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® Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2000 7:00 P.M. JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, May 9, 2000, 7:00 p.m. at
Jones Elementary School. Mayor Michael called the meeting to Order. On the Roll Call, the
following were found to be present: Councilor Roach, Councilor Hammer, Councilor Crampton,
Councilor Parrish and Councilor Rokicki. Also present was City Attorney Laurie Robertson.
Mayor Michael thanked the School Corporation for allowing the Council to use their building for
this meeting and acknowledged that Superintendent Mike Turner and Principal Alan Small are in
attendance.
Public Petitions and Comments
Joe M. Liechty, 104 East Berry Street, presented a letter that reads as follows:
® May 9, 2000 Joe M. Liechty
104 E. Bent' Street
Greencastle
Concern: The property next to my home (102 E. Berry St.)
has an unoccupied house and overgrown yard.
During the week of April 23 -27 I called the mayor's office to inquire about what I could
do to remedy the yard next to my home being overgrown. I was advised that the person who
takes care of that would call. They have not as yet done so.
I still want a remedy to the overgrown yard. But an even greater concern is that the
property cannot sell for the value it had when purchased due to the city's sewage problem.
During times of heavy rainfall sewage runs across the backyard as well as from a manhole in the
street. The signs erected on our block by the city of Greencastle as compelled by the Indiana
Department of Environmental Management verify this truth.
As a first step in my quest for a solution I am requesting a total ban on sewage hook -ups
until the problem of the city's waste disposal system being unable to handle the load is corrected.
I understand that we have to "live with" the current situation for two years until it is remedied but
I am not willing to live with "further damage" created by increased sewage flow from additional
hook -ups.
Mayor Michael stated we are on an "early sewer ban ", meaning if there is not a lateral in place
we must get approval from the State for hook -ups, if a lateral is in place it is a local decision.
® Mike Tzouanakis, 1000 South Jackson Street, asked about progress of the work on South
Jackson Street stating the high spots have been ground off with the 3 and 4 axel hocks going up
and down the street since Hansen opened at Lone Star. Mr. Tzouanakis stated he is concerned
about the safety of joggers, bicyclers and walkers in this area.
Mayor Michael stated we are still on target for summer construction, further stating this is a State
bid job and we have to go by their time schedule.
Department Reports
Council requested comparison infonnation in Building Commissioner and Sewage report.
Street Commissioner Miles reported the Old Dick Brown lot has been graded and covered with
#2 stone. Councilor Crampton commended Street Commissioner Miles for the signage at
Arlington and Shadowlawn.
Cemetery Superintendent Randy Robinson introduced Kenny Buis as the new Assistant
Superintendent.
Park Director Staton stated the Park Board is preparing RFP's for the Park Maintenance Buildin
and requested approval from Council to proceed in order to see what the cost will be.
® Police Chief Hendrich stated he has had several complaints regarding the Noise Ordinance and
how it relates to commercial establishments, ie, bars, etc. Chief Hendrich further stated there are
complaints regarding the Noise Ordinance and a certain commercial establishment that runs
refrigeration units which are quite noisy and disturb the neighbors. Councilor Crampton stated
there should be no exceptions for businesses to break the laws and disturb the neighbors. Notify
the owners and give a permitable time to rectify situation and let them know the Ordinance will
be enforced, Councilor Crampton continued. Councilor Roach stated the intent was the boom
boxes and loud mufflers on cars, not commercial businesses.
Motion to approve Minutes from the April 11, 2000 Regular Session made by Councilor
Crampton, seconded by Councilor Parrish. Vote was unanimous.
Motion to approve City claims made by Councilor Parrish, seconded by Councilor Hammer.
Vote was unanimous.
Jeff McCall was the only applicant for the School Board appointment. Motion to reappoint Jeff
McCall to the School Board made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote
was unanimous.
Ordinance 2000 -8, An Ordinance Approving the Petition of Greencastle Community School
® Corporation to Vacate Public Right -of -Way Located in the City of Greencastle, Putnam County,
Indiana, second reading. Motion to approve made by Councilor Hanuner, seconded by
Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous.
