/ en bsprunger@cityofberne.com Copyright 2013 2013-05-22T12:57:17+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/berne-pool-to-open-may-25th http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/berne-pool-to-open-may-25th#When:12:57:17Z For More Info Uncategorized, 2013-05-22T12:57:17+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/wwtp-public-hearing http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/wwtp-public-hearing#When:15:30:59Z COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW (CS0) PUBLIC NOTIFICATION As required by the Indiana Water Pollution Control Board under Rule 321 Indiana Administrative Code 5-2.1-6(1), the City of Berne hereby notifies any affected person, interested person or media group (newspaper, television, or radio) in the area of the City of Berne that you may request to be informed when a CSO discharge is occurring or is imminent based on predicted or actual precipitation or a related event. To be placed on a CSO notification list please write to: City of Berne, Mayor’s Office, and 158 W. Franklin St., Berne, Indiana 46711. Provide your name, address and telephone number and state that you want to be placed on the CSO Notification List. If you have any questions concerning this notice call the City of Berne Mayor’s Office at 260-589-0081. City of Berne 158 West Franklin Street Berne, Indiana March 6, 2013 (Berne Tri Weekly) Uncategorized, 2013-03-12T15:30:59+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/heavy-trash-pickup-week-of-april-22nd http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/heavy-trash-pickup-week-of-april-22nd#When:14:56:10Z The Ciyt of Berne will be picking up heavy trash the week of April 22nd on your regualr day of pickup. Items that will not be picked up include: TV's Landscaping Timbers and Railroad Ties Hazardous Materials Tires Items that will be picked up include: Furniture Matresses Air Conditioners Refrigerators Place items curbside on the day of your pickup no later than 7:30 am   Uncategorized, 2013-03-12T14:56:10+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/information-on-used-lehman-park-playground-equipment http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/information-on-used-lehman-park-playground-equipment#When:15:02:57Z NOTICE OF INTENT TO RECEIVE SEALED BIDS TO DISPOSE BY SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OF CITY OF BERNE PURSUANT TO I.C. 5-22-22-5 Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Berne intends to dispose by sale of the following described personal property pursuant to I.C. 5-22-22-5 which is no longer needed. The property is described as follows: Lehman Park playground equipment currently located west of the main swings in Lehman Park, Berne, Indiana consisting of a steel structure, wooden composite and steel trolley unit. Sealed bids must be received by the City of Berne c/o Clerk Treasurer, City Hall, Berne, Indiana by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2013. The sale will be made to the highest responsible bidder. All bids shall be for the entire structure as advertised and no bids shall be accepted for any part or portion of the equipment. The property may not be sold to a person who is ineligible under I.C. 36-1-11-16 and an offer to purchase the property submitted by a trust (as defined in I.C. 30-4-1-1(a)) must identify each beneficiary of the trust and settlor empowered to revoke or modify the trust. The highest responsible bidder shall be required to execute a contract with the City of Berne to completely remove the park equipment from Lehman Park, at bidder’s sole cost and expense, on or before March 25, 2013. The City of Berne reserves the right to reject all bids. s/Gwen Maller Gwen Maller Clerk-Treasurer City of Berne 25, 28 Uncategorized, 2013-03-01T15:02:57+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/leaf-vac-season1 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/leaf-vac-season1#When:12:35:16Z The leaf vac season starts Tuesday, October 9th – November 30th.  Place your leaves, grass clippings  and garden vegetation curbside on your scheduled day.  Click here for the route schedule. Uncategorized, 2012-09-26T12:35:16+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/board-of-public-works-and-safety-schedule http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/board-of-public-works-and-safety-schedule#When:12:17:58Z In accordance with IC 5-14-1.5-5, this is notice of a change in the meeting schedule for the Board of Public Works and Safety.  The board will hold their monthly public meeting on the third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 AM in the Berne City Building, 158 West Franklin Street.    The next meeting is Wednesday October 17,2012 at 8:00 AM.  Uncategorized, 2012-09-26T12:17:58+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/heavy-trash-pick-up http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/heavy-trash-pick-up#When:12:45:15Z The City of Berne will be having their heavy trash pick up the week of September 24th on your normal day of pickup. We cannot pick up Televisions, railroad ties, tires, paints or any hazardous materials Refrigerators and air conditioners are allowed.   