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HomeMy Public PortalAbout3/14/2000City of Greencastle E City Hall Four East Walnut Street Greencastle, Indiana 46135 Pamela S. Jones Clerk- Treasurer GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2000 7:00 P.M. PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session March 14, 2000, 7:00 p.m. at the Putnam County Library. Councilor Roach called the meeting to Order. On the Roll Call, the following were found to be present: Councilor Hammer, Councilor Crampton, Councilor Parrish and Councilor Rokicki. Mayor Michael was absent due to a family emergency. Also present was City Attorney Laurie Robertson. Public Petitions and Comments Barry Baynard, 4th Ward, expressed concern regarding an auto repair shop being nm at Maple and Apple Street. Mr. Baynard stated he first mentioned this to the Mayor and Building Commissioner in November and questioned if anything has been done and if not, why has there not been anything done. This area is zoned R -2, Mr. Baynard continued, and an auto repair shop is a business allowed in C -2. Attorney Robertson stated this needs to be taken to the Plan Commission. Councilor Roach stated 0 he does not know if the Mayor has done anything about this issue or not. Mr. Baynard stated he talked to the Building Commissioner today and he stated he doesn't see an infraction. Mr. Baynard further stated there are cars on blocks, transmissions in the yard, 2 wreckers, etc. Councilor Roach asked if the cars were inoperable. Police Chief Hendrich stated if the cars are inoperable, the Police Department will tag them and give them so much time to remove the vehicles or the police will have them towed. Councilor Parrish stated she has had a lot of complaints regarding the house on Crown Street. Chief Hendrich stated the police have visited the house on several occasions, but the owner is now deceased and they are trying to find out who is handling the estate. The water and sewage has been shut off, but the house does still have electricity. Henry Smith, West Walnut Street, was present concerning Refuse Handling throwing trash cans etc., into the street after emptying them. Mr. Smith submitted pictures for the record and questioned who will be responsible if the trash cans cause an accident. CT Jones stated Mr. Smith has contacted City Hall regarding this problem. Councilor Crampton stated the trash along Columbia Street also needs to be addressed. This information will be passed to the Mayor's office to report to Refuse. Department Reports Fire Chief Bill Newgent reported he has a new format for this report that compares 1999 -2000 ® and hopes it gives Council more information on types of runs, etc. Police Chief Jim Hendrich reported his department is focusing on training and education and working with the schools. Chief Hendrich also reported the Police Department has been approved for a $ 10,000,00 grant for ® equipment, they are just waiting for an appropriation from the State. Councilor Crampton commended the Police Department regarding the sweep on inoperable vehicles. Street Commissioner Thomas Miles stated a letter regarding traffic counts at Arlington and Shadowlawn has been included in the packets and he is requesting an Ordinance be prepared to amend the No Parking Ordinance to included Arlington and Shadowlawn. Commissioner Miles stated he is proposing all four legs be painted yellow and no parking signs be posted. Police Chief Hendrich stated 15 citations were written on Saturday. Councilor Hammer questioned if we are just pushing the problem farther out into the neighborhoods. City Attorney Laurie Robertson stated she will prepare an Ordinance for the next meeting. Cemetery Superintendent Randy Robinson stated Charlie Butler has donated five plus acres to the Cemetery which will allow for an additional 480 graves of which Mr. Butler will take thirty for family graves. The Cemetery greatly appreciates this donation. Councilor Roach asked that Superintendent Robinson make sure the City addresses the generosity of the Butler family. Superintendent Robinson reported Assistant Superintendent Ernie Phillips has submitted his resignation and will be leaving the Cemetery after 10 years of service. Mr. Phillips is going into full time preaching and everyone wishes him the best. ® City Attorney Robertson stated she has been working on a number of easements for the Jackson Street Project and WWTP project, IDEM issues, Sexual Harassment classes, Survey on City Hall and a couple other small issues. General Business Councilor Roach made the motion to approve City claims, seconded by Councilor Parrish. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 2000 -1, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance (Tattoo Parlors/Piercing Parlors), second reading. Councilor Roach read the Synopsis. Motion to approve made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Crampton. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 2000 -2, An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Greencastle, Indiana (the "City "), Amending An Ordinance of Said Common Council Adopted on December 30, 1999, Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of County Economic Development Income Tax Revenue Bonds of the City In a Principal Amount Not to Exceed Five - Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($570,000.00), for the Purpose of Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Bond Anticipation Notes in Anticipation of the Issuance and Sale of Said Revenue Bonds to Procure Interim Funds to be Applied to a Portion of the Costs of Financing Certain Economic Development Projects, Together with Expenses Incidental Thereto, Including Expenses in Connection with the Issuance of the Bond Anticipation Notes, second reading. Motion to approve made by Councilor Parrish, seconded by Councilor Crampton. Vote was unanimous. Edith Welliver and Leslie Hanson were present to discuss a request from Main Street for street closings for the Heritage Fair on the Courthouse Square May l2th and 13th. The following street closings and parking restrictions were requested: • The closing of Franklin Street between Jackson and Indiana beginning at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 11 until 8:00 a.m. Sunday, May 14. -The closing of Indiana Street between Franklin and Washington and between Washington and Walnut (leaving 231 open) from 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 11 until 8:00 a.m. Sunday, May 14. -The closing of Vine Street between,Washington and the entrance to the Vine Street Parking lot