Officials with the Town of Culver recently learned they are the recipients of a grant that will cover construction costs for the third phase of the Lake Maxinkuckee Walking and Biking Trail.
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The Culver Town Council members were updated on the trailer court property on West Jefferson Street last week.
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Firefighters from the Culver-Union Township Fire Department made a couple of water rescues in the past two weeks and the purchase of equipment to aid in those rescues has successfully helped firefighters, according to Fire Chief Terry Wakefield.
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Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist updated the town council members this week on the upcoming Culver Beach Lodge project.
Construction documents are being put together by Steve Park with Mosaic Builders. He’s finalizing major items in the documents and then the project will be sent for bid opening on Thursday, March 28. The lakeside porch enclosure will be bid as an alternate bid.
The bids will due that day by 10:30 a.m. ET with the bid opening at 11 a.m. ET that day. The bids will be taken under advisement at that time to be discussed further at the April 9 Culver Town Council meeting.
Leist said the Culver Beach Lodge project is part of the Stellar Communities Designation program plans that were approved for the Town of Culver. The Beach Lodge will see a major renovation.
“The project includes updating the mechanical issues – plumbing, restroom fixtures, and electrical,” explained Leist. “The main floor will get a major renovation. They’ll be taking down a couple of walls and making the main programming area larger. The addition on the street side will allow for a new staircase and elevator.”
The extensive construction contract is currently being reviewed by Leist and Town Attorney Jim Clevenger.
The project is anticipated to begin this spring with plans to work around the summer schedule at the Culver Town Park with completion in the fall.
The town of Culver received funding for the project through the Stellar Communities Designation Program through the state.
The Culver Town Council members learned Tuesday night that the owners of the former City Tavern Building have filed an appeal from the judge’s decision to demolish the building.
Continue readingThe Culver Town Council members adopted rate ordinance amendments for ambulance services and park rental fees.
Continue readingThe Culver Town Council members will meet tonight where they will hold the second and third reading on an ordinance that amends ambulance rates and park rental rates.
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Culver EMS Director Kathy Hart requested the use of non-reverting gift funds to purchase new computers for the ambulance fleet.
Continue readingThe Culver Town Council members are continuing discussions about the demolition of the former City Tavern building at 415 Lakeshore Drive.
If the owner of the building does not demolish the building by Feb. 28, the town has authorization to move forward with demolition, as court ordered.
In case the town needs to perform the action, Town Manager Jonathan Leist he is going to contact firms so the town can move forward with environmental services. He will obtain information on costs for a phase of the process. Leist said he also spoke to Building Commissioner Chuck DeWitt to put together demolition specifications for the property.
The condition of the former City Tavern building at 415 Lakeshore Drive in Culver has been discussed for several years and issues increase as time goes on. The reason for the environmental services is that there is mold inside the building and last year the neighbors complained of the pungent odor emitting from the rotting structure.
More information will be presented in March.
During the arctic blast experienced at the end of January, Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist alerted the Town Council members last week that two utility customers were charged for water meters that broke after they were frozen. Leist said the meters were not well insulated at the time.
Continue readingThe Culver Town Council members discussed the procedures and employee pay during the last part of January when town officials made the decision to close Town Hall due to extreme temperatures.
Continue readingThe renovation plans for the Culver Beach Lodge are on track, according to Culver Town Manager Jonathan Leist.
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The Culver Town Council members approved the first reading of an amendment to the Park Department fee ordinance that would include fees for the Damore Amphitheater.
Continue readingThe Culver Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that amends ambulance rates.
The ordinance outlines a 20 percent increase in Advanced Life Support Level 2 involving paramedic duties to $1,020, Advanced Life Support Level 1 involving duties of advanced EMTs to $660, and Basic Life Support to $540.
Advanced Life Support treatment with no transport would be $150, Basic Life Support treatment with no transport would be $50 or at the discretion of the EMS Director, and miles would be determined at $12.50 per loaded mile.
The second reading and adoption of the ordinance will follow advertisement of the rates.
A public hearing concerning the adjustment of ambulance rates will be held tonight during the Culver Town Council meeting.
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The Culver-Union Township Fire Department still needs another $100,000 for a new aerial truck. After finalizing specifications, Fire Chief Terry Wakefield says the department has settled on a 101-foot ladder truck with truck LED lights. “We thought we wanted a basket,” he told the town council during a work session Tuesday. “We kind of went away from getting a basket. What we did was we came up with a vehicle that fits in our station, that we won’t have to alter the height or width of the doors.”
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Culver officials will meet tonight to discuss plans for the purchase of an aerial fire truck. The Culver-Union Township Fire Department had hoped to raise $200,000 in donations, but only got about $169,000 by the end of the fundraiser in November. Money has continued coming in, though, and Fire Chief Terry Wakefield is expected to give an update to the town council tonight.
Continue readingThe Culver Town Council members will continue their discussion on rates for the Damore Amphitheater in February.
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The Culver Town Council members will hold a work session on Tuesday, Feb. 5 to receive an update on where fundraising stands on the potential purchase of a new aerial fire truck for the Culver-Union Township Fire Department.
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The Culver Town Council members approved a request from Tony Sellers to hold the Winter Fest event on Feb. 8, Feb. 9, and Feb. 10.
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