Posted on October 7, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
A public hearing over the proposed 2018 budget was held Monday evening at the North Judson Town Council meeting. Clerk-Treasurer Alicia Collins began by stating that the total proposed budget is $983,546 and the adopted tax levy would be $582,000. The adopted tax levy is the maximum funds estimated to be raised. Collins then opened the hearing up for public input. No comments or questions were provided at the time.
The council moved on to the first reading. Council President Wendy Hoppe read the ordinance associated with the budget, describing the Department of Local Government Finance’s expectations for the town council. These stipulations stated that by passing the budget ordinance they would be bound to the figures therein.
The first reading of the budget ordinance was approved by the council unanimously. The North Judson Town Council’s budget adoption is scheduled for October 16. To view the budget notice for the town of North Judson on Indiana Gateway click here.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Starke County Council Holds Hearing for 2018 North Judson-San Pierre Budget
Posted on August 22, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s efforts to cut spending are having a positive impact on the corporation’s budget. That’s what Business Manager Guy Richie told the Starke County Council Monday during a hearing on the corporation’s 2018 budget proposal. “The last few years, we were pretty bleak when we’re coming in here and explaining we’re losing all our kids and such,” he said. “But for this past year, our cash balance ended with $559,000, as compared to $182,000 the year before in 2015. So we did gain $377,000.”
He attributes the increase to the large number of staff cuts the corporation has made in the past couple years. “In 2016, we had the lowest revenue that I can find on record, which was just $7 million,” he explained. “But the good thing about that, we only spent $6.6 million, as compared to $8.2 million the previous year and $9.2 million in 2014. So our reductions have been taking a very good effect on us.”
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said balancing the budget takes the help of the entire corporation. “I can tell you at the school corporation, I think instead of sulking in the demographics, the projected population numbers for our county, we’ve decided to manage the decline, and make sure that staff and student ratios kind of match,” she said.
Zupin said it’s too soon to know for sure, but she’s anticipating steady enrollment this year, with no significant declines expected.
No members of the public offered any comments during Monday’s hearing. Budget adoption is scheduled to take place during next month’s county council meeting.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s efforts to cut spending are having a positive impact on the corporation’s budget. That’s what Business Manager Guy Richie told the Starke County Council Monday during a hearing on the corporation’s 2018 budget proposal. “The last few years, we were pretty bleak when we’re coming in here and explaining we’re losing all our kids and such,” he said. “But for this past year, our cash balance ended with $559,000, as compared to $182,000 the year before in 2015. So we did gain $377,000.”
He attributes the increase to the large number of staff cuts the corporation has made in the past couple years. “In 2016, we had the lowest revenue that I can find on record, which was just $7 million,” he explained. “But the good thing about that, we only spent $6.6 million, as compared to $8.2 million the previous year and $9.2 million in 2014. So our reductions have been taking a very good effect on us.”
Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin said balancing the budget takes the help of the entire corporation. “I can tell you at the school corporation, I think instead of sulking in the demographics, the projected population numbers for our county, we’ve decided to manage the decline, and make sure that staff and student ratios kind of match,” she said.
Zupin said it’s too soon to know for sure, but she’s anticipating steady enrollment this year, with no significant declines expected.
No members of the public offered any comments during Monday’s hearing. Budget adoption is scheduled to take place during next month’s county council meeting.
Monday, September 19, 2016
Starke Council to Consider Ambulance, Courthouse Security Recommendations
Posted on September 19, 2016
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The Starke County Council will conduct a couple of budget hearings and consider several requests for funds when they meet this evening. The Starke County, North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation and Solid Waste budgets are all on the agenda for the 5:30 p.m. session. So is discussion of a possible payroll increase of between 1 and 2 percent in the Starke County budget.
EMS Director Keith Emigh will ask the council for permission to purchase a new ambulance with additional funding. The county’s fleet has experienced numerous mechanical problems of late.
The council will also discuss a budget for courthouse security workers and entertain a request from CASA Director Rhonda Adcock to increase that program’s budget.
Sheriff Bill Dulin will request an appropriation of riverboat money and the county corrections annual deposit, and the council will divide up probation user fees so money is deposited into the county’s general fund to pay for state mandated probation salaries.
