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Greencastle, Indiana 46135
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Teresa P. Glenn
Clerk Treasurer
Greencastle Common Council
Regular Meeting
Minutes
June 9, 2009 7:00 P.M. Greencastle City Hall
Call to Order; Roll Call
A. Mayor Murray called the regular session meeting of the Common Council to order
at 7:00 PM; upon roll call present were: Adam Cohen, Jinsie Bingham, Mark
Hammer, Terry J. Smith and John Lanie.
II. Public Petitions and Comments
A. None heard.
III. Special Requests
A. Street Closures — Putnam County Fair Parade, July 17, 2009
1. Cheryl Spencer representing Putnam County Fair Parade Board requesting
same street closures beginning at 5:30 PM lasting one to two hours. Motion
by Jinsie Bingham, second by Terry J. Smith, unanimous approval.
B. Street Closures — "Make It Personal" Colts Tour, July 14, 2009 from 4:00 PM to
6:00 PM
1. Mayor Murray presented Council with information regarding Greencastle as
one of 15 stops in Indiana. Franklin Street and Indiana Street closures from
1:30 PM until 7:30 PM. Motion by Adam Cohen second by Mark Hammer to
approve this request, unanimous approval.
C. Noise Waiver — DePauw University — August 22, 2009
1. First year orientation event — Motion by Mark Hammer to accept, second by
John Lanie, unanimous approval.
IV. Department Reports
A. Cemetery — Ernie Phillips
1. Ernie reported on the Memorial Garden /Columbarium dedication on Memorial
Day.
B. Engineer — Garth Hughes
C. Fire Department — Bill Newgent - present
D. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk —
1 . Terry J. Smith thanked Rod for fishing contest held last Saturday, June 6,
2009.
2. Reminder of Tuesday night Park Fest Concert each Tuesday evening through
July.
3. Shared information regarding all the programs that have begun at the Park this
week.
4. Reminder of upcoming DePauw Environmental Club and Park and Recreation
Dept.'s Critical Mass Bike Ride on June 21, 2009 beginning at 1:00 PM.
5. July 4, 2009 Celebrate "4" Event and the events scheduled for that day.
E. Planner — Shannon Norman —
1. Updated council on Community Garden. Planting scheduled to begin next
couple of weeks; 6 gardeners working on this project.
2. Neighborhood ward meetings are being scheduled with Councilors.
3. Saturday, June 20 will be hosting City Planner Training Session here at City
Hall beginning at 8:30 AM until 2:00 PM.
F. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin - present
G. Department of Public Works — Brad Phillips - present
H. Water &Wastewater Department — George Russell
1. Jinsie Bingham asked George regarding the sewer line cleaning process.
Russell shared this process is moving along ahead of schedule.
I. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick —
1. Reported that all properties have been purchased for People Pathways.
V. Approval of Minutes
A. Regular Meeting, May 12, 2009
1. Motion by Adam Cohen to approve as presented, second by Mark Hammer,
unanimous approval.
VI. Old Business
VII. New Business
A. Resolution 2009 -4, A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriations To The
Annual Budget
1. Mayor Murray read this Resolution in its entirety. Public hearing opened at
7:29 PM public hearing closed at 7:32 PM.
a. Motion by Mark Hammer, second by John Lanie, unanimous
approval.
B. Ordinance 2009 -7, An Ordinance Amending Section 6 -146 of the Greencastle
City Code Regarding Noise Ordinance Exceptions, First Reading
1. Mayor Murray read this Ordinance in its entirety. Motion by Terry J. Smith to
approve as presented on first reading, second by Jinsie Bingham, unanimous
approval.
VIII. Approval of City Claims
A. After review of claims by Mark Hammer motion to approve, second by John Lanie,
unanimous approval.
IX. Reports
A. Mayor's Report
1. Mayor Murray reported that city engineer is continuing to work on stimulus
dollar grant.
2. Changing out more street lights with LED lights.
3. Consultants hired at DPU for more welcoming community.
4. May 30 Clean City Day was successful and thanked community for efforts.
5. Successful City Auction held last Saturday.
B. Clerk- Treasurer's Report
1. Reported on budget.
C. Councilors
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1. Adam Cohen reminded constituents of upcoming meeting for first ward on
June 16, 2009.
2. Announced early morning opportunity for lap swimming for those interested
please contact Adam for this information.
3. Mark Hammer shared that new trash receptacles are collecting water and
concerned for mosquito.
4. Terry J. Smith shared that anyone in 4` ward needing help with grass mowing
call him and he will help.
X. Adjournment
A. Motion by Jinsie Bingham to adjourn at 7:59 PM, second by John Lanie,
unanimous approval.
Susan V. Murray. Mayor
ATTEST:
Teresa P. Glenn. Clerk Treasurer
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