Resolution 2000 -11, A Resolution Affirming Heartland Automotive, LLC, of Compliance With
Statement of Benefits;
Resolution 2000 -12, A Resolution Affirming H.A. Parts Products of Indiana Company of
Compliance With Statement of Benefits;
Resolution 2000 -13, A Resolution Affirming H.A. Parts Products of Indiana Company of
Compliance With Statement of Benefits; and
Resolution 2000 -14, A Resolution Affirming Lear Operations Corporation of Compliance «rith
Statement of Benefits, were all approved with a motion by Councilor Roach, seconded by
Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous.
Police Chief Hendrich presented his Police Stragetic Plan and Police Site Location to the Council
and requested they look at the information and give their input. Councilor Crampton stated it is
an interesting plan and he supports the decision of the Police Department not to move into the
new City Hall. Councilor Crampton stated the new building lacks everything a Police
Department needs.
An Executive Session was set for May 31 st, 7:00 p.m. at the new City Hall.
Councilor Parrish regretfully submitted her resignation letter of which is attached and will
become a part of these minutes.
Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Parrish, seconded by Councilor Crampton. Vote was
unanimous.
ATTEST
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Nancy A. M hael, Mayor
Pamela S. Jones, Clerk - r asurer
Corrections of the Greencastle Common Council
Regular Session Meeting, April 11, 2000
Under Ordinance 2000 -4 in regard to the four stop signs at Arlington and
Shadowlawn in the second paragraph beginning with the line...
Chief Hendricks stated that he feels it may be more hazardous to place a stop
sign in the area than to leave it s it is. Chief Hendricks states he feels there are other
ways to deal with the traffic problem on Arlington Street and that at this time the
numbers we have do not warrant a four -way stop.,He continued to say that if the
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Council and citizens of Greencastle felt that the intersection in question was a
dangerous one and a danger to public safety, regardless of the numbers, the Council
should vote for the four -way stop.
May 4, 2000
Greencastle City Council Members
Mayor Nancy Michaels
Citizens of Greencastle
To All Concerned:
It is with my deepest regrets that I must resign my position as the 4`s Ward Representative for the
Greencastle City Council. It has conic to my attention that according to the Indiana Judicial
Center, there could be a conflict with my position as Chief Probation Officer for Putnam County
and with serving as an elected official. Because of this conflict, I must make a choice between
the two positions. Regretfully, I must chose the position of Chief Probation Officer over that of
City Council Representative due to my educational and career choices.
® I have enjoyed the short time I have been on the City Council and wish I could continue to serve
the citizens of Greencastle. I want to thank all of the department heads for the time they have
taken to educate me about the operations of their individual departments. I would also like to
thank the members of the City Council as well as the Mayor for all of their support. Most of all,
I would like to thank those who had the confidence to bestow this great honor upon me - you the
voters.
Respectfu ubmitted,
Teresa M. Parrish
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May 9, 2000 Joe M. Liechty
0 104 E. Berry Street
Greencastle
Concern: The property next to my home (1 02 E. Berry St.)
has an unoccupied house and overgrown yard.
During the week of April 23 -27 1 called the mayor's office
to inquire about what I could do to remedy the yard next to my
home being overgrown. I was advised that the person who
takes care of that would call. They have not as yet done so.
I still want a remedy to the overgrown yard. But an even
greater concern is that the property cannot sell for the value it
had when purchased due to the city's sewage problem. During
times of heavy rainfall sewage runs across the backyard as
well as from a manhole in the street. The signs erected on our
block by the city of Greencastle as compelled by the Indiana
Department of Environmental Management verify this truth.
® As a first step in my quest for a solution I am requesting a
total ban on sewage hook -ups until the problem of the city's
waste disposal system being unable to handle the load is
corrected. I understand that we have to "live with" the current
situation for two years until it is remedied but I am not willing
to live with "further damage" created by increased sewage flow
from additional hook -ups.