed to raise and use for budgeting. For this reason, Syracuse Town Council President Paul Stoelting commended departments at the town council’s regular meeting Tuesday, July 21, stating, “Everyone seems like they are …read more.

  Clint Houseworth, public works superintendent, and Henry DeJulia, Syracuse town manager, presented a plan for a new salt barn during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, June 16. Houseworth explained that the current salt barn, which was built in 1990s, has serious structural issues. Houseworth recommended a larger salt barn, which …read more.

Residents across Conklin Bay filed a lawsuit against Oakwood Resorts LLC concerning loud music being played weekend evenings. The suit was filed in Judge Michael Reed’s court Wednesday, May 27. Depositions of both parties will be taken this week and a hearing has been set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10. Residents Donna Boehm, Ned …read more.

A decision by the Syracuse Town Council to approve an easement brought questions for a member of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The council approved a request by Patrick Industries to build a warehouse above an existing sewer line wile providing an easement so the town …read more.

A request for a tax abatement by Poly-Wood was approved by the Syracuse Town Council during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Attorney Steve Snyder briefly outlined Poly-Wood intends to invest $7 million in real estate with a new building on its property and $16 million in equipment. The company also intends to keep its …read more.

Syracuse Town Council approved a declaratory resolution for a tax abatement request from Polywood, during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Attorney Steve Snyder explained the resolution is the first step in the tax abatement process. Polywood is looking to construct a large building on the south side of Brooklyn Street. An existing building will …read more.

Syracuse Town Council kept things moving during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Councilman Brian Woody was absent and it was the last meeting for Jeremy Sponseller, public works superintendent, as he leaves to further his education. Dan Richard, Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission director, came before the board to provide a report and recommendation …read more.

The only major piece of business for the Syracuse Town Council came during public discussion on non-agenda items during the council’s monthly meeting Tuesday night. Syracuse resident Sharon Fowler complained about receiving a letter from the town regarding a tree on her property causing a problem between her and her neighbor. The tree straddles the …read more.

  After much discussion the Syracuse Town Council approved a resolution to transfer the technology park to the newly formed Redevelopment Corporation to sell the property during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Town Manager Henry DeJulia explained the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission and Syracuse Redevelopment Corporation would negotiate the sale of the lots, but the …read more.

Town Manager Henry DeJulia, Syracuse Town Council and town department heads are looking forward to 2015. “I want to continue building a community where people want to visit and live, where everybody wants to be,” DeJulia said. He pointed out the town has taken on quite a few projects most small towns don’t specifically address. …read more.

Syracuse Town Council learned Tuesday evening during its regular monthly meeting the Syracuse Police Department now has 10 body cameras for officers and training began Wednesday (today). Police Chief Tony Ciriello reviewed some of the guidelines for the body cameras, notably they aren’t allowed to be on in rest rooms, hospitals or doctor’s offices unless …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.

Tuesday night’s Syracuse Town Council meeting lasted a mere 19 minutes, but the focus was centered on winter and a large wastewater project. After the meeting was called to order and previous minutes approved, town council members were briefed on wastewater improvements by Rick Pharis, Triad Associates. A new wastewater project is estimated to cost …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 Council approved the 2015 budget on first reading during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The estimated budget will be $3,498,227 with the estimated funds to be raised being $1,739,783. The budget is under maximum levy by $107,967. Sharon Fowler asked why there was no building demonstration fund listed on the budget. By …read more.

If the Syracuse Town Council approves a request by town manager Henry DeJulia, the town could star in its own movie next year. DeJulia pitched the concept at Tuesday’s meeting, after receiving a call from the producer of a show called “Communities of Distinction” airing on Fox’s “Discovery America” channel and ABC. The show features …read more.

It was standing room only at the Syracuse Town Council meeting Tuesday night as residents came to complain about the noise coming from Oakwood on the weekends and train whistles. “In the 11 years I’ve been on the council, there are more people here tonight than there have been in 11 years,” said council president …read more.

Syracuse Town Council began discussing the 2015 budgets during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Council president Brian Woody suggested that instead of reviewing each department, council members simply ask any questions they may have. Woody suggested the council reconsider offering a 2 percent to 3 percent raise to employees. Previously no raise was going …read more.

Syracuse Town Council approved a contract with Triad Engineering Inc. for $182,000 for engineering, design and construction inspection of the town’s wastewater treatment plant Tuesday night. The wastewater treatment plant needs extensive renovation and repair. Brett Konarski of Jones Petrie and Rafinski, the town’s engineering firm, provided an update on the new industrial and technology …read more.

Syracuse Town Council approved amending the noise ordinance during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The ordinance now reads: The following acts are declared to be violation with the exceptions listed in each category. A) Loud, continuous noises generally. The making of or continuing or causing or aiding to be made or continued, any loud, …read more.

In the space of a few minutes, Syracuse Town Council had moved through a good chunk of its agenda during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The council approved an annexation ordinance for Robert Wicker and Paula Kehr-Wicker to have their Fox Run Drive home annexed into the town. The council approved an appropriation of …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.

Syracuse Town Council adopted a sewer rate ordinance after a public hearing as part of its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. During the hearing, resident Sharon Fowler asked for what purpose the town is raising sewer rates. Council president Brian Woody explained the wastewater treatment plant is 28 years old, sewer rates haven’t been raised …read more.

After several months of discussion, Syracuse Town Council approved the design for signs for the SR 13/U.S. 6 industrial/technology park during its regular monthly meeting. During his monthly report, town manager Henry DeJulia had Troy Graham of General Crafts Corp. in Goshen review the sign design with the council. The sign will be a steel …read more.

