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City Hall
Four East Walnut Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1999 7:00 P.M. TZOUANAKIS INTERMEDIATE
The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, January 12, 1999, 7:00 p.m.
at Tzouanakis Intermediate School. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order. On the Roll Call,
the following were found to be present: Councilor Roach, Councilor Hammer, Councilor Green,
Councilor Baynard and Councilor Masten. Also present was City Attorney Trudy Selvia and City
Engineer Ron Smith.
Mayor Michael expressed condolences to the family of Jim Jones in his passing and asked for a
moment of silence in his honor.
Mayor Michael thanked all departments for their help in keeping the streets and sidewalks clean
during the recent snows.
Organization
Councilor Green made the motion to nominate Councilor David Masten for Council President.
Motion was seconded by Councilor Roach. There were no other nominations for Council
President. Councilor Roach made the motion to close nominations for Council President,
seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous to close nominations and to accept Councilor
Masten as Council President.
Mayor Michael stated there are two appointments to the Redevelopment Commission due at this
time. Councilor Masten stated he has not talked to Steve Gauley or Marty Catanese to see if they
are interested in continuing their appointments and made the motion, contingent upon their
willingness to accept reappointment, to reappoint Steve Gauley and Marty Catanese to the
Redevelopment Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous.
Council appointments to various boards were discussed next. Councilor Baynard stated he is
interested in being the Council Liason to the Park Board. Councilor Baynard stated he would
enjoy serving on the Board and feels there needs to be representation from the Fourth Ward,
which there is not at this time. Councilor Hammer stated he has been on the Park Board as the
Liason for three years now and served on the Board prior to that. Councilor Hammer stated the
Park and Tree Boards are his passion. Councilor Hammer further stated he can't serve on the
Putnam County Foundation Board due to a conflict of interest and he isn't interested in the Cable
Access Channel. After some discussion it was decided to appoint both Councilor Hammer and
Councilor Baynard to the Park Board as Co- Liason members along with the following
appointments:
Councilor Masten - Plan Commission and Mayor appointment to Putnam County Foundation
Councilor Hammer - Tree Board and Co- Liason to the Park Board
Councilor Roach - Greencastle/Putnam County Development Center and Mainstreet
Councilor Green - Putnam County Foundation and Mayor appointment to Cable Access
Committee
Councilor Baynard - Co- Liason to the Park Board
Mayor Michael as the Council appointment to the 911 Board at her request.
Councilor Masten made the motion to accept the full slate of appointments, seconded by
Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous.
Public Petitions and Comments
Ernie Ford commended the Street Department and all other departments that helped for a great
job on snow removal.
Department Reports
Councilor Baynard commended the Fire Department for using their reserves and stated it is nice to
see one of our Councilmembers (Councilor Roach) putting in twice as much time as the other
reserves. Councilor Masten stated it sets a good example for the rest of the reserves and also
commended Councilor Roach for his time spent at the Fire Department,
Mayor Michael extended congratulations to Jeff Mace for being nominated for Firefighter of the
Year.
Chief O'Hair reported the Fire Department will go back to the Kelly System beginning January
18th.
Mayor Michael commended the Police and Street Department for their efforts to deliver and pick
up employees for nursing homes, hospital, etc. during the recent snow emergency.
Councilor Masten asked if everyone is cooperating with the Snow Emergency Ordinance. Street
Commissioner Wright stated there are certain areas in town where people need to be more
cooperative in moving vehicles. If they do not move their cars we cannot push the snow back or
their cars get plowed in and they get upset.
Park Director Staton reported the Basketball Program will be selling candy until January 30, 1999.
Mayor Michael introduced Dan Garrison who is working as an intern at City Hall through Winter
Term.
Approval of Minutes
Councilor Roach made the motion to approve minutes from December 8, 1998 Regular Session:
December 23, 1998, Special Session and December 30, 1988, Executive Session. Motion
seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
City Engineer Ron Smith reported he is working on the Jackson Street and Washington Street
intersection and Bloomington and Washington Street intersection improvements. The State has
agreed to separate the two intersections and fund the improvements separately. Four alternatives
have been discussed for the Washington and Jackson Street intersection, Engineer Smith
continued, but none seem to be a good fit. Engineer Smith suggested making adjustments to the
traffic lights at the Washington and Indiana intersection and do some lane modifications to help
with the turning radius. Councilor Roach stated that is a good idea.
