HomeMy Public PortalAbout3/12/2002City of Greencastle
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P.O. Box 607
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2002 7:OOPM CITY HALL
The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday March 12,
2002, 7:OOp.m. at City Hall. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 7:10
p.m. On the Roll Call, the following were found to be present: Councilor Hammer,
Councilor Sedlack, Councilor Liechty, and Councilor Rokicki. Councilor Roach
arrived at 8:05 p.m., and Melanie Welker took minutes, due to City Clerk- Treasurer
Pamela Jones being at Clerk Institute.
Public Petitions and Comments
There were no public petitions or comments.
Department Reports
Mayor Michael gave an overview on the tour of the new Police Dept. before the
meeting this evening, and Police Chief Jim Hendrich gave an update on work being
completed.
Fire Chief Bill Newgent asked the Council to file an application thru a Cumulative
Fire Fund Grant which would have a 90 -10% match, we will be asking for an
$111,000.00 grant and our share would be $11,000.00.
Building Commissioner Thomas Arthur added to his report that he has really been
working hard on getting areas in town cleaned up, residents are working well with
him on the issues. Mayor Michael told Council Members to mark their calendars
for Sat. March 23, 9a.m., for a Public Hearing at the Moose for the DOC Grant, for
Franklin and Columbia St. residents.
City Engineer Glen Morrow added to his report that there were 9 proposals sent in
for the park, 3 firms will be interviewed on April 2 with final decision on April 3.
Morrow gave an update on the Wastewater Plant with Division A being 94%
® complete. Councilor Sedlack questioned Morrow as to why St Rd 240 will be
closed again when closed a year ago for work. Morrow explained that there were
water lines and drains that had to be relocated, delaying the widening of 240 for a
S year.
Street Commissioner Thomas Miles added to his report that the Dura Patcher is
working well, and he will have a complete city sidewalk inventory at the April
Council Meeting.
Water Plant Supt. Terry Dale added to his report that the Utility Office Software is
17 years behind tine, no where to go with what they have, limited as to what can be
done, will be coming back to the Council in near future to ask for approximately
$13,000.00 for office software.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve minutes from February 12, 2002, Regular Session, made by
Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Sedlack. Vote was unanimous.
General Business
Motion to approve claims as submitted made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by
Councilor Liechty. Vote was unanimous.
DePauw University Noise Ordinance Waivers
® Three Noise Ordinance Waivers were granted as follows: Alumni Weekend June I-
2, 2002. Motion to approve made by Councilor Harrner, seconded by Councilor
Rokicki. Vote was unanimous. Little 5, April 4, 2002. Motion to approve made by
Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Sedlack. Vote was unanimous.
Christian Concert/Speaker, April 4, 2002. Motion to approve made by Councilor
Sedlack, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
DePauw University Request for Street Closings
Request for Commencement, same streets as in past. Motion to approve by
Councilor Sedlack, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
People Pathway Phase III
Engineer Garth Hughes spoke of how this phase is progressing, and he has learned a
lot from INDOT, a proposal is together for engineer design, and construction is to
start in May of 2003. Joy Marley explained that the Putnam County Foundation is a
source of income for the project, and we have a portion of the money now.
Discussion of Sidewalk Project Proposal
• This will come from CAGIT, not in EDIT PLAN.
Jackson Street Construction
® Mayor Michael went over the concerns of safety, and what had been discussed on
this issue prior to this evenings discussion. Councilor Liechty's concern is safety,
road is narrow, has a concern that it will become a bypass once 231 and 240 are
closed for construction. Councilor Roach agrees with Liecllty, sidewalks would
help, thought we should send the state a letter for help and assistance on the issue.
Councilor Haimner agrees as well.
Putnam Co. Development Rep. Bill Dory has talked to Wal -Mart and other factories
about the need of neighborhoods on truck traffic monthly.
Councilor Rokicki wants to hear from public. Councilor Sedlack is concerned about
safety, advises we should tie in sidewalks to help out the situation.
He also wants the County to get to use Jackson Street, saying TNDOT money went
into Jackson Street, if we reduce traffic on Jackson Street, where would it go?
