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HomeMy Public PortalAbout11/09/1999City of Greencastle City Hall OR Four East Walnut Street Greencastle, Indiana 46135 Pamela S. Jones Clerk-Treasurer GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1999 7:00 P.M. PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, November 9, 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 There were no petitions or comments. Department Reports Fire Chief O'Hair stated his department has completed 161 hours in Fire Prevention. Chief O'Hair reminded everyone that the no burn ban is in effect again. O Police Chief Hendrich stated they hope to have a new officer hired by December 1. Street Commissioner Miles reported they have received their new backhoe. Park Director Staton thank all the volunteers for working the trail stating 250 people went through the trail. Park Director Staton reported the Basketball Program will begin next week. Acting Wastewater Treatment Plant Mike Neese stated the new plant design has not been presented to IDEM at this time. City Engineer Smith stated there are a few modifications that need to be made on Franklin Street to correct a drainage problem and that project will be complete. Engineer Smith further reported that the South Jackson Street Renovations are on track, Wal -Mart will appear at the Plan Commission meeting this month and work on the raised median on Indianapolis Road for the new McDonald's will begin this week. The light at the intersection is not actuated at this time, but is on a standard cycle. Councilor Hammer asked if the traffic counts at Shadowlawn and North Arlington warrant a stop sign. Engineer Smith stated the averages for July 6 & 7, 1999 were approximately 3000 vehicles per day in each direction on Shadow1wvn and approximate]) 2000 vehicle average on Arlington Street which qualifies this intersection for a 4 -way stop. Councilor Masten stated if we are going ® to put up a four -way stop we need some type of signalization prior to the new stop signs to warn drivers of the stop due to site distance in that area. Mayor Michael stated she and Street Commissioner Miles are working on installing rumble strips to warn drivers of the upcoming stop 0 signs. Councilor Roach requested that rumble strips also be placed on Indianapolis Road to warn drivers of the stoplight and slowed traffic with the new McDonald's. Street Commissioner Miles stated rumble strips on Indianapolis Road will have to wait until McDonald's has completed construction work. Councilor Baynard asked if the four -way stop at Illinois and Ohio Street had been looked into. Engineer Smith stated he and Street Commissioner Miles did look into this and determined that the four -way stop was warranted. There will be stop signs erected at Sycamore and Illinois and Illinois and Ohio Streets. Councilor Roach asked if the stop sign at Hanna and College Street could be removed now that College Street is no longer a through street. Engineer Smith stated he will look into this. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve minutes from October 12, 1999, Regular Session, was made by Councilor Masten with the correction in the first paragraph of the second page inserting WWTP to clarify what is being discussed. Second was made by Councilor Hammer, vote was unanimous. Approval of Claims Motion to approve claims made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Green. Vote as follows: Councilor Roach - yes; Councilor Hammer - yes; Councilor Green - yes; Councilor Baynard - abstain and Councilor Masten - yes. © Motion to table the 2000 Holiday Schedule made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous. A letter from Phi Delta Theta regarding an exemption of the Noise Ordinance on November 13th was presented to the Board. Advisor Steve Jones and Shawn Nichols were present. Mr. Nichols stated they have a letter they will distribute to their neighbors telling them of the event and will do everything possible to insulate the sound including having the band inside instead of outside. The party will be from 10:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Councilor Baynard asked if we can still enforce the ordinance after an exemption is given if there are complaints. Attorney Robertson stated we can. Motion to approve this exemption with the contingency if there are complaints the music is to be turned down made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote as follows: Councilor Roach - yes; Councilor Hammer - yes, Councilor Green - abstain; Councilor Baynard - no; and Councilor Masten - yes. Exemption passes 3 -1 -1. A request from Sigina No Fraternity regarding an exemption of the Noise Ordinance on November 13th from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. was presented by Nate Oler_v. Councilor Roach made the motion to approve with the contingency that if there were complaints the music is to be turned down, seconded by Councilor Masten. Vote as follows: Councilor Roach - yes; Councilor Hammer - yes; Councilor Green - yes; Councilor Baynard - no and Councilor Masten - yes. O Councilor Roach suggested that neighbors be notified prior to these requests for exemption being submitted to Council. Ordinance 1999 -17, An Ordinance Amending Article 7, Division I(Rank Vegetation), second ® reading. Motion to approve made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Hammer with the change on page 4 changing Board of Works to Council. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 1997 -18, An Ordinance Approving the Petition to Vacate Public Right -of -Way Located in the City of Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana second reading. Motion to approve made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Baynard. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 1999 -19, An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of Greencastle, Indiana, Supplementing Ordinance No. 1998 -28 of the Common Council of the City, Adopted on November 17, 1998, Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Sewage Works Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes in Anticipation of the Issuance and Sale of Sewage Works Revenue Bonds of the City, The Refunding of Outstanding Sewage Works Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes of the City and Other Related Matter, first reading. Motion to waive reading of Ordinance 1999 -19, made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Baynard. Vote was unanimous. Dave Arrenson, Attorney with Baker and Daniels, explained the BAN of $900,000.00 is due December 31, 1999. The City was expecting to issue bonds for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant and Southside Interceptor at this time, but with changes in the project, we are not ready to issue bonds and therefore, we need to extend this loan. The maximum amount is still $900,000.00 with interest paid only on the amount drawn on the loan. Councilor Masten made the motion to approve with the "Town Council' being changed to "City Council ", seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. O Mayor Michael reminded the Council of the Special Session set for 7:00 p.m., November 16 at the Library with an Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. Resolution 1999 -36, A Resolution Accepting Dedication of Deer Field Estates Phase One, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 1999 -37, A Resolution Authorizing Additional Transfer of Appropriation Between Classifications of Appropriation in the 1999 Budget of the City of Greencastle, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 1999 -38, A Resolution Recommending Revision of Greencastle Foundation By -Laws, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous. These changes will take effect January 1, 2000. Mayor Michael told the Council there will be a Y2K meeting November 30th, 7:00 p.m. at Tzouanakis Intermediate School. Mavor Michael also reported the Emergency Management Agency has asked the City to support the early warning signals by supplying insurance. This will cost approximately $150.00 per year. Council reports were given. Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was 0 unanimous. C Nancy A. Mic ael, Mayor ATT T: Pamela S. Tones, C er reasurer N O