from 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 11 until 8:00 a.m. Sunday, May 14. - Parking restricted on these streets during the times they are closed beginning at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 11. The Heritage Fair committee also request permission to place two dumpsters on the 'Dick Brown" parking lot. Motion to approve request subject to Police Chief, Fire Chief and Street Commissioner approval made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Parrish. Vote was unanimous. DePauw University request for street closings for Commencement Saturday, May 20, 2000 was the next item discussed. The following street closings were requested: - Simpson St. from Locust to College 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - College St. from Seminary to Simpson 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - College St. at Olive diverted for a short period of time 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. • Hanna St. from Locust to College diverted for a short period of time 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. For practice and set up on Friday, May 19, 2000, the following street closings were also requested: - Simpson St from Locust to College 7:00 a,m. - 5:00 P.M. - College St, at Olive diverted for a short period of time 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. -Hanna St. from Locust to College diverted for a short period of time 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. DePauw University Safety Officers and Police will direct traffic at these times. Motion to approve the request made by Councilor Crampton, seconded by Councilor Parrish. Vote was unanimous. Clarinda Crawford, Assistant Pastor at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church and Director of Putnam County Youth -as- Resources, was present to request penmission to close Indiana Street, between Washington Street and Franklin Street, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19, 2000 to accommodate and recognize a large group of people who have helped in a connnunity \vide humanitarian aid effort. The IFCO/Pastors for Peace Caravan will enter Greencastle that weekend and will be leaving on the evening of March 19th as part of their journey to Chiapas, Mexico. Motion to approve the street closing subject to Fire Chief, Police Chief and Street Commissioner approval, was made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Crampton. Vote was unanimous. Police Chief Hendrich explained an outline for use of Municipal Court funds and the lease to purchase program for communication equipment for the Police Department. Councilor Parrish ® questioned number four and asked if equipping the vehicles for transporting was still necessary. Chief Hendrich stated they still transport patients, even if it is not for the 72 hour commitments. Consensus of the Council is to move ahead with the outline submitted. Resolution 2000 -3, A Resolution Reaffirming Resolution 2000 -2 and Declaring An Economic Revitalization Area and Recommended Tax Deduction (North American Capacitor Company). Motion to read by title only made by Councilor Hannner, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous. Councilor Roach read Resolution 2000 -3, by title only. There were no public comments or questions. Motion to approve made by Councilor Parrish, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 2000 -4, A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriation, was read by Councilor Roach. Motion to approve made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Parrish. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 2000 -5, An Resolution Accepting Autumn Glen, was read by Councilor Roach. Motion to accept made by Councilor Rokicki. After some discussion regarding conditions put on this project through the Plan Commission, Councilor Rokicki withdraws his motion. Councilor Roach made the motion to table Resolution 2000 -5 to research and make sure Plan Commission conditions were met, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 2000 -3, An Ordinance Amending Section 8 -76(a) of the Greencastle City Code • (Weight limits), first reading, was read by Councilor Roach. Motion to approve made by Councilor Hammer with the notation to add exceptions for trash trucks, local delivery, etc., if needed, seconded by Councilor Crampton. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 2000 -4, An Ordinance Designating Stop Intersections, first reading, was read by Councilor Roach. Motion to approve made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Crampton. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 2000 -5, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1996 -10, first reading, Motion to read by title only made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Councilor Roach read by title only. City Attorney Robertson stated she was infonned the wrong legal description was adopted in the original Ordinance. City Attorney Robertson further stated she has been assured that this is the correct legal descripton. Motion to approve made by Councilor Parrish, seconded by Councilor Crampton. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 2000 -6, An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Greencastle, Indiana, Amending and Supplementing Ordinance No. 1998 -28 of the Common Council of the City, Adopted on November 17, 1998, As Previously Amended and Supplemented, Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Sewage Works Revenue Bonds of the City in an Amount not to Exceed 512,000,000.00, The Refunding of Outstanding Sewage Works Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes ® of the City and Other Related Matters, first reading. Motion to read by title only made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Councilor Roach read by title only. Motion to approve first reading made by Councilor Parrish, seconded by Councilor Crampton. Vote was unanimous. ® The 2000 Street Repaving Projects were the next item discussed. Councilor Parrish asked if this is going to resolve Sonny Wood's problem. Commission Miles stated that is a different project, but will be taken care of with the storm sewer work that will be done. Council reports and comments. The Council announced they are starting the procedure for School Board appointment with the deadline to submit applications to the Clerk- Treasurer being April 11, 2000, 4:00 p.m. Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. ATTEST: A Pamela S. Jones, lei - Treasurer C 24 O _ Thomas Roach, Council President Presiding officer 11