HomeMy Public PortalAbout8/11/2009Citv of Greencastle
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One North Locust Street, P.O. Box 607
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
765.653.9211
tFenn @cityoferecncastle.com
Teresa P. Clenn
Clerk Treasurer
Greencastle Common Council
Regular Meeting
Minutes
August 11, 2009 7:00 P.M. Greencastle City Hall
Call to Order; Roll Call
A. Mayor Murray called meeting to order at 7:15 PM; all present. Mrs. Rokicki
welcomed
Public Hearing
III. Public Petitions and Comments
A. Nothing heard.
IV. Special Requests
A. Street Closure -
1. Convention and Visitors Bureau — Karla Lawless ( Not present)
a. September 19, 2009 — Sidewalk Chalk Art Bash — Walnut Street from
Jackson Street to Indiana Street from Walnut Street to Franklin
Street beginning at 8:00 AM through 2:00 PM. Rain date will be
October 3, 2009.
i. Motion by Mark Hammer, second by Terry J. Smith to approve
as requested, unanimous approval.
2. Community Fundraiser Day — Hollie Wyatt- present
a. September 12, 2009 — Indiana Street from Washington to Franklin
from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Hollie Wyatt present for this request. David English, Kyle
Hutchison and Hollie Wyatt putting this together as an event
to bring all non - profits together at one place, one time.
Channel 10 News will have a live feed from events in town.
Motion by Adam Cohen to approve as requested, second by
Jinsie Bingham, unanimous approval.
V. Department Reports
A. Cemetery — Ernie Phillips
B. Engineer — Garth Hughes
C. Fire Department — Bill Newgent
D. Park and Recreation — Rod Weinschenk
1. Reported after school hours at Aquatic Center through Labor Day.
E. Planner — Shannon Norman
F. Police Department — Tom Sutherlin
1. Councilor Bingham asked regarding person driving wrong way during the
parade. Chief Sutherlin indicated he did not know about this.
G. Department of Public Works — Brad Phillips
1. Reported on Manhattan Road issue at railroad crossing where road was giving
way. Thanks to Buzzi for free shad rock and and free hauling.
H. Water &Wastewater Department — George Russell
1. North Jackson lift station on line as of noon today.
I. City Attorney - Laurie Robertson Hardwick
VI. Approval of Minutes
A. Regular Meeting, July 14, 2009
1. Correction clarify selection of councilor at large appointment should read
Democrat Caucus Chairperson Jinsie Bingham, motion to approve with noted
corrections by Jinsie Bingham, second by Mark Hammer, unanimous
approval.
VII. Old Business
VIII. New Business
A. Ordinance 2009 -8, An Ordinance Amending The City Of Greencastle Zoning
Code Regarding Landscaping Standards, First Reading
1. Mayor Murray read this Ordinance in its entirety. Shannon Norman reported
on Plan Commission request. Motion by Adam Cohen to approve on first
reading, second by Terry J. Smith, unanimous approval.
B. Ordinance 2009 -9, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2002 -6 Establishing
School Zone Speed Limits Within The City of Greencastle, Putnam County,
Indiana, First Reading
1. Mayor Murray read this Ordinance in its entirety. Mayor Murray presented
Council with traffic study for this area indicating large amount of pedestrian
traffic as well as vehicular traffic. Councilor Rokicki asked regarding hanging
flashing lights in this area. Mayor Murray recommendation from City
employees has been to reduce speed and be monitored by law enforcement.
Discussion. Council asking for change in speed limit from Washington Street
south to Jackson Blvd. Mayor will have engineer check on this and will bring
Ordinance to Council.
2. Motion by Terry J. Smith to approve on first reading, second by Phyllis Rokicki,
unanimous approval.
C. Resolution 2009 -15, A Resolution Opposing CSX Transportation's Railroad
Speed Limit Increase
1. Mayor Murray read this Resolution in its entirety. Motion by Adam Cohen,
second by Terry J. Smith, unanimous approval.
D. Bill Dory present representing the following Resolutions. Recommendation to
approve as presented.
1. Motion by Adam Cohen to waive reading of following Resolutions, second by
Jinsie Bingham, unanimous approval.
E. Resolution 2009 -16, A Resolution Affirming Heartland Automotive LLC (2000
Expansion) Of Compliance With Statements Of Benefits
1. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve as presented, second by Jinsie Bingham,
unanimous approval.
F. Resolution 2009 -17, A Resolution Affirming Heartland Automotive LLC (2003
Expansion) Of Compliance With Statements Of Benefits
1. Motion by Mark Hammer, second by Terry J. Smith, unanimous approval.
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G. Resolution 2009 -18, A Resolution Affirming Heartland Automotive LLC (2004
Expansion) Of Compliance With Statements Of Benefits
1. Motion by Mark Hammer, second by Phyllis Rokicki, unanimous approval.
H. Resolution 2009 -19, A Resolution Affirming Heartland Automotive LLC (2007
Expansion) Of Compliance With Statements Of Benefits
1. Mark Hammer, Terry J. Smith
I. Resolution 2009 -20, A Resolution Affirming Heartland Automotive LLC (2009
Expansion) Of Compliance With Statements Of Benefits
1. Mark Hammer, Jinsie Bingham
IX. Approval of City Claims
A. Payroll = 376,033.64
B. Pensioners = 18,587.35
C. Regular Payables = 109,884.78
D. Direct Payables = 111,782.48
1. Motion by Mark Hammer to approve payables as presented, second by Adam
Cohen, unanimous approval.
X. Reports
A. Mayor's Report
1. Mayor Murray reported that we would like to have a special meeting to review
budgets on August 25 beginning at 4:00 PM. Mayor will bring back Ordinance
2009 -9 for final reading and approval and perhaps railroad stop signs.
2. Second Ward 6:30 August 13 at Deer Meadow.
B. Clerk- Treasurer's Report
1. Clerk Treasurer Teresa Glenn presented Council with Budgets for their review.
C. Councilors
1. Terry J. Smith thanked everyone who came out tonight to speak about CSX.
2. Jinsie Bingham shared that there has been interest in Friends of Forest Hill.
XI. Adjournment
A. Motion by Jinsie Bingham, second by Mark Hammer, unanimous approval.8:27
PM.
Susan V. Murray, Mayor
ATTEST:
J
Teresa P. Glenn, Clerk Treasurer
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