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Greencastle, Indiana 46135
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Pamela S. Jones
Clerk-Treasurer
GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
SPECIAL SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6,1998 6:45 P.M. TZOUANAKIS INTERMEDIATE
The Greencastle Common Council met in Special Session Tuesday, January 6, 1998, 6:45 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.
PUBLIC HEARING
Greencastle Housing Authority Director Max Johnson and Away Home Shelter Director Anna
Perry were present to request approval of the Indiana Housing Financing Authority - A Small
w® City Community Development Block Grant for phase II of the Away Home Shelter. Director
Johnson stated that there will be no cash contribution from the City, the Housing Authority has
their 530,000.00 match. Because the Housing Authority was created by the Citv the grant has to
be applied for by the City and although the City is just a "pass through" for the money there are
responsibilities the City accepts by applying for this grant. The City does have to have a
subrecipient agreement with the Housing Authority and the 10 year lien on the Away Home
Shelter will have to be updated. Councilor Hammer asked about the time frame of the project.
Director Johnson stated that the grant application is due February 2. 1998 and the award is to be
made in March with a 19 month timetable to complete the work. The engineering cost of the
project is 535,000.00 not including curb, sidewalks and drainage. The Housing Authority is
asking to City to have engineering done on the curb, sidewalk and drainage since this can be
included in the engineering work for Franklin Street improvements that the City is planning to
improve anyway. The Housing Authority will pay for the improvements - curbs, gutters,
drainage and parking lot. No public comments on this issue - Public Hearing ends.
Organizational Matters
Mayor Michael opened the floor for nominations for Council President. Councilor Hammer
nominated Councilor Masten. Nomination seconded by Councilor Roach, vote was unanimous
with Councilor Masten abstaining.
Appointments to the Redevelopment Commission were discussed. Councilor Masten stated that
he talked to Steve Gauly, who is the current appointment, and Mr. Gauly is willing to serve
e Mrs. Fields addressed the need for additional handicap parking in the downtown area. Mrs.
Fields explained that there are no cutaways to allow for wheelchair access anywhere neAR the
handicap spots. Councilor Roach asked Street Commissioner Wright to check into this and
report back to Council next month.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Assistant Fire Chief Newgent told Council that the Fire Department will be contacting business
to start fire inspections again.
Police Chief Woods stated that Detective Seipel has warrants to clear up approximately 14
burglaries. Parking Violations Officer Kim Sheldon has turned in her notice. She has taken a
job in Mishawaka.
Park Director Staton reported that phone calls from Santa was a success with over 40 calls made.
Park Director Staton also reported that the new park truck is at the dealership. CT Jones asked
Council's permission to write a check for the truck so it can be picked up. The claim will appear
on the claim docket at the special meeting January 26th. Council gave consensus to write check
now and place on claim docket for January 26th meeting.
Councilor Baynard asked Wastewater Superintendent Charlene Nichols how smoke testing was
going. Superintendent Nichols stated that it is hard to get good readings at this time of year with
• the frozen ground, etc., the smoke testing will resume in the spring.
Engineer Smith reported that he is working on summer construction projects including
sidewalks, curbs, gutters, etc.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve minutes from December 2, 1997 Special Session and December 9, 1997
Regular Session made by Councilor Baynard, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was
unanimous.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A request was given to Council requesting two handicap parking spaces at the Mt. Zion Baptist
Church, 802 Crown Street. Street Commissioner Wright and Police Chief Wood have both look
at this area and have no problems. Councilor Baynard stated there is no parking lot for the
church and this will not take any residential parking spaces. An Ordinance amending the
Handicap Parking Ordinance will be presented to Council for first reading at the January 26
special meeting.
League of Women Voters Town Meeting was set for February 24, 1998, 7:00 p.m. at the Putnam
• County Library.
® again. Councilor Masten continued that he was unable to contact Mary Catanese, but she has
done a good job on the board. Councilor Roach made the motion to reappoint Steve Gauly and
Marty Catanese to the Redevelopment Commission for another term, seconded by Councilor
Masten.
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Appointment to the Economic Development Board was discussed. Sue McCune is the current
appointee with her term to expire February 1, t998. Councilor Masten stated that he has talked
to Mrs. McCune and she is willing to serve another term. Councilor Roach made the motion to
reappoint Sue McCune, seconded by Councilor Masten. Vote was unanimous.
Council appointments were made as follows:
Greencastle Development Center
Putnam County Foundation
Park Board
Plan Commission
Mainstreet Greencastle
Tree Board
911 Committee
Cable & Public Access Committee
Councilor Masten
Councilor Masten and Councilor Green
Councilor Hammer
Councilor Baynard
Councilor Roach
Councilor Hammer
Councilor Green
Councilor Roach
Mayor Michael announced that there will be a retreat regarding Mainstreet on January 22, 6.00
pm at the Putnam County Library.
Mayor Michael introduced Trudy Selvia as the new City Attorney. Attorney Zeiner will finish
out issues regarding the Water Plant, Redevelopment Commission and any pending litigation in
which he is involved.
Being no further business Councilor Roach made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilor
Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
Nancy A. 4hael, Mayor
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