Ben Barkey, left, being honored by John Peyton, vice president of aerospace education for L.D. Bell Museum Chapter 411 of the Air Force Association. WARSAW — A resolution was passed to declare the yearly deer nuisance areas during the Warsaw Common Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Councilmember Jeff Grose presented the areas to the …read more.

WARSAW — Local non-profits presented their funding requests to the Warsaw Common Council on Monday, Aug. 7. Each representative was given a few short moments to share the nonprofit’s impact in the community and explain their yearly funding request. Budget requests were: Animal Welfare League — $20,000 City-County Athletic Complex — $31,000 Housing Opportunities of …read more.

WARSAW — The first 2018 budget review for Warsaw was held yesterday, July 24. Warsaw Common Council met with Human Resources Director Jennifer Whitaker to begin the budget process. Salaries were the most discussed topic, noted that it is the city’s largest cost but also the most important asset. Currently, the budget has a three percent …read more.

City Planner Jeremy Skinner, left, stands alongside intern Leigh Groninger as she presents her project. WARSAW — Six informational presentations were given during the Warsaw Common Council meeting held on Monday, July 17. These topics included a Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams update, the multi-hazard mitigation plan, a watershed grant presentation, downtown revitalization plan, …read more.

WARSAW — Business was kept short at the Warsaw Common Council meeting July 3, with most items carrying little discussion. Warsaw Parks and Recreation Superintendent Larry Plummer. Warsaw Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer was present before the council to request a transfer of funds to build new restrooms at Richardson-DuBois Park, Market Street, Warsaw, and to …read more.

WARSAW — During the Warsaw Common Council meeting held last night, June 19, it was revealed that a total of $100,000 needed to be transferred within the Stormwater budget to account for higher costs associated with the Eisenhower Basin project. Brian Davison, Warsaw Utilities Manager, was present at the meeting to explain the unexpected costs. …read more.

WARSAW — The Central TIF District in Warsaw is one step closer to its expansion after approval during last night’s Warsaw Common Council meeting. Warsaw Mayor Joesph Thallemer took time at the beginning of the meeting to say a few words about the passing of Kosciouscko County Council President Bob Sanders. “He was quite a leader …read more.

WARSAW — Outdoor seating and downtown parking were the main topics discussed at the Warsaw Common Council meeting held last night, May 1. WCDC Director Rob Parker presented a set of guidelines being proposed for outdoor seating associated with businesses. The proposed guidelines were based off of what Goshen and Valparaiso are currently using in their …read more.

WARSAW — The council meeting for the City of Warsaw, scheduled for Monday, April 17 has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 1 in the council chambers of Warsaw City Hall.

Pictured, from left, are Altrusa board members Jeanine Knowles and Martie Lennane, Chair of Membership Committee Vicky Patterson, President Sue Creighton and Mayor Joe Thallemer. WARSAW — Mayor Joe Thallemer welcomed members of the Warsaw Altrusa Club at last night’s Common Council meeting, March 30. Altrusa International is celebrating its 100th birthday on April 11. …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw may be getting a large wastewater plant expansion within the next few years. A presentation on a possible wastewater plant expansion was given during last night’s, Feb. 21, Common Council meeting. The current wastewater plant located on Silveus Crossing was first operational in 2012. According to data presented at the meeting, the …read more.

WARSAW — Golf carts are one step closer to being allowed in Warsaw after an ordinance had its first reading at last night’s Warsaw Common Council meeting. Currently, state law prohibits golf carts from operating on a highway, except when a city has adopted an ordinance. The ordinance would authorize golf cart use on Warsaw’s …read more.

WARSAW — Freedom Oil, known to many as CITGO, is looking to expand their Argonne Road location. Greg Cobb, managing member of Freedom Oil, was present at the Warsaw Common Council Monday, Feb. 6, to ask the council to allow the vacation of the alley located between CITGO and Our Father’s House. Freedom Oil is in possession …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Common Council held a special meeting last night, Jan. 30 to approve budget cuts after receiving their 1782 notice. The council unanimously approved cutting the budget by $780,790 to approve the desired tax rate. The cuts were made from five different budgets, with $238,248 coming from the general fund and $468,712 …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer had big news to announce at the Warsaw Common Council meeting held last night, Monday, Jan. 17. The Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority approved the Buffalo Street project on Monday afternoon, providing a $3.5 million dollar grant for the project. City Planner Jeremy Skinner provided the council with a full …read more.