Items must be placed curbside by 7:00 am on the day of pick up.   Uncategorized, 2012-09-20T12:45:15+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/bene-vol.-fire-dept http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/bene-vol.-fire-dept#When:18:12:25Z The Berne Volunteer Fire Department facilities will be open to the public every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. till noon starting June 16th thru August 11th.  Fire Department personnel will be onsite for smoke alarm and fire extinguisher sales, offer fire safety materials and to give tours. Firemen will also be available to answer any questions or concerns related to the fire service for the community or fire service questions in general.   Uncategorized, 2012-06-07T18:12:25+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/grass-garden-waste-curbside-pickup http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/grass-garden-waste-curbside-pickup#When:18:03:33Z This is a reminder to the citizens of Berne that grass clippings and garden and leaf waste must be placed in open containers curbside for city wide pick up on Thursdays. Any of these items that are placed directly on the pavement cannot be picked up. The schedule for the city leaf vac machine to pick up compost items placed on the pavement does not start until October 4th.   Thank-you, City of Berne   Uncategorized, 2012-06-01T18:03:33+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/the-berne-swimming-pool-is-now-open http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/the-berne-swimming-pool-is-now-open#When:19:18:57Z Click Here For More Information Uncategorized, 2012-05-30T19:18:57+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/2012-city-of-berne-information-flyer http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/2012-city-of-berne-information-flyer#When:13:46:34Z Click here for meeting dates and phone information Click here for compost, heavy trash pickup information and the holiday schedule and more Uncategorized, 2012-05-30T13:46:34+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/city-wide-garage-sales http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/city-wide-garage-sales#When:16:45:10Z Saturday May 12th.  Sponsored by the Berne Chamber of Commerce Chamber link Uncategorized, 2012-05-10T16:45:10+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/city-offices-closed-for-good-friday http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/city-offices-closed-for-good-friday#When:15:07:58Z City Offices will be closed for Good Friday, April 6th.  For more information, click here. Uncategorized, 2012-04-03T15:07:58+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/dont-forget-to-change-your-clocks-on-march-11th http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/dont-forget-to-change-your-clocks-on-march-11th#When:16:16:43Z  Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March ( March 11th)   The Berne Volunteer Fire Department encourages everyone to change the batteries in your smoke alarms when you adjust your clock for the spring time change.     Uncategorized, 2012-03-05T16:16:43+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/lehman-park-pavilion-rental http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/lehman-park-pavilion-rental#When:17:48:04Z For rental information for the Lehman Park Pavilion please call Chad & Kris Biberstein (260) 525-0274 (updated 1-1-12) Uncategorized, 2012-01-17T17:48:04+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/disposal-of-natural-real-christmas-trees http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/disposal-of-natural-real-christmas-trees#When:20:41:23Z The City of Berne is once again offering curbside pickup for Berne resident’s natural (real) Christmas trees.  Natural Christmas must have all of the lights, ornaments, tinsel and any other material removed prior to placing curbside. Uncategorized, 2012-01-03T20:41:23+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/new-mayor-sworn-in1 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/new-mayor-sworn-in1#When:14:36:14Z William (Bill) McKean began his duties as Mayor of the City of Berne at noon Sunday, January 1, 2012.  Mayor McKean, along with the 2012 Berne Common Council and the  Clerk-Treasurer took their Oaths of Office on Tuesday, December 27th in a public ceremony held in the  auditorium at Swiss Village.   2012, City Councilmen standing left to right,  Curtis Wurster, Phil Provost, Gregg Sprunger. Mark Wynn and Ron Dull.  Sitting,  City Attorney Jim Beitler,   Mayor Bill McKean, and Clerk Treasurer Gwen Maller. Uncategorized, 2012-01-01T14:36:14+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/city-offices-closed-for-thanksgiving http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/city-offices-closed-for-thanksgiving#When:14:08:29Z City Offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24th and 25th. in observance of Thanksgiving.  