HomeMy Public PortalAbout5/13/1997City of Greencastle
• City Hall
Four East Walnut Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 1997 7:00 P.M. PUTNAM COUNTY" LIBRARY
The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, May I3, 1997, 7:00 p.m. at
the Putnam County Library. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order. On the Roll Call, the
followin_> were found to be present: Councilor Roach, Councilor Hammer, Councilor Green,
Councilor Baynard and Councilor .Masten. Also present was City Attorney Zeiner.
Resolution 1997 -15, A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriation, was read by Mayor
Michael. This Additional Appropriation is for a change order for the ISTEA local match.
Motion to approve was made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was
unanimous.
4 There were no public petitions or comments.
Kathy Staton, Park and Recreation Director, took her oath of office and cave the Park and
Recreation Department Report. Councilor Roach asked about South Putnam's use of the tennis
courts. Mayor Michael responded that she asked the Park Board and there was no objections so
it was left as is.
Wastewater Superintendent Charlene Nichols was absent.
BC /CP Andonov stated that in Appendix A of the Building Permit Fees regarding Accessory
Buildings there needs to be an asterisk ( *) to include S.05 per square foot.
Councilor Roach made the motion to approve minutes from March 3, 1997, Regular Session and
April 8, 1997 Regular Session as submitted, seconded by Councilor Masten. Vote was
unanimous.
Mayor Michael presented Council with a Proclamation for Municipal Government Week.
Motion to accept made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was
unanimous.
TCI Update was given by Dave Bohmer. Mr. Bohmer stated that not all issues are resolved at
this time and stated that a three month extension would be in order. Councilor Masten requests
O a Cable Committee meeting be called to discuss issues. Mayor Michael asked Council to
authorize her to sign a three month extension. Councilor Masten made the motion to authorize
the Mayor to sign a three month extension on the TCI Cable Contact. Motion was seconded by
Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous.
Mayor Michael requested item N, Resolution 1997 -22, A Resolution Declaring An Economic
Revitalization Area (H.A. Parts Products of Indiana Co.), be addressed at this time due to
representatives from HAPPICO being present. President Sasaki stated HAPPICO is requesting a
five year tax abatement for the equipment on a new 45,000 square foot paint building. No
abatement is being requested for the building. Councilor Masten made the motion to waive the
reading and approve Resolution 1997 -22. Motion seconded by Councilor Baynard, vote was
unanimous.
Mayor Michael read Resolution 1997 -16, A Resolution Authorizing Creation of Yard Waste
Appropriation 201001316 and Transfer of Budgeted Part-Time Pay to said Appropriation in the
1997 Budget of the City of Greencastle. Motion to approve made by Councilor Hammer,
seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous.
City Claims were approved on a motion by Councilor Baynard, seconded by Councilor Hammer.
Vote was unanimous with Councilor Masten abstaining.
Ordinance 1997 -8, An Ordinance Amending Parking and Traffic Control in the Area of Gobin
Methodist Church, second reading. Mayor Michael read Ordinance 1997 -8 with revisions.
Motion to approve made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was
• unanimous.
Resolution 1997 -17, A Resolution Appropriating ISTEA Reimbursement to Appropriation
402001315, was read by Mayor Michael. Motion to approve made by Councilor Hammer,
seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous.
Ordinance 1997 -7, An Ordinance Regarding Adult Bookstore/Business Regulation, second
reading. Mayor Michael stated that this is listed as first reading, should be second, first reading
was at Plan Commission. Motion to approve made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by
Councilor Baynard. Engineer Barnes stated the two locations permitting Adult Businesses are
Putnam Plaza and at the intersection of Doc James Road and U. S. 231 North. Councilor Roach
stated that he understands the well meaning and intent of the Ordinance, but there are only two
very impractical locations. I am alluding to Video Stores who have a separate area that contain
Adult Videos explained Councilor Roach. BC /CP Andonov stated that this Ordinance would not
have any effect on these stores. This Ordinance is to address the "primary intent of the
business ". Councilor Roach stated that it needs to be clarified in the Ordinance. Councilor
Masten stated that the intent is to keep clearly stated Adult Businesses out of residential areas.
Councilor Roach stated that he is opposed to this on personal freedoms. Vote as follows:
Ave Nay
Councilor Hammer Councilor Roach
Councilor Green
• Councilor Baynard
Councilor Masten
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f i r s t r e a d i n g , w a s r e a d b y M a y o r M i c h a e l . M o t i o n t o a p p r o v e 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 M a s t e n . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
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M a s t e n . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
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MITI 653-5727
MEMO
DATE: April 22, 1997
TO: Pam Jones
FRCM: Kim Hyten
RE: Subcommittee on County wide Building
During the April S, 1997, interlocal coordination /cooperation
meeting with the incorporated areas, a suggestion was mace t__
eacH incorporated area appoint one member from izs council to sere
on a investigation commits =_e.
The committee' first task will be to investigate t Joss_biliZ
for a County wide Building Department.
i .hope to have a members cr ed by May io, 1997, so please
calide us with your representaElve.
y of or any f your council members nave question please call me
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at 17CS, 073-5727. Please disregard the first letter you re ceived
on this matter.
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City of Greencastle
• City Hall
Four East Walnut Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
WHEREAS, Greencastle, Indiana, was incorporated in March 1849 with the intention of meeting the `
needs of the Greencastle citizens, and
WHEREAS, municipal governarent is the closest form of government to the people and is best able
to meet the people's needs; and
WHEREAS, in order to thrive, it is vital to a city to foster understanding between local officials and
the citizens which it sen es; and
WHEREAS, municipal government officials play a key role in the democratic process in America;
and
WHEREAS, Municipal Government Week is an important time to recognize the critical role played
by city government in our lives: and
• WHEREAS, Governor Frank O'Bannon has proclaimed the week of Mav 11, through 17, 1997 as
Municipal Government Week: and
WHEREAS, this week offers an important opportunity to spread the word to all the citizens i
Indiana that they can shape and influence this branch of government which is close
to the people; and
WHEREAS, municipal government provides the essential public sen ices on which, Hoosiers rel
NOW, THEREFORE,WE, the Common Council of Greencastle, proclaim May 1 l through 17, 199`
as
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT WEEK
in Greencastle.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, we hereunto set our signatures this 13th day of Ma 1997.
Thomas . Roach Bam 13ayriard ��
c U l a-3 - eln
• Mark N. Hammer David Masten
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