HomeMy Public PortalAbout5/14/2002City of Greencastle
City Hall
One North Locust Street
P.O. Box 607
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2002
7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, May 14, 2002, 7:00 p.m. at
City Hall. Mayor Michael called the meeting to Order at 7:15 p.m. On the Roll Call, the
following were found to be present: Councilor Roach, Councilor Hammer, Councilor Sedlack,
Councilor Liechty and Councilor Rokicki.
There were no public petitions or comments.
Mayor Michael reported that Wastewater Superintendent Mike Neese and Street Commissioner
Thomas Miles were out due to the project at Washington and Bloomington Street.
Fire Chief Newgent 'stated the Friends of the Fire Department have acquired a grant to replace the
Smoke House. The new Smoke House should be delivered in July.
City Planner VonTress stated she has made contact with the owners ofLaCharreada and they will
start demolition as soon as their insurance company settles.
Park Superintendent Weinschenk reported the pool will open May 24th. Superintendent
Weinschenk reported the Park Board will be requesting an additional appropriation in the amount
of $15,700.00 to relocate a sanitary sewer line that will run directly under the proposed Skate
Park. Councilor Hammer asked if the Skate Park fundraising could absorb this cost.
Superintendent Weinschenk stated the Park Board feels they should pay to have this line moved.
Mayor Michael reminded Council that Gove and Associates will meet with the Park Board and
anyone else interested at 6:00 p.m. on June 5th at City Hall.
Mayor Michael reminded everyone that Forest Hill Cemetery will have their Memorial Day
Ceremony May 27th at 11:00 a.m.
Motion to approve minutes April 9, 2002, Executive Session; April 9, 2002, Regular Session and
April 30, 2002 Special Session, was made by Councilor Sedlack with the following correction to
April 9, 2002, Regular Session: Motion to adjourn was made by Councilor Rokicki, not
Councilor Hammer, as he was not as the meeting, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was
unanimous.
Motion to approve City claims as presented was made by Councilor Liechty, seconded by
Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous.
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w i t h S t a t e m e n t o f B e n e f i t s ;
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S e d l a c k . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
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C o u n c i l o r H a m m e r , s e c o n d e d b y C o u n c i l o r R o a c h . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
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H a m m e r , s e c o n d e d b y C o u n c i l o r L i e c h t y . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
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M i c h a e l . M o t i o n t o a p p r o v e m a d e b y C o u n c i l o r H a m m e r , s e c o n d e d b y C o u n c i l o r R o k i c k i .
® Police Chief Hendrich stated they are ready to start Phase II of the Police Department.
Mayor Michael stated the County has already done redistricting for the City.
Councilor Roach stated he received many negative comments regarding noise from the Relay for
Life event.
Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Sedlack. Vote was
unanimous.
Nancy A. Michas Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela S. Jones, Clerk- Treasurer
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