WARSAW — While agenda items for Warsaw Common Council were routine approvals of ordinances and resolutions, it was at the end of the meeting Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer updated council members on the high speed rail proposal to run from Chicago, Ill., to Columbus, Ohio. This includes regular stops in Warsaw. Thallemer, who piggybacked Fort …read more.

WARSAW — After much deliberation and hearing the public’s concerns, the Warsaw Council approved the issuance of a general bond for the new Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory fire station at County Farm Road and CR 200S during the council meeting Monday night, Dec. 5. “I’m appreciative of the process, and I hope it plays out to the …read more.

WARSAW — It was after 9:30 p.m. Monday evening, Nov. 21, before Warsaw Common Council members reached the third and fourth items on its agenda. The final two agenda items finalized the funding for not-for-profit organizations and transferred funds. A 2 1/2 hour discussion had been held on the issuance of bonds for a third fire station.

WARSAW — Tabled. That was the outcome of 2 ½ hours of discussion at Monday evening’s Waraw Common Council meeting, Nov. 21, on approving the issuance of general obligation bonds for the new Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory fire station at County Farm Road and CR 200N. The matter will be reviewed at the council’s Dec. 5 meeting.

WARSAW — A resolution and two ordinances relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds for a new fire station were approved, but with a 6-1 vote Monday evening, Nov. 7, at the Warsaw Common Council meeting. Ron Shoemaker was the lone member against proceeding further.

WARSAW — The process of issuing general obligation bonds, not to exceed $3.9 million for the construction and equipping of Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Station 3 has begun. That is pending approval by the Wayne Township Advisory Board of an interlocal agreement. The bonds will not increase the city’s debt service levy.

WARSAW — Tax abatements for Little Crow Lofts LLC, salary ordinances for general employees and fire territory staff and the 2017 appropriations and tax rate were unanimously approved by members of the Warsaw Common Council Monday evening, Oct. 3.

WARSAW — Plans on how to utilize $1,440 million on streets in Warsaw was presented by Jeff Beeler, public works superintendent, during Tuesday evening’s Warsaw Common Council meeting. The presentation included the methods to improve roads, costs per district and the blueprint with road grades to be used now and through the future.

WARSAW — The first look at departments proposed budgets within the city of Warsaw was taken by members of the Warsaw Common Council Monday evening, Aug. 15. The overall 2017 proposed budget total is $29,566,224, up $1,611,530 from the 2016 proposed budget. A 5.45057 percent increase.

WARSAW — A proposed encroachment agreement, met with opposition Monday evening, Aug. 1 at the Warsaw Common Council meeting. The opposition was expressed by two council members and three citizens/business owners.The agreement will be presented Friday, Aug. 5, at the Warsaw Board of Works meeting.

WARSAW — New extrication equipment and an opportunity to match dollar for dollar on street improvements were presented to the Warsaw Common Council Monday, July 18. Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory Chief Mike Wilson presented the new equipment, part of the department’s heavy duty rescue improvements for the year. Firefighter Travis Rowland briefly explained the equipment with …read more.

WARSAW — Residents once again came to the Warsaw Common Council to complain about the new trash pick up. The council heard from a small handful of residents Tuesday evening, July 5, who indicated issues, but who had not contacted the public works for a solution.

WARSAW — Trash and recycling questions were once again brought before the Warsaw Common Council Monday evening, June 20. Annie Zartman and Anne Bonowitz presented the questions to the council. Zartman questioned i f apartment complexes of five or more units could get recycling bins, if recycling could be picked up weekly instead of every …read more.

