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One North Locust Street
F.O. Box 607
• Greencastle, Indiana 4605
Pa vela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GIETNCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2000 7:00 P.M. CITY HALL
The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, November 14, 2000, 7:00
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
Liechty and Councilor Rokicki. Also present was City Attorney Laurie Robertson.
Public Petitions and Comments
Dr. Cook was present representing the Heritage Preservation Society to discuss the "Heritage
Wall ". Dr. Cook stated the Heritage Preservation Society will be placing plaques in the wall at
Washington and Vine Street that will give information about sites throughout the area. Counci
consensus was "full speed ahead ".
Department Reports
Fire Chief Newgent addressed a letter in the packets regarding Friends of the Fire Department.
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Chief Newgent stated the purpose of organizing this group is to raise community awareness of
the Greencastle Fire Department and their value in the community. This group will also identify
and prioritize immediate and long -range needs of the fire department as well as promote fire
prevention education and training for the children and families of Greencastle and Greencastle
Township. The organization would qualify for 501(c)(3) status under the IRS and will be eligible
for grants the Fire Department cannot qualify for at this time. Council consensus is to move
ahead with the group.
Street Commissioner Miles stated that due to equipment being down they are about a week
behind in leaf pick up.
Park Director Staton was not present at this time.
Mayor Michael stated that Director Staton has submitted a letter of resignation with her last day
being Friday, November 17th. Councilor Hammer stated he feels Director Staton has done a
fabulous job and the park and recreation department is much better off than xvc were 3 1/2 years
ago.
Cemetery Superintendent Robinson was absent.
Police Chief Jim Hendrich provided his report to Councilmembers tonight. A. letter from Robin
Goff regarding problems in the Banner Lot was addressed and Chief Hendrich stated he would
contact both the Banner Graphic and Robin Goff to resolve the issue. Councilor Hammer asked
how the conversion at 911 is going. Chief Hendrich replied that they expected some glitches and
actually the conversion is going better than expected.
Mayor Michael stated a meeting with rural development was held regarding the land at the old
industrial park. Chief Hendrich and Attorney Robertson attended the meeting with Mayor
Michael. Rural Development will not just forgive the grant, but will exchange the property for
another property of equal value or the City can purchase the property from Rural Development.
Councilor Roach stated an appraisal of the property needs to be done before the Council can
move forward with this issue.
Motion to approve minutes from October 10, 2000, Public Hearing: October 10, 2000, Regular
Session and October 30, 2000, Special Session was made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by
Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous with Councilor Crampton abstaining from October 30,
2000, Special Session due to his absence.
General Business
Motion to approve claims as presented was made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor
Liechty. Vote was unanimous.
Motion to approve a Request for Street Closings for the Santa Parade November 27th, 6:00 p.m.,
was made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous.
Councilor Roach asked Attorney Robertson to look into a formal procedure /policy for parades.
Ordinance 2000 -16, An Ordinance Fixing the Salaries of Elected Officers of the City of
Greencastle for the Year 2001, second reading. Motion to approve made by Councilor Roach,
seconded by councilor Crampton. Vote was unanimous.
• 2001 Holiday Schedule was approved on a motion by Councilor Hammer, seconded by
Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous. It was noted that since there are no elections in 2001
there are only 13 holidays as opposed to the usual 15.
Resolution 2000 -29, A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriations was read by Mayor
Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Liechty. Vote
was unanimous. Clerk - Treasurer Jones asked for pre- approval to issue the check for the fire
truck to Pierce as soon as approval for the additional appropriation is received from the State
Board of Tax Commissioners. Motion to allow CT Jones to issue the check in the amount of
$164,000.00 to Pierce Manufacturing as soon as approval has been received from SBTA was
made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Rokicki. Vote was unanimous.
Resolution 2000 -30, A Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Appropriation in the 2000 Budget of
the City of Greencastle was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve was made by Councilor
Rokicki, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous.
Ordinance 2000 -25, An Ordinance Amending the Greencastle Planning and Zoning Ordinance
and Zoning Map Creating The Zinc Mill Park Planned Unit Development, first reading. Motion
to waive reading of Ordinance 2000 -25 was made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor
Crampton. Vote was unanimous. Motion to approve Ordinance 2000 -25 made by Councilor
Roach, seconded by Councilor Crampton. Councilor Rokicki questioned a provision for
sidewalks in the area and was assured sidewalks will be provided by the developer. This project
will have to go to the State for a variance on the sewer. Vote was unanimous.
Mayor Michael updated the Council on the status of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance
and Subdivision Ordinance. An Agreement between Owner and Consultant for Planning
Services was included in the packets. Ratio Architects Inc. are the consultants for the project.
The cost of this project is $71,000.00 and will be appropriated in 2001 from EDIT funds.
Fire Chief Bill Newgent updated the Council regarding the Fire Extrication Equipment stating
the current equipment is 20 years old. Howell Rescue Systems has evaluated the equipment and
discovered that the operating valve on the spreader was "creeping" which indicates the valve is
beginning to fail. Due to the age of the equipment parts are very hard to obtain or unavailable.
The cost to replace the equipment is approximately $37,000.00 to $38,000.00. Motion to
proceed with the ordering and purchasing of the extrication equipment with the understanding
that this will not be paid for until after January 2001, was made by Councilor Roach, seconded
by Councilor. Vote was unanimous.
Park Director Kathy Staton stated that she and CT Jones came up with $19,700.00 from the 2000
budget which could be transferred and encumbered for the Park Maintenance Building. That
amount could go up to $37,200.00 if the monies for the rock wall repair, playground equipment
and playground parts are added to that amount and also encumbered. Councilor Roach stated he
feels all these monies should be transferred and encumbered for the building. The consensus of
Council is to take these amounts to the Park Board of their approval.
• Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Crampton, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was
unanimous. /
Nancy A. Mic ael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Pamela S. Jones, Clerk- Treasurer
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