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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10/12/1999y City of Greencastle City Hall Aft Four East Walnut Street Greencastle, Indiana 46135 Pamela S. Jones Clerk- Treasurer GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1999 7:00 P.M. PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, October 12, 1999, 7:00 p.m. at the Putnam County Library. 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 Laurie Robertson and City Engineer Ron Smith. Public Petitions and Comments Sandy Huffman, a southside resident, stated there is a crest running north and south right off Berry Street at Sycamore and Illinois Street. Ms. Huffinan stated that in the summer there are approximately 30 children that play in that area and there have been several near misses regarding children getting hit by vehicles. Ms. Huffman asked if a stop sign or a "Children At Play" sign could be placed in that area. Engineer Smith stated he would have to do a traffic count. Councilor Baynard stated the site distance is not very good in that area. Street Commissioner Miles and Engineer Smith will look into this and bring the information back to Council. Councilor Baynard requested they also look at the corner of Ohio and Illinois Street. Department Reports Fire Chief O'Hair reminded everyone that this is fire prevention month. Police Chief Hendrich was absent Mayor Michael stated that instead of spending $6,000.00 to $9,000.00 on overtime to enforce speed limits she would rather hire another police officer. Councilor Masten stated they haven't even hired the 14th officer at this time - why talk about another officer at this time. Councilor Roach stated the Chief needs to continue working with the Prosecutor to see if the City can get some of the monies from the Pre -Trial Diversion program. Street Commissioner Thomas Miles stated his department has started leaf pick -up and asked residents to rake the leaves to the curb not into the street. Councilor Hammer asked Street Commissioner Miles about trimming the trees in the downtown area. Street Commissioner Miles stated bids have been taken. It is a matter of discussing monies with CT Jones and getting the work completed. Park Director Kathy Staton stated the Haunted Trail has been set for October 29th and 30th from ® 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Jaycee Park. Director Staton stated they are looking for volunteers. Engineer Smith reported a couple of problems were found on Franklin Street durine the recent ® rainfall. The design engineers are working on repairs at this time. Engineer Smith also stated the Jackson Street design is on schedule and Wal -Mart has submitted plans and will go to the next Plan Commission. After much review the W WTF design drawings are almost ready for submittal to IDEM. Engineer Smith stated Washington and Bloomington Street intersection improvements are almost complete, new markings will be in place soon, with the new left turn lane for Locust Street. Councilor Hammer asked how many parking spaces were lost. Engineer Smith replied one space by the Matador and two at the corner property. City Attorney Robertson stated she has cleared up alot of small projects that she inherited when she took over as City Attorney. The WWTP is a much larger project and she will be involved in acquiring easements and she has also been working on the Sprint contract. Motion to approve minutes from the September 14, 1999, Regular Session, made by Councilor Roach seconded by Councilor Masten. Vote was unanimous. Motion to approve City claims made by Councilor Baynard, seconded by Councilor Masten. Councilor Masten asked Director Staton if the $ 1,000.00 out of Basketball Non - Reverting to Greencastle Community Schools is a lump sum or a donation. Director Staton stated it was agreed that a lump sum of $1,000.00 would be paid at the end of the year. Vote to approve claims was unanimous. Patti Harmless, P.I.E. Coordinator, requested permission to tie red ribbons around the posts in the ® downtown area to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 23 -31. Motion to approve made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Kay Sligh, 710 Maple Street, was present to request the street be closed from the corner of Maple Street and Ohio Street to the first alley on the right hand side going north on Saturday, October 16, 1999, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. for a Block Party. Councilor Masten stated that Ms. Sligh is running for political office and questioned if this was a political event stating that if it is you must have disclosures and if it is a non - political event it sure looks like one. Councilor Masten further stated that he feels this would set a bad precedent. Ms. Sligh stated this was a non - political, community gathering with everyone in the community welcome. Councilor Hammer stated he feels this sets a bad precedent and stated the Council has never closed a street for an individual. Councilor Roach questioned if the event was sponsored by the Democratic Party and had disclosures would you have the same concerns? Councilor Hammer stated that at least there would be an organization backing the event, not an individual. Councilor Baynard made the motion to approve the street closing, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote as follows: Councilor Roach no Councilor Hammer no Councilor Green no Councilor Baynard yes Councilor Masten yes ® Motion does not pass. Mayor Michael requested the Council consider a request from David Garrison that was not on the ® agenda. David Garrison was present representing Beta Theta Phi, Alpha Tau Omega and Sigma Chi fraternities to request an exemption from the Noise Ordinance October 15th from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m for a philanthropic event from which the profits will benefit the Big Walnut Sports Park. Motion to approve made by Councilor Roach with the contingency that if they are asked by anyone to turn the music down, that it be turned down immediately, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote as follows: Councilor Roach yes Councilor Hammer yes Councilor Green yes Councilor Baynard no Councilor Masten yes Motion to approve Ordinance 1999 -15, An Ordinance Amending Section 8 -22 of the Greencastle City Code, second reading, made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous. Motion to approve Ordinance 1999 -16, An Ordinance Amending Article 4, Section 7 -50 of the Greencastle City Code, second reading, was made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Motion to set Trick or Treat for Sunday, October 31, 1999, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous. ® Resolution 1999 -34, A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriations, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve was made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 1999 -35, 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. Leslie Hansen presented a letter from Main Street requesting permission for street closings and parking restrictions for the Holiday Parade, Monday, November 29th, as follows: -The closing of Spring Street between Washington and Seminary from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p. in. -The closing of Walnut Street between College and Spring Street from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p. M. -The closing of Indiana Street between Washington and Franklin from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p. nt. -The stopping of traffic on Washington Street between Spring and Indiana during the parade (approximately 15 -30 minutes). Motion to allow street closings and parking exemptions as listed made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Masten. Vote was unanimous. • Ordinance 1999 -17, An Ordinance Amending Article 7, Division I (Rank Vegetation), First ® reading, was presented to Council. Councilor Hammer made the motion to waive the reading of Ordinance 1999 -17, seconded by Councilor Masten. Vote was unanimous. City Attorney Laurie Robertson stated the Building Commissioner checks complaints and issues notices if needed giving the owner 10 days to clean up. Councilor Masten requested "f' on page 4 be changed from Board of Works to Common Council. Motion to approve Ordinance 1999 -17, first reading, with change to "f' on page 4, made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Masten. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 1999 -18, An Ordinance Approving the Petition to Vacate Public Right -of -Way Located in the City of Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, First reading, City Attorney Robertson handed out a new copy with the last few paragraphs deleted on page 2. Mayor Michael read Ordinance 1999 -18 without the legal description. Councilor Roach made the motion to adopt Ordinance 1999 -18, seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous. Councilor Roach stated the Edit Plan needs to continue with projects that are started and the current Council needs to sit down with new Council to get their opinions since they will be the ones to carry on the projects. Mayor Michael gave an update on Y2K. There was no information available on the PSI Grant, Mayor Michael told the Council the Putnam County Foundation is contemplating reducing the number of members on the board. The board currently has 20 members and the Mayor stated she is requesting that there are at least two members representing the City on the board - one appointed by the Council and one appointed by the Mayor. Councilor Masten reported that a grant request has been made to the State Budget Agency for the Build Indiana Funds. Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous. ancy A. I ichael, Mayor ATT T: Pamela S. Jones, Cl rk reasurer