WARSAW — A resolution authorizing the city to apply for the Stellar Community Designation was unanimously approved by Warsaw Common Council Monday evening, June 6.

WARSAW — Warsaw’s regular common council meeting was extended an extra hour Monday evening, June 6, to hear residents’ concerns and complaints on the city’s new trash pick up procedures.

WARSAW — Details of the 2016 Walk-N-Wander event and a presentation by the Clean Waters Partnership were part of the bi-monthly meeting of the Warsaw Common Council. The presentations were given Monday evening, May 16.

WARSAW — It was a light agenda Monday evening, May 2, for the Warsaw Common Council with only three items of business. For the benefit of new council members and the audience, Jeremy Skinner, city planner, briefly explained tax abatements before the council voted to continue abatements for Flexaust and Whimet. Skinner noted the tax …read more.

An adoption to amend the solid waste ordinance brought about criticism from landlords of apartments during the Monday, April 18, Warsaw Common Council meeting. Landlords present, including their attorney, claimed the ordinance caused some constitutional concerns of equal protection, there was no knowledge of the changes until recently and issues were aired that were not …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Common Council received financial management reports for the wastewater and stormwater utilities. The reports indicate the city may need to look at rate increases due to proposed projects. No actions were taken on the reports. The six-month financial management reports were received from H.J. Umbaugh and Associates, Mishawaka. Mayor Joe Thallemer …read more.

WARSAW — The status of street lights, which have not been working for months, was a topic of discussion by Warsaw Common Council members Monday evening, March 21. Councilman Mike Klondaris questioned Jeremy Skinner, city planner, if there had been any response from NIPSCO on a list of nonoperational street lights in the city he …read more.

WARSAW — A Webelo working on his Arrow of Light Award learned a little about city government Monday evening, March 21, at the Warsaw Common Council meeting. Charles Sexton, son of Ed and Amy Sexton, presented a few questions to city council members during its regular meeting. Mayor Joe Thallemer and Council Members Mike Klondaris, …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Common Council is one step closer to adopting a strategic plan for the next four years. City Planner Jeremy Skinner met with the council for the third in a series of work sessions centered around identifying what the plan should encompass. The council briefly revisited the last meeting’s topic of communication, particularly in …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Common Council’s Feb. 1, meeting kicked off with old business and a second reading of an ordinance to increase the Traffic Safety Commission from seven members to nine. Mayor Joseph Thallemer said, “Essentially, it would add a city planner and the street superintendent as voting members. It creates a larger body to discern different …read more.

WARSAW — Yesterday evening, Monday, Feb. 1, members of the Warsaw Common Council met for the second part of a series of discussions surrounding the city’s strategic plan, which was last revised April 19, 2012. The meeting focused on establishing basic goals and objectives for the city for the next four years. Led by Warsaw …read more.

WARSAW — An amendment to the city’s new snow removal ordinance was tabled Tuesday evening, Jan. 19, by members of the Warsaw Common Council. Instead the council will be looking to rescind a portion of the ordinance. Mayor Joe Thallemer asked council members to consider rescinding the section of the ordinance which relates to giving …read more.

WARSAW — Utilizing the 2015 year end review and 2016 goals for the Warsaw Building and Planning Department will assist in a city wide strategic plan with other departments. Jeremy Skinner, city planner, presented the end of year report to members of the Warsaw Common Council Monday evening, Dec. 21. Skinner stated the report shows …read more.

WARSAW — After 27 years as clerk-treasurer and four years as a councilwoman, Elaine Call was recognized for her numerous years of service to the town at the close of the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday evening, Dec. 21. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer presented Call with a plaque recognizing her years of service. Jack Wilhite …read more.

WARSAW — Ingeburg Morrison, Warsaw, was a special guest at the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday, Dec. 21. Her presence was to introduce her as the winner of a recent drawing held by the Warsaw Housing Authority. Morrison was announced the winner of a new mattress and box springs donated by Rock Bottom of Warsaw. …read more.

