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Warren council will look into fixing diamonds

The Warren Town Council will investigate repairs needing to be made on several sections of the baseball diamonds, members decided on the Council meeting on Monday, March 8.

Lisa Williams, member of the baseball association, addressed the council about making repairs to a few sections of baseball diamond before upcoming season play starts.

The council moved to investigate the matter and make any necessary repairs.

The economic development committee put together a grant application for funds to make façade improvements. Local businesses applied for the grant, including East of Chicago Pizza, The Wagon Wheel and Accent Interiors.

After a review process, a total of $30,000 was granted for the projects and the money will be invested into improving the Warren downtown area.

It was reported that the Hendricks Street property, which had been a topic of discussion for the last few meetings, was almost completely cleaned up and the bill for the removal was paid.

The council again discussed park board appointments and the issue of how many should be appointed. Currently, there are five people who have expressed interest in serving on the board, and Bill Cartwright, council chairman, expressed his desire to see female and youth involvement on the board.

A notice was placed in the paper as a callout to area residents, but to date, there has been no additional interest.

The council approved the appointment of the five people currently interested to the advisory committee until further notice.

The request for alley/street vacation by Heritage Pointe is still pending.

Clerk-treasurer Marilyn Morrison reported that the town met with the facility personnel, but no paperwork has been received as yet.

Morrison also reported that the old fire station was no longer available for sale. The property was slated to be sold in the commissioner’s sale in April, due to back taxes.

Summer employment was the next topic. Funds have been set aside to hire up to three individuals. To date, one person has expressed interest and the council approved the appropriation of the funds to hire the remaining two people if needed.

The final issue in unfinished business was the issue of feral cats. Several residents have complained about the increase in feral cat population, partly due to some residents leaving food out for the animals.

It was noted that something needed to be done as it was now mating season, which would only worsen the problem.

Cartwright suggested issuing citations to residents who are feeding the cats, citing it as a nuisance under the legal term, “animal at large.”

The council also moved to contact the board of health to investigate the issue as a health hazard. The department had denied previous requests to do so.

The next council meeting will be April 13, at 6:30 p.m.