Other ares in town are just as narrow, and the same issues would be brought up
again.
Public Comments: Downtown Merchants spoke of how traffic flows easier now
that Jackson Street is opened, more parking since customers can get out of parking
spaces easier, instead of waiting on semis to get through the stoplight. A four -way
stopsign at Hanna and Jackson would alleviate the safety issues. Engineer Morrow
® explained to warrant stopsigns you must do a traffic count, we do not have the
equipment to do so, may purchase in a year or two, we have to warrant enough
vehicles, and may be able to do so once the Art Center is complete.
Putnam County Commissioner Don Walton doesn't want to see the City putting a
weight limit on Jackson Street, would cost the County time, money and gas, to go
another route all of the tune. Tricks have been on this road before housing
developed, residents knew this when purchasing their land, and does understand the
concern for safety.
Wally Estes was the ordy resident that came forward in favor of rerouting trucks,
other than trucks that had to be on the road for local deliveries, example: Butler's
LP, delivers to many customers on Jackson Street. He understood that when the
Southern Highway went in that trucks would use that route. Councilor Sedlack was
quick to point out Bloomington Street to Jackson Street did not have State money,
and that they were not interested when the Southern Highway was built to keep
trucks off of Jackson Street. Councilor Roach believes the ordinance we have now
is the one we need, Rokicki presented a proposal to the Mayor, that would be a
compromise, Mayor Michael said she could not live with it, weight limit on current
ordinance is to low, vehicles and semis have gotten bigger. Mayor Michael also
® said the people on Jackson Street deserve sidewalks. Councilor Rokicki wants to
have an ordinance prepared and legal work completed. Councilor Hamrner believes
sidewalks would alleviate the problem, the only resident that he has heard from in
® taking semis off of Jackson Street is Mr. Estes, and again the trucks were there
before housing and residents were. Mayor Michael said we will look into striping
and signals for Jackson Street. Councilor Roach says it is the first time lie's heard
Rokicki's proposal, doesn't agree, agrees with Hammer. Mayor Michael
summarized the issue on growth is good and can be difficult at times, we need a
bypass, not an issue right now. Councilor Rokicki said there are already
exemptions in the current ordinance, we need to vote on an ordinance. Mayor
Michael explained the best offer she had, was to connect neighborhoods, she has no
Dept. Heads in favor of any changes on Jackson Street. City Attorney Laurie
Robertson offered to draft an ordinance if that is what is needed. Councilor
Hammer wants to bring issue to closure tonight, and address safety thru sidewalks
and speed limit signs as well as local law enforcement. Councilor Sedlack seconded
the motion. Councilor Roach disagrees, this is a coimnunity problem, not ready for
closure. Mayor Michael said we have a motion on the floor, we move forward with
sidewalks and do not place a weight restriction on trucks at this time. Councilor
Sedlack, Hammer and Roach were all in favor with Councilor Liechty and Rokicki
casting dissenting votes. Councilor Hammer explained that this issue can be
brought up at future meetings. Vote was unanimous.
® Trash Contract Discussion
Mayor Michael went over contract, trash service costs Refuse Handling $8.72 a
month and we charge City customers $9.00 a month. Proposed contract is that the
price remains the same for customers but would cost Refuse Handling $8.98.
Mayor Michael said she is very pleased with Refuse Handling, they always help
solve issues with customers, and that as long as we keep rates down should renew
two year contract. Councilor Hammer made a motion for the Board of Works to
negotiate contract with Refuse Handling. Councilor Rokicki seconded motion.
Vote was unanimous.
Resolution 2002 -6, A Resolution Authorizing Appropriation and Expenditure of
City Hall Non - Reverting (CAGIT) Funds, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to
approve made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Rokicki, Vote was
unanimous.
Resolution 2002 -7, A Resolution of the City Council of Greencastle, Indiana,
Amending Resolution 2002 -5, Authorizing the Submittal of the CFF Application to
® the Indiana Department of Commerce and Addressing Related Matters, was read by
Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor Roach, seconded by
Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
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