WARSAW — The beginning of some year-end business took place Monday evening, Dec. 7, at the Warsaw Common Council meeting, with council appointments to various boards and commissions. Additional appointments, made by the mayor, will be announced at the Dec. 21 meeting. “You have six appointments to make,” Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer told council members. …read more.

WARSAW — Actions by members of the Warsaw Common Council will result in department heads possibly making less money than those they oversee. The five-month 40-minute efforts of Diane Quance, board president and the late Charlie Smith, who worked on the salary ordinance, was not accepted by four of the Warsaw Common Council members Monday …read more.

WARSAW — The city of Warsaw will be having an election of its city officials Tuesday, Nov. 3. While the offices of mayor, clerk-treasurer and common council district 3, 4 and 5 seats are uncontested, there is a contested race for the two City Common Council At-Large seats. Three individuals are vying for the two …read more.

WARSAW — The regularly scheduled meeting Monday, Nov. 2, of the Warsaw Common Council, will have a start time change and the Nov. 6 meeting of the Warsaw Board of Works has been moved to Monday morning. The board of works meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, followed by the regularly …read more.

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WARSAW — Salary ordinances for city employees and elected officials received lengthy discussion Monday evening at the Warsaw Common Council meting. The employee ordinance passed with a 4-1 vote on the first reading, while the elected official ordinance received no action and will be discussed in the November meeting.

WARSAW — John Sampson, president/chief executive officer of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, presented an update on the quest to become one of two regional initiatives to receive a $42 million grand from the Indiana Economic Development Commission. His presentation was made during the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday evening, Oct. 19.

WARSAW — Two white roses laid on the ledge of the city council bench, above Charlie Smith’s name plate Monday evening at the Warsaw Common Council meeting. While the meeting began as usual with the call to order and an invocation, it was different. Councilman Jeff Grose read two scripture passages, Mark 10:45 and Galatians …read more.

WARSAW — Warsaw Common Council members once again heard Mike Ragan’s concern over the daily congestion at Parker Street and Husky Trail. Ragan brought the concern before the board again on Tuesday evening, Sept. 8. “Both lanes are backed up,” said Ragan adding it will “only get worse, not better. It’s time to fix the …read more.

WARSAW — Three options in a proactive approach to expand the city’s Waste Water Treatment Plant, were reviewed by members of the Warsaw Common Council Tuesday evening, Sept. 8. No action has been taken at this time. Gary Ruston, Wessler Engineering, Fort Wayne, presented the three options ranging in estimated costs from $6.4 million to …read more.

WARSAW — An ordinance amending the city code regarding disbursement of buy money used by police and a tax abatement application from Redwood IT, LLC, received approval by the Warsaw Common Council Monday evening.

WARSAW — During the Warsaw Common Council’s meeting Monday, July 20, the council tabled an ordinance amending the city code referencing disbursement of buy money used by the police department. The ordinance, drafted by the city attorney, states a check be issued to the City of Warsaw Police Department in care of the Chief of Police …read more.

WARSAW — An overview of the South Side Drainage Study was presented by Jason Durr, senior civil engineer and Josh Corwin, civil engineer, with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC., South Bend, during Warsaw Common Council’s meeting Monday, July 20. Teresa Sailor, stormwater coordinator for the city, provided additional information as to the next steps. Broken …read more.

Housing Opportunities of Warsaw was recognized during the Warsaw Common Council Meeting Monday evening. Mayor Joe Thallemer read a proclamation establishing July as Fair Housing Month in the city. A display and a survey to be completed on how the Housing Opportunities can assist those in the community, can be found in the city hall. …read more.

Warsaw Common Council approved and adopted the updated ordinance relating to fences and accessory structures Monday evening. The ordinance was noted as user friendly, easier to understand and more attractive. The adoption of the ordinance has been in the works for more than a year. Tim Dombrosky, assistant city planner, highlighted some of the changes …read more.

Warsaw Common Council’s meeting Monday evening was brief with action on two items on its agenda. Council members approved to continue the tax abatements for four businesses that have complied with real and personal property as outlined in their original request. The abatement reviews were for Zimmer, Symmetry Medical USA, Wildman Business Group LLC and R …read more.

