HomeMy Public PortalAbout4/14/1998City of Greencastle
® City Hall
Four East Walnut Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 14,1998 7 :00 P.M. PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY
The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session, Tuesday, April 14, 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,
Councilor Baynard and Councilor Masten.
Public Petitions and Comments
Tom Ford asked the Board to enforce their own standards. Mr. Ford stated that the house located
at 208 West Columbia Street is in terrible shape. Mr. Ford stated that he has contacted the owner,
Steve Modlin, and Mr. Modlin doesn't seem interested in keeping the property or house up in any
way. Mr. Ford submitted photographs for the record and use of the City to take care of the
• problem and further stated that this is not an individual concern, but a neighborhood concern.
Councilor Masten stated that Building Commissioner Wahl needs to inspect the property and if the
building can be condemned turn it over to the legal department as defined in City Code 7 -9.
Councilor Roach thanked Mr. Ford for bringing this problem forth and stated that the City will
take care of enforcing the Code.
Leslie Hansen asked about the "ever growingjunk yard" at 19 East Berry Street. Fire Chief
O'Hair stated there was a kitchen fire at the residence. The man that lives at the house is
bedridden and the firefighters had to dress him and carry him out of the house. There is no way a
search and rescue could take place in the house, there are stacks ofjunk everywhere and only a
small isle down the middle of the house. It was suggested that Adult Protective Services be
contacted to help the couple.
Ernie Ford, 316 East Hanna Street, was present to comment on the meeting that was held last
week regarding parking issues at DePauw University. Mr. Ford stated that he is worried about the
residents attitudes toward DePauw. Mr. Ford suggested the Council, DePauw University
representatives and residents get together to resolve the problems and parking issues brought up at
the meeting. Mr. Ford continued that DePauw needs to show the City they are good neighbors
and all concerned should take the time between now and the next meeting to work out the
problems and show that everyone cares about the quality of living in Greencastle.
John Parry from the Department of Natural Resources was present to honor Greencastle as Tree
® City USA. Mr. Parry stated that Greencastle has been a Tree City for seven years. The National
program recognizes City's who have taken four standard steps to beautify the City. The four steps
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a b s t a i n e d d u e t o c o n f l i c t o f b e i n g o n t h e F i r e R e s e r v e s .
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b e h e l d M a y 1 4 - 1 7 . M o t i o n t o a p p r o v e s t r e e t c l o s i n g s a s r e q u e s t e d w a s m a d e b y C o u n c i l o r
M a s t e n , s e c o n d e d b y C o u n c i l o r B a y n a r d . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
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7 : 3 0 a . m . , T u e s d a y , A p r i l 2 1 . C o u n c i l o r R o a c h m a d e t h e m o t i o n t o d e n y t h e s t r e e t c l o s i n g s ,
s e c o n d e d b y C o u n c i l o r B a y n a r d . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
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C o d e , f i r s t r e a d i n g . A t t o r n e y S e l v i a s t a t e d t h a t s h e h a s p r e p a r e d t h i s O r d i n a n c e a t C o u n c i l
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C o m m i s s i o n a n d Z o n i n g B o a r d . C o u n c i l o r M a s t e n r e q u e s t e d t h a t " m a j o r i t y o f e l e c t e d b o d y " b e
i n s e r t e d w h e r e v e r a p p r o p r i a t e . C o u n c i l o r M a s t e n m a d e t h e m o t i o n t o w a i v e t h e r e a d i n g o f
O r d i n a n c e 1 9 9 8 - 3 . M o t i o n w a s s e c o n d e d b y C o u n c i l o r R o a c h . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s . C o u n c i l o r
M a s t e n m a d e t h e m o t i o n t o a p p r o v e O r d i n a n c e 1 9 9 8 - 3 w i t h a m e n d m e n t , s e c o n d e d b y C o u n c i l o r
R o a c h . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
O r d i n a n c e 1 9 9 8 - 4 , A n O r d i n a n c e E s t a b l i s h i n g a F i x e d A s s e t C a p i t a l i z a t i o n P o l i c y , f i r s t r e a d i n g .