After 22 years, residents of Syracuse will see their sewer rate go up. After an hour-long discussion, Syracuse Town Council approved a sewer rate increase on first reading during its regular meeting Tuesday night. A public hearing on the matter will be held during the council’s April 15 meeting. Susan Hasse of London Witte Group …read more.

Syracuse Town Council approved accepting 6 1/2 acres of property if the Syracuse Park Foundation Board purchases it. The property is located at the end of Wildwood Drive and the Rotary Club had another potential purchaser. Syracuse Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson and Bob Smith, president of the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Charitable Foundation Inc., came before the …read more.

After a half hour discussion, including having a motion made and withdrawn, Syracuse Town Council requested more information regarding signage for the new industrial/technology park at SR 13 and U.S. 6 during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Town manager Henry DeJulia presented three different sign options, ranging from traditional lighting to using solar with …read more.

Syracuse Town Council is looking for someone to represent the town on the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals as there is a vacancy due to the death of John Connolly. Town manager Henry DeJulia suggested asking the public for assistance during the council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. A term on the BZA is …read more.

From paying retainage fees, looking at sign options and approving bids for striping, Syracuse Town Council spent a good portion of its January meeting Tuesday night discussing the SR 13/US 6 industrial and technology park. Discussion began during the financial report with the council agreeing to approve paying the retainage fee to H + G …read more.

During the Syracuse Town Council’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night appointments were made for 2014. Tony Ciriello will remain police chief. Vern Landis will remain as town attorney. Mary Hursh and Jeff Nicodemus were appointed to the park board. Councilmen Larry Siegel and Paul Stoelting along with Dan VanLue and Ernie Rogers were appointed to …read more.

Syracuse Town Council tied up loose ends before the new year started during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. The board approved the retainage release for Cripe Excavating for work it had done at the new industrial park as well as a tax abatement request from Polywood and PW Reality LLC. Polywood is expanding and …read more.

Elkhart County Surveyor Blake Doriot came before the Syracuse Town Council during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night to discuss the proposed bridge at the intersection of U.S. 6 and CR 29. Doriot explained he has been working with the state to find an alternative to the proposed “fly over” that would prevent access from …read more.

The Syracuse Town Council approved the 2014 budget on first reading during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. The budget estimate is $3,331,981 with an estimated tax levy of $1,700,562, which is approximately $50,000 under the maximum levy of $1,750,021. Brett Konarski of Jones Petrie Rafinski provided a monthly report on the Syracuse industrial park. …read more.

Ken Jones of Jones Petrie Rafinski made a monthly report on the industrial/technology park to the Syracuse Town Council Tuesday night. Jones reviewed the change orders for both contracts and requested the town approve a change order for $12,700 by Cripe Excavation. The council approved the change. Jones told the council when the budget was …read more.

A heated debate on the renovations for Syracuse Fire Station I ended Tuesday night in a tie vote with Syracuse Clerk-Treasurer Julie Kline refusing to break the tie. Syracuse Town Council President Bill Musser was absent from last night’s meeting during the discussions, which began when councilman Brian Woody explained the fire territory board had …read more.

At a Republican caucus held in Syracuse Wednesday night, Kathy J. Beer was elected to fill the vacancy on the Syracuse Town Council (Ward 3) for the remainder of the unfulfilled term of Jeffrey Morgan. Morgan resigned June 13. No additional information was available.

Kathy J. Beer, East Medusa Street, Syracuse, has filed for the vacant position on the Syracuse Town Council, Ward 3. Councilman Jeffrey Morgan submitted his resignation effective June 13. With the announcement, Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Randall Girod has announced a caucus will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, in the Syracuse Town …read more.

Syracuse Town Councilman Jeffrey Morgan has submitted his resignation effective yesterday, June 13. With the announcement, Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Randall Girod has announced a caucus will be held to name his replacement. A caucus of eligible Kosciusko County Republican Precinct committeemen will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, in the Syracuse Town …read more.

Ken Jones, president of Jones Petrie Rafinski, the town’s engineering firm, gave a monthly report on the SR 13/U.S. 6 Industrial and Technology Park to the Syracuse Town Council during its regular meeting Tuesday night. Jones reported Cripe Excavating started to do the passing blisters to the park entrances and found unsuitable backfill under the …read more.

The Syracuse Town Council continued discussions on a public hearing for an ordinance to vacate an alley during last night’s meeting, but after discussions, the request was denied. Treco LLC and James and Karen Tranter’s petition for an ordinance to vacate an alley was represented by attorney Steve Snyder. Council Member Brian Woody said if …read more.

Stephen Snyder, representing James and Karen Tranter of Treco LLC, approached the Syracuse Town Council during the regular meeting Tuesday night in regards to vacating an alleyway from the right of way of Harrison Street to the right of way of SR 13, near the north edge the Syracuse Post Office. The requested area is …read more.

The Syracuse Town Council received a positive update from Ken Jones of Jones Petrie Rafinski, the town’s engineering firm, regarding the industrial park project at SR 13 and U.S. 6 during the council’s regular monthly meeting. Jones told the council the “project is going fantastic.” With the contractors having fulfilled every aspect of their contract. …read more.

Brett Konarski of Jones Petrie Rafinski, formerly Wightman Petrie, the town of Syracuse’s engineering firm, provided an update on the U.S. 6/SR 13 Industrial Park during the Syracuse Town Council’s monthly meeting Tuesday night. Cripe Excavating has completed most of its work with installing 60 feet of force main pipe remaining. It is off-site until …read more.

Ken Jones of Wightman Petrie, the engineering firm for the town of Syracuse, gave the town council a progress report during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. Jones said good progress is being made on the industrial project. Almost all the sanitary and lateral sewers have been placed. Jones brought up a matter raised during …read more.