The Starke County Commissioners meeting will follow the council session. They’re meeting jointly with the building corporation to discuss the result of courthouse asbestos bids. The commissioners will also consider a request from Pulaski County Economic Development Director Nathan P. Origer to use between three and four miles of Starke County roads as a bicycle trail. Bids for a county coroner’s building will also be discussed.
Both meetings will take place at the county annex building.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The Starke County Council will conduct a couple of budget hearings and consider several requests for funds when they meet this evening. The Starke County, North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation and Solid Waste budgets are all on the agenda for the 5:30 p.m. session. So is discussion of a possible payroll increase of between 1 and 2 percent in the Starke County budget.
EMS Director Keith Emigh will ask the council for permission to purchase a new ambulance with additional funding. The county’s fleet has experienced numerous mechanical problems of late.
The council will also discuss a budget for courthouse security workers and entertain a request from CASA Director Rhonda Adcock to increase that program’s budget.
Sheriff Bill Dulin will request an appropriation of riverboat money and the county corrections annual deposit, and the council will divide up probation user fees so money is deposited into the county’s general fund to pay for state mandated probation salaries.
The Starke County Commissioners meeting will follow the council session. They’re meeting jointly with the building corporation to discuss the result of courthouse asbestos bids. The commissioners will also consider a request from Pulaski County Economic Development Director Nathan P. Origer to use between three and four miles of Starke County roads as a bicycle trail. Bids for a county coroner’s building will also be discussed.
Both meetings will take place at the county annex building.
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
N.J.-S.P. Board Authorizes Budget Submission
Posted on August 23, 2016
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s annual budget hearing before the Starke County Council will take place during their Sept. 12th meeting. The school board last week authorized the submission of the budget to the council for review. They also approved the advertisement of the 2017-19 capital projects and bus replacement plan in “The Leader” and the “Pulaski County Journal.” State law requires it be published in both counties since townships from both comprise the school corporation.
The corporation is looking to use money in its budget reserves to make upgrades to some aging infrastructure needs like boilers and lighting. In May the school board hired Indianapolis-based Performance Services to evaluate the middle/high school building and offer recommendations. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin told the school board last week they should have bids for the work by the end of the month and will be able to review bids in September. She adds several local contractors have submitted bids for the work.
Author Mary Perren, WKVI
The North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation’s annual budget hearing before the Starke County Council will take place during their Sept. 12th meeting. The school board last week authorized the submission of the budget to the council for review. They also approved the advertisement of the 2017-19 capital projects and bus replacement plan in “The Leader” and the “Pulaski County Journal.” State law requires it be published in both counties since townships from both comprise the school corporation.
The corporation is looking to use money in its budget reserves to make upgrades to some aging infrastructure needs like boilers and lighting. In May the school board hired Indianapolis-based Performance Services to evaluate the middle/high school building and offer recommendations. Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin told the school board last week they should have bids for the work by the end of the month and will be able to review bids in September. She adds several local contractors have submitted bids for the work.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
North Judson Town Maintenance Building Nearing Completion
Published: August 20, 2014
By: Anita Goodan, WKVI
The North Judson Town Council members held discussion on a number of topics during their Monday meeting.
Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann told the council members the new maintenance building should be completed by the end of the month. The project was to be complete a few months ago, but the weather and other unforeseen circumstances delayed the start of the project until late March. The town employees have been working on the building’s interior.
Clerk-Treasurer Donna Henry also told WKVI News that 46 plots at Highland Cemetery have been purchased in the amount of $18,400. Thirty-eight plots remain for sale.
In addition, Henry said the budget hearing will be held Monday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. CT at the North Judson Community Center. The budget adoption hearing will be Monday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. CT at the community center. The town is participating in a state study along with the county which is why the budget process is a bit delayed this year.
By: Anita Goodan, WKVI
The North Judson Town Council members held discussion on a number of topics during their Monday meeting.
Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann told the council members the new maintenance building should be completed by the end of the month. The project was to be complete a few months ago, but the weather and other unforeseen circumstances delayed the start of the project until late March. The town employees have been working on the building’s interior.
Clerk-Treasurer Donna Henry also told WKVI News that 46 plots at Highland Cemetery have been purchased in the amount of $18,400. Thirty-eight plots remain for sale.
In addition, Henry said the budget hearing will be held Monday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. CT at the North Judson Community Center. The budget adoption hearing will be Monday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. CT at the community center. The town is participating in a state study along with the county which is why the budget process is a bit delayed this year.
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