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HomeMy Public PortalAbout8/11/2009Citv of Greencastle City Hall 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. Page 2 of 3 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 Page 3 of 3