HomeMy Public PortalAbout6/10/1997City of Greencastle
® City Hall
Four East Walnut Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE COiNI_NION COUNCIL:
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 1997 7:00 P.M. PUTNANI COUNTY LIBRARY
The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, June 10, 1997, 7:00 p.m. at
the Putnam County Library. Council President David Masten called the meeting to order and led
the Pledge of Allegiance. On the Roll Call, the following were found to be present, Councilor
Roach, Councilor Hammer, Councilor Green, Councilor Baynard and Councilor Masten.
PUBLIC HEARING
The public hearing was held on Resolution 1997 -23, a Resolution Reaffirming Resolution 1997-
22 A Resolution Declaring An Economic Revitalization Area (H.A. Parts Products of Indiana
Company). Councilor Hammer made the motion to waive the reading and accept Resolution
1997 -23. seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous.
4 1 Councilor Masten stated that the City has solicited bids for Employee Health Insurance. It is the
prudent thing to do to get the best price for the taxpayers and employees. Councilor Masten
stated that the bids will be opened and taken under advisement. A special meeting will be set to
discuss bids.
#1 -Edmondson Wright Insurance Company
42 - Nation Services Group of Companies
43 - Culpepper Group
#4 - HBG - USA Corporate
45 - HBG - Acordia
#6 - HBG - Employers Health PPO
#7 - First Citizens Insurance
A bid was also received from Sycamore Company of Terre Haute, but the bid was faxed. The
specifications specified sealed bids.
Resolution 1997 -25, A Resolution Authorizing Additional Appropriation, was read by Councilor
Masten. Councilor Masten stated this will pay for inspections while the Building
Commissioner /City Planner is on Administrative Leave. Inspections will be done on a contract
basis. Motion to adopt Resolution 1997 -25 made by Councilor Hammer, seconded by Councilor
Baynard. Vote was unanimous.
® Councilor Masten introduced Mike Cline from Hannum, Wagle and Cline. This firm has
entered into negotiations to do the Wastewater Treatment Study. Mr. Cline gave a brief
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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 .
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s t a t e d t h a t t h e C i t y h a s a d r a f t a t C i t y H a l l . E v e r y o n e w i l l h a v e a c o p y b e f o r e f i n a l r e a d i n g .
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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 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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s e c o n d e d b y C o u n c i l o r H a m m e r . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
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p r o d u c e t h e b i n s . T w o q u o t e s w e r e r e c e i v e d . T u l i p C o r p o r a t i o n a n d R e h r i g P a c i f i c C o m p a n y .
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m a t e r i a l . T u l i p C o r p o r a t i o n i s , b u t R e h r i g P a c i f i c i s o n l y 2 5 % r e c y c l e d m a t e r i a l . 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 c c e p t T u l i p C o r p o r a t i o n a s t h e c o m p a n y t o p u r c h a s e r e c y c l e b i n s
f r o m . M o t i o n s e c o n d e d b y C o u n c i l o r H a m m e r . V o t e w a s u n a n i m o u s .
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table as a contact needs to be signed. Councilor Roach stated that the average household placed
2.4 bags of garbage a week out, so 2 cans could be done. Councilor Masten stated that we need
to encourage recycling, but must do gradually. Councilor Roach asked for an information sheet
regarding revenue and expenditures regarding the trash fund. Also discussed was the possibility
of obtain a leaf vac and expenses for this service out of the trash fund.
A Special Meeting was set for Monday, June 16, 1997, 5:30 p.m. at the Putnam County Library
to discuss Trash and Insurance bids.
Being no further business Councilor Roach made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilor
Hammer. Vote was unanimous.
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Pamela S. Jones, Cler -Tr urer
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David Masten, President City Council
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