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HomeMy Public PortalAbout7/09/2002City 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, JULY 9, 2002 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, July 9, 2002, 7:00 p.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 Roach, Councilor Hammer, Councilor Sedlack, Councilor Liechty and Councilor Rokicki. There were no Public Petitions or Comments. Mayor Michael reported that both WWTP Superintendent Mike Neese and Street Commissioner Thomas Miles are absent due to the rain. Water Superintendent Terry Dale stated they are using approximately two million gallons of water ® per day. Police Chief Hendrich passed out this report at the meeting and stated there is water in the new Police Station again. City Planner Lisa VonTress gave a verbal report (her report had been turned into the CT, but was not in the packet). Building Commissioner Tom Authur was absent. Park Director Rod Weinschenk gave a verbal report and congratulated Councilor Liechty for placing FIRST in his age bracket and third overall in the Rokicki 5K walk/run. Councilor Rokicki complimented the Park director, staff and volunteers for the wonderful events of July 6th. Councilor Sedlack corrected minutes as follows: May 14, 2002, Executive Session: Councilor Sedlack stated we had two separate meetings with the first adjourning at 6:35 p.m. and a new cast of characters arriving at 6:38 p.m. They are two separate issues with two sets of characters. CT Jones agreed that we had two cast of characters, but it was ONE agenda and one set of minutes with the items separated. May 14, 2002, Regular Session; page two, first paragraph, was not a vote, but a "straw poll" to see which candidate would be appointed to the School Board. With those corrections, Councilor Sedlack made the motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous. Motion to approve City claims as presented was made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Liechty. Vote as follows: Councilor Roach, abstain; Councilor Hammer, yes; ® Councilor Sedlack, yes, Councilor Liechty, yes and Councilor Rokicki, yes. Request to close portions of Washington Street, Franklin Street, Indiana Street, Wood Street and ® Indianapolis Road for the 4 -H Parade July 21, 2002. Motion to approve made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 2002 -6, An Ordinance Establishing School Zone Speed Limits Within the City of Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, first reading. Mayor Michael explained that she has talked to A & F Engineering and they suggested the MUTCD Manual be adhered to, especially regarding school zones and further stated that residential neighborhoods be maintained at 30 mph. Mayor Michael read Ordinance 2002 -6. Councilor Roach stated 3d. needs to be changed from First Street to Percy Julian Drive. Councilor Roach questioned the area around the old Jones Elementary School and DePauw University. Councilor Roach, Councilor Hammer and Councilor Rokicki all agree the "NOW THEREFORE" paragraph needs to be rewritten and clarified. Councilor Rokicki asked that a map be available for the public to look at to see where changes will be made. Motion to table was made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Roach. Both motions were withdrawn when it was realized that no public discussion could take place with the motion to table. Marjo Cavanaugh was present to recap the concerns of Seminary Street Neighbors which includes excessive speed on seminary street. Mrs. Cavanaugh reminded the Council that these concerns were brought before the Mayor and Council in June 2001 with the request to lower the speed limit in the area to 25 mph. Councilor Sedlack stated he has looked at the Greencastle City Code ® which shows eight through streets in Greencastle and Seminary is an important thoroughfare. That could be a real problem with lower speed limits. Harriett Moore, a resident of Seminary Street, also stated she is for the lower speed limit. Mrs. Moore stated she feels each neighborhood should be addressed individually. This area should be posted at 25 mph with "Caution Children at Play" signs. Councilor Hammer stated the police clocked the TOP speed at 38 mph. Residents John Noble and Rick Provine also spoke in support of lower speed limits on Seminary Street. Whitney Morrill stated a committee needs to be formed to address the issues. Motion to table Ordinance 2002 -6 was made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 2002 -7, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2001 -9 Regarding City of Greencastle Employees Salaries, first reading, was read by Mayor Michael. This Ordinance amends the Salary Ordinance by adding an ICE student to the Fire Department working 20 hours per week at $5.15 per hour. Motion to approve made by Councilor Liechty, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote as follows: Councilor Roach, abstain, Councilor Hammer, yes, Councilor Sedlack, yes; Councilor Liechty, yes and Councilor Rokicki yes. Edith Welliver, Main Street Director, was present to discuss the creation of a Historic Preservation Commission. Mrs. Welliver stated the Council would need to pass an Ordinance ® creating this committee which would operate parallel to the Plan Commission for specifically designated historic areas. Councilor Roach suggested forming an investigative committee and move forward, bringing the information back to Council to decide if they want to pass an 0 • Ordinance. Dr. Heavin, Putnam County Board of Health, was present to discuss mosquito control. Dr. Heavin stated there are some diseases being carried by mosquitos and the BOH has received $1,000.00 as seed money if needed for City /County mosquito control if needed. Mayor Michael stated that on the sidewalk issues they have picked out sidewalks with upheavals to work on first. It was reported that the new Police Station has reached substantial completion on Phase I and the contractor has 30 days to complete the punch list. The expansion is scheduled to be complete by Labor Day. Councilor Roach asked if a Phase I Environmental Review has been done on the old City Hall. City Engineer Morrow stated that it has not and estimated the cost to be approximately $ 1,375.00. Mayor Michael reported that after the discussion of the Eastside Waterworks and Fire Substation discussion, CACFID and Redevelopment Commission want to move forward on these issues with the Waterworks being priority. The fire substation was also discussed with Mayor Michael stating we know we can't do this now, but need to look at manpower now and start staffing in anticipation of the new substation. Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Nancy A. Mi ael, Mayor ATTEST: i Pamela S. Jones, Clerk -Tre ur r •