HomeMy Public PortalAbout9/09/2003City of Greencastle
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One North Locust Street
P.O. Box 607
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2003 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, September 9, 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 Sedlack,
Councilor Liechty and Councilor Lanie. Councilor Hammer was late, arriving at 7:30
p.m.
Mayor Michael administered the Oath of Office to John Lanie, Council -At- Large.
Mayor Michael asked everyone take a moment of silence for Councilor Mike Rokicki
who passed away August 21, 2003 and for Governor O'Bannon who is in the hospital
after having a stroke in Chicago.
® Public Petitions and Comments
Elizabeth Butts, Putnam County Family Support Services, requested permission to tie
purple ribbons around light poles in October in recognition of Domestic Violence Month.
Ms. Butts stated Volunteers will put up and take the ribbons down. Motion to approve
made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Liechty. Vote was unanimous.
Department Reports
Reports from the Building Commissioner /City Planner, Park & Recreation and CT Cash
Flow were distributed at the meeting.
Mayor Michael stated that Fire Chief Newgent and Street Commissioner Miles had to
slip away to take care of a situation.
Mayor Michael reported that October is Fire Prevention month.
Councilor Sedlack commented that 40 out of 48 inspections were DePauw related. This
shows how the City and DePauw work together.
Acting Police Chief Tom Sutherlin stated he will have a report on Operation Pull -Over
next month.
® Park Director Weinschenk reported to Council the Skate Park opened Sunday. Councilor
Roach questioned the use of helmets, knee pads and other safety equipment. Director
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S General Business
Motion to approve City claims was made by Councilor Liechty, seconded by Councilor
Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
Parking Exemptions for the south side of Berry Street and request to close Warren Street
between Highland and Berry Streets for Berry Street Flea Market, October 4, 2003, was
approved on a motion by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was
unanimous.
Shannon Star and Cheryl Young were present requesting street closings for the Alpha Chi
Omega/Delta Upsilon Philanthropy 5K run/walk to benefit the Greencastle Community,
October 11, 2003, 10:00 a.m. Representatives explained that the Greek Community at
DePauw is interested in increasing relations with the Greencastle Community and after
speaking with the Mayor, they want the funds raised from this project to go toward
building a Community Recreation Center.
The proposed route that was handed out at the meeting is as follows:
Begin at Blackstock Stadium; behind the athletic fields to the intramural fields; turn right
on Walnut Street; turn left on Jackson Street; go around Courthouse; turn left on
Washington Street; turn right on Locust Street; turn right on Berry Street; turn right on
College Ave; turn left on Hanna Street and back to Blackstock Stadium.
Councilor Roach questioned Walnut, Washington and Jackson Streets, stating they are
very busy street and they cannot be closed. Councilor Roach suggested they look at the
® "Rokicki 5K" route. It was decided the committee will get with Street Commissioner
Miles, Acting Police Chief Sutherlin and Park Director Weinschenk to work out a better
route. The Council has a Special Session set for September 18, 2003, and this could be
an agenda item for that meeting. Motion to table this request until the September 18
meeting was made by Councilor Sedlack, 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, second reading. Motion to approve made by Councilor Roach, seconded by
Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
Ordinance 2003 -13, An Ordinance Replacing Ordinance 1997 -21 Establishing An
Employee Handbook for Employees of the City of Greencastle, first reading, was read
by Mayor Michael. Councilor Sedlack thanked Attorney Robertson and Clerk - Treasurer
Jones for their work in preparing this document. Motion to approve made by Councilor
Sedlack, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous.
Ordinance 2003 -14, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2002 -8 An Ordinance
Establishing The Size of Departments of City of Greencastle 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 2003, first reading.
Mayor Michael stated this allows for four (4) Captains in the Police Department to
® accommodate Jim Hendrich. Motion to approve made by Councilor Roach, seconded by
Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
Ordinance 2003 -15, An Ordinance Establishing An Unsafe Building Non - Reverting
Fund, first reading, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor
Roach, seconded by Councilor Sedlack. Vote was unanimous.
Resolution 200343, A Resolution For the Provisions of Insurance Benefits, was read by
Mayor Michael. This resolution allows members of the Common Council to be covered
by the City's health insurance if they want to cover the full cost of the premiums.
Councilor Roach asked if there were any requirements or time limits. City Attorney
Robertson stated there is not. Motion to approve made by Councilor Hammer, seconded
by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous.
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Sedlack at 8:41. p.m., seconded by Councilor
Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
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Pamela S. Jones, Clerk- T e urer
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Nancy A. Mic ael, Mayor
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