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Greencastle, Indiana 46133
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE BOARD OF WORKS
REGULAR SESSION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2001 4:00 P.M.
CITY HALL
The Greencastle Board of Works met in Regular Session Wednesday, April 18, 2001, 4:00 p.m. at
City Hall. Mayor Michael called the meeting to Order. On the Roll Call, the following were
found to be present: Sue Murray and George Murphey.
Motion to approve Minutes form March 7, 2001, Special Session; March 22, 2001, Executive
Session; March 22, 2001, Regular Session and April 9, 2001, Special Session, made by Sue
Murray, seconded by Mayor Michael.
Street Commissioner Miles recommended Patrick Jennings for the position of Truck
Driver/Laborer at $18,100.00 per year. Motion to accept recommendation made by Mayor
Michael, seconded by Sue Murray. Vote was unanimous.
Street Commissioner Miles reported that Mark Dickerson has completed his physical and written
test for CDL. Mr. Dickerson has received his permit which he will have to hold for two months
then he will take the driving test for his CDL license.
Wastewater Superintendent Mike Neese reported that Donald Hickey has completed his ninety
day probation period and recommended he be accepted as a full -time employee. Motion to accept
was made by George Murphey, seconded by Sue Murray. Vote was unanimous.
Fire Chief Bill Newgent recommended hiring Kyle App as the new Firefighter. Motion to accept
the recommendation pending PERF approval was made by Sue Murray, seconded by George
Murphey. Vote was unanimous.
Wastewater Superintendent Neese reported that bids were taken for the Field Gymmys. All bids
were rejected. One of the bidders, A.A. Septic, contacted Superintendent Neese offering
$40,000.00 for the 1996 Field Gymmy. Superintendent Neese stated he feels this is an acceptable
amount for the vehicle and recommended the Board accept the offer. Motion to accept the
$40,000.00 offer for the 1996 Field Gymmy was made by Mayor Michael, seconded by George
Murphey. Vote was unanimous.
Sue Murray made the motion to table the LPA Agreement with Putnam County, seconded by
® George Murphey. Vote was unanimous. A meeting was set for May 2, 2001, 7:00 p.m. at City
Hall to discuss this agreement.
" M o t i o n t o a p p r o v e W a t e r c l a i m s i n t h e a m o u n t o f $ 8 8 , 1 3 0 . 0 1 , w a s m a d e b y S u e M u r r a y ,
s e c o n d e d b y G e o r g e M u r p h e y . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
M o t i o n t o a p p r o v e W a s t e w a t e r c l a i m s i n t h e a m o u n t o f $ 9 5 , 7 6 5 . 2 9 , w a s m a d e b y G e o r g e
M u r p h e y , s e c o n d e d b y S u e M u r r a y . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
M o t i o n t o a p p r o v e s u b m i t t a l o f S R F c l a i m s i n t h e a m o u n t o f $ 6 0 1 , 8 8 9 . 0 0 , w a s m a d e b y G e o r g e
M u r p h e y , s e c o n d e d b y S u e M u r r a y . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
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C o m m i s s i o n e r M i l e s , r e g a r d i n g p e n d i n g l i t i g a t i o n o n p e r s o n n e l i s s u e s .
M o t i o n t o a d j o u r n m a d e b y S u e M u r r a y , s e c o n d e d b y G e o r g e M u r p h e y . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
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Street Commissioner: Thomas Miles
Mayor: Nancy Micheals
Board Of Works
City Attorney: Laurie Robertson
I have voiced my concern about the employment of John Childress at the
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Greencastle City Street Department. This has been a concern since October of 2000 at
the time of John's employment. The concern that I have is that the personnel policy
states that family cannot work in the same department. Approximately one year ago, my
son and nephew were denied employment at the City Street Department because I already
work there. Yet, in October of last year, Thomas Miles hired his nephew John Childress,
at the same time Mr. Hagan's son was promised full time employment, and then denied.
The problem has not been rectified and I feel I have no other choice but to file a
discrimination suit against the City of Greencastle.
Sincerely yours,
Harold Barger
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® Street Commissioner: Thomas Miles
Mayor: Nancy Micheals
Board Of Works
City Attorney: Laurie Robertson
In August of 2000 I was hired on part time at the Greencastle Street Department,
later I was asked if I would like to have a full time position. I agreed to the job offer
under the condition that I would receive my G.E.D. before being hired on at full time. I
later got my G.E.D., then I was told that I could not work in the same department as my
father Daniel H. Hagan. Then come to find out Thomas Miles hired his nephew, John
Childress in October of 2000, knowing that it went against the personnel policy. The
O personnel policy states that family cannot work in the same department or under the same
direct supervision. I have voiced my opinion and concerns about this since January of
2001, and nothing has been done other than myself being denied a full time position
because a family member works in the same department. Since the problem has not been
dealt with properly, I feel that I have no other choice than to take civil action against the
City of Greencastle for discrimination.
Sincerely,
Daniel R. Hagan
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