Schedule of services Uncategorized, 2011-11-17T14:08:29+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/leaf-vac-season http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/leaf-vac-season#When:19:24:57Z Fall Leaf Vac season starts October 11th  and  runs thru December 2nd.  Place leaves, grass and garden vegetation on the pavement for vacuum pickup.    See route Until October 11th, continue to put your leaf/grass/garden vegetation in proper open containers for pick up on Thursday.   Uncategorized, 2011-11-15T19:24:57+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/city-offices-closed-friday-november-11th-for-veterans-day http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/city-offices-closed-friday-november-11th-for-veterans-day#When:12:17:03Z City Offices will be closed Friday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. Trash Pickup Schedule- Thursday and Friday’s route will be run on Thursday, November 10th.  When City Offices are Closed To report a Water Leak or other non- life threatening emergency after office hours, call the Berne Police Department (1160 W Main) at 589-2169 and report the situation. If no answer, call 911 and inform the dispatcher that it is not an urgent emergency, but you would like an officer to check on the situation. The officer will contact the appropriate department if necessary. For all other emergencies call the Adams County Sheriff’s Dept. 911 or (260) 724- 5345 Uncategorized, 2011-11-10T12:17:03+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/friday http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/friday#When:12:16:56Z There will be no leaf or limb pickup schedule for Friday, November 11th.  The compost site will be closed Friday, but will be open Saturday , November 12th 7am-3pm. Uncategorized, 2011-11-10T12:16:56+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/where-do-i-vote http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/where-do-i-vote#When:12:01:23Z Voting locations in Berne, Tuesday, Nov 8th   If you need more information on where to vote visit Indiana Voters   Uncategorized, 2011-11-08T12:01:23+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/election-day-tusday-nov.-8th http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/election-day-tusday-nov.-8th#When:18:49:08Z City elections will be held on Tuesday, November 8th.   City offices will remain open from 8 am-4:30 pm and city services will run as normal.  Uncategorized, 2011-11-07T18:49:08+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/west-nile-virus-press-release http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/west-nile-virus-press-release#When:13:54:36Z Press Release Uncategorized, 2011-08-26T13:54:36+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/city-offices-closed-labor-day http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/city-offices-closed-labor-day#When:15:07:43Z The offices of the City of Berne will be closed on Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day. When offices are closed and you need to report a Water Leak or other non- life threatening emergency please call the Berne Police Department (1160 W Main) at 589-2169 and report the situation. If no answer, call 911 and inform the dispatcher that it is not an urgent emergency, but you would like an officer to check on the situation. The officer will contact the appropriate department if necessary. For all other emergencies call the Adams County Sheriff’s Dept. 911 or (260) 724- 5345 Trash Pick up Schedule Uncategorized, 2011-08-25T15:07:43+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/newspaper-trailer http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/newspaper-trailer#When:18:11:06Z Due to a recent fire in the newspaper trailer located near the Berne City Garage at the end of Jefferson Street, Compassionate Ministries has decided to longer maintain this trailer.  We apologize for any inconvenience to our citizens.  We would encourage you to use the recycle location at Simon Unit Steps.  The recycle center is open every Monday from 9 AM-5 PM.   The center is closed any Monday that is a legal holiday, but it will be open on Tuesday of that week.   For more information,  click here. Uncategorized, 2011-06-28T18:11:06+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/sanitary-sewer-project http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/sanitary-sewer-project#When:15:01:21Z Work will begin this summer on a sanitary sewer project that is being funded by a $960,000 non matching grant.  This large infrastructure project when completed  later this year,  will go toward the anticipated completion of our Long Term Control Plan.   The City of Berne is pleased that a local company, LICA Construction received the winning bid for this project. Uncategorized, 2011-05-26T15:01:21+00:00 http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/new-water-tower http://www.cityofberne.com/news/post/new-water-tower#When:15:00:34Z Work continues on the new water tower on Berne Street.  Once completed in early summer, Berne will have 500,000 gallons of above ground water storage.  This project was funded by an Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) matching grant of $600,000.00.   Uncategorized, 2011-05-26T15:00:34+00:00