The design for Bloomington Street - Washington Street intersection has been extended to Locust
Street intersection with a left turn lane for Locust Street and a blister for traffic to move around
the turning cars. The design also adds drainage work to intercept more water. The issue that
arises, explained Engineer Smith, is that we will need to remove parking between Locust and
Spring Street on Washington which will require an amendment to the Ordinance. Construction is
scheduled to begin June 1, therefore the parking changes need to be made by March. Councilor
Hammer stated this creates problems for two businesses on Washington Street. Councilor Roach
suggested Engineer Smith get together with the two business owners within the next couple of
months to discuss this issue. Councilor Hammer asked if the blister could be shortened to one -half
a block instead of taking the whole block or just cut back the grassy area to allow for parking.
Engineer Smith responded there is a required minimum of a 3 foot buffer between the street and
sidewalk and the State requires at least 250 feet for the blister. Reconfiguration of parking is
always inconvenient Engineer Smith stated. Councilor Hammer stated we need to support local
businesses.
Engineer Smith stated the 10th Street intersection and Franklin Street projects are on schedule and
moving along with June 1 as a starting date.
Clerk - Treasurer Jones asked that claims be tabled at this time. Motion to table claims made by
Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Baynard. Vote was unanimous.
Ordinance 1998 -29, An Ordinance Establishing a Building and Ground Improvement Fund for
the City of Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, second reading. Motion to approve made by
Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
Resolution 1999 -1, a Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriations, was read by Mayor
Michael. Engineer Smith stated the 530,000.00 is for the purchase of the Dick Brown lot.
Engineer Smith stated he did the Environmental I Assessment even though it is no longer a
requirement. Engineer Smith stated he went through the work sheet and answered the questions as
a Professional Engineer and Rick Brown supported the statements in the form and filled in the
history of the property. Motion to approve made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor
Green. Vote was unanimous. Councilor Baynard stated parking issues still need to be addressed
in the south end of town.
Resolution 1999 -2, A Resolution Authorizing Funding of Main Street Greencastle From
Industrial Development Funds, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by
® Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
Ernie Ford introduced Edith Welliver the new Director of Main Street. Mr. Ford stated Main
Street is excited about separating from the Chamber as the goals aren't necessarily the same.
® Mayor Michael asked for the Council's blessing for her to sign a Census Proclamation for the 2000
Census. Mayo, iviichael stated the census is very important and the Proclamation forms a
partnership with the municipality and the census bureau to ensure an accurate count.
Councilmembers gave their blessing to the Proclamation.
Chief Hendrich reported to Council that he is workingon the Lease Program for the police cars.
The lease is for four (4) Crown Victoria vehicles with a police package. The lease is $21,000.00
per year for four years. This does not include light bars. sirens. radios. etc.
Ordinance 1999 -1, An Ordinance Amending Section 7 of Ordinance 1998 -13 An Ordinance
Establishing the Size of Departments of the City Government of the City of Greencastle, Indiana,
Fixing Salaries for the Employees of Such Departments and Fixing the Salaries of Certain Other
Appointed Officials for the Year 1999, first reading, was read by Mayor Michael, Mayor
Michael explained the Wastewater Treatment Plant has not had a Vactor Operator and would like
to rename the position as a Shift Operator 94. This person would overlap second and third shifts,
working 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. and would also be available to cover for vacations, comp time, sick
days, etc. Motion to approve made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote
was unanimous.
Ajoint meeting of the Council and Board of Works was set for January 20, 1999, 5:30 p.m. at the
Water Plant to review the Preliminary Engineering Report prior to the Public Hearing and
O submission to the State. The Public Hearing for the Preliminary Engineering Report is scheduled
for Tuesday, February 9, 1999, 6:00 p.m. at Tzouanakis Intermediate School.
Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Masten. Vote was
unanimous.
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Pamela S. Jones, Clerk -T asurer
Nancy A. I hael, Mayor