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Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1997 7:00 P.M. PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY
The Greencastle Common Council met in regular session Tuesday, September 9, 1997, 7:00 p.m.
at the Putnam Countv 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. City Attorney John Zeiner was also present.
Public Petitions and Comments
Cheryl Gonzalez representing DePauw Panhellenic Council requested that Olive Street be closed
from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 1997 for games during the annual Go
® Greek Week event. Ms. Gonzalez stated that she has talked to Mark Freeman, DePauw Security
and they have approved the event. Councilor Baynard asked if there were any houses on Olive
Street. There are no houses on Olive Street -just University housing. Councilor Baynard asked
Acting Police Chief Wood and Street Commissioner Wright if there is any safety hazard and
thev both replied the only safety hazard is if they spill out onto Locust or College Street. If they
stay on Olive Street they do not see any problems. Motion to approve made by Councilor
Masten, seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous.
Department Reports
Street Commissioner Wright reported that he has met with PSI to discuss moving the pole at
Judson Drive and Indianapolis Road to enable people to get around this corner better. The pole
should be moved around October 1, 1997.
Park Director Kathy Staton told the Council that the Park is sponsoring a Halloween Fright Trail
which will be held at the Jaycee Park October 24 -26 and October 30 -31.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve minutes from August 12, Regular Meeting and August 19, Special Meeting
was made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Roach. Vote was unanimous.
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