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P.O. Box 607
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2002
7:00 P.M.
CITY HAIL
The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, June 11, 2002, 7:00 p.m. at
City Hall. Mayor Michael called the meeting to Order. On the Roll Call, the following were
found to be present: Councilor Hammer, Councilor Sedlack, Councilor Liechty and Councilor
Rokicki. Councilor Roach was absent.
There were no Public Petitions or Comments.
Fire Chief Newgent reported they have hired five (5) new reserves.
Councilor Sedlack asked if the Council will be discussing the fate of the current Police Station.
Mayor Michael replied they will discuss what will happen, the Police are to being moving to the
• new location June 19, 2002.
Councilor Sedlack asked Street Commissioner Miles about stripping on Seminary Street. Streel
Commissioner Miles stated they have been unable to do this due to weather and humidity.
Park Director Weinschenk highlighted Park programs.
There were no minutes available.
Councilor Liechty made the motion to approve claims except for Claim #6224, Aymir
Construction, until released by Attorney Robertson, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was
unanimous.
Resolution 2002 -24, A Resolution Affirming Oxford Automotive, Inc. of Compliance with
Statement of Benefits, motion to remove from the table was made by Councilor Hammer,
seconded by Councilor Sedlack. Vote was unanimous. Mayor Michael read Resolution 2002 -24.
Motion to approve made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Liechty. Vote was
unanimous.
Resolution 2002 -29, A Resolution Authorizing Funding of the Greencastle/Putnam County
Development Center from Industrial Development Funds, was read by Mayor Michael. It was
noted the annual amount has raised from $30,000.00 to 534,500.00. The last paragraph, first
sentence was changed to read ........payable in June to payable in July and the remainder in
• October -..... Motion to approve made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Rokicki.
Vote was unanimous.
® Resolution 2002 -30, A Resolution Authorizing Appropriation of Surplus Sale Proceeds, was
read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor
Sedlack. Vote was unanimous.
Resolution 2002 -31, A Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Appropriation in the City of
Greencastle 2002 Budget, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor
Sedlack, seconded by Councilor Liechty. Vote was unanimous.
Mayor Michael stated the Committee to select a consultant for the accounting and utility billing
system has met and interviewed three firms: London Witte, H.J. Umbaugh and Crowe Chizek.
The recommendation from the committee is H.J. Umbaugh with a contract amount of $7,500.00
but not to exceed $10,000.00. Motion to approve the recommendation was made by Councilor
Hammer, seconded by Councilor Sedlack. Vote was unanimous.
Adam Cohn, President of Big Walnut Sports Park was present to discuss the City's interest in
acquiring Big Walnut Sports Park. Mayor Michael explained the Council and Park Board met in
Executive Session prior to this meeting to discuss this. The consensus of the boards is that more
information, including financial accountability issues need to be addressed.
A Special Session was set for June 27, 2002, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.
® Motion to adjourn at 8:10 a.m. was made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Sedlack.
Vote was unanimous.
Nancy A. M ael, Mayor
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Pamela S. Jones,
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