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Four East Walnut Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
SPECIAL SESSION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2000 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL
The Greencastle Common Council met in Special Session Wednesday, May 31, 2000, 6:00 p.m.
at City Hall. 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.
Public Petitions and Comments
Christine Saylor, 401 West Columbia Street, was present to defend herself regarding the article
in the May 12th Banner Graphic regarding vehicles etc. in their yard. Ms. Saylor stated all the
vehicles, except one, do run, have license plates and insurance. Ms. Saylor submitted pictures of
other properties that she stated look worse than their property does.
Councilor Rokicki stated Ms. Saylor has started a pretty good list for us. None of us want to
make anything harder on anyone, but citizens must keep grass mowed, etc. Councilor Rokicki
stated we must ask the public to take care of your own property - it is not our job - but we have to
intervene when it gets out of hand and effects neighbors and neighborhoods.
Mac Thorhon was present to request a Noise Ordinance Exception for Saturday, June 3, 5:30 -
11:30 p.m. for Push Down and Turn to play at Bowman Park. Motion to approve made by
Councilor Crampton, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
Ordinance 2000 -9, An Ordinance Approving the Petition to Vacate Public Right -of -Way
Located in City of Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, first reading. PUBLIC HEARING.
James and Stephanie Wall were present as well as Dave Helton. Mayor Michael read Ordinance
2000 -9, without the legal description. Dave Helton stated Jim McMains was not listed as an
adjoining land owner but was notified by certified letter. DePauw University, Russell & Carol
Beemer and Grace Development are not adjoining land owners and need to be deleted. Access to
City Utility easements needs to be added.
Ordinance 2000 -10, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance
by Amending the Zoning Map, first reading. Mayor Michael stated this in regard to Woodshire
Apartments and advised they would not be able to hook onto the sewer until the new plant is
built. There were no representatives at the meeting. Councilor Crampton made the motion to
table, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous.
Police Chief Jim Hendrich requested Council approval to become a member of PERF stating he
was paid out in 1996 when he left the City. He has taken and passed the physical in April, but
needs approval from the Council for the City's 21% contribution. Councilor Hammer made the
® motion to allow Chief Hendrich to become a member of PERF, seconded by Councilor Parrish.
Vote was unanimous.
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Information received by Greencastle Township Trustee Thelma Bumgardner regarding Police
Radios bought out of the Township Cumulative Fire Fund in the amount of S5,386.00
Board of Accounts Audit has stated this cannot be done and must be repaid by the City.
Councilor Roach suggested using some of the $40,000.00 from the Court Fees received. Chief
Hendrich stated he would like to postpone this payment until closer to the end of the year.
Councilor Roach said he doesn't mind holding off making a decision, but doesn't want to forget.
Councilor Hammer is suppose to call and remind CT Jones. Consensus of Council is to wait
until closer to end of year.
Mayor Michael stated she will have Trash RFP's in packet for June 13th meeting.
Mayor Michael stated the 911 Merger is not on the agenda. Dave Costin is present. Mayor
Michael stated the City is to pay for salaries and benefits for the remainder of 2000. Councilor
Roach asked Chief Hendrich what the cost for securing GPD will be. Chief Hendrich stated he
cannot answer that question. Councilor Roach asked Chief Hendrich if he has asked the 911
dispatchers to cover shifts as needed. Councilor Crampton stated this needs to be set for another
date so the Council can look at the Proposal submitted.
A Special Meeting was set for Monday, June 5, 2000, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall for a discussion on
the 911 Merge.
Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Parrish, seconded by Councilor Crampton. Vote was
unanimous.
ATTEST:
Pamela S. Jones, Cler - r surer
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Nancy A. Mic n el, Mayor