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Home My Public Portal About8/12/2003City of Greencastle City Ball ® One North Locust Street P.O. Box 607 Greencastle, Indiana 46135 Pamela S. Jones Clerk- Treasurer GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2003 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, August 12, 2003, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mayor Michael called the meeting to Order at 7:00 p.m. On the Roll Call, the following were found to be present: Councilor Roach, Councilor Hammer, Councilor Sedlack and Councilor Rokicki. Councilor Liechty was absent. There were no Public Petitions or Comments. Department Reports Reports from the City Planner, Building Commissioner, City Engineer and Park and Recreation were distributed at the meeting. ® Fire Chief Newgent told Council John McPherson, Safety Officer/ Fire Inspector, started Monday. In the absence of Chief Hendrich, Assistant Chief Sutherlin stated the Department has received Operation Pull Over grant paperwork for 2003 -2004. Councilor Sedlack asked how much money would be received from Court funds. Assistant Chief Sutherlin stated he did not know. Mayor Michael distributed a report she did regarding animal control. Street Commissioner Miles stated the start date for asphalt is August 25` Councilor Hammer asked if the County helped with the Putnam County Fair Parade. Street Commissioner Miles stated the Sheriff's Department helped, but the County Highway did not. Councilor Sedlack questioned Commissioner Miles about tress trimmed at Arlington and Anderson Street. It was noted that the homeowner paid to have these trees trimmed. Cemetery Superintendent Robinson reported the new digger is working out very well. Park & Recreation Director Weinschenk distributed his report and told Council since school has started the aquatic center will be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Labor Day. The hours are as follows: Friday 4:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. to noon for adult lap swim 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for open swim i • 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for family swim, and 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for open swim Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for open swim 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for family swim, and 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for open swim The aquatic center will conclude its season at 8:00 p.m. on Labor Day. Director Weinschenk reported the Skate Park is progressing with the finishing of paving, a six foot fence and finalization of the rules. Councilor Sedlack took over the meeting at 7:15 p.m. City Planner VonTress and Building Commissioner Arthur discussed their reports. Engineer Morrow discussed his report. Mayor Michael returned to the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Councilor Roach questioned Water Superintendent Dale about fencing around the wells. Superintendent Dale stated he will be submitting quotes at the next Board of Works meeting. Councilor Sedlack made a correction to the July 8, 2003 minutes: page four, top e paragraph should read: "....Sedlack asked what the City's relation to this is." With that corrections Councilor Roach made the motion to approve minutes from June 24, 2003, Joint Special Meeting; July 8, 2003, Regular Session; July 14, 2003, Joint Executive Session and July 15, 2003, Special Session, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous. Anjoli N. Smith, DePauw University Gospel Choir President, was in attendance to request permission to block off College Street from Olive Street to Hanna Street on Saturday, August 30, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the "Welcome to DePauw Block Party ". Motion to approve was made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Sedlack. Vote was unanimous. A request from HBG Insurance & Bonds to close Spring Street between Washington Street and Franklin Street on Saturday, September 13, 2003, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Customer Appreciation Day was approved on a motion by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous. A request from Main Street Greencastle to close Indiana Street from Washington Street to Franklin Street from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on August 26, 2003, for the "Destination Downtown" was approved on a motion by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Motion to approve Conflict of Interest for Fire Chief Bill Newgent was approved on a is motion by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous. Motion to approve City claims was made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 2003 -9, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2002 -8, An Ordinance Establishing the Size of Departments of City Government of the City of Greencastle, Indiana, Fixing the Salaries for the employees of Such Departments and Fixing the Salaries of Certain Other Appointed Officials for the Salaries of Certain Other Appointed Officials for the Year 2003, second reading. Motion to approve made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 2003 -40, A Resolution Reaffirming Resolution 2003 -16 and Declaring An Economic Revitalization Area and Recommended Tax Deduction (Heartland Automotive LLC — New Equipment). Bill Dory gave a brief history and stated this is the fifth expansion for Heartland Automotive since 1989. With this expansion Heartland is asking for tax abatement on new equipment and expects to employ forty new employees. Motion to waive reading of Resolution 2003 -40 was made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous. After some discussion regarding differences in five and ten year abatements, Councilor Rokicki made the motion to approve a ten year abatement on the equipment, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. • Resolution 200341, A Resolution Establishing a Capital Improvement Plan for County Economic Development Income Tax. Mayor Michael went over the Resolution. Councilor Hammer stated he does not agree with the Away Home Shelter being in this plan — he does not feel it is economic development and feels the trustees and County should take care of this, not the residents of the City. Councilor Sedlack stated he understands and agrees that the County should contribute, but this is important in economic sense. Councilor Sedlack continued that this does provide a place for people to get off the street and if government exists, it should help those in need. It is a moral imperative. Councilor Roach stated he sees both arguments and is divided as to the County's contribution and role. Councilor Roach further stated that it bothers him placing this in the Edit Plan — funding operating expenses — especially over three years. We do City budgets annually. Councilor Roach stated he is willing to include this in the 2004 amounts and eliminate the other two years — reevaluate annually. Councilor Rokicki stated this is very difficult for everyone. We need to help people who are vulnerable. Councilor Rokicki stated lie feels reevaluating annually is realistic. Councilor Roach made the motion to amend this Resolution with Away Home Shelter, Main Street Greencastle and Big Walnut Sports Park being funded for 2004 only, with annual evaluations of these organizations, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous. Motion to approve with amendments was made by Councilor Sedlack, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. • Resolution 200342, A Resolution Selling Surplus Property to Russellville Police Department, was tabled on a motion by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 2003 -10, An Ordinance Establishing the Size of Departments of City Government of the City of Greencastle, Indiana, Fixing Salaries for the Employees of Such Departments and Fixing the Salaries of Certain Other Appointed Officials for the year 2004, first reading. Mayor Michael stated $800.00 (Eight Hundred Dollars) raises were given to employees, with Department Heads receiving $1,200.00 (Twelve Hundred Dollars). Mayor Michael continued that an additional firefighter is included, Street Department Clerical is going from Part-time to Full -time, Park and Recreation Department has a new Full -Time Maintenance position and an additional Part-time position in anticipation of taking over BWSP, Building Inspector is going from Part-time to Full -time and a Full -time Assistant Engineer. Part-time pay was increased three percent. Mayor Michael stated that position of Assistant Engineer has a starting salary of $35,000.00 (Thirty Five Thousand Dollars), but is only anticipated to be filled for seven months in 2004. Councilor Roach asked how Probationary Police and Fire get longevity, and then stated "I'm just being a jerk ". Councilor Sedlack questioned a letter from the Park Board requesting increases for the Assistant Director from $19,700.00 - $20,000.00 to $21,000.00 to $23,000.00 and in the Full -time Maintenance #1 from $19,700.00 - $20,900.00 to $19,700.00 - $23,000.00. Councilor Hammer made the motion to approve Ordinance 2003 -10 as originally submitted, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous. Councilor Hammer made the motion to remove Resolution 2003 -42, A Resolution Selling Surplus Property to Russellville Police Department, from the Table, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous. Mayor Michael read Resolution 2003 -42. Motion to approve made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 2003 -11, An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of Elected Officers of the City of Greencastle for the Year 2004, first reading, was read by Mayor Michael. Councilor Roach made his annual pitch to raise the Mayor and Clerk- Treasurer salaries. Motion to approve as presented made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Sedlack. Vote was unanimous. Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Sedlack, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous. ancy A. Micha , Mayor ATT T: • Pamela S. Jones, lei - Treasurer