A proclamation by Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer declaring the week of May 4-8 as Chamber of Commerce Week opened the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday evening. The week draws awareness to the significant efforts the chamber brings to businesses and citizens in providing economic growth to the community. Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce staff members were present …read more.

Yesterday evening the Warsaw Common Council met for its regular monthly meeting to discuss numerous topics including the establishment of the Warsaw Redevelopment Authority, approval of additional land appropriation for the Warsaw Municipal Airport and several vacation requests. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer explained ordinance 2015-04-01 would establish a redevelopment authority with the purpose of financing, …read more.

The second reading of an ordinance to establish a hazardous material response fund and schedule of charges for services provided by the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory was approved 5-1 Monday evening by the Warsaw Common Council. This applies mainly to motor carriers traveling through the city/township. Elaine Call was the sole council member against the fund. …read more.

Warsaw Common Council held the first and second reading of Ordinance 2015-03-01, approving an additional appropriation of funds provided by Parkview Health, Monday night. These funds go toward providing a new surface for the road stretching from Husky Trail to Mariners Drive. The amount of $600,000 was approved unanimously. Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner stated …read more.

The Warsaw Common Council meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, March 2, has been cancelled. According to the mayor’s office, the meeting has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next scheduled meting will be at 7 p.m Monday, March 16.

A number of residents were present during Tuesday evening’s Warsaw Common Council meeting to express concerns over the chemical spill into Winona Lake following a fire at Warsaw Chemical. At least three residents spoke up expressing clean-up concerns and questioning what is being done to prevent it from happening again. Citizens were informed the situation …read more.

Warsaw Common Council approved expanding boundaries of the Warsaw Central Development Area during Tuesday evening’s meeting. The boundary expansion was approved at the Feb. 9 city redevelopment meeting. Jeremy Skinner, city planner, presented the resolution to amend the central development area. The original district was created in the early 1990s focusing on revitalizing the downtown …read more.

Monday night’s Warsaw Common Council meeting was largely dominated by Mayor Joe Thallemer’s State of the City Address. In a speech that was about a half-hour in length the mayor detailed the progress made by the city in the past couple of years while also detailing the steps planned to continue the process moving forward. …read more.

By STACI YOUNG Assistant to Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer will present the annual State of the City address at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, during the regularly scheduled Common Council meeting. The mayor will offer a look back at the accomplishments of 2014 and a look forward to the goals and …read more.

Warsaw Common Council approved the first reading of an ordinance increasing fees for services rendered and sale of burial plots in Oakwood Cemetery, Monday evening. The final reading and adoption of the ordinance will take place on Jan. 20, at which time the new fees will be in effect. Rates will increase anywhere from $25 …read more.

Open discussion by elected officials in a public meeting is a good sign of transparency. A special meeting of the Warsaw Common Council Friday afternoon was an example of open discussion before a decision. The meeting was called to adopt a resolution setting the 2015 tax rate for city residents. The discussion focused on should …read more.

  A brief presentation of the South Side Drainage Study by Warsaw Stormwater Utility was presented during Monday’s Warsaw Common Council meeting. Theresa Sailor, stormwater coordinator, stated a contract has been entered into with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC, South Bend, on a South Side Drainage Study. The study is being paid for from stormwater …read more.

Plans for the East Market Street Neighborhood Plan and a bike and pedestrian plan map, part of the Warsaw Comprehensive Plan, will be going to the Warsaw Common Council for approval. The plan also includes the Center Street Grade Separation Plan. A public hearing was held as part of the Warsaw Plan Commission Monday evening …read more.

Warsaw’s Comprehensive Plan drew discussion from Warsaw Common Council and the general public Monday evening at the council’s monthly meeting. The final draft of the comprehensive plan was presented for final adoption after several year’s work. Mayor Joe Thallemer and Jeremy Skinner, city planner, both stressed the plan is flexible and not site specific. Thallemer …read more.

