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HomeMy Public PortalAbout3/10/1998City of Greencastle City Hall Four East Walnut Street Greencastle, Indiana 46135 Pamela S. Jones Clerk- Treasurer GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1998 7:00 P.M. PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, March 10, 1998, 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 and Councilor Masten. Councilor Baynard arrived at 7:35 p.m. Also present was City Attorney Trudy Selvia. Public Petitions and Comments There were no Public Petitions and Comments. Department Reports There were no additions to Department Reports. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve minutes from February 10, 1998 Executive Session, February 10 1998 Regular Session; February 17, 1998 Special Session and February 26, 1998 Executive Session, was made by Councilor Roach. Councilor Hammer made a correction to February 10, 1998 minutes, stating that People Pathways received a $20,000.00 grant, not a $2,000.00 grant. Councilor Roach accepted the correction and the motion was seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous. General Business Mike Cline and Eric Smith from Hannum, Wagle and Cline were present to update the Council on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Study. Mr. Cline stated that there are five facts that they have developed since starting the study in June 1997. These facts are: 1. Zero bypasses are allowed by MEM. The City has had 102 bypasses in a 12 month period. 2. The current plant is nearing capacity. 3. Greencastle is growing and will continue to grow. 4. This plant could continue to operate for the next 10 -15 years, but will need another plant to help with flow. 5. Locating and correcting leaks in the sewer system is advisable. IV Mr. Cline further stated that they have come to three conclusions based on the five facts. These are: 1. More wet weather capacity is needed. 2. More dry weather capacity is needed. 3. A new sewer interceptor is needed to allow for continued growth and to relieve existing sewers during peak flow periods. Mr. Cline also addressed preliminary Project Implementation Schedule that he gave to the Council that outlines dates for certain projects to be completed. Status of on going projects at the Wastewater Treatment Plant include replacing filter media and telescoping valves, effluent flow meter and checking into funding sources for projects to come. Councilor Baynard entered the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Motion to close streets for DePauw Commencement on May 23, 1998 and for practice and set up on May 22, 1998 as submitted made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Ordinance 1998 -3, An Ordinance Amending Section 10 -15 of the Greencastle City Code, first reading, motion to table made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 1998 -7, A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriation, motion to approve made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Councilor Masten made the motion to approve City claims, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous. Resolution 1998 -8, A Resolution Establishing Channel 2 Public Access committee and Designating Funding for Public Access, motion to waive reading made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. Mayor Michael explained this resolution replaces Resolution 1998 -3 with two modification the school board wanted to include. The first modification is in 1(c) stating that the committee is to be set up within 90 days and 48 that changes the review process to annually instead of every three years. Motion to approve made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous. Mayor Michael thanked Leslie Hansen with the League of Women Voters for taping the Council meetings. Mayor Michael stated that Bonar will help with an Open House/ Reception for the new water plant. We need to allow the public to see this new facility. It was agreed that a date will be set in May. Council Comments Councilor Masten formally announced that resume's will be accepted in the City Clerk's office until April 14, 5:00 p.m. for persons interested in the school board position. Once applications ® are reviewed, short interviews will be scheduled. Announcement of the successful candidate will be made at the May Council meeting. Being no further business Councilor Roach made the motion to adjoum, seconded by Councilor Masten. Vote was unanimous. ( ATTEST: — I Pamela S. Jones, Clerk- re urer 11 C 0 February 6, 1998 The City Council Greencastle City Hall 4 E. Walnut Street Greencastle, IN 46135 DePauw University Physical Plant is requesting permission to barricade the following streets for their Commencement on May 23, 1998: Simpson St. from Locust to College College Street from Seminary to Larabee College Street at Olive diverted for a short period of time Hanna Street from Locust to College diverted for a short period of time For practice and set up on Friday, May 22, 1998: Simpson Street from Locust to College College Street at Olive diverted for a short period of time Hanna Street from Locust to College diverted for a short period of time 7:00 am - 5:00 pm 7:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm 7:00 am - 5:00 pm 1.0:00 am - 10:30 am 11:00 am - 11:30 am DePauw University Safety Officers and Police will direct traffic at these times. Please contact Mark Freeman at 658 -4261 or Tony Robertson at 658 -4238 if you have any questions. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely DE UN VF SITY JI� Tony Robertson Physical Plant TR /kcp c: Jim Daugherty Mark Freeman DePauw University Greencastle, Indiana 46135 -0037 (317) 658 -4800