M o t i o n t o w a i v e r e a d i n g m a d e b y C o u n c i l o r R o a c h , s e c o n d e d b y C o u n c i l o r B a v n a r d . V o t e w a s
u n a n i m o u s . C l e r k - T r e a s u r e r J o n e s e x p l a i n e d t h a t t h i s i s r e q u i r e d b y S t a t e B o a r d o f A c c o u n t s a n d
t h e t h r e s h o l d o f $ 7 5 0 . 0 0 w a s r e a c h e d i n a g r e e m e n t w i t h D e p a r t m e n t H e a d s . W e r e c e i v e a l i s t o f
a l l e q u i p m e n t f r o m H B G o n a y e a r l y b a s i s a n d i t e m s a r e a d d e d a n d d e l e t e d a s n e e d e d t h r o u g h o u t
t h e y e a r . T h i s t r a c k s i t e m s u n d e r t h e $ 7 5 0 . 0 0 t h r e s h h o l d . M o t i o n t o a p p r o v e O r d i n a n c e 1 9 9 8 - 4
m a d e b y C o u n c i l o r R o a c h , s e c o n d e d b y C o u n c i l o r G r e e n . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
O r d i n a n c e 1 9 9 8 - 5 , A n O r d i n a n c e A p p r o v i n g t h e P e t i t i o n o f D e P a u w U n i v e r s i t y t o V a c a t e P u b l i c
R i g h t - O f - W a y L o c a t e d i n t h e C i t y o f G r e e n c a s t l e , P u t n a m C o u n t y , I n d i a n a , s e c o n d r e a d i n g .
T o m D i x o n , V i c e P r e s i d e n t o f F i n a n c e f o r D e P a u w U n i v e r s i t y a n d A t t o r n e y f o r D e P a u w , P e t e r
M i l l e r w e r e p r e s e n t . A t t o r n e y M i l l e r s t a t e d t h a t t h e P l a n C o m m i s s i o n a p p r o v e d t h i s p e t i t i o n a n d
a s k e d t h a t t h e f i n a n c i a l p a c k a g e b e d i s c u s s e d w i t h C o u n c i l . A t t h i s t i m e , A t t o r n e y M i l l e r
c o n t i n u e d , D e P a u w d o e s n o t h a v e a c o m p e n s a t i o n p a c k a g e r e a d y a n d r e q u e s t e d t h a t O r d i n a n c e
" 1 9 9 8 - 5 b e t a b l e d a t t h i s t i m e . M o t i o n t o t a b l e m a d e b y C o u n c i l o r M a s t e n , s e c o n d e d b y C o u n c i l o r
R o a c h . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
Ordinance 1998 -6, An Ordinance Amending Section 8 -28 of the Greencastle City Code, first
reading. Trudy Selvia requested that this be tabled at this time. Motion to table made by
Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous.
Mayor Michael asked for discussion regarding removal of parking meters in the Banner Lot.
Mayor Michael stated that for January through March of this year the revenue from the meters of
that lot was $165.98. Councilor Roach stated the Council has already discussed making that a
reserved lot. Councilor Roach asked Attorney Selvia to prepare an Ordinance for the May
meeting to remove the meters and set rates for a reserved lot. Fees will be decided on at the
meeting.
Resolution 1998 -9, A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriation, was read by Mayor
Michael. Motion to approve was made by Councilor Green, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote
was unanimous.
Resolution 1998 -11, A Resolution Affirming Wal -Mart Stores, Inc. Compliance with Statement
of Benefits, Resolution 1998 -12, a Resolution Affirming Crown Equipment Corporation
Compliance with Statement of Benefits, Resolution 1998 -13, A Resolution Affirming Crown
Equipment Corporation Expansion Compliance with Statement of Benefits and Resolution 1998-
14, a Resolution Affirming HAPPICO Compliance with Statement of Benefits, were all passed on
a motion by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous.
• Resolution 1998 -15, a Resolution Amending Resolution 1997 -31, A Resolution Accepting
Dedication of Wood's Edge Subdivision Unit I, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve
made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous.
A Special Meeting was set for Tuesday, May 19, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall to discuss Personnel
Policy changes and/or amendments that need to be made.
Clerk- Treasurer Jones presented two proposals for insurance consultants to be considered by the
Council to bid Property, Casualty and Workmen Compensation insurance. Proposals were
received from: Independent Risk Managers, Inc, 1360 N. Sandburg Terrace, Unit 101C, Chicago,
IL in the amount of 53750.00 and Insurance Audit and Inspection Company in the amount of
$6,800.00. Clerk- Treasurer Jones explained that the lowest bid from Independent Risk Mangers
sounds the best, but they are not licensed consultants in Indiana, I.C. 27 -1- 15.5 -7. Councilor
Masten made the motion to accept the proposal from Insurance Audit and Inspection Company,
seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous.
Mayor Michael reminded Council of their two appointments to the Public Access Committee.
Councilor Masten stated that he has two names. First, Councilor Tom Roach, since he is on the
Public Access Board he should be appointed and second, Diana Puckett. Councilor Masten stated
that he has not yet talked to Ms. Puckett, but will contact her. Mayor Michael stated that her
appointment to the Public Access Committee is David Bohmer. School Board appointments are
® Dennis Goldberg and John Hendrich.
Councilor Masten reminded everyone that today was the cutoff for applications for potential
• school board applicants. An Executive Session was set for April 30, 5:30 p.m., City Hall to
interview candidates.
Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was
unanimous.
Z A . Jones, Clerk- reasurer
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Nancy A. Iichael, Mayor �
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