HomeMy Public PortalAbout12/09/1997City of Greencastle
• City Hall
Four East Walnut Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk- Treasurer
GREENCASTLE COMMON COUNCIL
REGULAR SESS[ON
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1997 7:00 P.M. PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY
The Greencastle Common Council met in Regular Session Tuesday, December 9, 1997, 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. Also present was City Attorney John Zeiner.
There were no Public Petitions and Comments.
Department Reports
Cemetery Superintendent Randy Robinson added to his report that he is working on getting the
underground storage tanks removed from the Cemetery. The deadline mandated by the State is
December 22, 1998.
• Park Director Kathy Staton informed the Council that the Park will have an Ice Skating Rink
installed on the softball field.
Mayor Michael reported that the Wastewater Study Committee has been rescheduled for
December 17, 1997, 3:00 p.m. at the Greencastle Development Center.
Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve minutes from November 12, regular session and November 17, special
session made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Green. Vote was unanimous
Claims
Motion to approve city claims made by Councilor Masten, seconded by Councilor Baynard.
Vote was unanimous.
General Business
Ordinance 1997 -11, An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting A Code of Ordinance for the City of
Greencastle, Indiana; Establishing the Same; Providing for the Repeal of Certain Ordinances Not
• Included Therein, Except as Herein Provided; Providing for the Manner of Amending Such Code
of Ordinances; Providing a Penalty for Violations Thereof; Providing When This Ordinance
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a p p r o v e b y c o n s e n s u s o f t h e C o u n c i l .
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h a d b e e n s e n t .
Council member gave updates from meetings attended. Councilor Masten stated that the
Putnam County Jail and City Hall issue is not on the agenda for a couple of reasons, one being
that one of the commissioners decided that for $20,000.00 in renovations, the County could fix
the building up and use it for much needed additional office space and second, the
commissioners did not like the article in which it was stated that some felt the County was trying
to dump an old building on the City when, in fact, the County feels they are trying to work with
the City in a constructive way.
Mayor Michael stated that Max Johnson spoke with both her and CT Jones regarding a grant for
Phase II for the Away Home Shelter. The grant has to pass through the City and a Resolution
has to be passed by Council. Mayor Michael requested that an organizational meeting and
public hearing be set for January 6th and the second public hearing would be at the regular
Council meeting on January 13.
Motion to adjourn made by Councilor Roach, seconded by Councilor Hammer. Vote was
unanimous.
Nancy A. Mi hael, Mayor
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Pamela S. Jones, Cler • -fir asurer
City of Greencastle
City Hall
to Four East Walnut Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Pamela S. Jones
Clerk-Treasurer
CITY OF GREENCASTLE ENCUMBRANCES FOR THE YEAR 1997
Police
101008441
Police Vehicles
522,104.00
Park
204001443
Tractor/Deck
S15,500.00
Cemetery
20500 1365
UST removal
S 3,350.00
Cemetery
2050011 14
Snow plow
S 2,000.00
Cemetery
205001364
Snow plow
S 422.00.
Total Encumbrances
543,376.00
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