After four drafts, Ordinance 2014-12-03, amending appendix B of the City Code of Warsaw, the zoning ordinance, was approved on the first reading Monday evening during the Warsaw Common Council meeting. The second reading will take place at the Dec. 15 meeting. Tim Dombrosky, assistant planner, presented the ordinance highlighting the changes in the three …read more.

Reductions, in the amount of $1,466,590 in preparation of potential 2015 budget cuts, were the main topic of business at the Warsaw Common Council meeting Monday evening. While there were no issues with reductions in the general, aviation, cemetery, park and recreation line 1 cuts, the conflict came with cuts in the fire territory operating …read more.

“It’s just an exciting day to be here,” said Scott Gabriel, president of Parkview Whitley Hospital and soon-to-be-constructed Parkview Warsaw. “I know it’s a little brisk, but what an exciting time to be able to break ground and start a new endeavor in this community.” [weaver_youtube BIBt730IbhU rel=0] Back in July, Parkview Health petitioned the Warsaw …read more.

Final approval of unresolved ordinances from last week was the main order of business for Monday’s Warsaw Common Council meeting, which was attended by several students from Warsaw’s Eisenhower Elementary School for an educational field trip. In a meeting that lasted only 29 minutes the council passed the 2015 salary ordinance (2014-10-03), 2015 Fire Territory …read more.

Budget cutting and the salary ordinances were the primary topics of Warsaw Common Council’s Tuesday, Oct. 28, meeting. The meeting started with a lengthy discussion involving road maintenance, including proposed changes outlined here. There was heavy discussion on Ordinance 2014-09-02, the resolution for appropriations and tax rates. This ordinance pertains to the city’s 2015 budget. Mayor …read more.

During Tuesday evening’s Warsaw Common Council meeting, Warsaw Street Department Superintendent Jeff Beeler stressed the importance of the city trying to move toward utilizing a process called pavement preservation. Beeler described the process as “using different methods to extend the initial investment of a roadway.” The proposed method involves scrapping Warsaw’s previous use of hot …read more.

“After reviewing the Indiana Code and discussing the district with the [Warsaw Redevelopment] Commission, I am providing you with a resolution that will allow the city to create a Riverfront District,” said City Planner Jeremy Skinner’s memo regarding a Riverfront Development District in Warsaw. The proposed district would run along Buffalo Street from Center Street …read more.

The hot topic on the agenda at Warsaw Common Council’s Monday, Sept. 6 meeting was Ordinance Nos. 2014-09-05 and 2014-09-06. These two ordinances, both approved with a 6-1 vote, would allow the city of Warsaw to sell general obligation bonds for the purpose of procuring funds for street department equipment. “The revenues coming into our …read more.

At the Warsaw Common Council meeting on Sept. 15, the council approved a preliminary draft of the 2015 city budget. The draft proposed a budget of $26,105,081 with a tax rate of 1.4342 percent. The current budget proposal is not the final draft. Mayor Joe Thallemer explained at the meeting that additional cuts will be …read more.

Residents of the Eisenhower Park neighborhood are asking Warsaw city officials to help them feel safer by adding some street lighting. A small group of people representing the neighborhood asked the Warsaw Common Council Monday night to install street lighting as a deterrent to recent break-ins and to ease safety concerns. Pat Hygema is the …read more.

Article by Rachel Smith,  On The Edge Student Reporter Edgewood Middle School Recently, the Warsaw Planning Commission gave permission to allow chickens within the city limits. Only female chickens, or hens, would be permitted inside the city limits. Also, there would be a limit of five chickens per property, assuming that the owner has enough …read more.

Backyard chickens were not on the Warsaw Common Council agenda Monday night, but that did not stop James Bausch from telling the council exactly how disappointed he is in the council’s decision. Bausch first brought the idea of “urban hens” to the Warsaw Common Council in February. Since then, the Warsaw Plan Commission and the Common Council …read more.

After three votes on an ordinance that would have allowed urban chickens in the city limits of Warsaw, the Common Council aptly cracked all hopes of those who wanted to raise their own hens. For the third time, the matter was presented to the council and it was at-large councilwoman Cindy Dobbins who was the …read more.

