HomeMy Public PortalAbout1/14/1997City of Greencastle
City Hall
Four East Walnut Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1997 7:30 P.M. PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY
The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, January 14, 1997, 7:30 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 was absent.
Mayor Michael opened the floor for nominations for President of the Council. Councilor
Hammer nominated Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous.
Councilor Green made the motion to close nominations, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote
was unanimous. Councilor Masten thanked his fellow Council members for allowing him to
serve as President again this vear.
Councilor Masten made the motion for Council members to stay on respective boards for one
more year, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
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Councilor Green made the motion to reappoint Steve Gauley and Marty Cantenese to the
Redevelopment Commission, seconded by Councilor Masten. Vote was unanimous.
There were no public petitions and comments.
Mavor Michael announced that Damn Cox has been appointed Chief of Police and Bill Newgent
has been appointed Assistant Fire Chief. Mayor Michael administered Oaths of Office to both
Police Chief Darrin Cos and Assistant Fire Chief Bill Newgent.
Department Reports were given by all Department Heads. Sewage Superintendent Charlene
Nichols told Council that there are approximately 50 City residents that are not hooked on to
sewage in areas where lines are available. Letters will be sent and then the Ordinance needs to
be enforced.
Fire Chief O'Hair told Council that two firefighters have been hired and are awaiting approval
from PERF. Jeff Elkins and Mike Johnson will be on board once approval is received. Fire
Chief O'Hair also addressed false alarms and stated they are a serious problem that needs to be
addressed by the Council. Councilor Roach asked Attorney Zeiner to prepare an Ordinance to
address this problem. Attorney Zeiner stated he will have something by March.
• Councilor Hammer thanked Park Director Curt Cooley for his past 3 years at the park and
wished him well in his future endeavors.
t Resolution 1997 -1, A Resolution Regarding Wal -Mart's Notice of Intent to Transfer of
Inducement Agreement Interest, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to adopt made by
Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous. This is for a name
change only.
Resolution 1997 -2, A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriation, read by Mayor
Michael. Motion to adopt made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor Green. Vote
was unanimous with Councilor Masten abstaining.
Motion to designate the Banner Graphic as newspaper for legal advertisements was made by
Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous.
Ordinance 1997 -1, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1982 -12, An Ordinance Establishing
the Executive, Legislative and Administrative Organization of the City of Greencastle, Indiana,
first reading. Councilor Masten made the motion to waive reading and explained that this will
change only the time of the meetings from 7:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Councilor Roach seconded
motion to waive reading. Vote was unanimous. Motion to adopt made by Councilor Masten,
seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous. Councilor Roach made the motion to
wave traditional two meeting reading and motioned to adopt Ordinance 1997 -1, on second
reading, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
Ordinance 1997 -2, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1996 -12 Being the 1997 Salary
Ordinance for the City of Greencastle, first reading. Mayor Michael explained that the two
changes are position changes. There is no vactor operator in the sewage department and there is
not a meter mechanic at the water department and this position has been changed to a second
laborer. No additional money is being spent. Motion to adopt made by Councilor Roach,
seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
Discussion regarding parking on South Indiana Street was postponed until the February meeting.
Councilor Masten requested formation of a small committee to discuss the 911 issue and look
into the legalities and funding mechanisms. Councilor Masten's suggests 911 Director,
representative from the County Commissioners, I or 2 County Council members, Mayor and City
Council member. Mayor Michael stated that she would look into this and make
recommendations to the Council. Councilor Roach stated that Councilor Masten should be
appointed from the City Council and whom ever else was deemed appropriate be appointed to
the committee and move forward.
Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Roach, secon �2i by Councilor Hammer. Vote was
unanimous.
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