The third and final presentation of an ordinance that would allow the raising of domestic hens in the city limits of Warsaw is to take place Monday night. Warsaw Common Council is set to take what should be a final vote on the issue during the 7 p.m. meeting Monday night. In the last two meetings, the decision …read more.

While the original ordinance to allow the raising of chickens (hens only) in the city limits failed in a 3-2 vote last month, in tonight’s meeting of the Warsaw Common Council, an amended ordinance moved closer to becoming law. The vote was 4-3 in favor of allowing up to 25 permits to be issued to …read more.

Should the raising of hens be allowed in the city limits of Warsaw? The Warsaw Common Council voted down the proposed ordinance last month, but with two members absent, the topic is being discussed again on Monday. The council will meet at 7 p.m. in the city hall where a second reading on the proposed …read more.

Additional verbiage to reflect the possibility of appealing a rate or asking for credits was finally enough for the Warsaw Common Council to approve an ordinance establishing stormwater utility rates. But, the ordinance requires one additional reading and final vote that will come next month. The ordinance was presented to the council for the third …read more.

Some feathers were definitely ruffled after Warsaw Common Council voted Monday night prohibiting chickens in the city limits. While those who took at least 2 months working to carefully draft the ordinance were hailed for their hard work and attention to detail, ultimately, the majority of the council members present could not agree on some …read more.

Two hours of discussion ended with the city of Warsaw no closer to adopting an ordinance establishing stormwater utility rates and charges. For the second time, Ordinance 2014-03-01 topped the discussion of the Warsaw Common Council, but once again, the matter stalled on possible credits and an appeals process for stormwater users. While city officials …read more.

Local resident James Bausch wants the city to consider an ordinance allowing chickens to be raised within the city limits. Bosch approached the Warsaw Common Council Monday night to share his intention to go before the Warsaw Plan Commission seeking to have the city write a resolution allowing hens to be kept in town. “I’m …read more.

As Gov. Mike Pence puts it, his proposal to eliminate the business personal property tax is to “improve economic opportunities for Hoosiers.” But as Warsaw city leaders see it, it would mean higher taxes for homeowners and workers already hit hard by rising cost of living expenses. If lawmakers move forward with the governor’s plan …read more.

Four private parties approached the Warsaw city officials last month seeking voluntary annexation of approximately 44 acres. The hope was that the city would accept the properties for the purpose of allowing additional residential housing.  (See related) Last night, Warsaw Common Council voted on the proposal and approved the annexation after hearing from developer Kevin …read more.

Reconstruction and expansion work on Husky Trail in Warsaw is on schedule with preliminary engineering studies completed and submitted to Indiana Department of Transportation for approval. Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner presented a pay application to the Warsaw Common Council for $9,388 for the preliminary engineering work. Because the project is part of an 80/20 …read more.

Warsaw has identified several areas where storm water drainage issues are a problem. Under the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has required certain municipalities to maintain storm sewer systems. Warsaw is among the cities that falls under the regulations and, on Monday night, the Warsaw Common Council took its first step in …read more.

Despite a sign noting “No Thru Traffic,” Dubois Drive resident Dan Vanderpool said his property value is suffering because of this private road. Traffic problems along Dubois Drive and a private drive installed by The Pill Box Pharmacy continue to plague Dan Vanderpool, who came to the city last night saying, “I’m trying my best …read more.

Four individuals residing outside the city boundaries of Warsaw have requested voluntary annexation into the city limits. The Warsaw Common Council heard the proposal as presented by Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner during its meeting Monday afternoon. The annexation request involves 41 acres including three residential properties and approximately 37 acres of undeveloped land. The …read more.

Although the Warsaw Redevelopment Commission will have the final say later this morning, the Warsaw Common Council last night agreed to issue a $1.2 million bond to Winona PVD Coatings LLC to construct a 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. Construction of the new plant is currently underway directly north of the current location at 1180 Polk Dr., …read more.